Former New York Giants defensive captain Antonio Pierce has been promoted to co-defensive coordinator at Arizona State University. He had been serving as the Sun Devils’ linebackers coach for the past two seasons.
Pierce will share the coordinator duties with Marvin Lewis, the long-time head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals and will retain his other responsibilities as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator.
“Antonio Pierce has established himself as one of the elite recruiters in the nation and is one of the brightest up-and-coming coaches around,” ASU head coach Herm Edwards (yes, that Herm Edwards) said. “His impact with the linebackers and with the Sun Devil program in just two seasons has been tangible and he has been a pivotal part in our defensive success since his arrival in Tempe.”
Pierce played nine seasons in the NFL, first with the Washington Redskins (2001-04) before signing with the Giants as a free agent in 2005. He was a Pro Bowler in 2006 and an integral piece of the Giants’ Super Bowl XLII championship team.
In other coaching news, former Giants defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan has been named the new linebackers coach at Air Force.
