1. Timothy James DeRuyter is an American football coach and former player who is the former defensive coordinator at Texas Tech University.
12 Facts About Tim DeRuyter
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Tim DeRuyter previously served in the same capacity at the University of Oregon in 2021 and prior to that he was the associate head coach and defensive coordinator at the University of California, Berkeley from 2017 to 2020 and head coach at California State University, Fresno from 2012 to 2016.
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Tim DeRuyter played college football at Air Force from 1982 to 1984.
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Tim DeRuyter lettered at outside linebacker and was part of three bowl game victories.
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Tim DeRuyter graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1985.
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Tim DeRuyter has a history of turning college football defenses around.
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Tim DeRuyter became the head coach of the Fresno State Bulldogs beginning the 2012 season.
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Tim DeRuyter did not offer a scholarship to Josh Allen, a lifelong Bulldogs fan.
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On January 23,2017, Tim DeRuyter was hired to be defensive coordinator at Cal.
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On January 22,2021, Tim DeRuyter was hired to be the defensive coordinator at Oregon.
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On December 8,2021, Tim DeRuyter was hired to be the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Texas Tech University under head coach Joey McGuire.
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Texas Tech fired Tim DeRuyter following the 2024 season after the team finished the regular season ranked 125th in total defense and 133rd against the pass.