Tyrone Willingham

Tyrone Willingham
Willingham in 2006
Biographical details
Born (1953-12-30) December 30, 1953
Kinston, North Carolina, U.S.
Playing career
1973–1976Michigan State
PositionsQuarterback, wide receiver
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1977Michigan State (GA)
1978–1979Central Michigan (DB)
1980–1982Michigan State (DB/ST)
1983–1985NC State (DB/ST)
1986–1988Rice (WR/ST)
1989–1991Stanford (RB)
1992–1994Minnesota Vikings (RB)
1995–2001Stanford
2002–2004Notre Dame
2005–2008Washington
Head coaching record
Overall76–88–1
Bowls1–4
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Pac-10 (1999)
Awards
The Sporting News Sportsman of the Year (2002)
George Munger Award (2002)
Home Depot Coach of the Year Award (2002)

Lionel Tyrone Willingham (born December 30, 1953) is an American former 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.