Originally published Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 12:00 AM
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Tyrone Willingham bio
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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