13 Facts About Steve Addazio

Stephen Robert Addazio was born on June 1,1959 and is an American football coach and broadcaster and former player.

Steve Addazio became a color commentator for ESPN's college football broadcasts before the 2024 season.

Steve Addazio served as the head football coach at Temple University from 2011 to 2012, Boston College from 2013 to 2019, and Colorado State University from 2020 to 2021.

Steve Addazio was a four-year starter at Central Connecticut from 1978 to 1981 and earned tryouts with the NFL's New England Patriots, USFL's Jacksonville Bulls and CFL's Ottawa Rough Riders.

Steve Addazio earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Central Connecticut.

Steve Addazio was the head coach of Cheshire High School in Connecticut from 1988 to 1994.

Steve Addazio led Cheshire to forty-nine consecutive victories, the second-longest streak in the nation.

Steve Addazio reportedly completed the logistical work to bring Aaron Hernandez to Florida.

On December 23,2010, it was announced that Steve Addazio accepted the head coaching job at Temple, following Al Golden's resignation as the Owls' head coach to become the new head coach of the Miami Hurricanes football program.

On December 18,2018, perhaps due to the Eagles promising signs of returning to national relevance, Steve Addazio signed a contract extension through 2020, extending his previous six-year deal by two years.

Ten days after his firing from Boston College, Steve Addazio was hired as the head coach at Colorado State University to replace Mike Bobo.

Steve Addazio was ejected during the first half of the final game of the season against Nevada, by rule after receiving two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties; he is just the second coach to be ejected following the NCAA rule change implemented in 2016.

Steve Addazio was let go along with the rest of the coaching staff after Fisher was fired during the 2023 season.