John Rushing (February 26, 1972 – October 23, 2020) was an American college and professional football assistant coach who previously served as the safeties coach at the University of Arizona. Rushing served for six years as a defensive coach at Utah State University and was the secondary coach for three other college programs.[1]

Born and raised in Merced, California, Rushing played college football at Washington State University in Pullman under head coach Mike Price, and was a four-year starter as a defensive back for the Cougars.

His brother is Hamilton Tiger-Cats wide receiver Kevin Robinson.[2]

Rushing died on October 23, 2020, at the age of 48.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Green Bay Packers: John Rushing, Defensive Quality Control". Green Bay Packers. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  2. ^ "Player Bio: John Rushing". Utah State Official Athletic Site. Archived from the original on March 21, 2012. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
  3. ^ "WSU Palouse Posse star and Super Bowl winner John Rushing dies". Retrieved October 23, 2020.


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