Discher Named Tulane Football Special Teams Coordinator
Feb 9, 2022 | Football
NEW ORLEANS - Tulane University head football coach Willie Fritz announced today the addition of Robby Discher as the program's special team's coordinator.
"I have known Robby for years and was able to work with him at Sam Houston where he did a great job for us," Fritz said. "I have followed his career path from Sam Houston to stops at Oklahoma State, Toledo, Lafayette and last year winning a National Championship with Georgia. We are very fortunate to have Robby and his family joining us at Tulane."
Discher comes to the Green Wave following a season as the special team's quality control coach for the 14-1, reigning National Champion, Georgia Bulldogs. The Bulldog's ranked first in the SEC and top 25 nationally in punting, averaging 46.75 yards per punt.
"Coach Fritz hired me over a decade ago at Sam Houston State and ever since I have held him in high regard because of his leadership style," Discher said. "To have the opportunity to work under Coach Fritz and at Tulane University brings me tremendous happiness. My family and I are excited to embrace the Tulane community and New Orleans."
Discher spent time in Louisiana in 2020, serving as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns special teams coordinator and a defensive assistant. The Ragin' Cajuns finished the season ranked No. 2 in FBS in Phil Steele's Special Teams Efficiency. ULL was ranked number 15 in the final Associated Press poll, finished the 2020 season with an overall record of 10-1, including a 31-24 win over UTSA in the First Responder Bowl, a triumph that extended their win streak to seven games to end the season. In the same season, Discher was also named to the American Football Coaches Association's 35 under 35 list.
Prior to joining the Louisiana staff, Discher completed his fourth season as special team's coordinator and tight ends coach at Toledo. From 2016-19, the Rockets averaged more than eight wins per season, including an 11-3 season in 2017 that featured a win in the Mid-American Conference Championship Game over Akron.
The Rockets' special teams unit earned extensive praise during Discher's tenure, including a No. 1 national ranking in efficiency from Phil Steele in 2018 and No. 2 ranking from ESPN.com. Toledo led the MAC in return touchdowns that season, taking three punts and one kickoff back for scores. Discher was also nominated for the Broyles Award, awarded to the nation's top assistant coach. He was also named Special Teams Coordinator of the Year by Phil Steele following Toledo's 2018 campaign, which saw the Rockets lead the nation in blocked punts with six.
Discher helped head coach Jason Candle's squad sit atop the MAC in punt return average and kickoff coverage in 2017, averaging 15.2 yards per return and 42.5 yards allowed per kickoff. In back-to-back seasons from 2017-18, Toledo ranked in the Top 25 nationally in both punt return average and kickoff touchbacks, with the Rockets leading the MAC in the latter category both years.
Prior to his time at Toledo, Discher spent two seasons as a graduate assistant at Oklahoma State (2014-15). Discher handled a variety of duties for head coach Mike Gundy, including coaching wide receivers, tight ends and serving as special teams coordinator. OSU's special teams helped the Cowboys secure one of its biggest wins of the 2014 season, a 38-35 overtime win at Oklahoma in which Oklahoma State returned a punt 92 yards for a touchdown to knot the contest at 35-35.
Discher was FootballScoop's first-ever graduate assistant winner of its Coach of the Year awards. Deservedly so, Discher's unit tied for the national lead with six kicks or punts blocked in 2014.
A Kansas City, Missouri, native, Discher attended William Jewell (Mo.) College, where he played wide receiver for the Cardinals from 2006-08. He began his coaching career at Kearney (Mo.) High School in 2009, coaching quarterbacks and linebackers for the Class 4 state champions. From 2010-13, he was at Sam Houston State, where he began as a graduate assistant and eventually was named special teams coordinator.
At Sam Houston for head coach Willie Fritz, Discher was part of teams that won Southland Conference championships in 2011 and 2012. The Bearkats made it to the FCS Playoffs three times in Discher's tenure, advancing to the FCS Championship Game in 2011 and 2012.
Discher earned a Bachelor's degree in physical education from William Jewell College in 2009, and added a Master's degree in exercise science from Sam Houston State in 2012.
Discher and the former Erin Wilson were married in July 2017. He has two stepchildren, Connor and Sydney. The couple has a baby girl, Quinn, who was born in February 2018.
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"I have known Robby for years and was able to work with him at Sam Houston where he did a great job for us," Fritz said. "I have followed his career path from Sam Houston to stops at Oklahoma State, Toledo, Lafayette and last year winning a National Championship with Georgia. We are very fortunate to have Robby and his family joining us at Tulane."
Discher comes to the Green Wave following a season as the special team's quality control coach for the 14-1, reigning National Champion, Georgia Bulldogs. The Bulldog's ranked first in the SEC and top 25 nationally in punting, averaging 46.75 yards per punt.
"Coach Fritz hired me over a decade ago at Sam Houston State and ever since I have held him in high regard because of his leadership style," Discher said. "To have the opportunity to work under Coach Fritz and at Tulane University brings me tremendous happiness. My family and I are excited to embrace the Tulane community and New Orleans."
Discher spent time in Louisiana in 2020, serving as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns special teams coordinator and a defensive assistant. The Ragin' Cajuns finished the season ranked No. 2 in FBS in Phil Steele's Special Teams Efficiency. ULL was ranked number 15 in the final Associated Press poll, finished the 2020 season with an overall record of 10-1, including a 31-24 win over UTSA in the First Responder Bowl, a triumph that extended their win streak to seven games to end the season. In the same season, Discher was also named to the American Football Coaches Association's 35 under 35 list.
Prior to joining the Louisiana staff, Discher completed his fourth season as special team's coordinator and tight ends coach at Toledo. From 2016-19, the Rockets averaged more than eight wins per season, including an 11-3 season in 2017 that featured a win in the Mid-American Conference Championship Game over Akron.
The Rockets' special teams unit earned extensive praise during Discher's tenure, including a No. 1 national ranking in efficiency from Phil Steele in 2018 and No. 2 ranking from ESPN.com. Toledo led the MAC in return touchdowns that season, taking three punts and one kickoff back for scores. Discher was also nominated for the Broyles Award, awarded to the nation's top assistant coach. He was also named Special Teams Coordinator of the Year by Phil Steele following Toledo's 2018 campaign, which saw the Rockets lead the nation in blocked punts with six.
Discher helped head coach Jason Candle's squad sit atop the MAC in punt return average and kickoff coverage in 2017, averaging 15.2 yards per return and 42.5 yards allowed per kickoff. In back-to-back seasons from 2017-18, Toledo ranked in the Top 25 nationally in both punt return average and kickoff touchbacks, with the Rockets leading the MAC in the latter category both years.
Prior to his time at Toledo, Discher spent two seasons as a graduate assistant at Oklahoma State (2014-15). Discher handled a variety of duties for head coach Mike Gundy, including coaching wide receivers, tight ends and serving as special teams coordinator. OSU's special teams helped the Cowboys secure one of its biggest wins of the 2014 season, a 38-35 overtime win at Oklahoma in which Oklahoma State returned a punt 92 yards for a touchdown to knot the contest at 35-35.
Discher was FootballScoop's first-ever graduate assistant winner of its Coach of the Year awards. Deservedly so, Discher's unit tied for the national lead with six kicks or punts blocked in 2014.
A Kansas City, Missouri, native, Discher attended William Jewell (Mo.) College, where he played wide receiver for the Cardinals from 2006-08. He began his coaching career at Kearney (Mo.) High School in 2009, coaching quarterbacks and linebackers for the Class 4 state champions. From 2010-13, he was at Sam Houston State, where he began as a graduate assistant and eventually was named special teams coordinator.
At Sam Houston for head coach Willie Fritz, Discher was part of teams that won Southland Conference championships in 2011 and 2012. The Bearkats made it to the FCS Playoffs three times in Discher's tenure, advancing to the FCS Championship Game in 2011 and 2012.
Discher earned a Bachelor's degree in physical education from William Jewell College in 2009, and added a Master's degree in exercise science from Sam Houston State in 2012.
Discher and the former Erin Wilson were married in July 2017. He has two stepchildren, Connor and Sydney. The couple has a baby girl, Quinn, who was born in February 2018.
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Follow Tulane football on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @GreenWaveFB. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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