Kevin Sumlin facts for kids
Sumlin during his tenure at Texas A&M
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| Biographical details | |
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| Born | August 3, 1964 Brewton, Alabama, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1983–1986 | Purdue |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1989–1990 | Washington State (GA) |
| 1991–1992 | Wyoming (WR) |
| 1993–1996 | Minnesota (WR) |
| 1997 | Minnesota (QB) |
| 1998–2000 | Purdue (WR) |
| 2001 | Texas A&M (AHC/WR) |
| 2002 | Texas A&M (AHC/OC/WR) |
| 2003–2005 | Oklahoma (TE/ST) |
| 2006–2007 | Oklahoma (co-OC/WR) |
| 2008–2011 | Houston |
| 2012–2017 | Texas A&M |
| 2018–2020 | Arizona |
| 2022 | Houston Gamblers |
| 2023–2024 | Maryland (AHC/co-OC/TE) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 98–70 |
| Bowls | 4–3 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 2 C-USA West Division (2009, 2011) | |
| Awards | |
| 2× C-USA Coach of the Year (2009, 2011) SEC Coach of the Year (2012) |
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Kevin Warren Sumlin (born August 3, 1964) is a well-known American football coach. He currently works as an associate head coach, co-offensive coordinator, and tight ends coach for the University of Maryland. Sumlin has also been the head football coach at the University of Houston, Texas A&M University, and the University of Arizona.
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Early Life and Playing Days
Kevin Sumlin was born in Brewton, Alabama, on August 3, 1964. He went to Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in Indianapolis. There, he played football, basketball, and even ice hockey.
After high school, Sumlin played college football at Purdue University. He was a starting linebacker for his entire college career. He was part of the team that played in the 1984 Peach Bowl. He was one of the top players in tackles for his team.
Coaching Career Journey
Kevin Sumlin has had a long and successful career in football coaching. He started as an assistant coach and worked his way up to head coach.
Starting as an Assistant Coach
Sumlin began his coaching journey as an assistant. He worked at several universities, including Washington State, Wyoming, Minnesota, and Purdue. He also spent two years as an assistant head coach at Texas A&M.
Later, he worked for five years at Oklahoma. In his last two years there, he was a co-offensive coordinator. This means he helped plan the team's offensive plays. At Purdue, he helped introduce a new style of play called the "spread offense." This helped the team, led by quarterback Drew Brees, set many passing records.
Becoming a Head Coach
In December 2007, Kevin Sumlin became the head coach for the University of Houston. He led the Houston team to a fantastic 12–0 start in 2011. They were a very strong team that year.
Leading Texas A&M to Success
On December 10, 2011, Sumlin took on a new challenge. He became the head coach at Texas A&M University. In 2012, he chose Johnny Manziel as the starting quarterback. Manziel went on to win the Heisman Trophy, which is a huge award for college football players.
Under Sumlin, Texas A&M had an impressive 11–2 record in their first year in the Southeastern Conference. They even beat the top-ranked Alabama team. The Aggies finished the 2012 season ranked among the top five teams. This was their highest ranking since 1956. Sumlin's team also set records for total offense in the SEC. He was the first head coach to win more than eight games in his first season at Texas A&M.
Sumlin coached Texas A&M for six seasons. He had a strong record of 51 wins and 26 losses during his time there.
Time at Arizona and USFL
In January 2018, Sumlin became the head coach for the University of Arizona. He coached the Wildcats for three seasons.
After his time at Arizona, Sumlin moved to professional football. On January 6, 2022, he was named the head coach and general manager for the Houston Gamblers. This team is part of the United States Football League. His team finished with 3 wins and 7 losses in his only season.
Returning to College Coaching
On February 14, 2023, Sumlin returned to college football. He was hired by the University of Maryland. He now serves as their associate head coach, co-offensive coordinator, and tight ends coach.
Head Coaching Records
College Teams
| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | Coaches# | AP° | ||
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| Houston Cougars (Conference USA) (2008–2011) | |||||||||
| 2008 | Houston | 8–5 | 6–2 | 3rd (West) | W Armed Forces | ||||
| 2009 | Houston | 10–4 | 6–2 | 1st (West) | L Armed Forces | ||||
| 2010 | Houston | 5–7 | 4–4 | 3rd (West) | |||||
| 2011 | Houston | 12–1 | 8–0 | 1st (West) | TicketCity | 14 | 18 | ||
| Houston: | 35–17 | 24–8 | |||||||
| Texas A&M Aggies (Southeastern Conference) (2012–2017) | |||||||||
| 2012 | Texas A&M | 11–2 | 6–2 | T–2nd (West) | W Cotton | 5 | 5 | ||
| 2013 | Texas A&M | 9–4 | 4–4 | 4th (West) | W Chick-fil-A | 18 | 18 | ||
| 2014 | Texas A&M | 8–5 | 3–5 | 5th (West) | W Liberty | ||||
| 2015 | Texas A&M | 8–5 | 4–4 | T–5th (West) | L Music City | ||||
| 2016 | Texas A&M | 8–5 | 4–4 | 4th (West) | L Texas | ||||
| 2017 | Texas A&M | 7–5 | 4–4 | T–4th (West) | Belk | ||||
| Texas A&M: | 51–26 | 25–23 | |||||||
| Arizona Wildcats (Pac-12 Conference) (2018–2020) | |||||||||
| 2018 | Arizona | 5–7 | 4–5 | T–3rd (South) | |||||
| 2019 | Arizona | 4–8 | 2–7 | 6th (South) | |||||
| 2020 | Arizona | 0–5 | 0–5 | 6th (South) | |||||
| Arizona: | 9–20 | 6–17 | |||||||
| Total: | 95–63 | ||||||||
| National championship Conference title Conference division title or championship game berth | |||||||||
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USFL Teams
| Team | Year | Regular Season | Postseason | |||||||
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| Won | Lost | Ties | Win % | Finish | Won | Lost | Win % | Result | ||
| HOU | 2022 | 3 | 7 | 0 | .300 | 4th (South Division) | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 3 | 7 | 0 | .300 | — | — | — | — | ||
