Doug Lichtenberger will return to the sideline as Tulane linebackers and special teams coach after spending most of the past three years in an administrative role, a source confirmed.
Lichtenberger replaces Jon Sumrall, who left in December to become assistant head coach at Troy. Sumrall also served as co-defensive coordinator at Tulane with Lionel Washington.
Lichtenberger worked with the tight ends from 2007-10 under former Tulane coach Bob Toledo and along with defensive backs coach Jason Rollins was one of two assistants Curtis Johnson retained when he was named coach in December of 2010. Unlike Rollins, Lichtenberger moved off the field into the role of assistant athletic director for football operations.
When former assistant coach Barry Lamb took a leave of absence for health reasons in early November of 2013, Lichtenberger stepped in to coach the special teams for the last four games, including the New Orleans Bowl against Louisiana-Lafayette. Although Lamb did not come back, Lichtenberger resumed his administrative position in 2014.
Johnson is expected to talk about Lichtenberger's new role on Wednesday at his Signing Day press conference.
This post was edited on 2/3 9:44 PM by Guerry Smith
Lichtenberger replaces Jon Sumrall, who left in December to become assistant head coach at Troy. Sumrall also served as co-defensive coordinator at Tulane with Lionel Washington.
Lichtenberger worked with the tight ends from 2007-10 under former Tulane coach Bob Toledo and along with defensive backs coach Jason Rollins was one of two assistants Curtis Johnson retained when he was named coach in December of 2010. Unlike Rollins, Lichtenberger moved off the field into the role of assistant athletic director for football operations.
When former assistant coach Barry Lamb took a leave of absence for health reasons in early November of 2013, Lichtenberger stepped in to coach the special teams for the last four games, including the New Orleans Bowl against Louisiana-Lafayette. Although Lamb did not come back, Lichtenberger resumed his administrative position in 2014.
Johnson is expected to talk about Lichtenberger's new role on Wednesday at his Signing Day press conference.
This post was edited on 2/3 9:44 PM by Guerry Smith
