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In Charge of Offense/Running Backs Galen Hall is in his fifth season at Penn State, overseeing the offense and coaching the running backs. He was pivotal in the development of Rodney Kinlaw (2007) and Tony Hunt (2005-06), who each rushed for more than 1,000 yards the past three seasons. The Lions averaged 400.1 yards per game in 2007 and led the Big Ten in Red Zone success at 89.8 percent (53-of-59). Hall directed an offense that led the Big Ten in scoring (35.2 ppg) and was second in rushing (233.1 ypg) in conference games in 2005. He returned to his alma mater in 2004, having achieved numerous successes in the collegiate and professional ranks. A native of Williamsburg, Pa., he served as running backs coach with the Dallas Cowboys, where he coached Emmitt Smith in 2002 as he broke the NFL's all-time rushing record. Hall was head coach of the Rhein Fire in NFL Europe from 1995-2000, leading the team to three World Bowl berths, including NFL Europe championships in 1998 and 2000. He was selected NFL Europe Coach-of-the-Year three times. Hall compiled a 40-18-1 record as head coach at the University of Florida from 1984-89, winning Associated Press Coach-of-the-Year honors in 1984 after leading the Gators to a 9-1-1 mark. He also was offensive coordinator at Oklahoma from 1966-83, developing numerous All-Americans. Hall was the Lions' starting quarterback in 1960 and '61, leading Penn State to wins in the Liberty and Gator Bowls.
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