Robert S. Ianello (born November 4, 1965) is an

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coach. He is the general manager with the Kansas Jayhawks, a position he had held since the 2021 season. Ianello served as the head football coach at the

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from 2010 to 2011, compiling a record of 2–22. He was fired after the 2011 season. He succeeded J. D. Brookhart, who was relieved of his duties after the 2009 season in which the

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went 3–9. Before he was hired at Akron, Ianello had been an assistant football coach since 1988, including stints at the

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, the

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, the

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, and the

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Assistant coach

For two years, Ianello was tight ends coach at the

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, when he then moved to the

to be receivers coach and recruiting coordinator. Ianello briefly oversaw the Notre Dame football program after head coach

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was fired and before Brian Kelly was hired.

Akron

In December 2009, Akron hired Ianello as football coach. He lost his first 11 games as a head coach before beating Buffalo in the final game of the 2010 season. His only other win as Akron's coach was a 36–13 defeat of VMI in 2011. Ianello was dismissed as Akron's head coach after just two seasons.

Personal life

Ianello is a native of

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and a 1987 graduate of

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where he received a

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. He and his wife have three children.

Head coaching record

References

External links

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Kansas profile

Buffalo profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ianello, Rob 1965 births Living people Akron Zips football coaches Alabama Crimson Tide football coaches Arizona Wildcats football coaches Buffalo Bulls football coaches Kansas Jayhawks football coaches Notre Dame Fighting Irish football coaches Wisconsin Badgers football coaches Catholic University of America alumni People from Port Chester, New York Coaches of American football from New York (state)