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Rudy Griffin enters his second year at Idaho State. In 2012 he will be responsible for coaching the entire linebacking corp after coaching the inside linebackers in 2011. Griffin comes to Idaho State after spending a year as a graduate assistant coach at Washington State where he worked with the offensive line.

At Washington State, Griffin was in charge of editing game film, overseeing the recruiting budget, teaching individual skills and coordinating official recruiting visits.

Prior to working as a graduate assistant coach at Washington State, Griffin served as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Demopolis High School in Alabama from 2008-10. While at Demopolis he was responsible for calling plays and making personnel choices. Griffin’s defense improved each year as they allowed only 14 points a game.

In 2008, Griffin saw three defenders sign to play Division I football and in 2009 his team won the 5A state championship, allowing only 17 points a game. That year the defense had 21 interceptions, 32.5 sacks and did not allow a 100-yard rusher in eight games. Two Demopolis’ defenders signed to play Division I football in 2009.

Griffin worked as the defensive line and strength and conditioning coach at Worth County High School in Georgia in 2007 and 2008.

Griffin also coached at Dakota State University and Holy Spirit High School in Tuscalossa, Alabama.

Griffin played four years of collegiate football. He was a two-year starter at defensive tackle at Alabama from 2003-05 where the defense ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in total defense. He was named to the SEC All-Academic Honor Roll and was captain for the Cotton Bowl.

Before Alabama, Griffin played two years at The Citadel where he was a two-year starter at defensive end and tackle. During his time there he made the dean’s list.

Griffin's recruiting areas at Idaho State are Georgia, Florida and Dallas.