Line Coach leaving

Kugler headed to UTEP


Posted 11 hours ago






Teresa Varley

Steelers.com

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The University of Texas
El Paso made it official on Monday, hiring Steelers’ offensive line
coach Sean Kugler as their new head coach.

Kugler, a four-year
letterman at UTEP from 1985-88, has been with the Steelers for the past
three seasons and will leave at the end of the 2012 season.

“I
would like to congratulate Sean on his new position at UTEP,” said Coach
Mike Tomlin. “The Miners are getting a tremendous coach and even though
we are sad to see him leave the Steelers, we are excited for him to
return to his alma mater and lead their program. We are grateful for his
contributions in Pittsburgh, and we wish Sean and his family nothing
but the greatest success at UTEP.”

Kugler, who was on the UTEP
coaching staff from 1993-2000, has aided in the growth of some of the
Steelers young offensive linemen.

“I think is it is awesome, and a great opportunity for him,” said center [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. “He has done a lot for us and helped us along this path in the NFL, especially me. For him to get that opportunity is great.

“I
love that guy and hope the best for him. He is a players' coach. He
loves you but at the same time he knows how to put things in perspective
for you and knows how to go out and get on you when needed. Anybody who
gets that guy as a head coach is going to have a great team and a great
opportunity to be successful.”

Good riddance...the guy is majorly overrated.