Christopher Reinhard Norwell (born February 12, 1985) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Thomas More University, a position he has held since 2022.[1][2] He played college football for Illinois and professionally for the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) as a defensive tackle.[3][4][5]

Chris Norwell
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamThomas More
ConferenceG-MAC
Record14–18
Biographical details
Born (1985-02-12) February 12, 1985 (age 39)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materIllinois University (2007)
Playing career
2003–2007Illinois
2008New England Patriots*
2008Minnesota Vikings*
Position(s)Defensive tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2009–2013Thomas More (assistant)
2014–2021Thomas More (DC)
2022–presentThomas More
Head coaching record
Overall14–18

Personal life

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Norwell's younger brother, Andrew, is a guard who most recently played for the Washington Commanders.[6]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Thomas More Saints (Mid-South Conference) (2022)
2022 Thomas More 5–6 4–4 5th
Thomas More Saints (Great Midwest Athletic Conference) (2023–present)
2023 Thomas More 5–6 4–5 6th
2024 Thomas More 4–6 3–5
Thomas More: 14–18 11–14
Total: 14–18

References

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  1. ^ "Chris Norwell - Head Coach - Staff Directory". Thomas More University. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  2. ^ WKRC (January 17, 2022). "Anderson High School grad Norwell named Thomas More head football coach". WKRC. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  3. ^ "Chris Norwell - 2007 - Football". University of Illinois Athletics. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  4. ^ Asmussen, Bob (February 24, 2019). "Four downs: Former Illini defensive lineman Chris Norwell". The News-Gazette. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  5. ^ "Serving a slice of Cincy". www.bengals.com. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  6. ^ Robbins, Adrienne (February 19, 2015). "Former Ohio State football player Andrew Norwell working his way up the ranks in Carolina". The Lantern. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
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