Illinois
For the past six seasons, Harry Hiestand has served as offensive line coach in Ron Turner's system and is entering his fifth as assistant head coach.
During his tenure, Hiestand has produced 10 All-Big Ten selections on the offensive line. Last year, Illinois marched out one of the nation's most balanced offensive attacks thanks in large part to Hiestand's offensive front. Illinois topped 5,300 yards in total offense for the first time in school history and running back Antoineo Harris topped the Illinois single season rushing yardage list with 1,330 yards. Seniors Tony Pashos and Dave Diehl each earned All-Big Ten accolades, and were fifth-round picks in the 2003 NFL Draft.
In 2001, Hiestand tutored a pair of linemen to first team All-Big Ten accolades. Both Jay Kulaga and Pashos were named to the Big Ten's first team by the coaches and media, while senior center Luke Butkus was a second-team selection. Illinois topped the 5,000-yard total offense mark for the first time in school history.
In 2000, Marques Sullivan and Ray Redziniak earned second-team All-Big Ten honors for the second straight year and Sullivan was named to the Football Writers Association All-America third-team. That season the line allowed only 20 sacks, the 17th lowest in the nation.
In 1999, Hiestand's line led Illinois to the highest scoring offense in school history with 388 points scored in 12 games. The UI offensive line cleared paths for Illini running backs to rush for 2,082 yards and provided quarterback Kurt Kittner the room to throw for 2,702 yards and 24 touchdown passes. Sullivan and Redziniak earned second-team All-Big Ten honors.
During his tenure at Illinois, Hiestand tutored 12 all-Big Ten selections on the offensive line. Every senior starting offensive linemen in Hiestand's first seven years with the Illini was signed to an NFL contract.
ILLINOIS NFL OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (coached by Hiestand) Ryan Schau (1995–98), Houston J.P. Machado (1995–98), N.Y. Jets Marques Sullivan (1997–2000), Buffalo Ray Redziniak (1997–2000), Cleveland Luke Butkus (1998–2001), San Diego Dave Diehl (1999–2002), N.Y. Giants Tony Pashos (1999–2002), Baltimore
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