Baldwin Named Spartan Offensive Coordinator

Dec. 30, 2002

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Former San Jose State and Cal State Northridge head coach Dave Baldwin has been named offensive coordinator at Michigan State, Spartan first-year coach John L. Smith announced Monday, Dec. 30.

The 47-year-old Baldwin comes to Michigan State following one season at Baylor where he served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach under Kevin Steele. In 2002, Baylor finished sixth in the Big 12 Conference in passing offense, averaging 231.5 yards per game. Senior wide receiver Reggie Newhouse, a second-team All-Big 12 selection, set Baylor single-season records for receptions (75) and receiving yards (1,140). Newhouse also completed the regular-season rated among the NCAA leaders in catches (No. 18 at 6.25 per game) and receiving yards (No. 17 at 95.0 per game).

Baldwin spent the 2001 season as offensive coordinator at Cincinnati under Rick Minter, helping the Bearcats to a 7-5 record and a trip to the Motor City Bowl. Cincinnati ranked among the Conference USA leaders in every offensive category, finishing second in passing offense (269.8 yards per game), third in total offense (416.3 yards), third in scoring offense (29.1 points) and fourth in rushing offense (146.5 yards). The Bearcats also were listed among the national leaders in passing offense (No. 25), total offense (No. 36) and scoring offense (No. 36). Baldwin coached 2001 C-USA Freshman of the Year Gino Guidugli, who finished second in the league in passing (257.3 yards) and third in passing efficiency (137.5 rating). Cincinnati's offense also produced C-USA's leading receiver in LaDaris Vann, who caught 6.64 passes per game.

"Dave Baldwin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our coaching staff," Smith said. "Thanks to his background with Jack Elway and Dennis Erickson, he knows how to spread the field and throw the football. Dave has a great understanding of our offensive system."

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