Scottie Austin Montgomery was born on May 26,1978 and is an American football coach who is the assistant head coach and running backs coach for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League.
14 Facts About Scottie Montgomery
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Scottie Montgomery had previously served as an assistant at Duke University and for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
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Scottie Montgomery attended Burns High School in Lawndale, North Carolina and was a standout in football, basketball, and track.
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Scottie Montgomery attended Duke University from 1996 to 1999, finishing his career with 171 receptions for 2,379 yards, four 100-yard receiving games, and 13 touchdowns.
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Scottie Montgomery earned the team's MVP award in 1998 and 1999, becoming just one of five two-time team MVPs in Duke history.
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Scottie Montgomery joins Clarkston Hines as the only Duke players to have three straight seasons with more than 50 receptions and 600 yards.
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Scottie Montgomery entered the National Football League in 2000 as a rookie free agent with the Carolina Panthers.
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Scottie Montgomery began his coaching career at his alma mater, Duke University, where he served as the wide receivers coach for four seasons.
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Scottie Montgomery was hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers on February 16,2010, as the wide receivers coach, replacing Randy Fichtner, who moved to quarterback coach upon the retirement of Ken Anderson.
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Scottie Montgomery remained with the Steeler organization for three seasons.
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Scottie Montgomery coached Jamison Crowder during 2013 and 2014 seasons.
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Scottie Montgomery was later terminated after his second season with the Terrapins.
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In February 2021, Scottie Montgomery was announced by the Indianapolis Colts as a running backs coach.
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In February 2023, Scottie Montgomery was announced by the Detroit Lions as their running backs coach.