Carl Mauck Carl Mauck ( born July 7 , 1947 in McLeansboro , Illinois ) is a former American football player who was a center who played thirteen seasons in the National Football League for four teams , and later served as an offensive line coach for several teams . Mauck attended Southern Illinois University . The Salukis are fortunate to have the services of tight ends coach Carl Mauck , an SIU grad and veteran of 34 seasons in the National Football League , including 13 as a player and 20 as an offensive line coach . Much of Mauck ' s NFL career was spent with the San Diego Chargers . He was the team ' s offensive line coach in 2005 . He also guided the Chargers ' line from 1992 – 95 , and San Diego appeared in the playoffs following three of those four seasons , including Super Bowl XXIX following the ' 94 season . In addition to coaching in San Diego , Mauck also played for the team from 1971 – 74 . Mauck spent the 2001 – 03 seasons with the Detroit Lions . During his last two seasons in Detroit , the Lions allowed the fewest sacks in the NFL , surrendering 20 sacks in 2002 and only 11 in 2003 . Mauck ' s first NFL coaching stint was with the New Orleans Saints from 1982 – 85 . Since then , he has served with the Kansas City Chiefs ( 1986 – 88 ) , Tampa Bay Buccaneers ( 1991 ) , Chargers , Arizona Cardinals ( 1996 – 97 ) , Buffalo Bills ( 1998 – 2000 ) and Lions . As a player , Mauck ' s career spanned 13 seasons from 1969 – 1981 . He played in 166 career regular - season games , including a stretch of 156 in a row . He also played in eight career playoff games , including back - to - back AFC Championship Games for Houston in 1978 and ' 79 . Mauck ' s playing career started with the Baltimore Colts in 1969 and the Miami Dolphins in 1970 . He spent the 1971 – 74 seasons with the Chargers before finishing his career with the Houston Oilers from 1975 – 1981 . Chargers defensive coordinator Wade Phillips was an assistant coach with the Oilers during Mauck ' s playing tenure , and his father , Bum Phillips , was the head coach . Bum Phillips was also an assistant coach in San Diego when Mauck played for the Chargers . Carl would later coach on Wade Phillips ' staff in Buffalo . Mauck was born July 7 , 1947 in McLeansboro , Illinois . He prepped at Township High School before earning a scholarship to Southern Illinois University , where he played center and linebacker . He also played basketball as a freshman , lining up alongside future NBA great Walt Frazier . Mauck graduated from Southern Illinois in 1969 with a degree in business management . He was later enshrined in the Saluki Hall of Fame . Carl and his wife , Vicki , have four children , Tim , Chrissy , Teresa and Cathy . Carl Mauck ' s Coaching Experience : 2006 - 2007 Tight Ends - Southern Illinois University 2005 Offensive Line - San Diego Chargers 2001 – 2003 Offensive Line - Detroit Lions 1998 – 2000 Offensive Line - Buffalo Bills 1996 – 1997 Offensive Line - Arizona Cardinals 1992 – 1995 Offensive Line - San Diego Chargers 1991 Offensive Line - Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1986 – 1988 Offensive Line - Kansas City Chiefs 1982 – 1985 Offensive Line - New Orleans Saints Carl Mauck ' s Legends Page : Legends