Ruffin McNeil Named Special Assistant Coach To Dave Doeren, NC State

There is s new coach in North Carolina’s state capital!

Who is he?

His name is Ruffin McNeil.

What will his role be on NC State’s coaching staff ? Ruffin McNeil will be the Special Assistant Coach to Head Coach Dave Doeren.

 McNeill most recently served as the assistant head coach at Oklahoma, where he led the defensive tackles and outside linebackers during his three seasons with the program. He also served as defensive coordinator for much of the 2018 campaign. He left the program in January in order to return to North Carolina to help care for his elderly father. “according to https://gopack.com/news/2020/7/7/veteran-coach-ruffin-mcneill-joins-nc-state-football-staff.aspx
 
During his tenure at OU, the Sooners won three Big 12 Championships and advanced to three College Football Playoffs. Following the 2017 season, Oklahoma played Georgia in the CFB semifinals, losing 48-54 in double OT. The next season, the Sooners played Alabama in the Orange Bowl and last season played LSU in the Chick Fil A Peach Bowl.https://gopack.com/news/2020/7/7/veteran-coach-ruffin-mcneill-joins-nc-state-football-staff.aspx

How does Ruffin McNeil feel about becoming member of the NC State coaching staff?

He had this to say.

"Dave and I have been very good friends and colleagues and I've followed his career over the past 20 years," said McNeill. "I have the highest respect for him as a coach and cherish our long friendship. Erlene and I are happy to be back in North Carolina and very appreciative of the opportunity. “according to ttps://gopack.com/news/2020/7/7/veteran-coach-ruffin-mcneill-joins-nc-state-football-staff.aspx