RIPON, Wis. - Ripon College has announced that Bill Kinziger will be joining the coaching staff for the 2008 season, which will be his first as a collegiate coach. He will be in charge of coaching the Red Hawk linebackers. Prior to coming to Ripon College, Kinziger served as the defensive coordinator at Ripon High School, where he helped the Tigers win two state championships.

"We are very excited about Bill joining our coaching staff. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him, as well as tremendous enthusiasm, which will only help the Ripon football program in the future," said head coach Ron Ernst.

In addition to his Ripon College coaching duties, Kinziger also teaches geography at Ripon High School. Kinziger is originally from Clintonville, Wis.