With the regular season winding down, many teams are now turning their focus to Bowl games. The 2022 season has been full of unforgettable moments, and players and coaches will soon be recognized for their accomplishments. One Rutgers coach who could receive special recognition is Joe Haraysmiak, who has been named a finalist for the Broyles Award.
Starting in 1996, the Broyles Award has been given to the top assistant coach in college football every. Josh Gattis was the winner in 2021. The award has a good track record of success, as 43 winners have gone on to coach in the NFL or college. However, no Rutgers coach is on that list.
Haraysmiak joined the Scarlet Knights this season after stints with the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Maine Black Bears. With the New Jersey native as the defensive coordinator, Rutgers is allowing 19.9 points per game and has forced 11 turnovers.
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While Rutgers is 4-6, they have dominated in some games defensively. They have one of the highest blitz rates in the Big Ten and have been more aggressive than in years past. In his first year, Haraysmiak has helped Rutgers form a new identity that has created excitement for the future. Like the rest of the college football, he will have to wait for the final a few weeks for the final results.
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The semi-finalists will be announced on November 22nd, and the finalists on the 29th.
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