Keith Burns (coach)

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Keith Burns was the head football coach at the University of Tulsa during the years 2000 to 2002. While at Tulsa, Burns had a coaching record of 7-28.

He currently serves as the defensive and special teams coach for the San José State University Spartans.

Keith was born on September 26, 1960, in Hurst, Texas.

Coaching Experience[1]:

  • 2005 San Jose State University tight ends coach/special teams coordinator
  • 2004 San Jose State University defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach
  • 2000-02 University of Tulsa head coach
  • 1998-99 University of Arkansas defensive coordinator
  • 1998 Broyles Award top-five finalist
  • 1994-97 University of Southern California defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach
  • 1993 University of Southern California defensive backs coach
  • 1991-92 Rice University defensive pass coordinator
  • 1989-90 Rice University defensive backs/special teams coach
  • 1988 University of the Pacific offensive coordinator
  • 1987 University of the Pacific defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach
  • 1986 University of the Pacific co-defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach
  • 1985 University of the Pacific defensive backs coach/special teams coach
  • 1984 University of Arkansas graduate assistant


Preceded by
Dave Rader
Tulsa Head Football Coach
20002002
Succeeded by
Steve Kragthorpe