Biff Poggi

About

Football coach at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and former collegiate football player who notably served as the Pittsburgh Panthers' offensive lineman during the team's 1978-79 season. After shifting his focus to exclusively coaching the sport, he led the teams of institutions such as Gilman School and Saint Frances Academy. 

Before Fame

He started his coaching career as an assistant, for the Citadel Bulldogs in 1987, and later for Gilman School beginning in 1988. He achieved his first head coaching title in 2021. He earned his first victory as an NCAA head coach of the Charlotte 49ers in a match against the South Carolina State Bulldogs in September 2023.

Trivia

His initial contract as coach for the University of North Carolina came under fire for a salary that some critics deemed excessive. He went on to declare his intention to return 50% of his salary to the athletic program in order to increase the salaries of assistant coaches.

Family Life

He and fellow Duke University alumnus Amy married after they completed their college education. They are the parents of 5 children - Mary, Mellie, Sam, Jim, and Henry.

Associated With

He previously served as an off-field analyst under Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh.