Willard Scissum facts for kids
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Scissum after receiving his Super Bowl ring at a ceremony held in 2018
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| Biographical details | |
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| Born | October 28, 1962 Guntersville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1981–1984 | Alabama |
| 1985 | Denver Broncos* |
| 1987 | Washington Redskins |
| Position(s) | Tackle |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| c. 1994 | Alabama (GA) |
| 1998–2000 | Morehouse (OL) |
| 2001 | Morris Brown (co-OC) |
| 2002–2004 | Morehouse |
| 2006–2007 | Clark Atlanta (OL) |
| 2007 | Berlin Thunder (TE) |
| 2008 | Fort Valley State (OL) |
| 2009–2010 | Alcorn State (OL) |
| 2011–2012 | Alabama State (OL) |
| 2013–2015 | Savannah State (assoc. HC/OL) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 14–18 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
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Willard Sebastian Scissum was born on October 28, 1962. He is an American football coach and a former player. He played as a tackle, which is a position in football.
Scissum played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. This was during the 1987 NFL season. Before that, he played college football at Alabama.
Willard Scissum's Playing Career
Before joining the Redskins, Scissum signed with the Denver Broncos. He was a free agent, meaning he could sign with any team. He also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). In the CFL, he played for the Calgary Stampeders and the BC Lions.
In 2018, Scissum received a special award. He was given a Super Bowl ring. This ring was for playing with the Redskins in 1987. That year, the Redskins won Super Bowl XXII, which is the championship game of the NFL.
Willard Scissum's Coaching Career
After his playing days, Scissum became a football coach. He was the head football coach at Morehouse College from 2002 to 2004. During his time as head coach, his team had an overall record of 14 wins and 18 losses.
He also worked as an assistant coach at several other colleges. These included Savannah State University. His coaching career involved helping players at different positions.
External links
- Alabama State profile
