Bryan Butterworth

Biography

Bryan Butterworth is in his fourth season at East Carolina University and second where he has coached the SAM and Nickle linebackers. He originally came to ECU on March 14, 2022, serving as the director of player development. Prior to his arrival in Greenville, he served as Campbell's defensive pass game coordinator and secondary coach for six seasons. Under his guidance, the Camels owned the Big South Conference's top pass defense in each of his last two full seasons, leading the entire Football Championship Subdivision in fewest passing yards allowed in 2018 by surrendering just 122.5 per game. In addition to leading the FCS in fewest passing yards allowed, Campbell posted the seventh best pass efficiency defense (103.27) while ranking among the Top 25 in red zone defense (15th/72.4%), scoring defense (25th/22.0 ppg) and total defense (25th/335.4 ypg). Butterworth was responsible for the development of 11 All-Conference selections at Defensive Back during his time at Campbell. Following his first stint on the CU staff in 2012, Butterworth returned to alma mater Sacred Heart (Conn.) for the 2013 and 2014 seasons and helped guide the Pioneers to consecutive Northeast Conference titles. SHU also ranked among the top defenses at the FCS level during Butterworth's tenure in Fairfield, leading the country in interceptions in 2013 and red zone defense in 2014. Sacred Heart reached the FCS Playoffs in both seasons, earning a No. 25 national ranking. Before to his initial hire at Ca