Bobby Hauck Position: Head Coach

Bobby Hauck, the winningest man in Division-I FCS, was hired as the 10th head coach in Rebel football history on Dec. 23, 2009, and immediately charged with spreading an attitude of success and discipline throughout a program thirsting for prosperity.

Hauck (pronounced HOWK) spent the previous seven seasons as the record-setting head coach of the University of Montana where he compiled an overall record of 80-17, including leading the Grizzlies to three national championship games in the NCAA's Football Championship Subdivision (formerly I-AA). The winningest coach in Big Sky Conference history (both in average victories per year and overall titles), Hauck earned at least a share of the league's crown all seven years at Montana en route to compiling a record of 47-6. The recent numbers are even more impressive as his records over the last four seasons were 51-6 overall and 31-1 in conference play.

"Bobby brings a tremendous record of success to UNLV, and we are pleased to welcome him to the University," UNLV President Neal Smatresk said while introducing his new coach to a packed campus gathering. "He has the skill and drive to revitalize our football program and deliver a new level of excitement to Rebel Football."

Hauck, 46, was named Big Sky Coach of the Year in 2006, 2007 and 2009 and AFCA Regional FCS Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2009. A veteran of eight bowl games, he also brought with him tremendous experience from stints coaching in both the Pacific-10 and Big 12 conferences.

"I'm excited to be here and believe UNLV is a tremendous opportunity for me and my family," Hauck said. "We're looking forward to building on the foundation put in place here and our first order of business is to get excitement building within our team and within the entire community."

Step 1 in the plan to earn Las Vegas' attention was carried out just over a month later when Hauck announced a recruiting class that included the most Southern Nevada signees (eight) in program history. The overall group boasted 10 players who were assigned at least three stars by either Scout, Rivals or Scouts, Inc., which is the most on record for the Rebels.

Hauck was the youngest head coach in modern Montana history when he was named to the post in 2002, and record-setting success soon followed as he compiled four more conference championships than anyone in Grizzly history. His 2009 team finished 14-1 and reached the FCS Championship game for the second consecutive season. In 2007, the Grizzlies went 11-0 during the regular season, marking the first undefeated run for the proud program since 1996. Hauck produced 24 FCS All-Americans during his time in Missoula as well as six NFL Draft picks, including four in just the last three years.

Prior to taking over his alma mater, he spent four years at the University of Washington (1999-2002) where he coached defensive backs and special teams and was considered one of the top recruiters in college football as the Huskies went to a bowl game each season. Before that he was at the University of Colorado for four seasons (1995-98) where he was the special teams and recruiting coordinator while also coaching the safeties.

Prior to joining the Buffaloes, Hauck coached the outside linebackers and handled recruiting duties for Northern Arizona University (1993-94). He served as a graduate assistant at UCLA in 1990-91 under Terry Donahue and in 1992 served as the Bruins' on-campus recruiting coordinator.

Hauck began his collegiate coaching career as a volunteer assistant for Montana in 1988-89, working with the secondary and then the inside linebackers. A native of the Treasure State, Hauck was a three-sport star at Sweet Grass High School in Big Timber, Mont., and went on to twice letter in track and field at the University of Montana. His first coaching position was in 1987 as an assistant at his prep alma mater before joining the college ranks.

Hauck, born on June 14, 1964, earned bachelor's degrees in business and physical education from Montana in 1987 and a master's in education administration from UCLA in 1991. He and his wife, Stacey, have four children: daughters Sydney, Alexandra and Elise and son Robby. His father, Robert Hauck Sr., coached high school football in the state of Montana for three decades and his brother, Tim Hauck, played 13 seasons as a defensive back in the NFL and is currently an assistant coach with the Tennessee Titans.

BOBBY HAUCK FILE
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2010      UNLV - Head Coach
2003-09   Montana - Head Coach, Special Teams Coordinator
2002      Washington - Defensive Backs
1999-2001 Washington - Safeties, Special Teams Coordinator
1998      Colorado - Safeties, Special Teams, Recruiting Coordinator
1995-97   Colorado - Outside Linebackers, Special Teams Coordinator
1993-94   Northern Arizona - OLB, Special Teams, Recruiting Coordinator
1992      UCLA - Assistant Recruiting Coordinator
1990-91   UCLA - Graduate Assistant
1989      Montana - Defensive Line
1988-89   Montana - Secondary
1987      Sweet Grass High School (Big Timber, Mont.) - Assistant Coach

BOWL GAMES COACHED IN BY SEASON
2002	Sun Bowl
2001	Holiday Bowl
2000	Rose Bowl
1999	Holiday Bowl
1998	Aloha Bowl
1996	Holiday Bowl
1995	Cotton Bowl
1991 	Sun Bowl

HAUCK YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD AT MONTANA
YEAR    OVERALL      CONF.       PLAYOFFS
2003    9-4          5-2*        First Round
2004    12-3         6-1*        Championship Game
2005    8-4          5-2*        First Round
2006    12-2         8-0*        Semifinals
2007    11-1         8-0*        First Round
2008    14-2         7-1*        Championship Game
2009    14-1         8-0*        Championship Game
TOTAL   80-17 (.825) 47-6 (.887) 7 Seasons

*Big Sky champions

EDUCATION
University of Montana, 1988
Bachelor's degree in business

UCLA, 1991
Master's degree in education administration

PERSONAL DATA
Name:        Robert Hauck Jr.
Birthdate:   June 14, 1964
Birthplace:  Missoula, Montana
Wife:        Married to the former Stacy Harbin
Children:    Twin daughters Sydney and Alexandra;
son Robby; and daughter Elise