Banaszak is Robert Morris' coach-in-waiting
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01/23/2012 - Moon Township, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Robert Morris University football program is naming assistant John Banaszak as the head coach-in-waiting to replace Joe Walton after the 2013 season.
Joe Walton, 76, is the only head coach in the program's 18-year history and will step down following the 2013 season.
Robert Morris University will hold a press conference Tuesday to announce Banaszak's status. The 51-year-old has assisted Walton for nine seasons, most recently tutoring the defensive linemen and special teams, and has been the assistant head coach for the last four seasons.
A two-time Super Bowl champion as a Pittsburgh Steelers player, Banaszak was the head coach at Washington & Jefferson from 1999 to 2002, compiling a 38-9 record.
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