Aug. 4

Adrian’s Klotz named one of nation’s best and brightest coaches

ADRIAN, Mich.-- Adrian College defensive coordinator Aaron Klotz has been named to the annual “Hot Coaches” list by American Football Monthly.

American Football Monthly recognizes a small group of coaches every summer as the best and brightest in the nation. Klotz was one of 80 coaches at all levels, from high school to the NFL, recognized in the August issue.

Entering his fifth season of leading the Bulldog defense, Klotz has coached three All-Americans in the past two seasons and directed a unit that led the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association in total defense in 2005.

Other coaches named to the list included Dan Hawkins of Colorado, Bobby Petrino of Louisville and Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Klotz was a four-year letter winner in both football and baseball at AC and was named conference MVP on the diamond and an All-American on the gridiron as a senior.

The Adrian alumnus will look to continue the success of the Bulldog defense when Adrian hosts Defiance College in their season opener on Sept. 9.

Magazine information courtesy: American Football Monthly.