College Football Playoff

Current Occupation:

• Retired, former head football coach for three FBS institutions.

Career Highlights:

• Past President, American Football Coaches Association.
• Head football coach, University of Washington (2005-2008).
• Head football coach, University of Notre Dame (2002-2004).
• Named "Male Coach of the Year" by the Black Coaches Association in 1996, 1997, 2000 and 2003.
• Scripps College Coach of the Year (2002).
• Head football coach, Stanford University (1995-2001).
• Named Pac-10 Coach of the Year in 1995 and 1996.
• Former assistant football coach at five FBS institutions (Stanford, Rice, North Carolina State University, Michigan State University and Central Michigan University). 
• 1977 Big Ten Medal of Honor Winner.
• Quarterback and wide receiver for Michigan State University (1972-1976).

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education, Michigan State University (1977).