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Billy Crocker returns for his sixth year at Villanova in 2010. Crocker coached the Wildcat cornerbacks in 2005, before being promoted to defensive line coach in 2006. Crocker is currently in his second stint at Villanova. From 2001-02, he was the team's defensive assistant. Crocker will recruit the state of California and New England.
Last year under Crocker's direction, senior defensive end Tim Kukucka was a first team All-CAA honoree and a third team All-American and senior nose guard Phil Matusz garnered second team All-CAA accolades. Crocker guided Kukucka to three seasons of All-Conference honors as he finished his Villanova career with 162 tackles, 25.5 sacks and 49 tackles for loss.
In 2008, Crocker coached senior defensive end Greg Miller to first team All-American honors from the Sports Network, Walter Camp Foundation and American Football Coaches Association, first team All-CAA honors and All-East distinction. Miller finished his outstanding season with 49 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 5.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles. Miller wasn't the only Crocker product to earn All-Conference accolades in 2008. Kukucka garnered second team All-CAA honors and senior defensive lineman Dave Dalessandro was a third team choice. Kukucka was also a second team All-Conference choice in 2007.
Crocker came to Villanova from the University of Albany where he coached the running backs from 2003-04. During his stint at Albany, Crocker helped Albany to the 2003 NEC championship and coached running back Gary Jones to third team Associated Press All-American distinction. In addition, Jones graduated as Albany's all-time career rushing leader.
Crocker attended the United States Coast Guard Academy from 1997-2001 where he was a three-year letterwinner as a defensive back in football and a one-year letterwinner during his freshman year in baseball. He is a 2002 graduate of Villanova University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Crocker also owns a Master's Degree in Curriculum Development from the University at Albany. Crocker and his wife Kristina reside in Drexel Hill, Pa.
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