Mike Shanahan enters his first season as IUP's wide receivers coach in 2016. Shanahan comes to IUP from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was the offensive graduate assistant for the Panthers during the 2015 season.
In two seasons at Pitt, Shanahan worked mainly with the wide receivers, helping NFL prospect Tyler Boyd garner first team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors with 91 receptions for 926 yards and six touchdowns in 2015. The Panthers went 8-5 last season, earning a berth in the Military Bowl under first year head coach Pat Narduzzi.
Shanahan also saw time coaching alongside offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jim Chaney during spring practice as he transitioned from a volunteer coach in 2014 to the offensive graduate assistant.
Shanahan graduated from Pitt in 2012 after four years on the gridiron where his 159 receptions and 2,276 yards both rank in the top 10 in school history. A four-year letterman and two-time team captain, Shanahan earned second team All-Big East honors in 2012 after catching 62 passes for 983 yards and six touchdowns in helping the Panthers to a BBVA Compass Bowl appearance.
He was also a four-time All-Big East Academic Team selection and was the recipient of Pitt's annual Senior of Distinction Award.
After graduation, Shanahan had stints as a member of the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers' preseason squads. He was also a member of the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League as a wide receiver and tight end.
Shanahan graduated from Norwin High School in North Huntingdon in 2008, earning Associated Press first team Class AAAA All-State honors as a senior.
Updated 3/22/16
