Jeff Jordan
Head Coach

Jeff Jordan enters his eleventh season with the Roadrunner football program having served as the offensive coordinator/quarterback coach (1999-2005) and the defensive coordinator (1998) prior to the head coach duties. During his stay here at Butte, Jordan has coached and help develop quarterbacks, Aaron Rodgers (Cal, Green Bay Packers), Brett Ratliff ( Univ. of Utah ), and Matt Ray ( Troy State ) among others. Jordan had also served as the Roadrunner track and field head coach where his teams won seven Golden Valley Conference Championships. Jordan also teaches within the Physical Education Department and also is in the dissertation process for his Doctorate in Education, which he hopes to have completed next year.

The Jordan File

Personal
Single
Lives in Chico

Education
High School: Lincoln HS, Stockton, Ca
College: San Joaquin Delta (A.A. 1988)
College: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (B.S., Kinesiology, 1992)
Chico State Univ. (M.A., Physical Education, 1997)
Argosy University (E.D.D., Educational Leadership, 2007)

Playing Experience
1989-91 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Coaching Experience
1992 Cal Poly-SLO (Defensive Asst.)
1993-94 Chico State University (Defensive Secondary)
1995-96 Chico State University (Defensive Coordinator)
1997 University of Pittsburgh (Graduate Asst.)
1998 Butte College (Defensive Coordinator/Secondary)
1999-2005 Butte College (Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach)
2006 Head Coach

Bowl/Playoff Experience
1990 Division II Quarterfinal Playoffs*
1997 Liberty Bowl
1998 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
1999 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2000 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2001 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2002 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2003 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2004 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2005 US Bank Holiday Bowl
2007 Stockman's Bank Bowl

Mark Modes
Defensive Coordinator

Mark Modes brings over twenty five years of experience to the Butte College staff and has been one of the reasons for the success of the Roadrunner defense. Modes has led the defensive unit and made the "Bear" defense one of the most prolific in junior college football. Along with that success has come many players to move on to ranks in the National Football League, Canadian Football League and transfers to the four year level. Modes is also a full time faculty member within the Butte College Physical Education Department.

The Modes File

Personal
Family: Wife, Dianne and sons, Chase and Chris.
Lives in Chico

Education
High School: Redlands , Redlands , Ca
College: Orange Coast (A.A. 1977)
College: Fresno State University (B.S., Physical Education, 1980)

Playing Experience
1976-1977 Fresno State University

Coaching Experience
1978-79 Kerman HS (Junior Varsity, Head Coach)
1980 Reedley College (Defensive Secondary)
1981 Reedley College (Running Backs)
1982 Western Illinois University (Graduate Asst.)
1983 Claremont Mudde University (Secondary)
1984 Chico State University (Defensive Secondary)
1985-86 Chico State University (Running Backs)
1987 Butte College (Linebackers)
1988-96 Butte College (Defensive Coordinator, Secondary)
1999-Present Butte College (Defensive Coordinator, Secondary)

Bowl/Playoff Experience
1988 Garlic Bowl
1989 Lions Bowl
1990 Dairy Bowl
1991 Dairy Bowl
1992 Merced Elks Bowl
1993 Graffiti Bowl
1994 Dairy Bowl
1999 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2000 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2001 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2002 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2003 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2004 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2005 US Bank Holiday Bowl
2007 Stockman's Bank Bowl

Willie Thomas
Defensive Line Coach/Asst Head Coach

Willie Thomas will begin his 21st season on the Roadrunner staff as the defensive line coach. Coach Thomas is one of the key reasons for the outstanding defensive units during his tenure. Thomas was instrumental in the development of defensive lineman Junior Siavii (U of Oregon/Kansas City Chiefs), Jermaine Haley (Miami Dolphins), and Moke Simon (Indianapolis Colts). Coach Thomas also teaches within the Physical Education Department at Butte and serves as the athletic programs equipment technician.

The Thomas File

Personal
Family: Wife, Delynn; Son, Garrett and Daughter, Marinda
Lives in Chico

Education
High School: Alhambra HS, Martinez , Ca.
College: Diablo Valley (A.A. 1980)
College: Chico State University (B. A., Exercise Physiology, 1984)
Chico State University (M.A., Pedagogy, 1995)

Playing Experience
1980-81 Chico State University

Coaching Experience
1987-Present Butte College (Defensive Line)

Bowl/Playoff Experience

1988 Garlic Bowl
1989 Lions Bowl
1990 Dairy Bowl
1991 Dairy Bowl
1992 Merced Elks Bowl
1993 Graffiti Bowl
1994 Dairy Bowl
1997 Hawaiian Punch Bowl
1998 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
1999 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2000 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2001 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2002 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2003 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2004 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2005 US Bank Holiday Bowl
2007 Stockman's Bank Bowl

Rob Snelling
Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line

Snelling enters his third season with the Butte Football Program after spending the 2005 season as an assistant at Arizona State University. Snelling previously coached the wide receivers for the Roadrunners. He also returns to his alma mater where he played tight end during the 1997-98 seasons. He brings his experience as a former Roadrunner, Division 1 student-athlete, and professional. Snelling will also serve as Head Track and Field Coach and will teach in the Physical Education Department.

The Snelling File

Personal
Family: Single
Lives in Chico

Education
High School: Burney HS, Ca.
College: Butte College (A.A. 1998)
Boise State University (B.A., Physical Education, 2001)
Arizona State University (M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, 2005)

Playing Experience
1996-98 Butte College
1999-00 Boise State
2001 Tennessee Titans (Training Camp)
2002 Barcelona Dragons (NFL Europe)

Coaching Experience
2003 Butte College (Wide Receivers/Tight Ends)
2004-05 Arizona State (Graduate Assistant)
2006 Butte College (Offensive Coordinator)

Bowl/Playoff Experience
1997 Hawaiian Punch Bowl*
1998 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl*
1999 Humanitarian Bowl*
2000 Humanitarian Bowl*
2003 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2004 Sun Bowl
2005 Insight Bowl
2007 Stockman's Bank Bowl

Tim Garcia
Running Backs

Tim enters his sixth season with the Roadrunners and will coach the running backs. He also will be involved in the special team's game. Garcia's experience will help the Roadrunners continue their strong tradition. While at Bishop Amat High School , Garcia coached quarterback Chris Rix (Florida State ) and Chris Leech (USC). Garcia is also the Fitness Director at Fit One health Club in Chico and teaches classes within the Butte Physical Education Department

The Garcia File

Personal
Family: Wife, Nicole and sons, Gustavo, Eric, and daughters, Alyssa, Jaclyn, and Paulina.
Lives in Chico

Education
High School: Bishop Amat, La Puente , Ca
College: Mt. San Antonio (A.A. 1992)
College: Chico State University (B.A., Public Administration, 1995 )
Chico State University (M.A., Kinesiology, 2005)

Playing Experience
1986-87 Chico State University

Coaching Experience
1989 Northview HS (Secondary, Special Teams Coordinator)
1995 Bishop Amat HS (Junior Varsity, Assistant coach)
1996-99 Bishop Amat HS (Head Freshman Coach, Assistant Varsity)
2000 Bishop Amat HS (Linebackers, Special Teams Coordinator)
2001-02 Butte College (Safeties, Special Teams Coordinator)
2005-6 Butte College (Running Backs)

Bowl/Playoff Experience
2001 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2002 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2005 US Bank Holiday Bowl
2007 Stockman's Bank Bowl

Carlos Saucedo
Linebacker Coach

Carlos Saucedo has become a solid fixture for the Butte College Football teams. His expertise and experience on the defensive side of the ball have helped lead the BC defensive units to be ranked at the top of most statistical categories year in and year out. Saucedo has developed and produced many outstanding linebackers, including, Cam Yeow (CFL,Ottawa Renegades), Dan Lucas (Stanford), and Justin Eilers (Iowa State Univ/Professional Ultimate Fighter). Saucedo also works for the Department of Probation in the Juvenile Hall Center .

The Saucedo File

Personal
Family: Sons, Patrick and Andrew
Lives in Chico

Education
College: San Mateo (A.A. 1983)
College: Chico State University (B. A., Exercise Physiology, 1986)

Playing Experience
1981-82 Chico State University

Coaching Experience
1983-1985 Chico State University (Defensive Line)
1986-87 Butte College (Defensive Line)
1988-Present Butte College (Linebackers)

Bowl/Playoff Experience
1986 Community Bowl
1988 Garlic Bowl
1989 Lions Bowl
1990 Dairy Bowl
1991 Dairy Bowl
1992 Merced Elks Bowl
1993 Graffiti Bowl
1994 Dairy Bowl
1997 Hawaiian Punch Bowl
1998 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
1999 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2000 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2001 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2002 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2003 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2004 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2005 US Bank Holiday Bowl
2007 Stockman's Bank Bowl

Bobby Bernal
Wide Receivers

Bernal enters his second season with the Butte Football Program after spending the 2006 season as the Wide Receivers Coach at the University Northern Colorado. Previous to Northern Colorado, Bernal was a standout wide receiver at the University of Idaho, where he broke the Idaho single-season record for receptions with 96 (2 nd nationally) en route to being named first-team All-Sun Belt Conference. He also returns to his alma mater where he played wide receiver during the 2001-03 seasons. He brings his experience as a former Roadrunner and a Division 1 student-athlete to the Roadrunner program. Bernal also serves as our Student Athlete Success Program supervisor.

The Bernal File

Personal
Engaged to Lisa Dunbar
Lives in Chico

Education
High School : Tyee HS, Seattle , WA
College: Butte College (A.A. 2003)
University of Idaho (B.S., Communications, 2005)

Playing Experience
2001-03 Butte-Glenn Community College
2003-05 University of Idaho

Coaching Experience
2006-2007 University of Northern Colorado (Wide Receivers)
2007-Present Butte College (Wide Receivers)

Bowl/Playoff Experience
2002 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2003 Tri Counties Bank Holiday Bowl
2007 Stockman's Bank Bowl

Nino Pinocchio
Linebackers

Nino will begin his second year with the Roadrunners coaching the outside linebackers while helping out with the special teams. Nino brings his 10 years of experience as an assistant coach at Paradise HS to the Roadrunners. In those 10 years his teams produced 3 NSCIF Section Championships, 2 EAL league championships and 1 WSL championship. Nino is also the Assistant Superintendent at Butte County Juvenile Hall.

The Pinocchio File

Personal
Family: Wife, Valerie and daughters Lilly, Jasmine and a daughter due in May 2008.
His family resides in Paradise

Education
High School: Paradise High School
College: Butte Community College
Butte Community College Police Academy
College: Union Institute & University (B.A. Criminal Justice Management 2008)

Coaching Experience
1997 Paradise High School (Junior Varsity, Assistant Coach)
1998-99 Paradise High School (Freshman Defensive Coordinator & Special Teams)
2000-01 Paradise High School (Freshman Offensive Coordinator & Special Teams)
2002-06 Paradise High School (Varsity Linebackers & Running Backs & Special Teams)
2007 Butte College (Outside Linebackers)

Bowl/Playoff Experience
2003 WSL title
2003 NSCIF section title
2004 EAL title
2005 NSCIF section title
2006 NSCIF section title
2007 Stockman's Bank Bowl

Ernie Cornella
Kickers/Punters

Coach Cornella enters his fourth season with the Roadrunner program. Cornella 's addition to the staff has helped solidify the kicking game efforts. Before he joined the Roadrunner staff, Cornella coached at Menlo College , Saint Mary's College, and University of California at Davis . While at UCD, Cornella coached Eric Friend to All American honors.

The Cornella File

Personal
Family: Lisi
Lives in Oroville

Education
High School: Clayton Valley HS
College: Chico State University (B A., Recreation Administration; M.A. Physical Education)
College: Chico State University (secondary teaching credential in physical education)
College: Califronia Community college teaching credential in physical education

Coaching Experience
1972 Orland HS
1997-2000 UC Davis (Kickers)
2001-2003 St. Mary's College (Kickers)
2004 Menlo College (Kickers)
2005-Present Butte College (Kickers)

Bowl/Playoff Experience
1997 NCAA Division II Semi-Finalist
2000 NCAA Division II Semi-Finalist
2005 US Bank Holiday Bowl
2007 Stockman's Bank Bowl

David Silverstein
Quality Control

Has been working for the football program for nine years in various capacities. He is strongly involved in video and statistical analysis.