Dan Conley
Linebackers
Years at Syracuse: 2008 to present
College: Syracuse, 1995
High School: Carlynton
A 1995 graduate of Syracuse, Conley has coached at the collegiate level for 13 seasons, including as the Orange linebackers coach in 2008.
Prior to returning to his alma mater, Conley coached for three years at Wagner College. Conley has experience coaching every defensive position. In 1997, he mentored the Wagner defensive line and coordinated the special teams, after coaching the linebackers in his first season and the defensive backs in 2006. In 2005, Conley coached the Wagner linebackers, including All-NEC selection Craig Romano, and directed the special teams group that ranked 13th nationally in Division I-AA in net punting.
Years at Syracuse: 2008 to present
College: Syracuse, 1995
High School: Carlynton
A 1995 graduate of Syracuse, Conley has coached at the collegiate level for 13 seasons, including as the Orange linebackers coach in 2008.
Prior to returning to his alma mater, Conley coached for three years at Wagner College. Conley has experience coaching every defensive position. In 1997, he mentored the Wagner defensive line and coordinated the special teams, after coaching the linebackers in his first season and the defensive backs in 2006. In 2005, Conley coached the Wagner linebackers, including All-NEC selection Craig Romano, and directed the special teams group that ranked 13th nationally in Division I-AA in net punting.
As a collegiate standout for the Orange, Conley was a two-time All-BIG EAST First Team selection and was a candidate for the Butkus Award as a junior and senior. In 1994, Conley played a sixth season for the Orange after the NCAA granted a waiver due to injury and was named ESPN's "Comeback Player of the Year." As a senior, Conley captained the Orange and was also selected as the captain of the 1995 Hula Bowl's North squad. In 1999, Conley was selected to Syracuse's All-Century Team, which honored the 44 best Orange players from the 20th century.
Coaching Experience
| • 2008-present | Linebackers | Syracuse |
| • 2007 | Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Line | Wagner |
| • 2006 | Special Teams Coordinator/Secondary | Wagner |
| • 2005 | Special Teams Coordinator/Linebackers | Wagner |
| • 2004 | Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers | Iona |
| • 2003 | Special Teams Coordinator/Linebackers | West Virginia Tech |
| • 2001-02 | Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers | Canisius |
| • 2000 | Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line | Canisius |
| • 1999 | Special Teams Coordinator/L:inebackers | Southern Connecticut |
| • 1997-98 | Graduate Assistant | Syracuse |
Coaching Accomplishments
· In 2007, Wagner’s defense ranked sixth nationally in scoring defense and 19th in sacks
· Mentored 2005 All-NEC selection Craig Romano at Wagner
· Wagner’s 2005 punting unit ranked 13th nationally in Division IAA
· Iona’s 2004 defense was 29th nationally in rush defense
· In 2000, Canisius’ defense ranked fifth nationally
· Southern Connecticut’s defense ranked 28th in total defense and 30th in rush defense nationally
· Mentored 2005 All-NEC selection Craig Romano at Wagner
· Wagner’s 2005 punting unit ranked 13th nationally in Division IAA
· Iona’s 2004 defense was 29th nationally in rush defense
· In 2000, Canisius’ defense ranked fifth nationally
· Southern Connecticut’s defense ranked 28th in total defense and 30th in rush defense nationally
Playing Accomplishments
· 1994 All-BIG EAST First Team
· 1994 Team Captain
· Voted to Syracuse University’s All-Century Team
· Owns Syracuse record for the most tackles by a freshman (126, 1990)
Prominent Players Coached
· Wagner: Rob Brown, All-American defensive end; Al Phillips, All-American cornerback
Championships And Bowl Games As A Coach
· 1997 Fiesta Bowl, Syracuse
· 1998 Orange Bowl, Syracuse
· 1998 Orange Bowl, Syracuse
Championships And Bowl Games As A Player
· 1995 Hula Bowl, team captain
· 1992 Fiesta Bowl Champions, Syracuse
· 1991 Hall of Fame Bowl Champions, Syracuse
· 1990 Aloha Bowl Champions, Syracuse
· 1989 Peach Bowl Champions, Syracuse
· 1995 Hula Bowl, team captain
· 1992 Fiesta Bowl Champions, Syracuse
· 1991 Hall of Fame Bowl Champions, Syracuse
· 1990 Aloha Bowl Champions, Syracuse
· 1989 Peach Bowl Champions, Syracuse
Personal
· Born October 17, 1970 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
· He and his wife, Jennifer, have two sons, Zakary and Thomas John.
Education
· He and his wife, Jennifer, have two sons, Zakary and Thomas John.
Education
· Graduate of Carlynton High School in Pittsburgh, Pa. in 1989
· Syracuse University (environmental design), 1995
· Syracuse University (environmental design), 1995
