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Coaching Accomplishments
• Hired as Cal's defensive backs coach on Jan. 6, 2008, bringing 20 years of experience to the Golden Bear defense.
• In his second stint on the Golden Bear staff after serving as Cal's cornerbacks coach from 1998-2000.
• Helped Arizona State to a share of the Pac-10 crown in 2007 while ranking third in the league in scoring defense and passing defense.
• During his first stint at Cal, was key in the transformation of one-time tailback Deltha O'Neal into an All-America defensive back. O'Neal was the first cornerback selected in the 2000 NFL Draft.
• In 2004 with the 49ers, the defense recorded 36 takeaways, their most since 1997.
• Coached All-American cornerback Dennis Weathersby at Oregon State - the Beavers led the Pacific-10 in passing defense in 2002.
• In 1992, his Cal State Hayward defense finished No. 1 in the conference in scoring defense and No. 2 in total defense.
• Helped San Francisco State place second in its conference in total defense, pass defense, turnovers created and scoring defense in 1994.
• Also participated in the National Football League's Minority Fellowship Coaching program in 1993 with the Oakland Raiders, in 1996 with the Arizona Cardinals, in 1999 with the San Diego Chargers and in 2000 with the Dallas Cowboys.
Prominent Pupils
• Deltha O'Neal (California) - All-American cornerback selected in the first round by the Denver Broncos; entering his 10th year, now with the Bengals, with 39 career INTs
• Chidi Iwuoma (California) - Cornerback signed as a free agent by Detroit; entering his eighth year in the league, now with the Tennessee Titans
• Justin Tryon (Arizona State) - Cornerback selected in fourth round of the 2008 draft by the Washington Redskins; Second Team All-Pac-10 in 2007
• Dennis Weathersby (Oregon State) - All-American cornerback for the Beavers; played two years with the Cincinnati Bengals
Accomplishments as a Player
• A two-time first team All-NorCal Conference selection as a strong safety at Cal State Hayward, where he played in 1983 and 1984.
The Simmons File
| Birthdate | December 6, 1962 |
| Hometown | Oakland, Calif. |
| High School | Oakland HS |
| College | Cal State Hayward '87 |
| Bachelor's in Business Administration | |
| Master's in physical education | |
| Family | Single |
Coaching History
| 2008-Present | California |
| Defensive Backs | |
| 2006-07 | Arizona State |
| Defensive Backs, Co-Special Teams | |
| 2005 | San Jose State |
| Cornerbacks | |
| 2003-04 | San Francisco 49ers |
| Cornerbacks/Secondary | |
| 2001-02 | Oregon State |
| Secondary | |
| 1998-2000 | California |
| Defensive Backs | |
| 1997 | Idaho State |
| Defensive Coordinator | |
| 1995-96 | Montana State |
| Secondary | |
| 1994 | San Francisco State |
| Defensive Coordinator/Secondary | |
| 1986-93 | Cal State Hayward |
| Secondary/Linebackers |
Bowl Games as a Coach
| 2009 | Poinsettia Bowl | Arizona State |
| 2007 | Emerald Bowl | Arizona State |
| 2007 | Holiday Bowl | Arizona State |
| 2006 | Hawaii Bowl | Arizona State |
| 2002 | Insight Bowl | Oregon State |
Last Updated: January 20, 2010
