The 53-year-old Matt Eberflus was born on May 17, 1970, and attended Whitmer High School in Toledo, Ohio, where he graduated in 1988 after helping lead the team to the state semifinals in 1987.
When Eberflus was in college, he sever under three coaches: Dan Simrell, Nick Saban, and Gary Pinkel as a four-year letterman and a three-year starting linebacker at Toledo from 1988 to 1991. He earned First Team All-MAC honors as a junior and again as a senior, leading the team in tackles both years.
Eberflus spent the first nine years of his coaching career at his alma mater, the University of Toledo. He served as a student assistant coach in 1992 under Gary Pinkel, then as a graduate assistant in 1993 before landing a full-time spot in 1994 as recruiting coordinator/outside linebackers coach when defensive coordinator Dean Pees left for Notre Dame.
For his last two years at Toledo, Eberflus coached defensive backs. In his seven seasons as a full-time coach, Toledo achieved a winning record in each season, compiling a 56-22-2 record throughout Eberflus’ tenure, including an 11-0-1 finish in 1995 and a 10-1 finish in 2000.
What religion is Matt Eberflus?
Eberflus belongs to the Christianity religion. According to sources, Eberflus called Reich “a rock-solid human being” and said he helped him grow in his Christianity.
Reich’s full name is called Frank Michael Reich III and he is well-known as an American football coach and former quarterback who is the head coach for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He played college football at Maryland and was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 1985 NFL Draft.
Is Matt Eberflus a Christian?
Yes, Eberflus is a Christian. Eberflus reads the Bible in the morning, sending scripture passages every day to his mom and siblings, according to his mother Joanne.
Eberflus chooses books that will help him grow in his leadership and emotional intelligence, citing “Lead Like Jesus” by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges and “Laugh Again” and “Strengthening Your Grip” by Charles R. Swindoll as some he liked. He had three books lined up for his short break between mandatory minicamp and training camp.
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