Les Koenning was recruited to play quarterback by Darrell Royal at the University of Texas but ended up playing Wide Receiver.
10 Facts About Les Koenning
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Les Koenning went on to get his Masters and was a graduate assistant.
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Les Koenning then spent one season in the NFL as an offensive assistant with the Miami Dolphins.
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Les Koenning returned to college football the next year and became and offensive cooridinator; first returning to Duke in 1998 and then going to Houston in 1999.
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Les Koenning, known for his recruiting skills recruited top players such as Ryan Tannehill and Martellus Bennett.
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Mullen announced that Les Koenning would serve as offensive coordinator in February 2009.
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Les Koenning previously coached receivers at Mississippi State under then-head coach Rockey Felker, during the late 1980s.
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Les Koenning recruited and coached MSU star Quarterback Dak Prescott and during his time at Mississippi State, Les Koenning orchestrated what were then the top four seasons in school history in total offensive yards, the top two in passing yards and scoring, the top four in passing TDs, and two of the top four in rushing TDs.
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Les Koenning is married to Lisa Koenning, and has two children Lana Koenning and Les Koenning.
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Les Koenning's father Les Koenning Sr was a successful Texas high school football Head coach bringing teams to state championships at Hamshire-Fannett, Memorial and Cypress Creek.