Gerald Brown (American football) facts for kids
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| Born: | September 4, 1959 Sweetwater, Tennessee |
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| High school: | Sweetwater (TN) |
| College: | Memphis State (1979–1981) |
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Gerald Brown was born on September 4, 1959. He is a well-known American football coach. He worked as the running backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons from 2008 to 2014. Currently, he is an analyst for the University of Tennessee.
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Coaching the Atlanta Falcons
During his time with the Atlanta Falcons, Coach Brown helped the team a lot. He coached two players who were chosen for the Pro Bowl. These players were Michael Turner and Ovie Mughelli. The Pro Bowl is a special game where the best players from the NFL play against each other.
Falcons' Success
With Coach Brown on the team, the Falcons had many successful seasons. They won the NFC South Championship twice, in 2010 and 2012. The team also had five winning seasons in a row. They even made it to the playoffs in four out of seven seasons. This shows how much Coach Brown helped the team's running game.
Early Coaching Career
Coach Brown has been coaching for over 20 years. He spent six seasons coaching at Indiana University. In his first five years there, the running backs gained a lot of yards. They averaged 1,549 rushing yards each season.
Indiana University Highlights
In 2003, a player named Ben Jarvus Green-Ellis made history. He became one of the few freshmen at Indiana to rush for over 100 yards in a single game. He was also one of only three freshmen to reach 200 yards in one game. This was a big achievement for a young player.
Coaching Journey and Mentors
Gerald Brown grew up in Sweetwater, Tennessee. He went to the University of Memphis. He also coached at the University of Tennessee from 1983 to 1988. He started as a graduate assistant. Later, he became an administrative assistant and a scout.
Working with Top Coaches
During his time at Tennessee, Coach Brown worked with many famous coaches. Some of these coaches included Johnny Majors, Phillip Fulmer, and Jon Gruden. He even worked with his older brother, Kippy Brown. In 2001, he was the running backs coach for the Memphis Maniax. This team was part of the XFL league.
Personal Life
Gerald Brown has one daughter named Caitlin.
