Tom Manning Named Offensive Line Coach

Tom Manning, a teammate with Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell at Mount Union, and member of Campbell's staff at Toledo the last four seasons, will join Campbell on his Iowa State staff as offensive line coach.

“Tom is truly one of the best offensive line coaches in the country,” Campbell said. “He's done a fantastic job developing the line at Toledo. Tom played for me and now coached for me, and he's one of the great talents in college football right now.”

Manning has played a major role in building Toledo's potent offense from 2012-15, helping shape Rocket offensive lines that have been among the best in the Mid-American Conference.

The Rockets tallied three nine-win seasons and qualified for a trio of bowl appearances in his four seasons at UT.

“I can't tell you how excited I am to be here at Iowa State with Coach Campbell,” Manning said. “Hearing about Coach Campbell's experiences at Iowa State, I knew this was also the right place for our family. The people, you can tell, make the university. That's the thing that we are excited about the most. Working with the people.”

The 2015 Rocket offensive line had to replace five starters from the season before, but Manning still produced outstanding results. UT ranked in the top-30 in rushing offense and in the top-five in sacks allowed, as the Rockets won nine games and advanced to a bowl game. UT allowed just four sacks in the 12-game regular-season.

In 2014, three Rocket offensive linemen earned All-MAC honors: Greg Mancz, Josh Hendershot and Jeff Myers. Mancz made first-team All-MAC and was named second-team All-America by the Football Writers Association of America. Mancz also became the first lineman in MAC history to win the Vern Smith Leadership Award, presented annually to the league's top player.

UT led the Mid-American in just about every major offensive category in 2014, including scoring offense (36.6), total offense (490.5) and rushing offense (256.4). The season culminated with a nine-touchdown outburst in a 63-44 victory over Arkansas in the GoDaddy Bowl, capping a 9-4 season.

In 2013, Toledo led the nation by allowing just six sacks for the entire season. UT's offense overall ranked No. 4 in the MAC in total offense (447.3 yards/game) and No. 2 in rushing offense (240.6). Toledo had three offensive linemen make All-MAC in 2013: Zac Kerin, Greg Mancz and Jeff Myers.

In 2012, Manning guided an offensive line that helped power the Rockets to the third-ranked offense in the Mid-American Conference (445.2 yards per game) and a 9-4 mark that included a trip to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. Junior center Zac Kerin earned first-team All-MAC honors, while sophomore guard Greg Mancz notched third-team honors.

Manning has also received off-the-field recognition for his role as a recruiter when Rivals.com named him one of the nation's top recruiters among non-BCS schools in 2013.

Manning's first stint with the Rockets began in 2009 when he was hired as a graduate assistant. He worked with the offense under then-offensive coordinator Matt Campbell's guidance. Manning next served as UT's director of football operations for the 2010 season.

Manning went on to coach the offensive line for Mount Union, his alma mater, in 2011. The Purple Raiders went 14-1 and advanced to the Division III national championship game before losing to Wisconsin-Whitewater, 13-10.

Manning returned to UT in December of 2011. He re-joined the staff in time to coach the Rockets' offensive line at the 2011 Military Bowl.

A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Manning was a two-time all-conference player at Ursuline High School. He made first-team all-state as a senior, leading his school to the Division IV state championship in 2000. He played his college ball at Mount Union, where he was a two-time all-conference player at left tackle. Manning, who was a team captain as a senior, helped his team win NCAA Division III national championships in 2002 and 2005. The Purple Raiders had a 59-3 record during his time on the team.

Manning and Campbell were teammates for one season at Mount Union. Campbell also was Manning's position coach in his senior season with the Purple Raiders.

Manning began his coaching career as the offensive line coach at Massillon (OH) Jackson High School in 2006. His first job at the collegiate level was at Emory & Henry (VA) College, where he was the offensive line/run-game coordinator from 2007-08.

Manning and his wife Sally have a daughter, Josephine.

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