Billy Lindquist joins the Wildcat staff after serving in various roles at the University of North Carolina Pembroke since 2014.
Having already attained a wealth of experience with coaching stops at Michigan Tech and Adams State, Billy Lindquist served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Braves in 2022-23. Previously, Lindquist was the recruiting coordinator and wide receivers coach for eight seasons.
With Linquist at the reins of both the running backs, tight ends and wide receivers at Adams State in 2012-13, the Grizzlies ranked among the nation’s top 50 squads in rushing offense, posting 179.9 rushing yards per game in 2012 and 193.5 rushing yards per contest in 2013. Both of those outputs also ranked third among Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) squads as well. The Grizzlies also ranked among the nation’s top 10 teams in 2010 in kick return coverage.
Prior to his time in Alamosa, Colo., Lindquist served a four-year stint on the staff at Michigan Tech, first as a graduate assistant, and then a two-year stay as the special teams coordinator for the Huskies. Michigan Tech recorded 24 wins with Lindquist on the staff, including an 8-2 clip in 2010 that resulted in a runner-up finish in the GLIAC.
Michigan Tech, twice, ranked among the nation’s top 25 teams in kickoff return average during Lindquist’s time in Houghton, Mich., including the 2010 season in which it finished in a tie for 14th, nationally, with 23.9 yards per return. Lindquist also coached a pair of all-Americans at Michigan Tech, including 2010 GLIAC Offensive Back of the Year and Harlon Hill finalist Phil Mibrath.
A three-time Academic All-RMAC selection at Adams State, Lindquist threw for 2,005 yards and 15 touchdowns on 144-of-304 passing as a starter for the Grizzlies in 2006 and 2007. His senior campaign in 2007 included a pair of 3-touchdown days against New Mexico Highlands and Nebraska-Kearney. He also threw three touchdown strikes against New Mexico Highlands as a junior as well.
Lindquist earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Adams State in 2008 and was awarded his bachelor’s degree in sports administration from Adams State in 2009. An active member of the American Football Coaches Association, Lindquist and his wife, Jamie, reside in Marquette.
