Mike Evans enters his eighth season as the offensive line coach on the Vulcans’ coaching staff. His offensive line units have ranked among the PSAC elite in recent years, while clearing lanes for some of the league’s top running backs.
Last year, Evans coached a group that allowed less than 25 sacks on over 400 attempts and cleared lanes for a rushing attack that averaged over 175 yards per game. The Vulcans also featured the same starting offensive lineman in 13 of 15 games with three All-PSAC West performers.
Over the last five seasons, the Cal U offensive line has surrendered only an average of 1.27 sacks per game, while rushing for an average of 202.7 yards.
While with the Vulcans, Evans mentored two-time, All-American Tim McCutcheon. A four-year starter, McCutcheon started at several spots on the line and was a four-time All-PSAC West First-Team selection.
As a player, Evans was a three-year starter at tackle and guard at Mercyhurst in Erie, Pa., after transferring from Akron. He was named an All-American by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette and as a senior he played in the Snow Bowl, a Division II all-star game.
Evans earned a free-agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1998 before being invited to mini-camp by the New Orleans Saints the following year.
After starting his coaching career at Berkshire High School in Burton, Ohio, Evans worked with Saginaw Valley State in University Center, Mich., for four seasons prior to joining the Vulcan coaching staff.
Evans and his wife Jennifer reside in McMurray, Pa., with their son, Mike Jr.
