Randy Hanson
Randy Hanson (born January 17, 1968 in Sacramento, CA) began the 2009 season as a National Football League (NFL) assistant coach for the Oakland Raiders. Hanson was put on a paid leave-of-absence in August 2009 following an alleged incident with Head Coach Tom Cable where Hanson suffered a broken jaw. Hanson returned to the Raiders in early December 2009 where he was reassigned to the team's scouting department.
Playing career
Hanson played quarterback at Stockton Delta Junior College in 1987, Walla Walla Community College from 1988–89, and Pacific University (Forest Grove, Ore.) from 1990-91.[1]
Coaching career
College
Hanson began his coaching career as the Assistant Defensive Backs coach at Eastern Washington University (1993–1995). He then became a Graduate Assistant coach on Defense at the University of Washington (1996–1997) before returning to EWU as Secondary coach (1998–1999). From (2000–02) he was the Secondary coach at Portland State and added the role of Special Teams Coordinator. (2001–2002)
NFL
In 2003, Hanson was hired by Mike Tice as an Offensive Quality Control coach for the Minnesota Vikings. In 2005, Hanson was promoted by the Minnesota Vikings to Assistant Quarterbacks coach. In 2006, Hanson was hired by Scott Linehan as an Offensive Quality Control coach for the St. Louis Rams. In 2007, Hanson joined the Oakland Raiders where he served under Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan as Assistant Secondary Coach. In January (2009) the Oakland Raiders promoted Hanson to Assistant Coach-Defense. Hanson was reassigned to the team's scouting department in December 2009
On August 5, 2009, Hanson and Raiders head coach Tom Cable were involved in an altercation that resulted in the breaking of Hanson's jaw.[2] Hanson was placed on paid administrative leave. On October 22, 2009, the Napa District Attorney announced that no charges would be filed against Cable.[3]
References
- "Cal Poly Mustangs - Coach Bio: Randy Hanson, Assistant Coach (Defensive Secondary)". www.gopoly.com. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
- "Report: Raiders coach Cable punches assistant". NY Daily News. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- NFL Wire Reports (with Associated Press). "Napa DA: No charges against Raiders coach Cable in alleged assault". Oct. 22, 2009 (Updated: July 26, 2012). nfl.com. Retrieved April 1, 2018.