C. L. Whittington facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 1, 1952 Beaumont, Texas |
| Playing career | |
| 1970–1973 | Prairie View A&M |
| 1974–1976 | Houston Oilers |
| 1978 | Houston Oilers |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1995–1996 | Frankfurt Galaxy (DL) |
| 1999 | Houston Outlaws (LB) |
| 2003 | Prairie View A&M |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 1–10 |
Columbus Lorenzo Whittington (born August 1, 1952) is a former American football player and coach. He is often called C. L. Whittington. He played as a defensive back for the Houston Oilers in the National Football League (NFL). After his playing days, he became a football coach. He even served as the head coach for Prairie View A&M University for one season. Today, he coaches defensive backs at Hallsville High School.
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Early Life and School
C. L. Whittington grew up in a city called Beaumont, Texas. When he was in high school, he went to Charlton-Pollard High School. This is where he likely started playing football and showing his skills.
Playing Football
Whittington played college football at Prairie View A&M University. He was part of their team from 1970 to 1973. During his time there, he played under different head coaches each year. These coaches included Alexander Durley, Jim Hillyer, Theophilus Danzy, and Cornelius Cooper.
After college, Whittington joined the Houston Oilers. This team was part of the National Football League (NFL). He played for them as a defensive back from 1974 to 1978. A defensive back is a player who tries to stop the other team from catching passes. He played in many games each season for the Oilers.
Coaching Football
After his playing career, C. L. Whittington became a football coach. He coached for different teams over the years.
Coaching at Prairie View A&M
In 2003, Whittington became the head football coach at Prairie View A&M University. This was the same university where he played college football. He was the 22nd person to hold this important coaching job. During his one season as head coach, his team had a record of 1 win and 10 losses.
Other Coaching Roles
Before coaching at Prairie View A&M, Whittington also coached for other teams. In 1995 and 1996, he coached defensive linemen for the Frankfurt Galaxy. This team played in NFL Europe. Later, in 1999, he coached linebackers for the Houston Outlaws. Today, he continues to share his knowledge of the game. He is the defensive back coach at Hallsville High School in Texas.
