Bob Pruett College coach

Robert Lewis "Bob" Pruett (born June 20, 1943) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach Marshall University for nine seasons, from 1996 to 2004. During his tenure at Marshall, the Marshall Thundering Herd football team compiled a record of 94–23 (.803 winning percentage), completed two undefeated seasons, won six conference championships and five of seven bowl games played, and captured the NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship. In 1996. Pruett has coached many high-profile National Football League players, including Randy Moss, Chad Pennington, and Byron Leftwich. In 1999, he was inducted into the Marshall University Athletics Hall of Fame for his collegiate career in football, track and field, and wrestling.

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Birth dateJune 20, 1943
Birth place
Beckley West Virginia

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coached team
West Potomac High School
Gar-Field Senior High School
Marshall Thundering Herd football
Hayfield Secondary School
Florida Gators football
Virginia Cavaliers football
Falls Church High School
Tulane Green Wave football
Wake Forest Demon Deacons football
Ole Miss Rebels football
overall record94–23
tournament record4–0 (NCAA D-I-AA playoffs)

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