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'''James L. Dennison''' (born February 5, 1938) is an [[American football]] coach, former player, and former college athletics administrator. He is currently the head football coach at [[Walsh University]] in [[North Canton, Ohio]]. He has held that position since February 11, 1994, the year before the school's football team began play in 1995. From 1973 to 1985, Dennison was the head football coach at the [[University of Akron]]. He has also served as the [[athletic director]] at Akron (1986–1993) and Walsh (1993–2007). Dennison played [[college football]] and [[college baseball]] at the [[College of Wooster]], from which he graduated in 1960. |
'''James L. Dennison''' (born February 5, 1938) is an [[American football]] coach, former player, and former college athletics administrator. He is currently the head football coach at [[Walsh University]] in [[North Canton, Ohio]]. He has held that position since February 11, 1994, the year before the school's football team began play in 1995. From 1973 to 1985, Dennison was the head football coach at the [[University of Akron]]. He has also served as the [[athletic director]] at Akron (1986–1993) and Walsh (1993–2007). Dennison played [[college football]] and [[college baseball]] at the [[College of Wooster]], from which he graduated in 1960. |
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==Coaching Philosophy== |
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Known as [[God]] by his players, Jim has the philosophy of a [[dictator]], it is either his way or he will destroy you with an insult such as "John Merry! You're the dumbest shit alive! or most recently "Go back on that mound and die!". Jim most noteably utilizes three plays in his arsenal: the famous 22/233 iso, the 56/57 sprint draw, and when things get hairy, 70/71 All Go, a four reciever pass that can't be stopped! Jim does not care about his defense, but sure as hell if the defense gives up a point they are all fired or "lazy-asses"! |
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==Famous Qoutes== |
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"We have to stop feeling sorr-ey for ourselves" |
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"Hip Hip Hooray!" |
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"God Damn it" |
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"You're fired!" |
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"This is the best recruiting class we have had, and I have been here for all of them" |
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"Oh ya yee yee yes yes, we we we we would love to have you play for the Cavs! |
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"PMA" |
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"Akron" |
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"We will run the 22 and 23 until it works!" |
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"Dumb-ass recievers" |
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"Get the hell off the field and run back over here like you give a damn!" |
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"Tom? What are we running?" |
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==Head coaching record== |
==Head coaching record== |
Revision as of 15:59, 21 May 2012
Current position | |
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Title | Head coach |
Team | Walsh |
Conference | MSFA |
Record | 116–69 |
Biographical details | |
Born | February 5, 1938 |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 196–131–2 (college) 9–0 (high school) |
Tournaments | 2–1 (NCAA D-II playoffs) 0–1 (NCAA D-I-AA playoffs) 0–1 (NAIA playoffs) |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Awards | |
AFCA College Division Coach of the Year (1976) | |
James L. Dennison (born February 5, 1938) is an American football coach, former player, and former college athletics administrator. He is currently the head football coach at Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio. He has held that position since February 11, 1994, the year before the school's football team began play in 1995. From 1973 to 1985, Dennison was the head football coach at the University of Akron. He has also served as the athletic director at Akron (1986–1993) and Walsh (1993–2007). Dennison played college football and college baseball at the College of Wooster, from which he graduated in 1960.
Coaching Philosophy
Known as God by his players, Jim has the philosophy of a dictator, it is either his way or he will destroy you with an insult such as "John Merry! You're the dumbest shit alive! or most recently "Go back on that mound and die!". Jim most noteably utilizes three plays in his arsenal: the famous 22/233 iso, the 56/57 sprint draw, and when things get hairy, 70/71 All Go, a four reciever pass that can't be stopped! Jim does not care about his defense, but sure as hell if the defense gives up a point they are all fired or "lazy-asses"!
Famous Qoutes
"We have to stop feeling sorr-ey for ourselves" "Hip Hip Hooray!" "God Damn it" "You're fired!" "This is the best recruiting class we have had, and I have been here for all of them" "Oh ya yee yee yes yes, we we we we would love to have you play for the Cavs! "PMA" "Akron" "We will run the 22 and 23 until it works!" "Dumb-ass recievers" "Get the hell off the field and run back over here like you give a damn!" "Tom? What are we running?"
Head coaching record
College
Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | NCAA# | |||
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Akron Zips (Independent) (1973–1977) | |||||||||
1973 | Akron | 6–5 | |||||||
1974 | Akron | 5–5 | |||||||
1975 | Akron | 7–4 | |||||||
1976 | Akron | 10–3 | L NCAA Division II Championship (Pioneer) | ||||||
1977 | Akron | 6–4–1 | |||||||
Akron Zips (Mid-Continent Conference) (1978–1979) | |||||||||
1978 | Akron | 6–5 | 4–1 | ||||||
1979 | Akron | 6–5 | 3–2 | ||||||
Akron Zips (Ohio Valley Conference) (1980–1985) | |||||||||
1980 | Akron | 3–7–1 | 2–4–1 | 5th | |||||
1981 | Akron | 5–5 | 4–4 | T–4th | |||||
1982 | Akron | 6–5 | 5–2 | 2nd | |||||
1983 | Akron | 8–3 | 5–2 | T–2nd | |||||
1984 | Akron | 4–7 | 2–5 | 6th | |||||
1985 | Akron | 8–4 | 5–2 | T–2nd | L NCAA Division I-A First Round | 10 | |||
Akron: | 80–62–2 | 30–22–1 | |||||||
Walsh Cavaliers (Mid-States Football Association) (1995–present) | |||||||||
1995 | Walsh | 7–3 | |||||||
1996 | Walsh | 6–5 | |||||||
1997 | Walsh | 7–3 | |||||||
1998 | Walsh | 6–5 | |||||||
1999 | Walsh | 7–3 | |||||||
2000 | Walsh | 6–5 | |||||||
2001 | Walsh | 8–3 | |||||||
2002 | Walsh | 8–3 | |||||||
2003 | Walsh | 8–3 | |||||||
2004 | Walsh | 8–3 | |||||||
2005 | Walsh | 8–3 | 4–2 | 3rd (Mideast) | |||||
2006 | Walsh | 9–3 | 4–2 | T–2nd (Mideast) | L NAIA First Round | ||||
2007 | Walsh | 5–6 | 2–5 | 6th (Mideast) | |||||
2008 | Walsh | 3–8 | 1–5 | 5th (Mideast) | |||||
2009 | Walsh | 8–3 | 5–2 | T–2nd (Mideast) | |||||
2010 | Walsh | 7–4 | 3–4 | 5th (Mideast) | |||||
2011 | Walsh | 5–6 | 0–0 | NA (Mideast) | |||||
Walsh: | 116–69 | ||||||||
Total: | 196–131–2 | ||||||||
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References
External links
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- High school football coaches in the United States
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