Karl Morgan facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 23, 1961 Houma, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Vandebilt Catholic (LA) University of California, Los Angeles |
| Playing career | |
| 1979–1982 | UCLA |
| 1983 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1984–1986 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 1986 | Houston Oilers |
| 1992 | Cincinnati Rockers |
| Position(s) | Nose tackle |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1989–1992 | Central Catholic HS (LA) |
| 1993–1994 | Nicholls State (DL) |
| 1995 | Southern (DL) |
| 1996 | Purdue (DL) |
| 1997–2000 | Arkansas State (DL) |
| 2001 | Alcorn State (DC) |
| 2002–2004 | Hampton (DC) |
| 2005–2009 | North Alabama (DC) |
| 2010–2013 | Mississippi Valley State |
| 2014–2015 | Coahoma |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 8–35 (college) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
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Karl Morgan, born on February 23, 1961, is a well-known American football coach and a former player. He used to be the main football coach for Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) from 2010 to 2013. He also coached at Coahoma Community College in Coahoma County, Mississippi from 2014 to 2015.
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Karl Morgan's Football Journey
Karl Morgan has had an exciting career in football, both as a player and a coach. He played at a high level in college and professionally. Later, he became a coach, helping many young athletes.
Playing Days: College and Pro Leagues
Morgan went to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He played as a defensive lineman for the Bruins from 1979 to 1982. During his senior year, he was recognized as one of the best players in the Pac-10 Conference.
After college, Morgan started his professional career in 1983. He joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was even named to the CFL's All-Rookie team. The next year, he moved to the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1984 to 1986. He also played for the Houston Oilers during the 1986 season. In 1992, Morgan returned to play for the Arena Football League's (AFL) Cincinnati Rockers.
Coaching Career: From High School to College
Morgan began his coaching journey at the high school level.
High School Coaching Experience
His first coaching job was as the head football coach at Central Catholic High School in Morgan City, Louisiana. He coached there from 1989 to 1992.
College Coaching Roles
Morgan then moved into college football coaching. He started as a defensive line coach at Nicholls State University from 1993 to 1994. He held the same position at several other universities:
- Southern University in 1995
- Purdue University in 1996
- Arkansas State University from 1997 to 2000
Morgan took on his first role as a defensive coordinator in 2001 at Alcorn State University. He continued as a defensive coordinator at:
- Hampton University from 2002 to 2004
- University of North Alabama from 2005 to 2009
Leading College Teams
From 2010 to 2013, Morgan was the head football coach at Mississippi Valley State University. In 2014, he became the head coach at Coahoma Community College, where he coached until 2015.
