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Name	Tyrone Willingham
First Name	Tyrone
Last Name	Willingham
Occupation	Football Coach
Birthday	December 30
Birth Year	1953
Place of Birth	Kinston
Home Town	North Carolina
Birth Country	United States
Birth Sign	Capricorn
Full/Birth Name
Father	Not Available
Mother	Not Available
Siblings	Not Available
Spouse	Kim Willingham
Children(s)	Cassidy, Nathaniel, Kelsey

Tyrone Willingham Biography

Tyrone Willingham is one of the most popular and richest Football Coach who was born on December 30, 1953 in Kinston, North Carolina, United States. Quarterback Brady Quinn played for him at Notre Dame.

Willingham attended Jacksonville Senior High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina and lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. He went on to Michigan State University where he played football and baseball and graduated in 1977 with a degree in physical education. Willingham held assistant coaching positions at his alma mater (1977, 1980–82), Central Michigan University (1978–79), North Carolina State University (1983–85), Rice University (1986–88), and Stanford University (1989–91). When Stanford head coach Dennis Green was hired as the Minnesota Vikings head coach in 1992, Willingham followed him as running backs coach (1992–94).

Following the 1994 season, despite lacking experience as a head coach or coordinator, Willingham was appointed head coach of the football program at Stanford, succeeding Bill Walsh. In his seven seasons (1995–2001) as coach, he led the Cardinal to a 44–36–1 record and four bowl game appearances; notably, Willingham’s teams went undefeated, 7-0, against arch-rival California. In 2000, he was presented with the Eddie Robinson Coach of Distinction Award that is given annually to honor “an outstanding college football coach and role model for career achievement”.

He has three children: Nathaniel, Cassidy, and Kelsey.

From 2005-2008, he coached at the University of Washington.

Lionel Tyrone Willingham (born December 30, 1953) is a retired American football player and coach. He was the head coach at Stanford University (1995–2001), the University of Notre Dame (2002–2004), and the University of Washington (2005–2008), compiling a career college football record of 76–88–1.

Tyrone Willingham Net Worth

Tyrone is one of the richest Football Coach from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tyrone Willingham's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He was a quarterback and wide receiver at Michigan State University.

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Source of Income	Football Coach
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In the 2002 regular-season finale, ND was blown out by arch-rival USC, 44–13, and was outgained 610–109—the worst such margin in school history. That loss knocked ND from a likely Bowl Championship Series berth down to the 2003 Gator Bowl—where they were beaten by North Carolina State, 28–6.

The 2003 team finished 5–7 and was beaten badly in four of those losses, getting shut out twice in one season for the first time since 1960 and finishing with a point differential of 243–315—the worst of any Fighting Irish team since the 2–8 team of 1956.

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On December 31, 2001, Willingham was hired as head coach at Notre Dame. Willingham began the 2002 season by going 8–0, and went on to become the only first-year coach in Notre Dame history to win 10 games. For his efforts, he was named the ESPN/Home Depot College Coach of the Year, the Scripps College Coach of the Year, the Black Coaches Association Male Coach of the Year, and the George Munger Award College Coach of the Year by the Maxwell Football Club.

Who is Tyrone Willingham Dating?

According to our records, Tyrone Willingham married to Kim Willingham . As of January 13, 2024, Tyrone Willingham’s is not dating anyone.

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On December 13, 2004, Willingham was hired as the new head coach at Washington, succeeding Keith Gilbertson. The Huskies returned 19 of 22 starters from the previous season, in which they had gone 1–10 (0–8 in conference play).

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His best team was the 1999 team, which won the school’s first outright Pacific-10 Conference title in 29 years and appeared in the 2000 Rose Bowl. Willingham’s 44 wins were the most by a Stanford coach since John Ralston, who left the school for the Denver Broncos of the NFL after the 1971 season.

In 2004, Notre Dame posted a 6–5 record in the regular season, including a 41–16 loss to Purdue (the second-worst home loss ever to Purdue) and ending with Willingham’s third consecutive loss to USC for his fifth loss by 30 points or more, and eighth by 22 points or more, in his three seasons. The following Tuesday, November 30, after an overall record in South Bend of 21–15 (an 8-0 start followed by a 13-15 finish), Notre Dame terminated Willingham as head coach. Defensive coordinator Kent Baer served as acting head coach for the Insight Bowl, a 38–21 loss to Oregon State.

Top Facts about Tyrone Willingham

1. Tyrone Willingham was born on December 30, 1953.
2. He played college football at Michigan State University.
3. Willingham coached at Stanford, Notre Dame, and Washington.
4. He is the first African American head coach at Notre Dame.
5. Willingham has a career coaching record of 76-88-1.
6. He won Pac-10 Coach of the Year in 1999 and 2001.
7. Willingham’s best season as a head coach was in 2000 (Stanford).
8. He retired from coaching after the 2013 season (South Florida).
9. Willingham is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
10. He currently works as an analyst for ESPN’s college football coverage.

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Tyrone Ranked on the list of most popular Football Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tyrone Willingham celebrates birthday on December 30 of every year.

As chance would have it, Willingham found himself facing his former team on September 24, 2005. Notre Dame prevailed, 36–17. His first season at Washington ended with a 2–9 record (1–7 in conference play, tied for 9th place), capped by a scuffle after a close loss to Washington State that left Willingham “embarrassed” and vowing that it would not happen again.

Is Tyrone Willingham still coaching?

Former Notre Dame head football coach and Stanford head football coach Tyrone Willingham has retired from football — but not from coaching. He is currently a volunteer assistant coach for the Stanford women’s golf team, and reportedly is a specialist at helping the golfers with the psychology of the game.

Why did Notre Dame hire Tyrone Willingham?

Notre Dame President Rev. Edward Malloy said while some would see Willingham’s hiring as a social statement, he was hired because of his reputation as a coach who upheld the highest academic standards. “He knows what our standards are. He embraces them,” Malloy said.

Where does Tyrone Willingham live now?

“It borderlined on shock,” said Willingham, who now lives in Los Gatos.

What was Tyrone Willingham record at Notre Dame?

In firing Willingham, the Notre Dame athletic department cited a relatively poor record of 21–15, a weak recruiting class, and three losses, each by 31 points, to rival USC.

What is Brian Kelly salary?

Only two head coaches will receive more than Kelly in the 2022 season according to this report from 247Sports. Coming in at No. 3 is LSU’s Brian Kelly, who is tied with Michigan State’s Mel Tucker at $9.5 million.

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