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Tyrone Willingham bio

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Hometown: Kinston, N.C.

Age:50 (will turn 51 on Dec. 30)

Noteworthy: 1977 graduate of Michigan State ... Before becoming Stanford's head coach, he was an assistant at Central Michigan (1978-79), Michigan State (1980-82), North Carolina State (1983-1985), Rice (1986-1988), Stanford (1989-91) and with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings (1992-94). ... Took Stanford to four bowl games in seven seasons, including Rose Bowl after 1999 season. ... Twice named Pac-10 coach of the year (1995, 1999) ... Was the first coach in Notre Dame history to win 10 games in his inaugural season. Was recognized for his efforts when named the ESPN/Home Depot College Coach of the Year and the Scripps College Coach of the Year. ... In 2002, took Fighting Irish to Gator Bowl and was named The Sporting News Sportsman of the Year.

Head-coaching records:

Yr.	Team	W-L
1995	Stanford	7-4-1
1996	Stanford	7-5
1997	Stanford	5-6
1998	Stanford	3-8
1999	Stanford	8-4
2000	Stanford	5-6
2001	Stanford	9-3
2002	Notre Dame	10-3
2003	Notre Dame	5-7
2004	Notre Dame	6-5
Total	65-51-1

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