ATLANTA – Salisbury University Athletics Hall of Fame member and 1994 graduate Dan Quinn has reached the pinnacle of his profession as he was named the newest head coach of the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League on Monday.
"Dan was an outstanding leader and student-athlete in his time as a Sea Gull and we could not be happier for him on this day as he takes the next step in a great coaching career," Salisbury Director of Athletics Dr. Michael Vienna said.
Since his graduation from then Salisbury State University, Quinn has climbed the coaching ranks to the upper echelon of the collegiate game, as a defensive coordinator at the University of Florida, and spending the past two seasons in the same position with the Seattle Seahawks. With the Seahawks, Quinn went to the Super Bowl twice and won once, in 2014 as his defense put on an incredible show against Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos in a 43-8 victory.
"I am grateful for this opportunity, and I am excited to be the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons," said Quinn in a statement from the Falcons. Quinn and the franchise have reportedly agreed to a five-year contract.
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