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Position: | Cornerbacks coach |
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Date of birth: | December 1, 1950 |
Place of birth: | Nyack, New York |
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College: | C.W. Post College |
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John Lovett (born December 1, 1950) is an American football coach who last worked as the cornerbacks coach for the California Golden Bears football team. He was the defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) from 2013−2014. He was the defensive coordinator for Maine in 1994, Auburn from 1999−2001, Clemson from 2002−2004, Bowling Green from 2005−2006, and Miami from 2009−2010.
Lovett has coached in nine bowl games: the 1997 Motor City Bowl, 1998 Independence Bowl, 2000 Citrus Bowl, 2001 Peach Bowl, 2002 Tangerine Bowl, 2004 Peach Bowl, 2008 Meineke Car Care Bowl, 2009 Champs Sports Bowl, the 2010 Sun Bowl, and the 2012 Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas.
Lovett graduated from C.W. Post College in December 1973 and was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in fall 2008. Joining the team as a walk-on linebacker, Lovett quickly earned a scholarship and served as the team's co-captain his senior season. He played for Dom Anile, who is now a Consultant to Player Personnel for the Indianapolis Colts. At the completion of his career, Lovett enrolled in graduate school at the University of Denver, earning his Master's Degree in 1975.