Bob Stitt returns for his 11th season as the head football coach at Colorado School of Mines in 2010.

During his first 10 years, Stitt has guided the Orediggers to a 67-46 overall record, including a 51-32 mark in the RMAC. Stitt's .593 winning percentage is the highest by a Mines football coach who has coached in at least 20 games and the highest for a modern day coach at CSM.

CSM recorded an 8-3 overall record, including an 8-1 mark in the RMAC, during the 2009 season.  For the Orediggers, who have now posted winning seasons in eight of the past nine years, 2009 marked the sixth time in program history that Mines had finished with eight-or-more wins.  CSM had 17 All-RMAC selections in 2009, including Marc Schiechl, was was named RMAC Defensive Player of the Year.  The Orediggers, who had 11 players named to the NFF All-Colorado teams, also had three All-Region selections, including Adam Saur, who played in the Valero Cactus Bowl (NCAA Division II football all-star game).  Saur and Schiechl, who were selected as the NFFCC Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, both earned All-American honors.  Quarterback David Pesek, who was one of 24 regional finalists for the 2009 Harlon Hill Trophy (NCAA Division II College Football Player of the Year), was named to the AFCA Allstate Good Works Team and was honored during halftime of the Sugar Bowl.  The CSM offense, which led the RMAC in passing offense (356.3 ypg), finished second in the RMAC in scoring (33.1 ppg), total offense (431.0 ypg) and passing efficiency (148.7).

The Orediggers went 8-4 overall (7-2 RMAC) in 2008 to secure their seventh winning season in eight years. CSM's trip to the 2008 Dixie Rotary Bowl marked the fourth time in program history that Mines had competed in a bowl game. The 2008 Dixie Rotary Bowl also marked the third time in five years that Mines had advanced into the post-season. Ten Orediggers earned All-RMAC honors in 2008, including Pesek, who earned First Team All-RMAC honors.

Mines compiled a 7-5 overall mark (6-2 RMAC) and earned a berth in the Dixie Rotary Bowl in 2007. CSM landed 14 All-RMAC selections and two All-Region picks in 2007 while six players earned recognition on the NFF's All-Colorado Teams. Furthermore, Derek Dykstra was selected to participate in the Valero Cactus Bowl (NCAA Division II football all-star game).

In 2006, the Orediggers (4-7 overall, 2-6 RMAC) had 12 All-RMAC, five All-Region and seven NFF All-Colorado selections. Michael Curl earned Honorable Mention All-American honors and Bryan Florendo, who became the first Oredigger to rush for 1,000 yards (1,018) since 1939, was selected as the Offensive Player of the Year on the NFF's All-Colorado Team.

The Orediggers' 6-5 overall record in 2005 gave CSM its fifth consecutive winning season, marking the first time that had happened in the 118-year history of the program. Mines placed 13 players on the All-RMAC teams while three earned All-Region recognition.

In 2004, Stitt led the Orediggers to the best season in school history as the team went undefeated (8-0) in conference play and captured its first RMAC title since 1958. In addition, the 2004 squad posted a perfect 11-0 mark in the regular season and advanced to the NCAA Division II playoffs for the first time in program history. In the opening round, Stitt led CSM to a 52-33 home victory over Midwestern State University. Mines was defeated in the second round of the playoffs at top-ranked Pittsburg State - the eventual national runner-up - to end its season and also snap a school-record 14-game winning streak, which was the second longest in Division II at the time. The record-setting 2004 season helped earn Stitt RMAC Coach of the Year, Division II AFCA Region 5 Coach of the Year and d2football.com Southwest Regional Coach of the Year accolades.

Furthermore, Stitt was instrumental in helping senior quarterback Chad Friehauf win the 19th Annual Harlon Hill Trophy in 2004 as the top player in NCAA Division II. Friehauf, who established an NCAA Division II single-season record for passing yards (4,646) in 2004, became the first player from CSM and the RMAC to win the Harlon Hill Trophy. A total of 18 Orediggers earned both All-RMAC and NFF All-Colorado honors in 2004, while six players brought home All-Region laurels. Five players also went on to garner All-American recognition, including Friehauf, Jonny Chan, Justin Gallas, Daniel Leger and Travis Yenne.

During his second and third seasons at Mines (2001 and 2002), Stitt guided the Orediggers to back-to-back 7-4 finishes. The seven wins in 2001, which marked the first winning season for Mines since 1991 (6-4), were the most by the Orediggers since 1958. The 2001 and 2002 seasons also marked the first time since 1975 and 1976 that the CSM football team had produced consecutive winning years.

During his tenure at CSM, Stitt has coached a grand total of 120 All-RMAC performers, 28 All-Region selections and 14 All-Americans.

Before coming to Colorado School of Mines, Stitt most recently served as an offensive coordinator at Harvard University, helping the Crimson set school records in total offense in a game (640 yards), passing yards in a game (405), first downs in a game (34) and points scored in an Ivy League game (63). Stitt's 1999 offense ranked first among Ivy League teams in rushing, third in scoring and fourth in total offense.

A graduate of Doane College (Nebraska), Stitt received various accolades as a running back and a return specialist - including All-State College Offensive Player of the Year in 1985 - when he played for the Tigers in the mid-80's. Stitt also played left field for the Doane baseball squad and competed in the 4x100m relay on the track & field team.

Stitt returned to coach at his alma mater after receiving his master's degree in Physical Education from the University of Northern Colorado in 1989. The offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for four years at Doane, Stitt produced three NAIA Division II All-Americans and 19 All-NIAC offensive players during his tenure. Stitt went on to coach at Austin College (Texas) from 1994 to 1999, serving as the assistant head coach and the coordinator of offense and special teams, before he moved on to Harvard.

A native of Tecumseh, Nebraska, Stitt lettered in football, basketball, track & field and baseball at Tecumseh High School. Stitt and his wife, the former Joan Scherrer, reside in Arvada with their sons, Joe (11) and Sam (6).

Bob Benson begins his third season as the Orediggers' Associate Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach in 2010.

Seven players on the CSM defense earned All-RMAC honors in 2009, including Marc Schiechl, who garnered First Team All-RMAC, RMAC Defensive Player of the Year and AFCA All-American recognition.  Six CSM defenders were honored on the NFF All-Colorado Teams, including Schiechl, who was named NFFCC Defensive Player of the Year.  Safety Kyle Goracke earned First Team All-RMAC, Second Team Super Region #3 and First Team NFF All-Colorado laurels while cornerback Ben Tiller was a Second Team All-RMAC and Second Team NFF All-Colorado pick.

In 2008, Benson guided a CSM defense that finished second in the RMAC in scoring defense (18.4 ppg), third in rushing defense (99.0 ypg) and fourth in total defense (322.6 ypg). Four members of the Mines defense earned recognition on the All-RMAC teams, two Orediggers were named to the Daktronics Super Region #3 Second Team Defense and three of Benson's players garnered All-Super Region #3 accolades from Don Hansen's Football Gazette. Two of Benson's defensive backs, Tiller (Second Team) and Drew Ferren (First Team), earned recognition on the 2008 All-RMAC teams. Ferren, who was nominated for the 2009 Valero Cactus Bowl (annual NCAA Division II post-season all-star game), was also a First Team NFF All-Colorado selection.

During the 2006 and 2007 seasons, Benson was the defensive coordinator and secondary coach at Towson University in Towson, Maryland. During his first year with the Tigers, Benson's defense reduced its margin of points per game allowed by 13 from the previous season. In 2007, Towson's defense finished the regular season ranked second in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) in scoring defense, third in pass defense and fifth in overall defense.

Prior to his arrival at Towson University, Benson spent 13 years (1993-05) as the head football coach at Georgetown University. Benson compiled a 72-64-0 overall record during his time at Georgetown and led the Hoyas to six consecutive winning seasons from 1994-99. During that six-year stretch, the Hoyas went 44-17 overall and won or shared three Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) titles. Benson's 2005 defense finished fourth in the country in passing defense and 23rd in total defense.

Following the 1997 and 1998 seasons, Benson was selected as the MAAC Coach of the Year. Georgetown's 8-3 finish in 1997 marked the first time since 1940 that the Hoyas had posted an eight-win season. Benson's 1997 squad also earned a berth in the ECAC-IFC Bowl game, marking Georgetown's first post-season appearance since the 1950 Sun Bowl. Benson subsequently received Georgetown's Outstanding Coaching Achievement Award. Benson's 1998 and 1999 teams posted back-to-back 9-2 seasons, tying the school record for single-season victories. In their final four seasons in the MAAC, the Hoyas went 29-3 in league play.

In 1995 and 1996, Georgetown led NCAA Division I-AA in total defense. After leading the nation in passing efficiency defense in 1993, Georgetown's 1995 squad led the country in rushing defense (53.2 ypg). Benson departed the Georgetown football team with the second-highest number of coaching victories (72) in program history.

From 1990-92, Benson was the defensive coordinator at Johns Hopkins University. Benson also served as the head coach of the JHU's track & field team during his stint with the Blue Jays.

Before his arrival at Johns Hopkins, Benson was the defensive coordinator and secondary coach at Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 1988-89. Benson also coached the lacrosse team during his time at WPI.

Benson began his collegiate coaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of Albany in 1986, spending one year as a defensive backfield coach and one season coaching the defensive line.

Benson's collegiate career began at Marietta College, where he competed as a wide receiver on the football team before an injury ended his playing days. Benson proceeded to transfer to the University of Vermont, where he earned his bachelor's degree in History.  Benson went on to earn his M.E. in History / Education from the University of Albany.

Benson and his wife, Julianne, currently make their home in Denver.  Benson has one daughter, Kaylyn (5).

Kris Barber begins his fourth season as an assistant coach for the CSM football team in 2010. Barber is the Orediggers' passing game coordinator.

At the conclusion of the 2009 season, Adam Saur (First Team), Cody Renken (Second Team) and Robbin Vinnola (Third Team) each earned All-RMAC recognition.  A Second Team All-American in 2009, Saur went on to play in the Valero Cactus Bowl (annual NCAA Division II all-star game).  Saur, who earned First Team Super Region #3 honors, was named First Team NFF All-Colorado and was selected as the NFFCC Offensive Player of the Year.  Saur established a CSM individual single-season record with 15 touchdown receptions and became Mines' career leader in touchdown receptions (32) in 2009.

In 2008, Saur finished first in the RMAC in touchdown receptions (13) and fourth in receiving yards (898).  Saur, who went on to garner First Team All-RMAC accolades, also finished first on the team and third in the RMAC in receptions (69).  Saur also earned Third Team All-Super Region #3 accolades from Don Hansen's Football Gazette and Third Team NFF All-Colorado honors in 2008.

Barber has previously served as an assistant football coach for the United States Coast Guard Academy, a position he held in 1997.  Barber also spent time as a player / assistant coach for the Oslo Trolls (Oslo, Norway) in 1997.  Barber proceeded to spend the 2002 season as a player / assistant coach for the Arlanda Jets (Stockholm, Sweden).

A 1997 graduate of Yale University, Barber competed for three seasons on the Bulldogs' football team. Barber also played two seasons at Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kansas, prior to enrolling at Yale.

During his prep days at Garden City High School (Kansas), Barber competed in football (three years) and baseball (one season).

Barber currently resides in Denver.

Bob Bodor begins his first season as the special teams coordinator and defensive line coach at Mines in 2010.

Bodor spent the 2009 season as an assistant coach at Kapa'a High School in Hawaii where he contributed to the school's most successful season in 20 years.

From 2003-08, Bodor was the head coach at Colorado College (NCAA Division III).  Bodor, who also served as CC's defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator, led the Tigers to their best season in 13 years in 2006.  Colorado College discontinued its football program after the 2008 campaign.

Bodor's collegiate coaching resume also includes stints at Albion College (defensive coordinator and special teams; 1998-02), Hartwick College (defensive coordinator and special teams; 1995-97), the University of Pennsylvania (offensive line and running backs; 1994), Columbia University (defensive line, secondary and special teams; 1992-93) and Johns Hopkins University (defensive line and special teams; 1991).

During Bodor's time at Albion College, the Britons won league titles in 1998, 1999 and 2001.  Albion went on to compete in the NCAA Division III playoffs in 1998.  At Hartwick, Bodor's 1997 defense finished the season ranked 27th in the nation.  In 1994, Bodor helped guide the Quakers to an undefeated Ivy League championship.

Bodor also coached the offensive and defensive lines at his prep alma mater, Severn School (Severna Park, Maryland), for three seasons from 1988-90.

Bodor earned his bachelor's degree (Geology) from Denison University in 1988.  During his collegiate playing career with the Big Red, Bodor was a three-year letterwinner in football.

Bodor competed in football and basketball during his high school career at Severn School.

Bodor and his wife, Bridget, have two daughters, Lauren (19) and Bridget (9), and one son, Grayson (7).  Lauren is currently a freshman at Beloit College.

Chad Bostwick begins his fourth season as the offensive line coach at Colorado School of Mines in 2010.

At the conclusion of the 2009 season, Zach Meints earned First Team NFF All-Colorado and First Team All-RMAC recognition.  Brandon Joy and Evan Woody garnered Second Team All-RMAC and Second Team NFF All-Colorado honors, as well.  The CSM offense, which led the RMAC in passing offense (356.3 ypg), finished second in the RMAC in scoring (33.1 ppg), total offense (431.0 ypg) and passing efficiency (148.7).

In 2008, Meints (First Team) and Joy (Third Team) earned All-RMAC honors for an Oredigger offense that finished third in the RMAC in scoring (24.8 ppg) and passing (232.2 ypg). Meints and Joy also helped to pave the way for teammate Corey Huck, who concluded the 2008 campaign as the sixth-leading rusher in the RMAC. Meints also garnered First Team NFF All-Colorado recognition in 2008.

In 2007, right guard Stephen Immel earned First Team All-RMAC and Third Team All-Southwest Region accolades as the Orediggers led the RMAC in passing offense (247.8 ypg). Right tackle James Tyree and left tackle James Reeves garnered Honorable Mention All-RMAC recognition in 2007, as well.

Prior to his arrival at CSM, Bostwick served as a graduate assistant coach at Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville, Missouri) during the 2005 and 2006 seasons. While working with the linebackers, Bostwick helped guide the Bearcats to the MIAA conference title in 2006. Northwest Missouri State finished as the national runner-up during both of Bostwick's seasons in Maryville.

A 2005 graduate of Northwest Missouri State, Bostwick played linebacker for the Bearcats from 2000 to 2004. An Honorable Mention All-MIAA selection in 2004, the Bearcats won three MIAA titles (2000, 2002 and 2003) and made three appearances in the NCAA Division II playoffs (2000, 2002, 2004) during Bostwick's collegiate career.  Bostwick went on to earn his master's degree in Athletic Administration from Northwest Missouri State University in December of 2008.

During his prep career at Omaha North High School in Nebraska, Bostwick was a standout in football, baseball and track. As a senior, Bostwick was an All-Metro, All-District and Honorable Mention All-State selection. An All-District and Honorable Mention All-State performer in baseball, Bostwick also garnered Gold Medal and All-Metro laurels in the 4x100m relay event in his lone year on the track team.

Bostwick and his wife, Kelli, reside in Westminster with their daughter, Geordynn (born in April 2010).

Clement Grinstead returns for his ninth season as an assistant football coach at Colorado School of Mines in 2010.  Grinstead, who coaches CSM's running backs, is the Director of Football Operations and Recruiting.

Grinstead saw Jahre Cheeseman earn Second Team All-RMAC honors in 2009.  Cheeseman finished in the top 10 in the RMAC in scoring (tied - fourth; 8.0 ppg), rushing (sixth; 69.9 ypg) and rushing yards (eighth; 629).

In 2008, former Oredigger Corey Huck finished sixth in the RMAC in rushing en route to earning Third Team All-RMAC honors.

Grinstead also guided former CSM running back Bryan Florendo to his second consecutive First Team All-RMAC selection in 2006. Florendo, who in 2006 became the first Oredigger to rush for 1,000 yards (1,018) since 1939, also garnered NFF First Team All-Colorado and Don Hansen's National Football Gazette Third Team All-Southwest Region accolades in 2006. Florendo was also selected as the Offensive Player of the Year on the 2006 NFF All-Colorado Team.

During his first three seasons at Mines, Grinstead helped Craig Van Horn earn back-to-back-to-back Second Team All-RMAC honors. Van Horn departed CSM with 2,575 career rushing yards, ranking him second all-time in program history. Van Horn also finished his career as Mines' all-time leader in yards per carry (5.2).

Grinstead, a native of New Orleans, earned a B.A. in History and Criminology from Coe College in 1995. Grinstead lettered while playing linebacker at Coe and led his squad to the NCAA Playoffs.

A resident of Golden, Grinstead spent a year coaching at Jefferson High School before coming to Colorado School of Mines.

Jordan Jarry begins his first season as the outside linebackers coach at CSM in 2010.

Prior to his arrival at Mines, Jarry spent five seasons (2005-09) as the volunteer assistant strength & conditioning coach at his alma mater, Georgetown University.

During his playing career (2001-04) with the Hoyas, Jarry was a three-year letterwinner who earned recognition on the Academic All-Patriot League Honor Roll during his final two seasons.  Jarry earned his bachelor's (History) and master's (Sports Industry Management:  Business and Operations) degrees from Georgetown.

A 2001 graduate of Nashua High School in Nashua, New Hampshire, Jarry was a three-time letterman in football, basketball and baseball during his prep career.  Jarry, who garnered First Team All-State accolades in football and baseball, was also a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society.

Adam Long begins his first season as the strength & conditioning coordinator and inside linebackers coach at CSM in 2010.

Prior to his arrival at Mines, Long worked at an athletic performance facility (various ages and skill levels) at North Kansas City Hospital in 2009.

Long served as the linebackers coach and strength & conditioning coordinator at Leavenworth High School (Kansas) in 2007 and 2008.  Two of Long's linebackers earned All-District recognition during his time at LHS.

During the 2005 and 2006 seasons, Long was the assistant strength & conditioning coordinator at Northwest Missouri State University.  Long coached the Bearcats' first NSCA All-American during his time in that capacity.

Long began his collegiate career at Wayne State (Nebraska) College and was a two-year starter for the Wildcats from 2001-02.  After being named the NSIC Newcomer of the Year in 2001, Long served as a team captain and garnered First Team All-NSIC accolades in 2002.

Long transferred to Northwest Missouri State after the 2002 season and played for the Bearcats the next two years (2003-04).  Long earned MIAA Defensive MVP, Daktronics First Team All-American and First Team All-MIAA honors while serving as a team captain for the Bearcats in 2004.  Long was also selected to play in the 2005 Cactus Bowl (annual NCAA Division II all-star game) following his final season at Northwest Missouri State.

Long earned his bachelor's (Corporate Recreation and Wellness; 2005) and master's (Health Science; 2006) degrees from Northwest Missouri State.

A 2000 graduate of Bennington High School in Nebraska, Long competed in track & field, football and basketball during his prep career.  Long, who was a four-year starter on the BHS football team, was a three-time All-State and three-time All-District selection.

Long and his wife, Carlie, reside in the Denver area.

Nolan Swett begins his first season as an assistant coach at CSM in 2010.

Swett, who coaches the Orediggers' tight ends, spent the 2008 and 2009 seasons as the wide receivers coach at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa.  During Swett's final year at Grinnell, one of his wideouts garnered Honorable Mention All-MWC accolades.

During his four-year collegiate career as a tight end at Colorado College (2004-07), Swett established four records for the Tigers' now-defunct football program, including single-season touchdown receptions (10; 2007), career touchdown receptions (31), career receiving yards (2,758) and career receptions (199).  Swett served as a team captain and earned Pre-Season First Team All-American (Street & Smith's) and First Team All-SCAC during his final year at Colorado College.  A First Team All-West Region and First Team All-American selection by d3football.com as a senior, Swett was also a two-time First Team NFF All-Colorado selection (2006 and 2007).  Swett earned his bachelor's degree in History from Colorado College in 2008.

Following his senior campaign, Swett was selected to play for the United States NCAA Division III National Team in the 2007 Aztec Bowl, which is the traditional season-ending game for Mexico’s college football schedule.  Swett led the U.S. in receptions (tied - three), receiving yards (43) and receiving touchdowns (tied - one) as the United States went on to defeat Mexico by the score of 37-19 on December 8th at Estadio Olimpico Universitario on the campus of the University of Chihuahua in Chihuahua, Mexico.

A 2004 graduate of Catalina Foothills High School in Tucson, Arizona, Swett earned First Team All-Region, Second Team All-Southern Arizona and Honorable Mention All-State recognition on the football field.  Swett also competed in basketball during his prep career. 

Swett makes his home in Lakewood.