University of San Diego assistant Jerome Pathon, a former NFL player and first-team All-American in college, was hired Tuesday as wide receivers coach at the University of South Florida to complete Skip Holtz's staff for the 2012 season.
"Jerome brings a ton of credibility,'' Holtz said. "He's full of energy and excitement and I think his star is really rising in the coaching profession.''
Pathon, 36, has been the receivers coach for three seasons at San Diego, a Football Championship Subdivision team. He played eight NFL seasons, mostly with the Indianapolis Colts (1998-2001) and New Orleans Saints (2002-04), finishing with 260 career receptions for 3,350 yards and 15 touchdowns.
He replaces Phil McGeoghan, who left to become assistant receivers coach with the NFL's Miami Dolphins. McGeoghan and Pathon once were teammates with the Saints.
Pathon was a first-team All-American at the University of Washington in 1997, when he set school records for receptions (69) and receiving yards (1,245). In 1998, he was a second-round draft pick (32nd selection overall) of the Colts.
Pathon inherits a position of strength with the Bulls, who have a deep, veteran receiving corps that will be bolstered by University of Florida transfer Chris Dunkley.
Elsewhere, Holtz has shifted position responsibilities among the offensive staff. Offensive coordinator Todd Fitch will shift from running backs to quarterbacks. Peter Vaas goes from quarterbacks to tight ends. Larry Scott moves from tight ends to running backs. Steve Shankweiler continues as the offensive line coach.
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