Aurich Added To Football Staff
Jan 06 | Football
Offensive line coach reunites with Schiano and Gleeson
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers football has hired Andrew Aurich as offensive line coach, head coach Greg Schiano announced. Aurich served on prior staffs with Schiano at Rutgers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and spent six seasons with new offensive coordinator Sean Gleeson at Princeton.
"Andrew and I have worked together both on the college and professional level," said Schiano. "I admire his passion and dedication to coaching and developing players. He also spent several seasons with coach Gleeson and that relationship will be important in creating alignment on the offense. Andrew comes in with a unique perspective having coached several positions on offense, including as a play caller. We are excited to have him and his family rejoin the Rutgers staff."
"New Jersey is home for me and I'm excited to return to Rutgers, a place that has so many special memories for me," said Aurich. "The chance to work with coach Schiano and coach Gleeson again is very exciting. They are two people that I have learned a lot from in my career and I look forward to the great things we're going to accomplish in the future."
Aurich was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2019, after spending the previous three seasons (2016-18) as offensive line coach at Princeton. In his first season leading the offense, Aurich guided the Tigers to a second-ranked rushing offense with 164.7 yards per game and ranked third in scoring offense, total offense and passing offense. Seven players on the Tigers' offense earned All-Ivy League accolades, including first-team selection Alex Deters.
In 2018, Princeton boasted the top rushing offense in the conference with 295.5 yards per game and the second-best passing offense at 241.3 passing yards. The offensive line tied for second in the Ivy for the fewest sacks allowed that season. During a perfect 10-0 season, the Tigers led the FCS in scoring offense with 47.0 points per game and finished second in total offense and sixth in rushing offense. The offense broke its previous 2013 record to become the highest scoring offense in league history. Three lineman earned all-league recognition, including first-team honors for both George Attea and Reily Radosevich.
Since being named offensive line coach, Aurich helped 12 lineman to All-Ivy League honors, including Mitchell Sweigart, who became the first Tiger since 2001 to receive back-to-back First Team All-Ivy League selection in 2017. During a two-year span from 2017-18, Princeton ranked in the top 15 in the country in fewest sacks allowed and the Tigers were in the top five in the country with the fewest tackles-for-loss allowed. In 2017, Aurich was also elevated to associate head coach and continued to serve as the program's recruiting coordinator.
Princeton captured three Ivy League Championships during his tenure with the Tigers and was part of an offensive staff that averaged 36.9 points per game, the program's highest offensive output over a six-year stretch.
Aurich took over the offensive line prior to the 2016 season, and he helped guide Princeton to an unprecedented three-year run. In 2016, he helped Princeton win the Ivy League title and produce the league's leading scoring (34.6), total (415.5), and rushing (183.2) units.
Prior to taking over the offensive line, Aurich spent three seasons coaching the tight ends from 2013-15. In that time, he also served as the special teams coordinator for two years from 2014-15. Aurich was hired as the running back coach for the Tigers in 2011 where he mentored Chuck Dibilio, the first true freshman in the Ivy League to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season.
Aurich spent a season in the National Football League with on Schiano's 2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers staff. It was his third season with Schiano, having spent the 2009 and 2010 seasons on the Rutgers staff. Aurich served in a player development role in his first year (2009) before becoming a defensive assistant in 2010.
Aurich's coaching career began at his alma mater Concordia Academy, where he was an assistant coach for the 2006 season. He moved to Albright College, where he coached tight ends and served as assistant recruiting coordinator for two years.
A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, Aurich is a graduate of Princeton where he helped to turn the program around during his playing days. After going 2-8 season his sophomore year, he moved into the starting lineup and led the Tigers to a 5-5 record in 2004 and a 7-3 record in 2005. The seven wins during his senior year marked the most at Princeton for more than a decade.
Aurich and his wife, Michelle, live in Princeton.
Personal
Hometown: St. Paul, Minn.
Alma Mater: Princeton, 2006 (Politics)
Wife: Michelle
Children: Daughter, Aria
Coaching Experience
2020-present: Rutgers (offensive line)
2019: Princeton (associate head coach/offensive coordinator/offensive line)
2016-18: Princeton (assistant head coach/offensive line/recruiting coordinator)
2013-15: Princeton (special teams coordinator/tight ends)
2012: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (defensive assistant)
2011: Princeton (running backs)
2010: Rutgers (defensive assistant)
2009: Rutgers (player development)
2007-08: Albright College (tight ends/assistant recruiting coordinator)
2006: Concordia Academy (assistant varsity coach)
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"Andrew and I have worked together both on the college and professional level," said Schiano. "I admire his passion and dedication to coaching and developing players. He also spent several seasons with coach Gleeson and that relationship will be important in creating alignment on the offense. Andrew comes in with a unique perspective having coached several positions on offense, including as a play caller. We are excited to have him and his family rejoin the Rutgers staff."
"New Jersey is home for me and I'm excited to return to Rutgers, a place that has so many special memories for me," said Aurich. "The chance to work with coach Schiano and coach Gleeson again is very exciting. They are two people that I have learned a lot from in my career and I look forward to the great things we're going to accomplish in the future."
Aurich was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2019, after spending the previous three seasons (2016-18) as offensive line coach at Princeton. In his first season leading the offense, Aurich guided the Tigers to a second-ranked rushing offense with 164.7 yards per game and ranked third in scoring offense, total offense and passing offense. Seven players on the Tigers' offense earned All-Ivy League accolades, including first-team selection Alex Deters.
In 2018, Princeton boasted the top rushing offense in the conference with 295.5 yards per game and the second-best passing offense at 241.3 passing yards. The offensive line tied for second in the Ivy for the fewest sacks allowed that season. During a perfect 10-0 season, the Tigers led the FCS in scoring offense with 47.0 points per game and finished second in total offense and sixth in rushing offense. The offense broke its previous 2013 record to become the highest scoring offense in league history. Three lineman earned all-league recognition, including first-team honors for both George Attea and Reily Radosevich.
Since being named offensive line coach, Aurich helped 12 lineman to All-Ivy League honors, including Mitchell Sweigart, who became the first Tiger since 2001 to receive back-to-back First Team All-Ivy League selection in 2017. During a two-year span from 2017-18, Princeton ranked in the top 15 in the country in fewest sacks allowed and the Tigers were in the top five in the country with the fewest tackles-for-loss allowed. In 2017, Aurich was also elevated to associate head coach and continued to serve as the program's recruiting coordinator.
Princeton captured three Ivy League Championships during his tenure with the Tigers and was part of an offensive staff that averaged 36.9 points per game, the program's highest offensive output over a six-year stretch.
Aurich took over the offensive line prior to the 2016 season, and he helped guide Princeton to an unprecedented three-year run. In 2016, he helped Princeton win the Ivy League title and produce the league's leading scoring (34.6), total (415.5), and rushing (183.2) units.
Prior to taking over the offensive line, Aurich spent three seasons coaching the tight ends from 2013-15. In that time, he also served as the special teams coordinator for two years from 2014-15. Aurich was hired as the running back coach for the Tigers in 2011 where he mentored Chuck Dibilio, the first true freshman in the Ivy League to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season.
Aurich spent a season in the National Football League with on Schiano's 2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers staff. It was his third season with Schiano, having spent the 2009 and 2010 seasons on the Rutgers staff. Aurich served in a player development role in his first year (2009) before becoming a defensive assistant in 2010.
Aurich's coaching career began at his alma mater Concordia Academy, where he was an assistant coach for the 2006 season. He moved to Albright College, where he coached tight ends and served as assistant recruiting coordinator for two years.
A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, Aurich is a graduate of Princeton where he helped to turn the program around during his playing days. After going 2-8 season his sophomore year, he moved into the starting lineup and led the Tigers to a 5-5 record in 2004 and a 7-3 record in 2005. The seven wins during his senior year marked the most at Princeton for more than a decade.
Aurich and his wife, Michelle, live in Princeton.
Personal
Hometown: St. Paul, Minn.
Alma Mater: Princeton, 2006 (Politics)
Wife: Michelle
Children: Daughter, Aria
Coaching Experience
2020-present: Rutgers (offensive line)
2019: Princeton (associate head coach/offensive coordinator/offensive line)
2016-18: Princeton (assistant head coach/offensive line/recruiting coordinator)
2013-15: Princeton (special teams coordinator/tight ends)
2012: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (defensive assistant)
2011: Princeton (running backs)
2010: Rutgers (defensive assistant)
2009: Rutgers (player development)
2007-08: Albright College (tight ends/assistant recruiting coordinator)
2006: Concordia Academy (assistant varsity coach)
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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