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GEORGE WARHOPOFFENSIVE LINEYEAR WITH BROWNS: 4 THYEAR IN NFL: 17 THGeorge Warhop is entering his fourth year of service as theoffensive line coach with the Browns and his 17th overall in the NFL.In 2007, Warhop oversaw the development of rookie tackle JoeIn addition, guard Larry Allen was selected to the NFC Pro Bowlsquad that year.Warhop joined San Francisco after spending the previous twoselected to the NFC Pro Bowl squad both times. has been voted to the AFC Pro Bowl squad each season, whilealso being selected to numerous All-Pro teams. Center Alex Mackwas a consensus all-rookie selection in 2009 and was selectedto the 2010 AFC Pro Bowl roster and Sports Illustrated’s All-ProBowl that at least two Browns offensive linemen were chosen tothe AFC squad.Last season, three linemen participated in every offensive play asThomas, rookie left guard Jason Pinkston and Mack played everyoffensive snap. Thomas has started and played in each of thegames of his career. Neither player has missed an offensive snapduring their career. In addition, Pinkston was one of six NFL rookieoffensive linemen and one of two guards to start every game in2011. He also joined Eagles center Jason Kelce as the only twolast season.Prior to joining the Browns in 2009, Warhop spent the previousfour seasons with the 49ers. In San Francisco, Warhop shapedan offensive line which paved the way for running back Frank GoreWARHOP’S CAREER COACHING BACKGROUND1983 University of Cincinnati, Student Assistant Coach1984-86 University of Kansas, Offensive Staff1987-89 Vanderbilt University, Offensive Staff1990-91 University of New Mexico, Offensive Staff1991-92 London Monarchs (WLAF), Offensive Coordinator1993 Southern Methodist University, Offensive Line Coach1994-95 Boston College, Offensive Line Coach1996-97 St. Louis Rams, Offensive Line Assistant Coach1998-2002 Arizona Cardinals, Offensive Line Coach2003-04 Dallas Cowboys, Offensive Line Coach2005-08 San Francisco 49ers, Offensive Line Coach2009- Cleveland Browns, Offensive Line CoachMARK WHIPPLEWarhop got his start in the NFL as an offensive line assistant with theWarhop tutored the group through a steady decline in quarterbacksacks allowed from the 78 surrendered in 1997 – the year prior toat his alma mater, the University of Cincinnati. He then served onFrom 1991-92, he was the offensive coordinator for the LondonMonarchs of the World League of American Football, helping thatteam to a World Bowl title in 1991. He had a pair of stops as an Warhop was a standout offensive lineman at Rubidoux High Schoolin Riverside, Calif., and went on to play guard at Mount San Jacinto where he played center.QUARTERBACKSYEAR WITH BROWNS: 2 NDYEAR IN NFL: 6 THDuring his career, Whipple has spent 24 years as a collegiate coach,winning the 1998 NCAA Division 1-AA National Championship asthe head coach at the University of Massachusetts. In his fourseasons as an NFL assistant coach, he has been a member ofteams that have made three playoff appearances, claimed onedivision title and won a Super Bowl.32 COACHING STAFF