Tom Nugent

Tom Nugent
Biographical details
Born(1913-02-24)February 24, 1913
Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJanuary 19, 2006(2006-01-19) (aged 92)
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Playing career
1930sIthaca
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
?–1948Hopewell HS (VA)
1949–1952VMI
1953–1958Florida State
1959–1965Maryland
Head coaching record
Overall89–80–3 (college)
Bowls0–2
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 SoCon (1951)

Thomas N. Nugent (February 24, 1913 – January 19, 2006) was an American college football coach and innovator, sportscaster, public relations man. He served as the head football coach at the Virginia Military Institute, Florida State University, and the University of Maryland. His career record was 89–80–3. Nugent is credited with the development of the I formation.