Michigan State University Athletics
Stoutland Named Spartan Offensive Line Coach
3/2/2000 12:00:00 AM | Football
March 2, 2000
EAST LANSING, Mich. - Jeff Stoutland, who served as an assistant coach at Syracuse the last three years, has been appointed offensive line coach at Michigan State, head coach Bobby Williams announced Thursday. Stoutland replaces Golden Pat Ruel, who resigned Feb. 18 to become the offensive line coach for the National Football League's Detroit Lions.
The 38-year-old Stoutland spent three seasons under Paul Pasqualoni at Syracuse (1997-99), where he coached the tight ends and tackles his first two years before taking over the offensive line in 1999. In addition to his coaching duties, he also served as the Orangemen's recruiting coordinator for all three years.
During his tenure, Stoutland helped Syracuse to a combined record of 24-13 (.649), including three-straight bowl appearances. In 1999, he tutored first-team All-Big East offensive tackle Mark Baniewicz, who also earned the National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete Award and GTE Academic All-America honors. During his stint as tight ends and tackles coach, Stoutland helped produce three NFL players: Roland Williams (St. Louis Rams), Kaseem Sinceno (Philadelphia Eagles) and Scott Kiernan (New York Giants).
"I'm excited about Jeff Stoutland coming to Michigan State," Coach Williams said. "He has a tremendous amount of experience and he has been successful throughout his career. The Syracuse football program has a long-standing tradition of winning. And over the years, Syracuse has had some outstanding offensive teams.
"Jeff has a great reputation as a recruiter, not only back East but in the South as well. He did an excellent job in attracting talent to Syracuse and I'm sure that he will do the same here."
Stoutland previously spend four years as offensive line coach at Cornell (1993-96). His full-time coaching credits include two stints as his alma mater, Southern Connecticut State, where he served as offensive coordinator for five years (1988-92) and coached inside linebackers for two seasons (1984-85).
The New York City native also served as a graduate assistant for Coach Dick MacPherson for two years at Syracuse (1986-87), working primarily with the offensive line.
"I stepped on the Michigan State campus for the first time in my life yesterday, and I could feel the emotion and excitement surrounding the football program," Stoutland said. "The Big Ten is the best football conference in America. I feel fortunate to be a part of the program and I'm looking forward to contributing to its success as the offensive line coach."
Stoutland was a four-year starter at inside linebacker for Coach Kevin Gilbride at Southern Connecticut (1980-84), where he earned Little All-America honors as a senior while acting as team captain.
Stoutland and his wife, Allison, who authors children's books, have two children, Jake (5) and Madison (3).
