University of Albany FCS Football Announces Hiring of Akeem Cedeno as Outside Linebackers Coach - UAlbany Sports 2009

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Albany, N.Y. – University at Albany head football coach Bob Ford announced on Wednesday, July 15 the hiring of Akeem Cedeno as outside linebackers coach. Cedeno was previously an assistant for the last two seasons at Amherst College, a Division III program in Massachusetts.

Cedeno coached the outside linebackers and served as assistant director of football operations at Amherst. He also assisted with the defensive line and special teams, including the kickoff and punt return units and the field goal and point-after attempt squads. He was responsible for weekly defensive video editing and game breakdowns and worked on scouting reports. His recruiting territory covered California, Colorado, Maine, Vermont and the Southeast. In addition, he was the Lord Jeffs’ assistant wrestling coach.

In 2008, Amherst finished with a 5-3 record and placed third in the NESCAC standings. The Lord Jeffs produced a conference-high four defensive players on the All-NESCAC first team, including outside linebackers Guy Matisis and Jake Spadafora. The defense ranked third nationally in rushing yards allowed (60.9 ypg) and 12th in total yards (260.4 ypg).

A native of Lauderhill, Fla., Cedeno was a three-year starter on the defensive line at Division III Norwich University, where he earned a B.S. in criminal justice in 2007. As a senior captain and defensive tackle, Cedeno was voted to the Empire 8 all-conference second team. He accounted for 28 tackles and led the team in hits for a loss (11.0) and sacks (6.0). Cedeno totaled 100 tackles and nine sacks during his career.

As a collegian, Cedeno spent his summers coaching for his high school program at Coral Glades High. He also was an assistant at North Broward Prep, where he worked with the defensive line and linebackers. A member of the Black Coaches & Administrators Association, Cedeno is currently pursuing a master’s degree in business administration at the University of Massachusetts.