Robert Lyons (American football)

Robert Lyons
Biographical details
Born (1935-12-15) December 15, 1935 (age 88)
Playing career
1955–1957Northeastern
Position(s)Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1963–1971Northeastern (line)
1972–1980Northeastern
Head coaching record
Overall34–52–1

Robert "Bo" Lyons (born December 15, 1935) is an American former college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Northeastern University from 1972 to 1980, compiling a record of 34–52–1. Lyons played at Northwestern and was the line coach for the Northeastern Huskies for nine seasons under Joe Zabilski before succeeding him as head coach.[1]

  1. ^ "Northeastern Coach Quits". The Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, New York. Associated Press. November 23, 1971. p. 14. Retrieved September 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.