Norwich University Men's Football

Russell saw his first player receive a major award as punter '14 was named to the Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-American team. Banuskevich was also an all-league honorable mention selection and named to the league's all-academic team.  During the 2011 season, Russell coached placekicker '12, who was a third team d3football.com All-American and was signed to a preseason contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL.  In 2010 Russell oversaw a special teams unit that ranked first in the nation in kickoff return defense, giving up only 11.91 yards per return. The Cadets also ranked first in the country in that catergory in 2009.  Prior to arriving at Norwich, Russell served a four-year term as a member of the coaching staff at Mount Ida. Russell, who graduated from Mount Ida in 2005 with a bachelors degree in Child Development, served as linebackers coach for the Mustangs from 2005-08. He would take on the role of recruiting coordinator and was elevated to interim head coach for the 2008 spring practice season before transitioning to Norwich that summer. Russell played four years of college football at Mount Ida. He served as team captain during his senior season of 2004. Russell and his wife Deanna reside in Northfield with his three children, Hudson, Lydia, and Darby. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and watching Boston Red Sox baseball. He is also an avid Florida Gators fan. Primary: Maine, Rhode Island Auxiliary: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Hawaii