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Jerry Hardaway, who has coached extensively at the collegiate and high school levels, begins his 18th season with the Cardinals with a primary responsibility for scouting in the east region.
Hardaway, who returned to the Cardinals� organization in 1996 after a one-year hiatus (1995) as an area scout for the expansion Carolina Panthers, has handled regional scouting the past four years after working the previous four years as the Cardinals� national scouting coordinator.
He coached running backs and the defensive secondary during a three-year tenure at the University of California (1984-86) where he was utilized in national recruiting efforts.
Prior to joining the Cal staff, Hardaway spent six seasons (1978-83) under legendary Head Coach Eddie Robinson as running backs and special-teams coach at Grambling State. During Hardaway�s stay, the Tigers registered a 49144 composite record and four conference championships.
Hardaway began his collegiate coaching career at Memphis State where he tutored tight ends, offensive tackles, and special teams from 1975-77.
He also coached on the high school level, serving as head coach of Bolton High School in Memphis-Arlington, TN in 1974 and head coach and athletic director at his alma mater, Salesian Prep, in Richmond, CA prior to joining the Cardinals the first time.
As a player, Hardaway lettered as a fullback and tight end at Southern Illinois University (S.I.U.) where he was named co-captain in 1973.
Hardaway, born in Memphis, TN but reared in Richmond, CA, graduated from S.I.U. with a bachelor�s degree in speech education in 1974. He also earned a master�s degree in sports administration from Grambling State in 1979.
He and his wife, Lisa, have a son, Jason and a daughter, Jheri. They reside in Cary, NC | 