Timothy John Cramsey (born October 8, 1975) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Memphis after previously serving in the same role at Marshall University.

Tim Cramsey
Current position
TitleOffensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach
TeamMemphis
ConferenceAAC
Biographical details
Born (1975-10-08) October 8, 1975 (age 49)
Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of New Hampshire (BS, 1998)
Playing career
1994–1997New Hampshire
Position(s)Quarterback, long snapper
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2001Allentown Central Catholic HS (PA) (OC)
2002Emmaus HS (PA) (OC)
2003–2005New Hampshire (TE/FB)
2006–2007New Hampshire (RB)
2008New Hampshire (QB)
2009–2011New Hampshire (OC/QB)
2012FIU (OC/QB)
2013–2015Montana State (OC/QB)
2016Nevada (OC/QB)
2017Sam Houston State (OC/QB)
2018–2021Marshall (OC/QB)
2022–presentMemphis (OC/QB)

Coaching career

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High School coaching

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Cramsey got his coaching start, in 2001, as an assistant coach at his high school alma mater, Allentown Central Catholic High School in Allentown, Pennsylvania.[1]

In 2002, he moved to Emmaus High School in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, as an assistant.[1]

New Hampshire

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In 2003, Cramsey returned to his college alma mater, the University of New Hampshire, as the tight ends and fullbacks coach. He held that position from 2003-2005, coached the running backs in 2006 and 2007, moved to quarterbacks in 2008. Prior to the 2009 season, Head Coach Sean McDonnell promoted Cramsey to offensive coordinator. He also continued coaching the quarterbacks through the 2011 season.[1]

Florida International University

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From there, Cramsey moved to Florida International University as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the 2012 season.[1]

Montana State

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From 2013 to 2015, he served in the same role at Montana State University.[1]

Nevada

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In 2016, Cramsey jumped back to the FBS level, serving as the offensive coordinator for the Nevada Wolf Pack.[1]

Sam Houston State

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In 2017, he served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Sam Houston State University.[1]

Marshall

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On January 31, 2018, Head Coach Doc Holliday announced that Cramsey would join the Marshall coaching staff as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.[2][3] In 2021 he was retained by Charles Huff as the team's offensive coordinator.[4]

Memphis

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In January 2022, Cramsey left Marshall for Memphis to be Ryan Silverfield's new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.[5]

Playing career

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Cramsey played quarterback for the New Hampshire Wildcats from 1994 to 1997. He was a two-year starter and four-year letter winner for head coach Bill Bowes.[1]

Personal life

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The Allentown, Pennsylvania, native attended Allentown Central Catholic High School, where he quarterbacked the football team to their first ever state championship. He and his wife, Amy, have two sons, Brock, and Bryce.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Tim Cramsey". www.gobearkats.com. Archived from the original on March 14, 2018. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  2. ^ "Marshall Football Announces Staff Additions, Changes". www.herdzone.com. Archived from the original on January 31, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  3. ^ Wogenrich, Mark (January 31, 2018). "Central Catholic grad Tim Cramsey named offensive coordinator at Marshall". mcall.com. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  4. ^ Wilson, Dave (January 20, 2021). "Huff begins to put a familiar coaching staff together". WV MetroNews. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  5. ^ Samuels, Doug (January 16, 2022). "Memphis has reportedly found their new offensive coordinator". footballscoop.com. Football Scoop. Retrieved January 16, 2022.