John Rudzinski
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| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Defensive coordinator |
| Team | Virginia |
| Conference | ACC |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | Green Bay, Wisconsin, US |
| Alma mater | Air Force |
| Playing career | |
| 2002–2005 | Air Force |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2005–2006 | Air Force (GA) |
| 2007–2009 | First Baptist School (South Carolina) (DA) |
| 2010–2011 | Air Force (DA) |
| 2012–2013 | Air Force (OLB/RC) |
| 2014 | Air Force (DB/RC) |
| 2015–2017 | Air Force (DB) |
| 2018–2021 | Air Force (DC/DB) |
| 2022–present | Virginia (DC/DB) |
John Rudzinski is an American football coach and former player. He currently serves as the defensive coordinator at Virginia. He had spent his previous coaching career with Air Force, dating back to 2005. Upon graduation from the United States Air Force Academy, he became a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Air Force.
In the 2020 season at his alma mater, Rudzinski's Falcon defense ranked 3rd nationwide in scoring defense at 15.0 points allowed.[1] In the 2021 season, Rudzinski's Falcon defense ranked 4th nationally in total defense, with an average of just 296 yards allowed.[1] Rudzinski's defenses are foundationally built to stop the run, and are superb at preventing rushing yards.[2] His defenses have on at least two occasions ranked in the national top 10 for run defense.[2]
After graduating from Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Rudzinski played linebacker for the Air Force Falcons from 2002 to 2005. He was a three-year letterman, and was the team leader in tackles during that three-year span. He was a captain during his final two years on the team, and was an all-Mountain West honorable mention as a senior. He participated in the 2006 East–West Shrine Game following his senior season.[3]