(ST. GEORGE, UT – January 12, 2010) Dixie State College of Utah Interim Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Maureen Eckroth announced Tuesday morning that Scott Brumfield has been named Head Football Coach. The announcement was made at the bi-monthly booster club luncheon.
Eckroth said, "I am thrilled that Coach Brumfield accepted the position as our Head Football Coach. Our administration and staff realize the challenges he faces. He possesses all the positive attributes and credentials that will help our student athletes be successful in the classroom and on the field."
Brumfield comes with a rich history at a high level of football and most recently has served as the offensive coordinator of the Red Storm for the past four years.
Prior to his arrival at Dixie State, Brumfield was the Head Football Coach at Spanish Fork High School from 2000-2005. Prior to coaching, Scott was a free-agent signee of the Cincinnati Bengals in 1994 and went on to play six years in the National Football League. His career as an offensive lineman was cut short due to a spinal-cord injury. As a result of being temporarily paralyzed and having to relearn how to walk, he was the recipient of the 1997 Ed Block Courage Award. Brumfield was also awarded the United Way Unitarian of Year Award in 1998.
Prior to the NFL, Brumfield played two seasons at Brigham Young University under long-time head coach LaVell Edwards. His on field efforts garnered him a First Team All-Western Athletic Conference selection. He was a two time Junior College All-American at Dixie State in 1988 and 1989. After playing, he was inducted into the NJCAA Football Hall of Fame in 1995. He played under the most successful head coach in DSC school history, Greg Croshaw, who amassed 214-57-1 record.
“It’s and honor to work at Dixie State and it is very dear to my heart. It has been the foundation of helping me achieve all my goals and the success that I have. I look forward to the bright future of Red Storm football,” said Coach Brumfield.
Earlier this season, at the Hall of Fame game versus Adams State College on Aug 27th, Scott’s number 74 jersey was retired in a halftime ceremony.
Brumfield will retain Jim Eggleston as Director of operations and has hired former Southern Utah University defensive coordinator Cole Wilson to run the defense.
Scott is the father of four kids, Brooke, Nick, Tyler, and Trey and is married to the former Jody Tanner.