CALIFORNIA (April 7) – Although details have yet to be finalized, California University of Pennsylvania anticipates adding Walt Harris to its football staff under the direction of head coach John Luckhardt.

Harris, former head coach at the University of Pittsburgh and Stanford University, is noted for his ability to produce talented quarterbacks. His title and duties at Cal U have not yet been decided.

“The experience Walt has on the offensive side of the ball will help our offense build upon the solid foundation we have already forged,” Luckhardt said. “We are very excited about this opportunity and what Walt potentially could mean to our season next year.”

Harris, 63, compiled a 52-44 record over eight seasons at Pitt, from 1997-2004, including a victory in the Tangerine Bowl in 2001 and the Insight.com Bowl in 2002.

Harris also has coached at his collegiate alma mater, Pacific University (1989-91), and at Stanford University (2005-06). In 2009 he served as the University of Akron's quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator.

The California University of Pennsylvania football program has vaulted onto the national scene in the past three seasons. The Vulcans have won five-consecutive PSAC West championships en route to Cal U's first appearance in the NCAA Division II national playoffs in 2007 and three-consecutive NCAA Regional championships.

The Vulcans have finished in the national semifinals each of the past three seasons and were named the ECAC Beast of the East for the third-consecutive year in 2009, finishing seventh in the nation among all NCAA Division II football programs.

Harris, originally from South San Francisco, Calif., now resides in the Pittsburgh area.

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