T. J. Weist is an American football coach. He was the interim head coach of the University of Connecticut football team for the 2013 season. On September 30, 2013, Weist was named to lead the Huskies, after former coach Paul Pasqualoni was fired. Weist was formerly the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, and most recently as the wide receivers coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats. Weist, who has mentored over 16 NFL receivers, was also the Bearcats recruiting coordinator for 2012. During his time with the Bearcats, Cincinnati won a total of two Big East championships. Weist, help lead the Bearcats to a 10-3 record in 2012 and a 48-34 victory over the Duke Blue Devils in the Belk Bowl. Weist served as Cincinnati's offensive coordinator in the Belk Bowl as the Bearcats gained 554 yards of total offense on 53 plays and did not have a turnover. Cincinnati was 17 of 25 in passing for 332 yards. Cincinnati was ranked second in the Big East in total offense at 440.23 yards per game and was first in the Big East in scoring offense at 32.31 points per game. 

June 25th, 1965 in (Age 58)