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Nunzio Campanile Named Running Backs Coach
Feb 07 | Football
Longtime New Jersey coach joins Scarlet Knights
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers head football coach Chris Ash has announced the hiring of veteran New Jersey high school coach Nunzio Campanile as the Scarlet Knights' running backs coach. A graduate of Paramus Catholic, Campanile spent the last eight seasons as the head coach at Bergen Catholic, including winning a state title in 2017, after working as offensive coordinator at Don Bosco Prep from 2000-09.
"I'd like to welcome Nunzio Campanile to our staff," said Ash. "During our two years here I have watched him work and witnessed his passion for the game. He has great relationships with his players and great respect from people all across this state. I look forward to having him help us move our program forward."
Campanile compiled a 60-28 (.681) record leading the Crusaders from 2010-17 as a perennial top-100 football national power. The team capped off the 2017 season by capturing the Non-Public, Group 4 title, the first state championship for the program since 2004, with a 44-7 triumph over St. Peter's Prep that featured over 400 yards of total offense. Bergen Catholic went 10-2 overall with a nine-game winning streak to end the season, finishing 10-0 against New Jersey competition to earn the No. 1 ranking in the state.
The Crusaders saw seven all-state quarterbacks under Campanile's watch and averaged over 35 points per game during his tenure. Numerous prospects signed scholarship offers across the country.
In 2012, Campanile was selected by USA Football to join the coaching staff for the US Under-19 National Team that competed in the third annual International Bowl in Austin, Texas.
Prior to arriving in Oradell, Campanile worked under legendary coach Greg Toal at Don Bosco Prep. The Ironmen won six state titles in 10 seasons with Campanile as the offensive coordinator with a 112-6 record, claiming the national championship in 2009. He mentored quarterbacks Mike Teel and Gary Nova during that time, who would both go on to set passing records at Rutgers.
Campanile also previously served as the head wrestling coach and athletic director at Don Bosco Prep, winning the 2010 Non-Public A state title on the mat. He has additionally worked as a history and physical education teacher.
Campanile comes from a football family, having played quarterback and safety for his father, Mike, at Paramus Catholic. His brothers, Vito, Nick and Anthony, are coaches as well.
A 1999 graduate of Montclair State University, Campanile also attended Amherst College for two years. He has been married to his wife Heather for 14 years and the couple has two children, Michael (11) and James (5).
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"I'd like to welcome Nunzio Campanile to our staff," said Ash. "During our two years here I have watched him work and witnessed his passion for the game. He has great relationships with his players and great respect from people all across this state. I look forward to having him help us move our program forward."
Campanile compiled a 60-28 (.681) record leading the Crusaders from 2010-17 as a perennial top-100 football national power. The team capped off the 2017 season by capturing the Non-Public, Group 4 title, the first state championship for the program since 2004, with a 44-7 triumph over St. Peter's Prep that featured over 400 yards of total offense. Bergen Catholic went 10-2 overall with a nine-game winning streak to end the season, finishing 10-0 against New Jersey competition to earn the No. 1 ranking in the state.
The Crusaders saw seven all-state quarterbacks under Campanile's watch and averaged over 35 points per game during his tenure. Numerous prospects signed scholarship offers across the country.
In 2012, Campanile was selected by USA Football to join the coaching staff for the US Under-19 National Team that competed in the third annual International Bowl in Austin, Texas.
Prior to arriving in Oradell, Campanile worked under legendary coach Greg Toal at Don Bosco Prep. The Ironmen won six state titles in 10 seasons with Campanile as the offensive coordinator with a 112-6 record, claiming the national championship in 2009. He mentored quarterbacks Mike Teel and Gary Nova during that time, who would both go on to set passing records at Rutgers.
Campanile also previously served as the head wrestling coach and athletic director at Don Bosco Prep, winning the 2010 Non-Public A state title on the mat. He has additionally worked as a history and physical education teacher.
Campanile comes from a football family, having played quarterback and safety for his father, Mike, at Paramus Catholic. His brothers, Vito, Nick and Anthony, are coaches as well.
A 1999 graduate of Montclair State University, Campanile also attended Amherst College for two years. He has been married to his wife Heather for 14 years and the couple has two children, Michael (11) and James (5).
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding football, follow the program on Twitter (@RFootball).
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