28 Facts About Brian Billick

Brian Harold Billick was born on February 28,1954 and is an American former football coach and commentator.

Brian Billick was the offensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings from 1994 to 1998; the team broke the NFL scoring record in the 1998 season.

Brian Billick then spent nine seasons as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens from January 19,1999, to December 31,2007.

Brian Billick was inducted into the Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor in 2019.

Brian Billick was born in Fairborn, Ohio and grew up in the city of Redlands, California with five siblings.

Brian Billick played both football and basketball at Redlands High School; the school retired his football jersey number in 2001 and inducted him into the school's hall of fame in 2004.

Brian Billick was teammates with future Major League Baseball player Julio Cruz on the school's basketball team.

Brian Billick started his college career playing linebacker at the United States Air Force Academy.

Brian Billick transferred to Brigham Young University after his freshman year, where he played tight end.

Brian Billick was selected in the 11th round with the 295th overall pick of the 1977 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers.

In 1977, after being cut by the 49ers, Brian Billick appeared as a contestant on TV's Match Game PM.

Brian Billick later returned to his hometown of Redlands, California, and served as a volunteer wide receivers coach for the University of Redlands football team, under coach Frank Serrao.

Brian Billick worked as a graduate assistant at Brigham Young for one season before joining the 49ers as the assistant director of public relations for two years.

Brian Billick returned to coaching with San Diego State University, serving as the tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator for five seasons under Doug Scovil.

Brian Billick was then hired as the assistant head coach and tight ends coach at Stanford by Dennis Green, serving both roles for three seasons.

Brian Billick, following newly named Vikings head coach Denny Green, was hired as an assistant coach by the Vikings for the 1992 season.

The Vikings made the playoffs during six of the seven seasons that Brian Billick spent with the team, and set several offensive records in the process.

Brian Billick became the second head coach in Baltimore Ravens history on January 20,1999, when he was appointed to replace Ted Marchibroda.

Brian Billick signed with Baltimore in under 24 hours after his initial interview.

Brian Billick felt this approach would help them reach that goal, and went so far as to fine Tony Siragusa for violating the rule.

Brian Billick was succeeded by John Harbaugh on January 19,2008.

Brian Billick was later hired as an offensive analyst and advisor to the head coach for the Arizona State Sun Devils football program.

Brian Billick returned to coach Team Kai in the 2023 Hula Bowl, which his team again won.

Brian Billick then became a game analyst for the NFL on Fox during the 2008 NFL season, working alongside Thom Brennaman.

Brian Billick serves as an analyst on NFL Network's signature show NFL Total Access and has provided on location analysis for the Network's coverage of the NFL Scouting Combine and NFL Draft.

Brian Billick often appeared on ESPN's Mike and Mike in the Morning to discuss football matchups and news.

Brian Billick recently relocated to Columbus, Ohio to be near his daughter while she attends The Ohio State University.

Brian Billick is the brother-in-law to fellow former NFL head coach Mike Smith.