Andy Kotelnicki在宾夕法尼亚州两季后, 回到堪萨斯州担任副总教练, Andy Kotelnicki returns to Kansas as associate head coach, rejoining Lance Leipold’s staff after two seasons at Penn State.

Andy Kotelnicki作为副首席教练返回堪萨斯大学, Andy Kotelnicki is returning to the University of Kansas as associate head coach, rejoining head coach Lance Leipold’s staff after two seasons at Penn State, where he served as offensive coordinator. Kotelnicki先前曾领导堪萨斯州从2020年至2023年的强力犯罪, 帮助Jayhawks在2023年创下9-4纪录, Kotelnicki previously led Kansas’ high-powered offenses from 2020 to 2023, helping the Jayhawks achieve a 9-4 record in 2023 and setting school records in yards per play and scoring. 他帮助宾夕法尼亚州立大学在2024年进入大学足球季后赛半决赛,然后在球队的赛季结束和教练变更之后被放弃. He helped Penn State reach the College Football Playoff semifinals in 2024 before being let go following the team’s season-ending struggles and coaching changes. Leipold引用Kotelnicki的经验、对计划的熟悉, 以及攻击性成功记录, Leipold cited Kotelnicki’s experience, familiarity with the program, and track record in offensive success as key reasons for the hire. 虽然Jim Zebrowski仍是攻击性协调员, 但Kotelnicki的返回预期会加强Jayhawks的教练人员和进攻性表现。 While Jim Zebrowski remains offensive coordinator, Kotelnicki’s return is expected to strengthen the Jayhawks’ coaching staff and offensive performance.