Ron Aiken (born August 18, 1955) is an American football coach. He was recently the defensive line coach for the Arizona Hotshots of the

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. He was the defensive line coach at the University of Oregon from 2013 to 2016.

Education and playing career

Aiken was a starting offensive lineman for

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from 1974 to 1977. He earned a Bachelor's degree in history from

in 1977. Aiken proceeded to earn his master's degree in secondary education from The Citadel in 1982.

Coaching career

Aiken won the AFCA Division I FBS Assistant Coach of the Year Award in 2002.

Head coaching record

College

References

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