1997 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| Ron Vanderlinden | Head Coach | 1997 |
| Coordinators2 | ||
| Craig Johnson | Offensive Coordinator | 1997 |
| Wally Ake | Defensive Coordinator | 1997 |
| Position coaches6 | ||
| Steve Greatwood | Offensive Line | 1997 |
| Mike Locksley | Running Backs · Recruiting Coordinator | 1997 |
| Mike Gundy | Wide Receivers | 1997 |
| Doug Mallory | Defensive Backs | 1997 |
| Rubin Carter | Defensive Line | 1997 |
| Chris Cosh | Linebackers · Recruiting Coordinator | 1997 |
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.