Vanderbilt Adds J.D. Hall to Football Staff; Former UConn Assistant to Coach Offense 1/15/02

Former Connecticut offensive assistant Jermaine "J.D." Hall has joined the Vanderbilt football coaching staff, Commodore Head Coach Bobby Johnson announced Tuesday.

Hall, a 1993 graduate of Bethune-Cookman, served two years at Connecticut. Prior to joining the Huskies, Hall served as quarterbacks coach and recruiting coordinator at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro.

Johnson said Hall will work with the Vanderbilt offense, though no specific role has been determined. He joins six others as newly appointed assistants to Johnson, who became the Commodores' 25th head coach three weeks ago.

"We are fortunate to have J.D. on our staff. He will be a great addition," Johnson said. "I think J.D. is an outstanding young coach, truly one of the up-and-coming young guys in our profession."

Previously, Johnson has named former Furman defensive coordinator Bruce Fowler, former North Carolina offensive line coach Robbie Caldwell, former Richmond offensive coordinator Jimmy Kiser, former SMU defensive assistant Warren Belin and former Furman offensive assistant Ted Cain to his staff.

Hall was a three-year starter at quarterback at Bethune-Cookman, playing for then-head coach and NFL Hall of Famer Larry Little. He concluded his collegiate career as the school's all-time leader in completions and attempts, ranking second all-time in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference in each category. His 7,154-yard passing total is third all-time in the MEAC. Hall's jersey number, 12, is singled out as one of Bethune-Cookman's "Famous Wildcat Numbers." He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.

Hall began his coaching career at North Carolina Central University, serving as offensive coordinator for six years before joining the North Carolina A&T staff in 1999. He also handled instruction of quarterbacks and wide receivers at North Carolina Central. North Carolina A&T captured the 1999 MEAC Championship with Hall serving as quarterbacks coach.

Last July Hall married the former Erin Dobson.