| 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]
- ^ a b Adam Rittenberg. "John Rudzinski leaving Air Force football to be defensive coordinator at Virginia, sources confirm". ESPN, January 13, 2021. Accessed January 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Greg Madia. "Virginia names John Rudzinski defensive coordinator". The Daily Progress, January 13, 2022. Accessed January 15, 2022.