Fred Reed - Football Coach - Syracuse University Athletics

Fred Reed

Title:
Defensive Backs Coach
Email:
fdreed@syr.edu
Phone:
6731

Coaching Experience
2013-15	Defensive Backs	Syracuse
2010-12	Cornerbacks/Punt Return	Ohio
2008-09	Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs	University at Buffalo
2006-07	Defensive Assistant (Safeties)	Detroit Lions
2005	Cornerbacks/Punt Return	Ohio
2003-04	Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs	Nebraska-Omaha
2000-02	Defensive Backs/Special Teams	Nebraska-Omaha
1997-99	Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator	Michigan Tech
1996	Secondary Coach	Minnesota Morris
1994-95	Secondary Coach	South Dakota

Coaching Accomplishments

The 2014 Orange defense held nine of its 12 opponents to less than its season average for total offense and was one of four FBS teams to surrender fewer than 10 rushing touchdowns (9). Alabama (5), TCU (9) and Ole Miss (9) were the others.

In 2014, the SU defense was responsible for four touchdowns (2 INT returns, 2 fumble returns), including two in the team’s win at Wake Forest.

SU was the only FBS team in the nation not to allow a 100-yard rusher in 2013.

In 2013, the Syracuse defense finished ranked nationally in multiple categories, including third-down defense (15th), rush defense (24th), sacks (18th), and tackles for loss (18th).

From 2010-12, developed All-MAC performer Travis Carrie who finished sixth in the Mid-American Conference in forced fumbles.

In 2008, Buffalo ranked first in forced fumbles and 43rd nationally in total defense, the program’s best ranking since 1999.

At Buffalo, mentored 2008 and 2009 All-MAC performers Davonte Shannon and Mike Newton.

In 2007, coached Detroit Lions defensive back Kenoy Kennedy who finished in the top 10 in tackles among NFC defensive backs.

In 2006, mentored Detroit Lions rookies Gerald Alexander, who finished third on the NFL list for tackles by a rookie, and Daniel Bullocks who led all NFC rookies in tackles.

In 2005, coached All-American cornerback Dion Byrum, who was a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, presented to the best defensive back in college football.

In 2004, Nebraska-Omaha ranked second in the North Central Conference (NCC) in total defense, scoring defense and led the league in turnovers gained.

In 2003, the Nebraska-Omaha defense ranked fifth nationally with 31 turnovers gained and second in the NCC in pass efficiency defense.

In 2000, Nebraska-Omaha led the NCC in pass efficiency defense.

Playing Accomplishments

Wide receiver at Scottsdale Community College in 1986 and 1987.

Played free safety for Mesa State in 1991 and 1992.

Championships and Bowl Games as a Coach

2013 Texas Bowl Champions, Syracuse

2012 Independence Bowl Champions, Ohio

2011, Idaho Potato Bowl Champions, Ohio

2011 MAC Championship Game, Ohio

2010 New Orleans Bowl, Ohio

2008 International Bowl, Buffalo

2008 MAC Champions, Buffalo

2004 North Central Conference Champions, Nebraska-Omaha

2000 North Central Conference Champions, Nebraska-Omaha

Prominent Players Coached
Name	Team	Pro Accomplishments
Durell Eskridge	Syracuse	2015 New York Jets free-agent signee
Julian Posey	Ohio	2011 New York Jets free-agent signee, played for the Miami Dolphins
Travis Carrie	Ohio	2014 NFL seventh-round draft choice, Oakland Raiders
Kenny Onatolu	Nebraska-Omaha	2007 NFL undrafted free agent, played for the Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers
Josh Thomas	University at Buffalo	2011 NFL fifth-round draft choice, Dallas Cowboys