Zerick Rollins Sr. (born June 20, 1975) is an

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coach. He played

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. Zerick was a two-year starter at Texas A&M (1996–1997) where he helped the Aggies win the Big 12 South title in

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. He also played in the 1998 Cotton Bowl against

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. Zerick graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in

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and also earned a master's degree in Educational Administration, while also serving as a

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(1998–2000). Rollins started his career with the

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, as a defensive line assistant in 2001. He was promoted to

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coach from 2002 to 2005. Rollins coached

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s from 2006 to 2009 for the Seahawks. On January 16, 2010, it was announced by ''

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'' that Rollins will not be offered a position on newly hired,

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's staff.Rollins won't be back?
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