Defensive Coordinator Bryant Haines Named Semifinalist for Broyles Award

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – James Madison defensive coordinator Bryant Haines was selected as one of 15 semifinalists for the 2023 Broyles Award, the Frank & Barbara Broyles Foundation announced Monday.

The Broyles Award has been presented annually since 1996 to college football's top assistant coaches. Haines is the first JMU assistant coach to be named a semifinalist for the honor.

Haines, who's in his fifth season at JMU and second leading the defense, has coached JMU to leading the FBS in four categories this season, which includes rushing defense (60.4), yards per rush allowed (2.02), tackles for loss (9.4) and sacks (4.0).

The Dukes are also tied for 11th nationally in interceptions (13), 20th in scoring defense (18.9), tied for 21st in first-down defense (17.09) and tied for 22nd in defensive touchdowns (2).

JMU's sacks total of 44 is tied for the Sun Belt Conference single-season record and ranks fifth all-time in JMU single-season history.

Five finalists will be selected next week by distinguished former head coaches, broadcasters, and a committee representing the Football Writers Association of America.

2023 Broyles Award Semifinalists
Mike Bobo, Offensive Coordinator, Georgia
Mike Denbrock, Offensive Coordinator, LSU
Manny Diaz, Defensive Coordinator, Penn State
Ron English, Defensive Coordinator, Louisville
Adam Fuller, Defensive Coordinator, Florida State
Ryan Grubb, Offensive Coordinator, Washington
Bryant Haines, Defensive Coordinator, James Madison
Jim Knowles, Defensive Coordinator, Ohio State
Pete Kwiatkowski, Defensive Coordinator, Texas
D'Anton Lynn, Defensive Coordinator, UCLA
Sherrone Moore, Offensive Coordinator, Michigan
Phil Parker, Defensive Coordinator, Iowa
Kevin Peoples, Defensive Line, Missouri
Tommy Rees, Offensive Coordinator, Alabama
Will Stein, Offensive Coordinator, Oregon

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