Cam Cameron facts for kids
Cameron as offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens
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| Biographical details | |
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| Born | February 6, 1961 Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1981–1983 | Indiana |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1984–1985 | Michigan (GA) |
| 1986–1989 | Michigan (WR) |
| 1990–1993 | Michigan (WR/QB) |
| 1994–1996 | Washington Redskins (QB) |
| 1997–2001 | Indiana |
| 2002–2006 | San Diego Chargers (OC) |
| 2007 | Miami Dolphins |
| 2008–2012 | Baltimore Ravens (OC) |
| 2013–2016 | LSU (OC/QB) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 18–37 (college) 1–15 (NFL) |
Malcolm "Cam" Cameron, born on February 6, 1961, is a well-known American football coach. He recently worked as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the LSU Tigers football team. Cameron played quarterback at Indiana University. He started his coaching journey in college football with the Michigan Wolverines. Later, he moved to the National Football League (NFL). In the NFL, he was an offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens and San Diego Chargers. He also served as the head coach for the Miami Dolphins.
Early Life and College Days
Cam Cameron was born on February 6, 1961, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was a talented athlete who played many sports. In high school, he was an All-American quarterback at Terre Haute South Vigo High School in Terre Haute, Indiana. Before that, he went to Saint Patrick School Catholic Elementary School.
Cameron also played basketball in high school. He won the 1979 Trester Award for his positive attitude. His high school basketball team reached the state finals three years in a row. He continued to play both football and basketball at Indiana University. However, a knee injury ended his playing career. He earned a bachelor's degree in business from Indiana in 1983.
Coaching Career Highlights
Starting at Michigan
Cam Cameron began his coaching career at the University of Michigan. He spent ten years there, learning from famous coach Bo Schembechler. After two years as a graduate assistant, he became Michigan's youngest assistant coach. He helped train quarterbacks and receivers.
Cameron coached many players who later played in the NFL. These included Jim Harbaugh and Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard. He worked alongside other future head coaches like Lloyd Carr and Les Miles.
Time with the Washington Redskins
From 1994 to 1996, Cameron was the quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins. He helped quarterback Gus Frerotte reach the Pro Bowl in 1997. He also played a big part in developing another Pro Bowl quarterback, Trent Green.
Becoming Head Coach at Indiana
In 1997, Cameron returned to his old school, Indiana University, as the head coach for the Indiana Hoosiers. He coached for five seasons, with a record of 18 wins and 37 losses. Cameron brought an exciting offense to Indiana.
His team had talented players like Antwaan Randle El. Randle El became the first player in NCAA Division I history to pass for 40 touchdowns and score 40 rushing touchdowns in his career. He was also the first college football player to gain over 2,500 total yards for four years in a row. Even though his teams didn't win many games, Indiana was recognized for its high graduation rates among football players. Cameron was fired after the 2001 season.
Offensive Coordinator for the San Diego Chargers
From 2002 to 2006, Cameron was the offensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers. In 2004, the Chargers scored 446 points, which was one of the highest in the NFL that year. Sports Illustrated magazine named him their Offensive Assistant of the Year.
In 2006, the Chargers offense set a team record with 494 points. This helped LaDainian Tomlinson break the single-season touchdown record. Cameron also worked with Pro Bowl quarterbacks Drew Brees and Philip Rivers, and All-Pro tight end Antonio Gates.
Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins
After the 2006 season, Cameron was considered for several head coaching jobs. In January 2007, the Miami Dolphins offered him the head coach position, and he accepted.
The 2007 Dolphins lost their first 13 games. They finally won their first game on December 16 against the Baltimore Ravens in overtime. The Dolphins finished the season with a 1–15 record. This was the worst record in the NFL that year and the worst in the team's history. Cameron was fired on January 3, 2008.
Working with the Baltimore Ravens
On January 23, 2008, Cam Cameron became the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens. He helped the Ravens achieve a 9–4 record during the 2012 NFL season. However, after a loss in Week 14, Cameron was released by the Ravens.
Even though he was fired before the end of the season, the Ravens went on to win Super Bowl XLVII. The head coach, John Harbaugh, said that Cameron deserved a Super Bowl ring. This was because Cameron had helped the team for most of the season to reach the playoffs.
Coaching at LSU
On February 8, 2013, LSU hired Cameron as their offensive coordinator. This move brought him back together with head coach Les Miles.
In 2013, Cameron's LSU offense was very successful. They averaged 46 points in their first six games. The team finished the season with strong numbers in passing yards, rushing yards, and total points. Cameron was also praised for helping quarterback Zach Mettenberger improve greatly. Mettenberger had his best season at LSU with a high completion percentage and a good touchdown-to-interception ratio.
LSU fired Les Miles on September 25, 2016. The new interim head coach did not keep Cameron on staff.
Head Coaching Records
College Coaching Record
Cam Cameron's college head coaching record with the Indiana Hoosiers was 18 wins and 37 losses.
NFL Coaching Record
As head coach of the Miami Dolphins in 2007, Cam Cameron's record was 1 win and 15 losses.
