Carey Bailey facts for kids
Bailey with the Redblacks in 2021
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| Biographical details | |
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| Born | January 16, 1969 Bluefield, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1988–1991 | Tennessee |
| Position(s) | Defensive tackle |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1993–1994 | West Virginia (GA) |
| 1995–1997 | VMI (DE) |
| 1998 | Louisiana–Lafayette (LB) |
| 1999–2002 | Louisiana–Lafayette (DT) |
| 2003 | Middle Tennessee (DL) |
| 2004 | Oklahoma State (DL) |
| 2005–2006 | Minnesota (DL) |
| 2007–2010 | Howard |
| 2012–2013 | Lamar (DL) |
| 2012 | Atlanta Falcons (LB intern) |
| 2014–2016 | Lamar (AHC DL ST) |
| 2015 | New York Giants (LB intern) |
| 2016 | Chattanooga (DL) |
| 2016–2018 | Richmond (DL) |
| 2019 | Toronto Argonauts (DL) |
| 2020–2021 | Ottawa Redblacks (DL) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 8–36 |
Carey Isiah Bailey (born January 16, 1969) is an American gridiron football coach and former player. He was the head football coach at Howard University in Washington, D.C. from 2007 to 2010. During his time there, his team had a record of 8 wins and 36 losses.
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Early Years and Playing Career
Carey Bailey grew up in Morgantown, West Virginia. He graduated from Morgantown High School in 1987. In high school, he was a top player. He was named an All-America nose guard and an all-state center in 1986.
Bailey then went to the University of Tennessee. He played as a defensive tackle for the Volunteers football team. He played for four years under coach Johnny Majors. His team won the Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship in 1989 and 1990. As a junior, Bailey was a leader in getting "sacks" (tackling the quarterback) and "tackles for loss" (stopping a play behind the line of scrimmage).
While at Tennessee, Bailey played in several important bowl games. These included the 1988 Peach Bowl, the 1990 Cotton Bowl Classic, the 1991 Sugar Bowl, and the 1992 Fiesta Bowl. He earned his college degree in 1992. His degree was in sociology, which is the study of human society.
Coaching Journey
Carey Bailey has had a long and successful career coaching football. He has worked with many different college and professional teams. He often focused on coaching the defensive line, helping players become stronger and better at stopping the other team.
Starting His Coaching Career
Bailey began coaching in 1993 at West Virginia University. He worked as a graduate assistant, helping with the defensive players and strength training. In his first year, the team had a perfect season and won their conference championship.
From 1995 to 1997, Bailey coached defensive ends at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). He helped make their defensive line one of the best in the Southern Conference.
Coaching in College Football
Bailey spent five seasons at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He coached linebackers and then defensive tackles. His teams were known for getting many sacks and for their strong punt returns.
In 2003, he coached the defensive line at Middle Tennessee State University. He helped improve their defense a lot, making them much better at stopping opponents.
The next year, 2004, Bailey joined Oklahoma State University as defensive line coach. The team became very good at getting "turnovers" (when the defense takes the ball from the other team).
From 2005 to 2006, Bailey coached at the University of Minnesota. Many of his players earned special awards. In 2005, Minnesota beat their rival, Michigan, for the first time in 19 years. His defensive line was very strong, getting many sacks.
Becoming a Head Coach
On February 17, 2007, Carey Bailey became the head football coach at Howard University. During his time leading the Bison, he helped four players become All-America players. Eleven of his players also earned All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) honors. He coached at Howard until December 2010.
Returning to Assistant Coaching
After Howard, Bailey continued to coach defensive lines at other universities.
Lamar University
Bailey joined Lamar University in 2012. His defense quickly improved, and several of his players received awards. In 2013, Lamar's defense set a school record for the most sacks in a season. One of his players, Jesse Dickson, became an All-America defensive lineman.
Bailey also took charge of the special teams for punt returns. The punt return unit became one of the best in the country. In 2014, Bailey was promoted to assistant head coach at Lamar. The team had a great season, winning 8 games, which tied a school record. His defensive line continued to excel, setting new records for sacks.
Chattanooga and Richmond
In 2016, Bailey became the defensive line coach at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His defensive line was one of the best in college football's FCS division. They set a school record for sacks, with many coming from his defensive linemen. One player, Keionta Davis, was named an All-American and the conference's Defensive Player of the Year.
Later in 2016, Bailey moved to the University of Richmond as defensive line coach. His defensive lines continued to be very strong. In 2017, they set a school record for sacks per game. Several of his players earned All-Conference and All-America honors. In 2018, his defensive line was known for getting the most sacks in their conference.
Coaching in Professional Football
Carey Bailey also gained experience coaching in professional football leagues.
NFL Internships
In 2012, Bailey worked with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL) through a special coaching program. He helped coach their linebackers during training camp.
In 2015, he did another internship with the New York Giants, also coaching linebackers.
Canadian Football League
In 2019, Bailey became the defensive line coach for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The team's sack numbers improved a lot under his coaching.
In 2020, he moved to the Ottawa Redblacks, also coaching their defensive line. Even though the 2020 season was canceled, he returned for the 2021 season. His defensive linemen became some of the most productive players in the CFL.
