Pittsburgh Power hires Defensive Coordinator Maurice Blanding
November 17, 2010 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Pittsburgh Power News Release
The Power announced the hiring of defensive mastermind Maurice Blanding to lead their defense in their inaugural season. "We are thrilled to welcome Coach Blanding to Pittsburgh and are confident he will lead our defense with the aggressive and physical style Pittsburgh fans have come to expect-Â said Owner and General Manager Matt Shaner.
About Maurice Blanding:
Maurice is an eight-year veteran coach in the AFL & AF2, beginning his career overseeing special teams and defensive backs with the Augusta Stallions. After coaching two additional seasons in the AF2 with the Carolina Cobras, Maurice left to join forces with the AFL, helping lead the Georgia Force to ArenaBowl XIX as the wide receivers, defensive backs and special teams coach. Maurice departed Georgia to coach with then offensive coordinator Chris Siegfried with the Kansas City Brigade where he stayed for two years, leading the team to a number one ranking in defense.
Prior to joining the coaching ranks, Maurice was a defensive specialist for the Stallions in 2001, setting a new single-season team record with 70.5 tackles and six interceptions. Blanding is a graduate of North Carolina Central University where he was an All-CIAA defensive back. He finished his career with 123 total tackles and five interceptions. He was the Eagles' Captain's Award and Leadership Award winner in 1999 and 2000.
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