Al Michaels (American football coach)

Albert Paul Michaels (November 14, 1911 – October 17, 1991) was an American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. Defensive Coordinator for North Carolina State University under Earle Edwards from 1954 to 1970, he has long been considered one of the games most influential defensive minds with his famous "white shoes defense".[2] He acted as interim head football coach for the 1971 team, hiring protégé Chuck Amato to his first full-time assistant job during his tenure as head coach.[3]

Al Michaels
Biographical details
Born(1911-11-14)November 14, 1911
DuBois, Pennsylvania[1]
DiedOctober 17, 1991(1991-10-17) (aged 79)
Raleigh, North Carolina
Playing career
1933–1934Penn State
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1935–1953Penn State (assistant)
1954–1970NC State (DC)
1971NC State
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1975–1977NC State (assistant AD)
Head coaching record
Overall3–8

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
NC State Wolfpack (Atlantic Coast Conference) (1971)
1971 NC State 3–82–57th
NC State: 3–82–5
Total:3–8

References

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