Randy Walker (American football coach)

Randy Walker
Walker in 2000
Biographical details
Born(1954-05-29)May 29, 1954
Troy, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJune 29, 2006(2006-06-29) (aged 52)
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
Playing career
1973–1975Miami (OH)
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1976–1977Miami (OH) (RB)
1978–1981North Carolina (RB)
1982–1985North Carolina (QB)
1985–1987North Carolina (OC/QB)
1988–1989Northwestern (RB)
1990–1998Miami (OH)
1999–2005Northwestern
Head coaching record
Overall96–81–5
Bowls0–3
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 Big Ten (2000)
Awards
Big Ten Coach of the Year (2000)

Randy J. Walker (May 29, 1954 – June 29, 2006) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Miami University from 1990 to 1998 and at Northwestern University from 1999 to 2005, compiling a career head coaching record of 96–81–5. Walker won 59 games at Miami, more than noted coaches who preceded him such as Sid Gillman, Woody Hayes, Bo Schembechler, Bill Mallory, and Ara Parseghian.