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Sammy Lawanson

Defensive Coordinator / Safeties Coach · Cal Poly · 2026

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Sammy Lawanson — Coaching and football background

Lawanson’s Cal Poly return follows earlier work with the Mustangs’ running backs in 1999–2000. His subsequent experience includes Bowling Green defensive coordination and outside linebackers, Northern Arizona, Sacramento State, Arizona State, Tulsa and the XFL’s DC Defenders. Before coaching, he played outside linebacker at San Diego State after Fresno City College, earning honorable mention All-WAC recognition. He graduated from San Diego State in 1998.

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