Portland State Football Coach Bruce Barnum has appointed Korey Rush as the new Defensive Line Coach and Pass Rush Specialist for the 2024 season, with the current co-Defensive Coordinator Mark Rhea transitioning to handling the linebackers group.

The Big Picture

The coaching staff changes aim to optimize expertise within the team's defense, leveraging Rhea's proficiency to enhance the linebackers group while bringing in Rush's mastery and mentoring skills for the defensive line.

By the Numbers
  • Korey Rush was named All-Mountain West at Nevada in 2017 and 2018.
  • During his college career, Rush accumulated 108 tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss, and 10.5 sacks.
State of Play
  • Korey Rush is transitioning from a defensive line coaching role at Idaho State in 2023 to Portland State.
  • Robby Hauck is taking over as the Special Teams Coordinator and Tight Ends Coach for the team.
Bottom Line

The restructuring of the coaching staff at Portland State Football reflects a strategic decision to harness specific expertise for different areas of the team, aiming to elevate the defensive line and special teams performance for the 2024 season.