Dennis Roland (American football coach)
| Dennis Roland | |
|---|---|
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| Sport(s) | Football |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | May 19, 1956 |
| Died | January 1, 2008 (aged 51) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1986–1990 1996 1997 1998–2000 2001–2002 2003 2004 2005–2006 |
Olivet Nazarene Middle Georgia JC Kentucky (TE/RC) Southwest Baptist Belhaven Southeastern Louisiana (AHC/OL) North Gwinnett HS (GA) Southeastern Louisiana |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 2004–2005 | North Gwinnett HS (GA) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall |
47–76 (college) 9–3 (high school) |
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Statistics | |
Dennis Roland (May 19, 1956 – January 1, 2008) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Olivet Nazarene University (1986–1990), Southwest Baptist University (1998–2000), Belhaven University (2001–2002), and Southeastern Louisiana University (2005–2006), compiling a career college football record of 47–76. Roland died on January 1, 2008 from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.[1]
Coaching career
Belhaven College
Roland was the second head football coach for the Belhaven College Blazers located in Jackson, Mississippi and he held that position for two seasons, from 2001 until 2002. His coaching record at Belhaven was 9 wins, 12 losses, and 0 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him fourth at Belhaven in total wins and third at Belhaven in winning percentage (.429).[2]
Southeastern Louisiana
Roland's next position was the 13th head coach for the Southeastern Louisiana University Lions[3] located in Hammond, Louisiana and he held that position for two seasons, from 2005 until 2006. His coaching record at Southeastern Louisiana was 6 wins, 15 losses, and 0 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him tenth at Southeastern Louisiana in total wins and 13th at Southeastern Louisiana in winning percentage (.286).[4]
Death
Roland died on January 1, 2008 after suffering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.[1]
Personal life
Roland's son, Dennis, Jr., currently plays offensive lineman for the Chicago Bears in the NFL.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Southland Conference "Former Southeastern La. Athletic Director And Football Coach Dennis Roland Loses Battle With Cancer" January 2, 2008
- ↑ Belhaven College coaching records
- ↑ NCAA News "Transactions" January 31, 2005
- ↑ Southeastern Louisiana University coaching records
- ↑ Mayer, Larry (August 4, 2014). "Wilson excelling as No. 3 receiver". Chicago Bears. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
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