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NIU Coach Thomas Hammock Announces Resignation; Rob Harley Takes over as Interim Coach
- NIU confirmed Wednesday that Thomas Hammock resigned to join the Seattle Seahawks, according to the school's website.
- Returning to the NFL, Hammock will reunite with Mike Macdonald and is expected to become Seattle's running-backs coach and senior offensive assistant, ESPN reported.
- Over seven seasons, NIU coach Thomas Hammock guided the Huskies to the 2021 Mid-American Conference championship and a 16-14 Notre Dame upset in 2024.
- Defensive coordinator Rob Harley was named interim head coach as the NIU athletic department plans to hire more staff to support Harley during the transition.
- The timing coincides with unannounced moves on Seattle's coaching staff, as Hammock joins several former Ravens assistants during NIU's move into the Mountain West.
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Chicago Sun Times
Usa newsNorthern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock steps down to take job in NFL
DEKALB — Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock has resigned to take a job in the NFL, the school announced Wednesday.Hammock coached the Huskies for seven seasons and led them to the 2021 Mid-American Conference championship and the program's first win over a top-10 opponent when they beat Notre Dame in 2024."Representing the Cardinal and Black of Northern Illinois University as a player, alumnus, assistant coach, and head coach has been the ho…
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Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock resigns to take job in NFL
Northern Illinois football coach Thomas Hammock has resigned to take a job in the NFL. Hammock coached the Huskies for seven seasons and led them to the 2021 Mid-American Conference championship and the program’s first win over a top-10 opponent when they beat Notre Dame in 2024.
Mike Macdonald Poaches College Football HC as Seahawks Continue Coaching Overhaul After Super Bowl
There’s nothing like the latest Super Bowl-winning coach recruiting you to his franchise. After seven seasons leading his alma mater, a Northern Illinois coach has accepted a dual role as the team’s running backs coach and senior offensive assistant, as per Adam Schefter. “Northern Illinois head coach Thomas Hammock has accepted a job to become the next running backs coach/senior offensive assistant for the Seattle Seahawks, per ESPN’s @petetham…
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