FOOTBALL
Jacob Pardonnet Named as Defensive Coordinator for Football Team
Jacob Pardonnet ’18 is returning to Hope College with a new role for the football program’s formidable defense.
The two-time All-MIAA defensive back has been named defensive coordinator for the Flying Dutchmen, last season’s MIAA co-champions, head coach Peter Stuursma announced.
Pardonnet follows James Ross III, who stepped down to accept an opportunity to coach linebackers at the University of Cincinnati, a Bowl Championship Series semi finalist last season, from Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell.
“Jacob was on the student committee when I was hired here at Hope College. I had the opportunity to coach him for two years, then watched his coaching career from afar,” Stuursma said. “We’re excited he’s accepted the opportunity to be the defensive coordinator here.
“His energy, enthusiasm and ability to relate to players, we’ve already seen that in meetings, and we will see that on the field soon.”
Pardonnet spent the past three seasons on the coaching staff at NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
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