Ed Wyche facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 15, 1933 |
| Died | February 16, 2016 (aged 82) Dover, Delaware |
| Playing career | |
| c. 1955 | Florida A&M |
| Position(s) | Center |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| c. 1960 | Attucks HS (FL) |
| 1973 | Howard (interim HC) |
| 1974 | Norfolk (assistant) |
| 1975–1978 | Delaware State |
| 1980 | Hampton (AHC/DC) |
| 1981–1983 | Hampton |
| 1984–1985 | Alabama A&M |
| 1987 | Cheyney (assistant) |
| 1988–1990 | Morgan State |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1979 | Seattle Seahawks (scout) |
| 1998–2002 | Fort Valley State |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 61–71–5 (college) |
| Bowls | 0–1 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| MEAC Coach of the Year (1977) | |
Edmond "Ed" Wyche Jr. (born June 15, 1933 – died February 16, 2016) was a well-known American football coach. He led several college football teams during his career. He was known for coaching at universities like Howard, Delaware State, Hampton, Alabama A&M, and Morgan State. Wyche also played football himself at Union Academy High School and Florida A&M University. He even earned a master's degree from Howard University.
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Meet Ed Wyche: A Football Coach
Edmond "Ed" Wyche Jr. was an important figure in college football. He was born on June 15, 1933, and passed away on February 16, 2016. Ed Wyche spent many years coaching young athletes. His career included playing football and then becoming a head coach at several universities.
Ed's Early Life and Playing Days
Before becoming a coach, Ed Wyche was a football player. He played for Union Academy High School in Bartow, Florida. After high school, he continued his football journey at Florida A&M University. He played as a center for the Florida A&M Rattlers. Later, he furthered his education by earning a master's degree from Howard University.
Coaching Different College Teams
Ed Wyche had a long and varied coaching career. He was the head coach for five different college football teams. His overall record as a college coach was 61 wins, 71 losses, and 5 ties.
- Howard University (1973): Ed Wyche started as an interim head coach at Howard University in 1973. During his time there, the team had a strong season with 8 wins and only 2 losses.
- Delaware State University (1975–1978): After Howard, he became the head coach at Delaware State University. He coached the Delaware State Hornets for four seasons. In 1977, his team had a good year with 7 wins and 4 losses. This success earned him the MEAC Coach of the Year award.
- Hampton University (1981–1983): Wyche then moved to Hampton University, where he coached the Hampton Pirates. He led the team for three seasons. During his time at Hampton, the team had two impressive 8-2 seasons in 1981 and 1982.
- Alabama A&M University (1984–1985): Next, he coached the Alabama A&M Bulldogs for two years.
- Morgan State University (1988–1990): His last head coaching job was at Morgan State University. He coached the Morgan State Bears for three seasons.
Other Roles in Football
Besides being a head coach, Ed Wyche also held other important positions in football. In 1974, he was an assistant coach at Norfolk State. He also worked as an assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Hampton University in 1980. For a short time in 1979, he even worked as a scout for the Seattle Seahawks, a professional football team. Later in his career, from 1998 to 2002, he served as an athletic director at Fort Valley State University.
Ed Wyche's Legacy
Ed Wyche was a dedicated coach who spent many years helping young athletes. He was recognized for his hard work, especially when he was named MEAC Coach of the Year in 1977. His career shows a long commitment to college football, both as a player and a coach.
