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Roy Wittke was named Arizona State's Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach on January 13, 2006 after spending three seasons at the University of Arkansas in the same capacity.
In 2004 Wittke coached Razorback quarterback Matt Jones to an All-Southeastern Conference performance as Jones finished second in the league in total offense (245.0). Jones ended his career as the SEC's all-time quarterback rushing leader with 2,648 yards and was taken in the first round of the NFL Draft by Jacksonville.
In 2005 Arkansas was 12th nationally in rushing (216.9 yards per game) and was 66th in total offense (360.6) and 65th in scoring offense (25.7).
Two seasons ago Arkansas was third in the SEC and 33rd in the nation in scoring (29.8), second in the league and No. 22 overall in rushing (187.4), fourth in the conference and No. 28 in the nation in pass efficiency (137.5), fifth in the SEC in passing (210.5) and fifth in the conference and No. 36 in the country in total offense (397.9).
In 2003, Wittke's guidance helped Jones set what were then career-bests in yards passing (1,917), completions (132), touchdown passes (18), completion percentage (57.4) and efficiency (147.1). The Razorbacks were third in the SEC and 21st nationally in scoring, averaging 33.5 points per game. Arkansas was also tied for the fewest interceptions (nine) in the league.
In addition, Wittke helped mold quarterback Ryan Sorahan into a pro prospect. Sorahan split time as a starter throughout his career and signed a free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints following his senior season in 2003.
Prior to joining Arkansas' coaching staff, Wittke, who has 26 years of collegiate coaching experience, spent 13 seasons at Eastern Illinois, serving as the assistant head coach, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks and running backs coach.
The Panthers recorded back-to-back Ohio Valley Conference championships (2001 and 2002) and three-consecutive Division I-AA playoff appearances. Wittke was named the 2002 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division I-AA Assistant Coach of the Year.
Wittke guided an EIU offense that ranked fourth in the nation in scoring offense (35.3 ppg.) and ranked fifth in total offense (452.6 ypg.) in 2002.
Wittke coached 2002 Walter Payton Award (Division I-AA Most Valuable Player) winner and three-time OVC Player of the Year Tony Romo at quarterback. Romo also was named as a first-team All-American following the 2002 campaign. Five other quarterbacks received all-conference honors under Wittke's tutelage at EIU.
During Wittke's 13-year tenure at EIU, the Panthers compiled a record of 82-65-1, including a 25-10 mark in the last three campaigns. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Wittke served as recruiting coordinator and academic liaison in his time with the Panthers. For his last five years, he served as the chairman of the AFCA Division I-AA Assistant Coaches Committee as well as serving on the AFCA all-divisions coaching committee.
Prior to his employment at EIU, Wittke spent five seasons at Central Missouri State. Hired as the quarterbacks coach, he spent the final four seasons as the Mules' offensive coordinator. In 1986, the Mules set a school record with 23 touchdown passes.
Wittke coached running backs at Montana State from 1982-84. His first coaching assignment came as an undergraduate student assistant coach working with tight ends and wide receivers at Wisconsin Eau-Claire from 1979-81.
Originally from Racine, Wis., Wittke earned an undergraduate degree from Wisconsin Eau-Claire in 1982.
BORN: June 15, 1959
FAMILY: wife Patty; daughter Bekah (10/29/91); sons Brad (11/17/87) and Jeff (12/21/89)
EDUCATION: William Horlick HS (1977) Wisconsin Eau-Claire - B.A. in business education (1982)
COACHING HISTORY: 1979-81 Wisconsin Eau-Claire (undergraduate assistant - tight ends, wide receivers)
1982-84 Montana State (assistant coach - running backs)
1985 Central Missouri State (assistant coach - quarterbacks)
1986-89 Central Missouri State (offensive coordinator - quarterbacks)
1990-2002 Eastern Illinois (assistant head coach / offensive coordinator - quarterbacks, running backs)
2003- Arkansas (assistant coach - quarterbacks, passing game coordinator) POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE (Div. I-A only): Assistant Coach Arkansas 2003 Independence Bowl
