1997 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Dick Tomey | Head Coach | 1987 |
| Coordinators3 | ||
| Homer Smith | Offensive Coordinator | 1996 |
| Rich Ellerson | Defensive Coordinator | 1997 |
| Pete Alamar | Special Teams Coordinator · Tight Ends · Linebackers | 1996 |
| Position coaches3 | ||
| Dino Babers | Running Backs | 1997 |
| Duane Akina | Defensive Backs | 1996 |
| Rob Ianello | Assistant Coach | 1994 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1997 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.