Feb. 21, 2005
ATHENS -------- University of Georgia defensive ends coach Jon Fabris has informed UGA head coach Mark Richt that he has accepted a similar position at the University of Oklahoma.
Fabris was one of the members of Richt's original Georgia staff which came in 2001.
"Jon has done an outstanding job in his four years at Georgia and I'm glad we had the experience of having him as part of our staff," said Richt. "No one works harder than Jon and I wish him nothing but the best."
Jon Fabris File:
Birthdate: 3-27-57
Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tenn.
High School: Starkville, Miss.
College: Mississippi, '80
Coaching Experience:
1980, Georgia Tech (J.V. Defensive Backs)
1982, Washington State (Asst. Defensive Backs)
1983-86, Washington State (Tight Ends)
1987-94, Iowa State (Linebackers)
1995, Notre Dame (Asst. Offensive Line)
1997-98, Kansas State (Defensive Ends)
1999, South Carolina (Defensive Ends)
2000, Cleveland Browns (Defensive Asst./Linebackers)
2001-04, Georgia (Defensive Ends)
Playing Experience:
Ole Miss(1976-79) -- Four letters; Three year starter at defensive back.
Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy (1975) -- Defensive back
Starkville (Ms.) H.S. (1974) -- Quarterback
Cedar Shoals (Athens, Ga.) H.S. (1973) - Wingback
