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2 0 1 2 I N D I A N A P O L I S C O L T S In 2010 Bettcher coached defensive ends and special teams at Ball State, where he helped tutor Robert Eddins who led the team in sacks and earned All-MAC honors. The Cardinals finished the 2010 season ranked third in the MAC in total defense. From 2007-2009, Bettcher worked as a defensive graduate assistant at the University of North Carolina, focusing on linebackers and special teams for the Tar Heels, while assisting in recruiting in Ohio, Indiana and North Carolina. The 2009 Tar Heels finished sixth in the nation in overall defense. While at North Carolina, he helped the Tar Heels appear in two bowl games. In 2006, Bettcher worked as a defensive graduate assistant at Bowling Green University, working with the secondary and special teams units and aiding recruiting efforts in Ohio and Indiana. Bettcher’s coaching career began at his alma mater, the University of St. Francis, from 2003-2005 as special teams coordinator and defensive line coach. He also worked with the strength and conditioning staff and was the head track coach in 2003 and 2004. During Bettcher’s stint at St. Francis, the Cougars made three trips to the playoffs, including two national championship game appearances. During his career as a student-athlete at St. Francis, Bettcher was a three-time NAIA All-America Scholar, a three-time Mid-States Football Association Scholar, a two-time NAIA Coaches’ All-America choice and a two-time Don Hansen’s All- America selection. He earned all-conference honors three times and was the recipient of the St. Francis Helmet Award for leadership and coachability in 2002. Bettcher was a four-time track All-America choice for the Cougars, where he placed second in the shot put at the 2001 NAIA Championships. James is a native of Lakeville, Ind., and is married to Erica. They have one son, Colton. COACHING CAREER 2003-2005 St. Francis Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Line 2006 Bowling Green Defensive Graduate Assistant 2007-2009 North Carolina Defensive Graduate Assistant BRANT BOYER ASSISTANT SPECIAL TEAMS COACH JOINED COLTS: 2012 YEARS IN NFL: 1 YEAR 2010 Ball State Defensive Ends/ Special Teams 2011 New Hampshire Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator 2012 Indianapolis Colts Special Assistant to the Head Coach COLLEGE: ARIZONA HOMETOWN: HENEFER, UT Brant Boyer enters his first season as the assistant special teams coach of the Indianapolis Colts, after completing a 10- year career in the National Football League. Boyer has also served as a coaching intern with the New York Giants (2010) and Cleveland Browns (2009). During his playing career, Boyer played linebacker and was a standout on special teams for the Miami Dolphins (1994), Jacksonville Jaguars (1995-2000) and Cleveland Browns (2001-2003). He served as a special teams captain for both the Jaguars and Browns and in 2002 and 2003 led the unit in tackles. Boyer was a two-time member of the USA Today’s All-Joe Team and in 2002, his teammates selected him for the Cleveland Browns Unsung Hero Award. Boyer played in 129 career games and totaled 250 tackles, 13.0 sacks, six interceptions, one forced fumble and 15 passes defensed. He originally entered the league as a sixth round selection (177th overall) of the Miami Dolphins in the 1994 NFL Draft. Before entering the NFL, Boyer starred as an inside linebacker at the University of Arizona, serving as a captain and leading the team in tackles during his senior season. While at Arizona, Boyer helped lead the Wildcats to their first 10-win season in 90 years and a 29-0 victory over the Miami Hurricanes in the 1993 Fiesta Bowl. Boyer and his wife, Melissa, have two sons, Brayton and Braddock. COACHING CAREER 2009 Cleveland Browns Training Camp Coaching Intern 2010 New York Giants Training Camp Coaching Intern 2012 Indianapolis Colts Assistant Special Teams Coach ADMINISTRATION COACHING STAFF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS PLAYERS FOOTBALL STAFF 2011 SEASON IN REVIEW RECORDS COLTS HISTORY COLTS IN THE COMMUNITY 21
2 0 1 2 I N D I A N A P O L I S C O L T S ADMINISTRATION CLYDE CHRISTENSEN QUARTERBACKS COACH JOINED COLTS: 2002 YEARS IN NFL: 17 YEARS COLLEGE: NORTH CAROLINA HOMETOWN: COVINA, CA COACHING STAFF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS PLAYERS FOOTBALL STAFF 2011 SEASON IN REVIEW RECORDS COLTS HISTORY COLTS IN THE COMMUNITY Clyde Christensen enters his 11th season with the Indianapolis Colts and his first as the team’s quarterbacks coach. Christensen has also served as the team’s offensive coordinator (2010-2011), assistant head coach/wide receivers (2008- 2009) and wide receivers coach (2002-2007). During his tenure in Indianapolis, the Colts have made nine trips to the playoffs (2002-2010), won seven division championships (2003-2007, 2009-2010), made two Super Bowl appearances (2006 and 2009) and collected one Super Bowl Championship (2006). In 2011, Christensen oversaw an offense that gained 1,594 rushing yards, which was the most by any Colts unit since 2007. On the season, the Colts averaged 4.17 yards per carry, the most for Indianapolis since 2004. Christensen was also tasked with preparing three different starting quarterbacks (Kerry Collins, Curtis Painter and Dan Orlovsky) and helped Painter and Orlovsky turn in career-high performances. In his first season as offensive coordinator (2010), Christensen led an offensive unit which totaled over 5,000 net yards for the 13th consecutive season and over 400 points for the 10th time in 12 seasons. Quarterback Peyton Manning completed 450-of-679 passing attempts for 4,700 yards and 33 touchdowns. Manning set an NFL single-season record for completions (450) and extended his records with his 13th consecutive 25-plus touchdown season and 11th 4,000-plus passing yard season. Manning also set club single-season records for completions (450), attempts (679) and yards (4,700). While overseeing the wide receivers for his first six seasons in Indianapolis, Christensen sent at least one player from his position group to the Pro Bowl each year, including Marvin Harrison (2002-2006) and Reggie Wayne (2006-2009). Christensen also helped develop Austin Collie, who was named to The Sporting News, Pro Football Weekly and Pro Football Writers All-Rookie teams in 2009. Two of the players Christensen coached, Harrison and Wayne, currently rank first and second in team history in numerous career receiving categories including receptions, receiving yards, touchdowns and 100-yard receiving games. Under Christensen’s watch Harrison set franchise single-season records for receptions (143 in 2002), most games with at least 10 receptions (six in 2002), receiving yards (1,722 in 2002), 100-yard receiving games (10 in 2002) and touchdown receptions (15 in 2004). Christensen spent six seasons at Tampa Bay, working with the tight ends from 1996-1998 and quarterbacks from 1999- 2000, before being named offensive coordinator in 2001. As offensive coordinator, he helped wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson set a franchise-best 106 receptions while quarterback Brad Johnson registered a franchise-best 340 completions. While in Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers made four playoff appearances. Before joining the Buccaneers, Christensen spent two seasons (1994-1995) as co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Clemson. From 1992-1993, he served as quarterbacks coach at Maryland, helping put together offenses that ranked in the top five nationally in both seasons with the Terrapins. In 1991, Christensen served as running backs coach at South Carolina. He was receivers/tight ends coach at Holy Cross in 1989, and was promoted to offensive coordinator in 1990. From 1986-1988, Christensen was the offensive coordinator, running backs coach and quarterbacks coach at East Carolina while taking charge of recruiting at the school. He oversaw quarterbacks and running backs at Temple from 1983- 1985, after serving as a quarterbacks and receivers coach at East Tennessee State from 1980-1982. Christensen began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Mississippi in 1979. Christensen was an All-America quarterback at Fresno City Junior College in 1975, before transferring to North Carolina (1977-1978), leading the Tar Heels to Peach and Liberty Bowl bids. Christensen holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial relations from North Carolina. Christensen was born in Los Angeles. He and his wife, Debbie, have three daughters, Rachel, Rebecca and Ruth. 22
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