Theo Lemon facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 23, 1957 Massillon, Ohio, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1975–1978 | Ohio |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| c. 1983 | Ohio (assistant) |
| 1984 | Kentucky State (interim HC/DC) |
| 1985–1990 | Central State (OH) (DC/LB) |
| 1991–1992 | Northeastern (DC/LB) |
| 1993 | East Carolina (DL) |
| 1994–1995 | Rutgers (LB) |
| 1996–2000 | Wake Forest (AHC/co-DC) |
| 2001–2002 | DuPage |
| 2005 | Central State (OH) |
| 2006–2007 | Savannah State |
| 2015–? | Florida A&M (DC/DL) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 4–26 (college) |
Theophulis D. Lemon, known as Theo Lemon, is an American football coach and a former player. He was born on July 23, 1957. He has been a head football coach at several universities. These include Central State University in 2005 and Savannah State University from 2006 to 2007. He also served as an interim head coach at Kentucky State University in 1984.
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Theo Lemon's Football Journey
Playing College Football
Theo Lemon was a talented player in college. He played as a defensive back for Ohio University. He was a starter for all four years he played there. This means he was a key player on the team.
Coaching Different Teams
After his playing days, Theo Lemon became a football coach. He has worked with many college teams. He was a head coach at a few places. These include Kentucky State University in 1984 and the College of DuPage from 2001 to 2004. He also coached at Central State University from 2003 to 2006. Later, he led the team at Savannah State University from 2006 to 2007.
Assistant Coaching Roles
Besides being a head coach, Lemon also worked as an assistant coach. He helped out at many well-known universities. These include Northeastern University, East Carolina University, and Rutgers University. He also coached at Wake Forest University. His roles often involved working with the defense.
Time at Savannah State
Theo Lemon became the head football coach at Savannah State University in 2006. Before this, he was the head coach at Central State University. He coached the Savannah State team for two seasons. During his time there, the team had a record of 3 wins and 18 losses. He was the 20th head football coach for Savannah State. His coaching time there ended on November 30, 2007.
Coaching Records Summary
Theo Lemon's overall record as a head coach in college football is 4 wins and 26 losses. This includes his time at Kentucky State, Central State, and Savannah State.
- At Kentucky State, he coached for a short time in 1984. The team had 0 wins and 3 losses under him.
- At Central State in 2005, his team had 1 win and 5 losses.
- At Savannah State, from 2006 to 2007, his team had 3 wins and 18 losses.
