Eric Mangini is a head coach in the NFL. He is currently the head coach of the Cleveland Browns.
On January 7, 2009, the Cleveland Browns announced that they have hired Mangini to be the new head coach of the franchise. Mangini was recently fired by the New York Jets. ESPN.com: Source: Mangini agrees to 4-year deal (January 7, 2009)
Fast Fact
- Born: January 19, 1971
- Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut
- Attended: Bulkeley High School
- College: Wesleyan University
- Son-in-law of sports agent Ronald Shapiro
- Married with three sons
- Resides in Long Island, New York
- Named his third son Zack Brett Mangini after quarterback Brett FavreESPN.com: Jets coach Mangini names third son Zack Brett after Favre
Brief Biography
Under the tutelage of Bill Belichick, Eric Mangini was able to attain his first job in the NFL. He worked as a ball boy for the Cleveland Browns at the age of 23, during the years when Belichick was head coach. He then earned a job as an assistant for the Baltimore Ravens, and rejoined Belichick in 2000 as an assistant with the New England Patriots.
The Jets fired Mangini on December 29, 2008, after the Jets finished the 2008-09 season with a record of 9-7 and failed to reach the playoffs. The team started the season 8-3.ESPN.com: Reports say Mangini out as Jets' head coach (December 29, 2008) Days later, Mangini was contacted by the Cleveland Browns, and after interviewing with the team, was said to be the top candidate to replace dismissed coach Romeo Crennel. It was reported on January 7 that Mangini was hired by the BrownsFOX Sports: Source: Browns tab Mangini as new head coach (January 7, 2009)
Mangini became the youngest head coach in the NFL when the Jets hired him at age 35. He began his NFL coaching career with the Baltimore Ravens as an offensive assistant and went on to coach at New England as an assistant to mentor Bill Belichick.
