Bob Pruett

Bob Pruett
Biographical details
Born (1943-06-20) June 20, 1943 (age 81)
Beckley, West Virginia, U.S.
Playing career
1962–1964Marshall
Position(s)Halfback, tight end
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1965–1967Falls Church HS (VA) (assistant)
1968–1969Hayfield SS (VA) (assistant)
1970–1972Groveton HS (VA)
1973–1978Gar-Field HS (VA)
1979–1980Marshall (DL)
1981–1982Marshall (DB/DC)
1983–1984Wake Forest (DB)
1985–1989Wake Forest (DC)
1990–1991Ole Miss (DB)
1992–1993Tulane (DC)
1994–1995Florida (DC)
1996–2004Marshall
2008Virginia (DC)
Head coaching record
Overall94–23 (college)
Bowls5–2
Tournaments4–0 (NCAA D-I-AA playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 Division I-AA National (1996)
1 SoCon (1996)
5 MAC (1997–2000, 2002)
6 MAC East Division (1997–2002)
Awards
MAC Coach of the Year (1997–1998)

Robert Lewis Pruett (born June 20, 1943) is a former American college football coach. He served as the head football coach Marshall University for nine seasons, from 1996 to 2004. During his tenure at Marshall, the Marshall Thundering Herd football team compiled a record of 94–23 (.803 winning percentage), completed two undefeated seasons, won six conference championships, won five of seven bowl games played, and captured the NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship in 1996. Pruett has coached many high-profile National Football League (NFL) players, including Randy Moss, Chad Pennington, and Byron Leftwich. In 1999, he was inducted into the Marshall University Athletics Hall of Fame for his collegiate career in football, track and field, and wrestling.[1]

  1. ^ "Marshall University Athletics Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on December 19, 2008. Retrieved March 25, 2011.