Jerome Riase was named as assistant coach at Butler during the summer of 2012.  He has responsibility for the Bulldogs’ defensive tackles.  Riase, who boasts eight years of football coaching experience, came to Butler after spending four seasons on the football staff at Ashland (Ohio) University.  He served as defensive line coach at Ashland, where he helped develop 10 All-Conference linemen including one Division II All-American.  He also had football coaching stints at Savannah State (2006-07) and Central State (2005-06) and at Talawanda High School in Ohio (2004-05).  Riase earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Miami (Ohio) University in 2004.

Primary Recruiting Area:  Central Illinois (Peoria, Springfield, Champaign, Danville, Rockford)
Outreach Recruiting Area:  North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C.