Phil Longo joined the Badgers in 2023. He was brought over by new head coach Luke Fickell to transform the Wisconsin offense. So who is Phil Longo? Let’s take a closer look and learn more about the Badgers’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Who Is Phil Longo? Facts About The Badgers Coach
- Previously an OC at Ole Miss and North Carolina where he ran the “air raid offense”.
- Unlike the traditional “air raid offense”, Longo balances the running and passing attack.
- Prior to his time in Chapel Hill, Longo engineered two successful seasons at Ole Miss, producing top-20 units both years.
- Coached AJ Brown while at Ole Miss to All-American honors.
- In 2022, Longo’s passing attack earned PFF College’s highest grade in the nation (90.6). Longo helped quarterback Drake Maye throw for a school-record 4,115 passing yards, to rank 3rd in the nation.
Phil Longo’s Age And Personal Life
Longo is 54 years old. He is married to his wife Tanya and they have four kids together. They have three daughters, Gianna, Macaria, and Morgan, and one son, Nico.
Where Is Phil Longo From?
Longo is originally from Red Bank, New Jersey. He played quarterback in high school at Central Regional High School. He went on to play quarterback and running back at East Strausburg and Rowan.
Phil Longo Coaching Experience
Year | School/Team | Position |
1996-99 | Parsippany Hills HS – N.J. | Head Coach |
2000-01 | William Paterson | Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator |
2002-03 | La Salle | Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator |
2004-05 | La Salle | Head Coach |
2006-07 | Minnesota Duluth | Offensive Coordinator |
2008-09 | Southern Illinois | Offensive Coordinator |
2010 | Youngstown State | Wide Receivers |
2011 | Slippery Rock | Wide Receivers |
2012-13 | Slippery Rock | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks |
2014-16 | Sam Houston State | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks |
2017-18 | Ole Miss | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks |
2019-22 | North Carolina | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks |
2023-present | Wisconsin | Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks |
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