1. Alfonza "Pep" Hamilton was born on September 19,1974 and is an American football coach who currently serves as the offensive coordinator for the Maryland Terrapins.
16 Facts About Pep Hamilton
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Pep Hamilton was previously the head coach and general manager of the DC Defenders of the XFL, the quarterbacks coach for the Los Angeles Chargers, and the offensive coordinator for the Houston Texans of the National Football League.
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Pep Hamilton started his coaching career at Howard University, where he served as the team's quarterbacks coach before becoming the team's offensive coordinator.
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Pep Hamilton coached in the National Football League for the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers before taking a position as quarterbacks coach for the Chicago Bears on March 5,2007.
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In 2010, Pep Hamilton was hired by the University of New Mexico Lobos after Tee Martin left for the Kentucky Wildcats and was named co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach.
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However, after Ron Turner left Stanford for the Indianapolis Colts, Pep Hamilton left New Mexico before the start of the season to be the wide receivers coach at Stanford.
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In 2013, Pep Hamilton was named as the new offensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts, after former OC Bruce Arians left to become the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.
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Pep Hamilton turned down an offer to become the offensive coordinator of the Virginia Tech Hokies, citing a desire to be reunited with his former protege Andrew Luck.
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On December 30,2014 the Oakland Raiders interviewed Pep Hamilton concerning their coaching vacancy, but opted to hire Jack Del Rio.
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In January 2016, Pep Hamilton was named as the associate head coach and quarterbacks coach for the Cleveland Browns.
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In 2017, Pep Hamilton was signed by the Wolverines to a four-year $4.25m contract.
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In February 2019, Pep Hamilton joined the XFL's DC Defenders to be their head coach and general manager for the 2020 XFL season.
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Pep Hamilton was an integral part of the success of Justin Herbert who won the offensive rookie of the year award.
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On March 10,2021, Pep Hamilton was hired by the Houston Texans as their passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach under head coach David Culley.
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On February 7,2022, Pep Hamilton was promoted to offensive coordinator.
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On February 4,2025, Pep Hamilton was hired to serve as the offensive coordinator for the Maryland Terrapins.