Sam Wyche - Definition and Overview

Sam Wyche was a coach in the NFL, who is probably best known for introducing the use of the No-huddle offense as a standard offense (as opposed to use at the end of the half.)

Timeline

• 1945: Born January 5 in Atlanta
• 1963-65: Played quarterback at Furman University
• 1967: Attended University of South Carolina, received MBA, also was assistant coach
• 1968: Played for the Wheeling Ironmen of the Continental Football League
• 1968-1970: Played quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals
• 1971-1973: Played for Washington Redskins (played in Super Bowl VII)
• 1974: Played for Detroit Lions
• 1976: Played for St. Louis Cardinals
• 1976: Played for Buffalo Bills
• 1979-1982: Assistant coach for San Francisco 49ers
• 1983: Head coach Indiana University
• 1984-1991: Head coach Cincinnati Bengals
• 1992-1995: Head coach for Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• 2004: Assistant coach for Buffalo Bills