Perry tabs Marino as offensive coordinator, wide receivers coach

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Vinny Marino has been named the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach of the Bryant University football team, head coach James Perry announced Monday afternoon.  

Marino joins the Bulldogs after spending the past year as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Davidson. He made an immediate impact with the Wildcats, coaching freshman quarterback Stockton McGuire to Pioneer League Rookie of the Year honors. McGuire threw for over 1,200 yards and also rushed for 539 yards as the signal caller in Marino's offense.

Prior to Davidson, Marino spent two years at Boston College. During his time with the Eagles, Marino served as the recruiting coordinator, the assistant director of player personnel and quality control for the offense special teams. Marino was part of a coaching staff that helped guide the Eagles to seven wins and an appearance in the 2014 New Era Pinstripe Bowl.

Before arriving in Chestnut Hill, Marino spent two years as the offensive coordinator/QBs coach at Georgetown and six years as the offensive coordinator/QBs coach at Columbia. With the Hoyas, he helped the Hoyas lead the Patriot League in red zone scoring and fewest turnovers in 2013.

Marino also excelled during his time at Columbia, coaching five All-Ivy League quarterbacks in his six seasons. He coached quarterback Craig Hormann who signed a free agent contract with the Cleveland Browns. Marino also recruited All-American tight end Andrew Kennedy and wide receiver Austin Knowlin, the all-time leading receiver in Columbia football history.

Marino has also made stops at UConn (2002-05, Recruiting Coordinator/Assistant Coach), Rhode Island (2000-01, Running Backs/Special Teams), Richmond (1999, Wide Receivers/Quarterbacks), Holy Cross (1996-98, Offensive Coordinator/QB's -98, Running Backs/Special Teams – 96-97), Western Carolina (1993-95, Graduate Assistant) and Bowdoin (1992, Wide Receivers/Returns).

At UConn, Marino helped the Huskies win the 2004 Motor City Bowl and was named one of the top 10 football recruiters in the Big East by Rivals.com.

Marino helped guide URI to one of its best seasons in program history in 2001, as the Rams finished 8-3 and ranked No. 19 in the nation. At Richmond, Marino coached wide receivers Muneer Monroe (6th round draft pick of the Denver Broncos) and Dwaune Jones (Cleveland Browns free agent).

Marino graduated from UConn in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in economics and earned a master's degree in physical education from Western Carolina in 1996.