Dave Adolph
Encyclopedia
Dave Adolph is a retired American football
coach who last served as defensive coordinator
for the University of San Diego
. He also served as defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns
from 1986-88. Prior to leaving the Browns in 1985 for the San Diego Chargers
, he was the Browns' interim defensive coordinator in 1984. The promotion occurred after Marty Schottenheimer
was elevated from the team's defensive coordinator position to head coach
midway through the season. He joined Schottenheimer as his defensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs
from 1992-1994.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
coach who last served as defensive coordinator
Defensive coordinator
A defensive coordinator typically refers to a coach on a gridiron football team who is in charge of the defense. Generally, along with his offensive counterpart, he represents the second level of command structure after the head coach...
for the University of San Diego
University of San Diego
The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic university in San Diego, California. USD offers more than sixty bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral programs...
. He also served as defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
from 1986-88. Prior to leaving the Browns in 1985 for the San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, he was the Browns' interim defensive coordinator in 1984. The promotion occurred after Marty Schottenheimer
Marty Schottenheimer
Martin Edward "Marty" Schottenheimer is the current head coach of the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. Over his career, he has served as head coach of the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, and San Diego Chargers. He has the most wins of any NFL coach...
was elevated from the team's defensive coordinator position to head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
midway through the season. He joined Schottenheimer as his defensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
from 1992-1994.