Chris Oliver led the Blue Raiders to a 7-3 record in his second season as the Lindsey Wilson College football head coach in 2011.
During his two seasons at the helm of the program, Oliver has posted a 12-9 overall record including a 7-4 Mid-South Conference East Division record. In 2011 the Blue Raiders tied for second place in the East.
Following the season, Oliver was voted by his peers as the American Football Coaches Association Region 1 co-Coach of the Year.
The Blue Raiders flirted with their first ranking in the program's history during the 2011 season. Lindsey Wilson received votes in the national poll five different weeks, including the final regular season poll.
Lindsey Wilson completed its first perfect month in the program's history this season, winning all four of its games during October.
In 2011, three Blue Raiders earned all MSC East Division honors while nine others earned honorable mention all-conference. Lindsey Wilson also had the MSC East Division's Offensive and Defensive Freshman of the Year. The Blue Raiders have had the last two MSC East Division Defensive Freshmen of the Year
In his two seasons, Oliver has recruited and coached four all-conference selections and 14 honorable mention all-conference picks.
During the program's inaugural season in 2010, Oliver led the Blue Raiders to a 5-6 record with more than 95 percent of the team consisting of freshmen.
Oliver picked up his first collegiate win as a head coach on Sept. 11 when the Blue Raiders beat Southern Virginia University 44-3 in Lindsey Wilson's first-ever win at Blue Raider Stadium.
Hired on January 7, 2009, Oliver has overseen ever aspect of bringing football back to Lindsey Wilson after a 75-year hiatus. Soon after being announced as the Blue Raiders coach, he signed a pair of local student-athletes on February 4.
Oliver concluded his first recruiting class with 65 student-athletes inking with LWC. Since, Oliver has added two additional classes in preparation for the 2011 season.
Prior to Lindsey Wilson, Oliver spent five seasons as assistant coach at Ohio Dominican University. He served as offensive coordinator at Ohio Dominican from 2006-08.
Just like building the Lindsey Wilson program from scratch, Oliver helped start the Ohio Dominican football program. As the lead assistant and recruiting coordinator, Oliver spearheaded the recruitment of 160 student-athletes in 2004.
During his time at Ohio Dominican, Oliver led one of the most prolific offenses in the NAIA. In 2006, Oliver's offense ranked third in the NAIA in total offense and passing offense. The following season, the Panthers led the NAIA in total offense and passing, and they were second in scoring. In 2008, Ohio Dominican was third in passing and 11th in total offense.
The Panthers were 26-7 while Oliver was ODU offensive coordinator, which included an appearance in the 2007 NAIA Football Championship Series quarterfinals.
Prior to Ohio Dominican, Oliver served as a student-assistant at The Ohio State University. Oliver assisted with the Buckeyes' tight ends and special teams. He also assisted with scouting and worked closely with recruiting. Oliver helped the Buckeyes to the 2001 Outback Bowl.
Oliver graduated from Ohio State in 2003 and later completed his master's degree from Ohio Dominican in 2007. He and his wife, Wendy, have two children, Samantha and Patrick.
Collegiate Coaching Career
The Ohio State University: Student Assistant (2001-02)
Ohio Dominican University: Assistant Coach (2003-08)
Contact Information
Phone: 270-384-8524
Fax: 270-384-8078
Mail: 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY 42728
E-Mail: oliverc@lindsey.edu
OLIVER'S CAREER NUMBERS |
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Year by Year at Lindsey Wilson College |
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Year |
Record |
Pct. |
Conf. |
Pct. |
Highlights |
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2010 |
5-6 |
.455 |
4-2 |
.667 |
Third place finish Mid-South Conference East Division · First career win on Sept. 11 |
| 2011 | 7-3 | .700 | 3-2 | .600 |
Second place finish Mid-South Conference East Division · AFCA Region 1 Coach of the Year |
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Totals |
12-9 |
.571 |
7-4 |
.636 |
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Brian Foos begins his second season in 2011 as the Lindsey Wilson College football offensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator.
Foos helped the Blue Raiders record a 5-6 record in its inaugural season in 2010, including a 4-2 Mid-South Conference East Division mark.
Prior to Lindsey Wilson, Foos spent five seasons at Ohio Dominican University where he was responsible for coaching tight ends and quarterbacks. He was the team's academic coordinator during the 2008 season.
Prior to Ohio Dominican, Foos was defensive line coach at Ohio Wesleyan University in 2003 and assistant offensive line coach at Otterbein College in 2002.
As a student-athlete, Foos started 39 games on the offensive line at Otterbein during the 1998-2001 seasons. While at Tiffin Columbian High School, he was Honorable Mention All-State, First Team All-Northwest Ohio and First Team All-Northern Ohio League offensive lineman.
Collegiate Coaching Career
Otterbein College: Assistant Coach (2002)
Ohio Wesleyan University: Assistant Coach (2003)
Ohio Dominican University: Assistant Coach (2004-08)
Contact Information
Office: Football Offices
Phone: 270-384-8594
Fax: 270-384-8078
Mail: 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY 42728
E-Mail: foosb@lindsey.edu
Mike Gutelius enters his second season as the Lindsey Wilson College football defensive coordinator in 2011.
Gutelius helped the Blue Raiders record a 5-6 record in its inaugural season in 2010, including a 4-2 Mid-South Conference East Division mark.
In 2010, Gutelius coached the MSC East Division Defensive Freshman of the Year and a first team all-conference selection.
Gutelius came to Lindsey Wilson after spending the six seasons as Concord University's assistant head coach and defensive coordinator. He also developed, organized and managed the team's academic success program.
Prior to Concord, Gutelius spent two seasons as defensive ends coach at Wingate University. He has also coached at University of La Verne,
Collegiate Coaching Career
Catholic University of America: Assistant Coach (1992-93)
University of La Verne: Assistant Coach (1999-2000)
Wingate University: Assistant Coach (2001-02)
Concord University: Assistant Coach (2003-08)
Contact Information
Office: Football Offices
Phone: 270-384-8217
Fax: 270-384-8078
Mail: 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY 42728
E-Mail: guteliusm@lindsey.edu
Pat Dougherty begins his second season at Lindsey Wilson College in 2011
Dougherty is the Blue Raiders' linebackers coach and special teams' coordinator.
Prior to Lindsey Wilson, Dougherty served as defensive line coach and academic coordinator at Defiance College. At Defiance, Dougherty was also responsible for all film breakdown and scouting report duties.
Dougherty has served as a coach at numerous collegiate football camps, including stints at the University of Notre Dame, Ball State University and the University of Toledo.
As a student-athlete, Dougherty was a two-year starter at linebacker for Ohio Dominican University. After his playing career ended at Ohio Dominican, Dougherty joined the coaching staff as an assistant linebacker coach.
Collegiate Coaching Career
Ohio Dominican University: Assistant Coach (2008)
Defiance College: Assistant Coach (2009)
Contact Information
Office: Football Offices
Phone: 270-384-7374
Fax: 270-384-8078
Mail: 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY 42728
E-Mail: doughertyp@lindsey.edu
Bert Bathiany begins his second season in 2011 with the Lindsey Wilson College football program.
Bathiany is the Blue Raiders' defensive line coach.
Prior to Lindsey Wilson, Bathiany has also served as an intern and graduate assistant with the Western Kentucky University strength and conditioning department, as well as a stint as an assistant to Denison University's strength and conditioning coach.
As a student-athlete, Bathiany played at Denison where he was a three-year starter at safety and linebacker. The native of Northern Kentucky earned the Outstanding Defensive Back Award and Defensive MVP honor in 2008, while also being selected to the NCAC All-Conference Second Team.
Prior to Denison, Bathiany captained the 2004 Kentucky State Football Champion Highlands High School.
Collegiate Coaching Career
Western Kentucky University: Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (2009)
Contact Information
Office: Football Offices
Phone: 270-384-7378
Fax: 270-384-8078
Mail: 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY 42728
E-Mail: bathianyb@lindsey.edu
Powell Miller begins his first season in 2011 as an assistant coach with the Lindsey Wilson College football program.
Miller is the Blue Raiders’ running backs coach.
Prior to Lindsey Wilson, Miller spent one season as Widener University wide receivers coach and one season at Appalachian State University as the Mountaineers’ offensive quality control coach and receivers coach.
In addition to coaching at Widener and Appalachian State, Miller served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Kentucky Country Day School in Louisville and as player personnel director and coach of the Louisville Fire of the Arena Football League.
As a student-athlete, Miller played at Missouri Southern State University and at University of the Cumberlands.
Miller graduated from the University of Louisville in 2009. He is married to Ashley Miller.
Collegiate Coaching Career
Widener University: Assistant Coach (2010)
Appalachian State University: Assistant Coach (2009)
Contact Information
Office: Football Offices
Phone: 270-384-7358
Fax: 270-384-8078
Mail: 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY 42728
E-Mail: millerp@lindsey.edu
Mike Ridings begins his second season in 2011 as an assistant coach for the Lindsey Wilson College football program.
Ridings is the Blue Raiders' wide receivers coach.
Prior to Lindsey Wilson, Ridings spent a season at the University of Saint Francis coaching wide receivers. During his season as Saint Francis, the school's offense broke 10 school passing records, including touchdowns and completions in a season.
Ridings coaching experience also includes four seasons as a student-assistant at Indiana University. At Indiana, Ridings assisted with running backs, the offensive line and special teams.
Collegiate Coaching Career
Indiana University: Student Assistant (2006-09)
University of Saint Francis: Assistant Coach (2009-10)
Contact Information
Office: Football Offices
Phone: 270-384-7379
Fax: 270-384-8078
Mail: 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY 42728
E-Mail: ridingsm@lindsey.edu
Dwight Sutton begins his first season in 2011 as an assistant coach with the Lindsey Wilson College football program.
Sutton is the Blue Raiders’ cornerbacks coach.
Prior to Lindsey Wilson, Sutton coached at Malone University where he also worked with cornerbacks as well as special teams.
As a student-athlete, Sutton played at Muskingum University where he was a three-year starter at wide receiver. He concluded his career at Muskingum ranked seventh in the program’s history in receiving yards. During his senior season, Sutton was named the team’s offensive most valuable player.
Sutton graduated from Muskingum in 2010.
Collegiate Coaching Career
Malone University: Assistant Coach (2010)
Contact Information
Office: Football Offices
Phone: 270-384-7434
Fax: 270-384-8078
Mail: 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY 42728
E-Mail: suttond@lindsey.edu
Jules Burkett begins his second season as an assistant coach with the Lindsey Wilson College football program in 2011.
Burkett is the Blue Raiders' tight ends coach.
Prior to Lindsey Wilson, Burkett served as an intern at Wingate University where he was as an assistant strength and conditioning coach and recruiting coordinator.
Burkett also holds a wealth of volunteer experience, including three years with the Special Olympics and was a member of the Sports Management Club at Wingate.
Prior to his coaching stint, Burkett was a four-year player at Wingate.
Collegiate Coaching Career
Wingate University: Coaching Intern (2009)
Contact Information
Office: Football Offices
Phone: 270-384-7387
Fax: 270-384-8078
Mail: 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY 42728
E-Mail: burkettj@lindsey.edu
Skip Brabenec begins his first season in 2011 as an assistant coach with the Lindsey Wilson College football program.
Brabenec is the Blue Raiders’ outside linebackers coach.
Prior to Lindsey Wilson, Brabenec served as a student-assistant coach for four seasons at Bowling Green State University.
While at Bowling Green State, Brabenec was involved with all aspects of coaching, including weekly game and practice planning, recruiting, film breakdown and scouting. He worked primarily with the secondary and outside linebackers.
Sutton graduated from Bowling Green State in 2011.
Collegiate Coaching Career
Bowling Green State University: Student-Assistant Coach (2007-2010)
Contact Information
Office: Football Offices
Phone: 270-384-7444
Fax: 270-384-8078
Mail: 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY 42728
E-Mail: brabenecs@lindsey.edu
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