Recruiting Area(s): Florida, Lansing
Former Michigan State cornerback Amp
Campbell was officially announced by Western Michigan University as the Broncos' cornerbacks coach on January 22, 2010, and begins his third season with the program in 2012, now in charge of the entire secondary and serving as the defensive passing game coordinator.
Under Campbell's tutelage, Aaron Winchester converted to cornerback and racked up 84 tackles, leading the team with nine PBUs en route to starting every game as a senior.
Western Michigan had a pair of defensive backs rank in a tie for 15th in the country in interceptions in 2010. Mario Armstrong and Lewis Toler had five apiece, accounting for two-thirds of WMU's interception total. Toler, who was named Freshman All-America by Rivals.com, led the MAC in passes defended with 14, the
five interceptions (ranked second in the conference) and nine pass break
ups. He also had three fumble recoveries, accounting for eight of
WMU's 30 take aways in 2010
Campbell
is no stranger to the state of Michigan as the Sarasota, Fla., native
was a standout at Michigan State University in the late 1990's. His
playing career was interrupted in 1998 when he suffered a cervic-spinal
injury against Oregon just two games into the 1998 campaign.
Miraculously, he fought back from his injury to play in 1999, capping
his courageous career in the 2000 Citrus Bowl.
Campbell's
playing career also intertwined with Western Michigan as he returned an
interception 43 yards for a touchdown in the 1997 opener against the
Broncos. His first game back from injury, also against Oregon, he recovered a fumble for a touchdown.
Prior to arriving in Kalamazoo, Campbell was and assistant at
Lane College in Jackson, Tenn. There he served as the defensive backs
coach and assisted with special teams. He recruited the Florida,
Tennessee, Ohio and Michigan areas. From 2007-08 he was an assistant
at Riverview High School in his hometown.
Campbell resigned
from his position of defensive backs coach and recruiting/special teams
coordinator at Ferris State in in February of 2005 to help take care of
his mother who had suffered a stroke. Prior to Big Rapids, Campbell
was an assistant at Urbana University in Ohio during from June of 2002
to March of 2004. He also served as an admissions counselor and
multicultural student specialist while at Urbana.
Campell started
all but one game as a Spartan from 1996 until his injury in 1998, amassing 104 total
tackles, five interceptions, three sacks and 15 TFLs. He also
accumulated 30 PBUs with 14 in 1996 and 15 in 1997. Campbell signed
with the New Orleans Saints in April of 2000 and remained with the team
until July of the same year.
Campbell (35/DOB: 9-4-75) has a daughter, Kiera (14), and a son, Anthony (4). He
holds membership in both the American Football Coaches Association
(AFCA) and the Black Coaches Association (BCA).
