ORLANDO - New Central Florida coach George O'Leary hired assistants Miles Aldridge, Dave DeGuglielmo, Eric Green and Peter McCarty on Wednesday, bringing his staff to six.
"I'm very happy with the interview process thus far," O'Leary said. "I'm pleased with the quality of candidates we have been able to attract. The coaches we have hired are experienced teachers, coaches and recruiters."
Aldridge will coach defensive backs, DeGuglielmo the offensive line and McCarty the defensive line.
DeGuglielmo spent five seasons at South Carolina. He has also coached at Boston College, Boston University and Connecticut.
Green, a former Pittsburgh Steeler, will coach tight ends. He began the year on the Minnesota Vikings staff with O'Leary.
Green was a first-round pick in 1990 out of Liberty. His 10-year career was halted when he had spinal fusion surgery after the 1999 season. He began his coaching career with the Frankfort Galaxy of NFL Europe after a year in the front office of the XFL Orlando Rage.
Central Florida hired O'Leary Dec. 8. He replaced interim coach Alan Gooch, who took over after Mike Kruczek was fired Nov. 10.
On Dec. 10, O'Leary retained wide receivers coach Sean Beckton. On Dec. 16 he signed linebackers coach Dave Huxtable away from North Carolina.
The Golden Knights went 3-9 this season.
Holtz hires a line coach
COLUMBIA, S.C. - DeGuglielmo's former post, offensive line coach with the Gamecocks, was filled by Robbie Caldwell, who spent the past two seasons at Vanderbilt.
"Robbie Caldwell has earned the reputation of being an outstanding football coach," coach Lou Holtz said. "Throughout his career he has displayed the remarkable ability of developing highly productive and consistent offensive lineman."
DeGuglielmo was one of four assistants fired by Holtz after the Gamecocks suffered a second consecutive 5-7 season.
Caldwell spent 14 years at North Carolina State and two at North Carolina. He began his career at Furman. From 1978-85 he was part of six Southern Conference championships and the Paladins' national title in 1985.
Caldwell said working for Holtz in the SEC is a "dream come true."
"I'm confident this program can go to the next level under coach Holtz, and I'm looking forward to being a part of that journey," he said.
Holtz has a defensive coordinator vacancy that likely will be filled after the bowl games, athletics spokesman Kerry Tharp said.
HOLY CROSS: Tom Gilmore was hired as coach. Gilmore replaces Dan Allen, fired after a 1-11 season. "Tom's enthusiasm, energy and intelligence was very evident throughout the interview process, and we feel that he is the man to bring Holy Cross football back to the top," athletic director Richard Regan said. Gilmore spent the past four seasons as defensive coordinator at Lehigh. Gilmore also spent eight seasons at Dartmouth, where he was defensive coordinator and coached linebackers and offensive line.
