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Asst. Coach, Offense/Running Backs
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In Charge of Offense/Running Backs
Galen Hall is in his sixth season at Penn State, overseeing the offense and coaching the running backs. He has been instrumental in the development of Evan Royster (2008), Rodney Kinlaw (2007) and Tony Hunt (2005-06), who have rushed for more than 1,000 yards the past four seasons. The Lions led the Big Ten in scoring (38.9 ppg) and total offense (448.9 ypg) in 2008, and were second in rushing. The Lions broke school records for total offense and passing yards last year. Hall directed an offense that led the Big Ten in scoring and was second in rushing in 2005. He returned to his alma mater in 2004 having achieved numerous successes in the collegiate and professional ranks. A native of Williamsburg, Pa., he served as running backs coach with the Dallas Cowboys, where he coached Emmitt Smith in 2002 as he broke the NFL's all-time rushing record. Hall was head coach of the Rhein Fire in NFL Europe from 1995-2000, leading the team to three World Bowl berths, including NFL Europe championships in 1998 and 2000. He was selected NFL Europe Coach of the Year three times. Hall earned a 40-18-1 record as head coach at the University of Florida from 1984-89, winning Associated Press Coach of the Year honors in 1984 after leading the Gators to a 9-1-1 mark. He also was Offensive Coordinator at Oklahoma from 1966-83, developing numerous All-Americans. Hall was the Lions' starting quarterback in 1960 and '61, leading Penn State to wins in the Liberty and Gator Bowls.
