University of Albany

John Bolt begins his second season on the UAlbany staff as wide receivers coach. He worked at both Hudson Valley Community College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 2004-06. Bolt, who coached HVCC's defensive line, has recruiting responsibilities in Maryland and New York.

A three-year starter at defensive end for the Great Danes, Bolt played on a pair of Northeast Conference championship teams in 2002 and 2003. He totaled 83 tackles, 14.5 sacks and five pass deflections during his career. As a sophomore, Bolt was named to the Football Gazette I-AA Mid-Major All-America squad and All-NEC second team.

Bolt, 25, received his B.A. in psychology with a minor in education in May 2004. A native of Watervliet, N.Y., he was named first-team all-state as a defensive end and was a consensus all-area selection. He led his high school team to the 1998 Class C state semifinals.