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Mike Mutz is in his fourth season
with the Lions and serves as the defensive backs coach at Missouri Southern.
Last season Mutz helped the Lion defense finish first in passing defense for the
second-straight season. Both Skyler Vandiver and Justin Cowper were named All-MIAA.
In 2007, the Lions finished first in the MIAA in Total defense, Pass Defense,
Pass Efficiency Defense, and Opponent First Downs. The Lions finished second in
third down conversions and picked of 21 opponent passes. Three members of the
secondary earned All-MIAA honors.
Mutz came to Southern after two years at Sam Houston State University where he
was the defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator working for Coach Ron
Randlemen. In 2004, Mutz helped Sam Houston to the Southland Conference
Championship and a berth in the National Semi-Finals. The Bearkats finished the
year with a school record 11 wins and were ranked fourth in the final coaches
poll. SHSU ranked as the most improved team in Division I-AA, going from 2-9 in
2003 to 11-3 in 2004. In 2005, all four defensive lineman for the Bearkats made
All-Southland Conference. In his two seasons at Sam Houston, Mutz coached six
All-Southland selections.
Prior to Sam Houston, Mutz served as the defensive line and special teams coach
at Fort Scott (KS) Community College under Kevin Verdugo. While at Fort Scott,
Mutz worked with current Tennessee Titans running back Chris Brown. During his
tenure with the Grey Hounds, Mutz had over a dozen players move on to Division I
programs.
Mutz began his coaching career at Southern Illinois University under Jan
Quarless. He coached defensive backs and was the recruiting coordinator. In his
final season at SIU, the Salukis led the Gateway Football Conference in total
defense, run defense, third down percentage and finished second in sacks. While
at SIU, Mutz coached current Baltimore Ravens linebacker Bart Scott.
A 1997 graduate of Mesa State (Colo.), Mutz played defensive back for the
Mavericks. He earned a bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and then earned his
master's degree in Sport Psychology from SIU in 2000.
Mutz is married to the former Jenna Henry.
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