We can waste it or we can use it for good. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. As the first football coach in the history of the National Collegiate Athletic Association to win 408 games, Eddie Robinson made his mark not only as a winning coach, but as a role model for many African-American youths. up for the Heisman Trophy, I love Shedeur, great player, I love what . The only college position he could possibly hope to obtain would be at a traditionally all-black school, and these were all well staffed. Robinson is arguably the most successful college football coach in FCS history and has the third most victories in college football history. "It was, perhaps, Eddie's passion for sports and the youth that define him best. Robinson Jr. was 70. As a player, Robinson earned back-to-back SWAC Defensive Player of the Year honors as a linebacker in . Robinson was the 1992 winner of the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award, which was established to honor the NCAA Division I football coach whose team excels on the field, in the classroom, and in the community; the award is named for Bobby Dodd, longtime head football coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and was established in 1976 to honor the values that Dodd exemplified. During his introductory press conference as Alabama State football's new head coach Friday, Robinson, who starred as a linebacker for ASU from 1988 to . 0:43. He was a college football analyst for Fox Sports South, ESPNU, ESPN3 and Comcast Sports South from 2005 until 2014. The media often mistakes Robinson Jr. as the coaching legend's son, but he always corrects them. He lettered in football all four years and earned All-SWAC honors and SWAC Defensive Player of the Year honors in 1990 and 1991, Sheridan Broadcasting Network All-America honors in . He graduated in 1937 from McKinley Senior High School in the capital city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and briefly attended Southern University there. By James Parks Feb 24, 2023 10:40 AM EST. Things got a bit testy between Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders and Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr . Over the years, he could always make us smile. What we do today is important because we are exchanging a day of our lives for it. In the days of segregation, Robinson had the pick of most of the good black high school football players in Louisiana, usually dividing them with Southerna major reason why the game between the two schools was a major in-state rivalry long before it was moved to New Orleans as the Bayou Classic in 1974. He also worked as a college football analyst as mentioned earlier. 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Rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Top prospects at every position from Kiper, McShay, Miller, Reid, Kiper's new Big Board rankings for the 2023 NFL draft: Top 25 prospects, Syracuse QB Shrader to miss spring practice, Sources: Asst. Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; print; When Jackson State football coach Deion Sanders and Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr. met at midfield after Saturday's game, the exchange ended with Robinson pushing away the Pro Football Hall of Famer.. He has followed in his father's footsteps and now plays football for Nebraska University. Eddie B. Robinson Jr. So I thought I did my job. So Robinson said he wasn't in the mood for pleasantries at midfield Saturday in ASU Stadium after the game ended with his team's 26-12 loss to Jackson State. There was an ugly exchange between Hornets coach Eddie Robinson Jr. and Deion Sanders of the Tigers after Jackson State's 26-12 victory. . Robinson attended Leland College in Baker, Louisiana, where he played quarterback and led the team to a combined 181 record over the 1939 and 1940 seasons. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Eddie Jr," said the Robinson family in a statement. News of Robinson's death spread quickly on social media . Coach of the Year: Eric Valentine, Columbus Linden-McKinley For 56 years, from 1941 to 1942 and again from 1945 to 1997, he was the head coach at Grambling State University, a historically black university (HBCU) in Grambling, Louisiana.Robinson is recognized by many college football experts as one of the greatest coaches of all time. He finished his career with 850, 23 sacks and six interceptions. If pride was all that mattered, Robinson's credentials would be unreproachable. One day after ending the season with a blowout win over rival Tuskegee, ASU announced former NFL linebacker and Alabama State star Eddie Robinson Jr. as its new . Join our linker program. Gain, not loss. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama State University has named Eddie Robinson Jr. as the 30th head football coach of the ASU Hornets in a Friday morning news conference. Eddie Robinson, who in 55 seasons as the football coach at Grambling State University won a record number of games, mentored scores of future professional players and helped bring . He's the perfect guy to bridge the gap between the starter and the hard-throwing guys in the late innings. But ASU athletics director Jason Cable stressed that while those recent hires certainly didn't hurt, no NFL-to-SWAC model was followed in hiring Robinson. During his coaching career, Robinson compiled 45 winning seasons, including winning or sharing 17 Southwestern Athletic Conference championships and nine black college football national championships. All rights reserved. Eddie Robinson weighed 240 lbs (108 kg) when playing. ", Robinson, who isn't related to Grambling coach and Hall of Famer Eddie Robinson, then added of Sanders: "He ain't SWAC. In 1979 the Black College All Star Bowl committee named its award for outstanding NFL rookies from HBCUs the "Eddie G. Robinson Trophy;" its inaugural winner was Doug Williams. Currently, he attends Nebraska University. Eddie Robinson Jr. takes over as the head coach at his alma mater, Alabama State, in 2022. Three trades in a chaotic top five, The new law changing service academy football, and the coaches pushing back, Realignment chatter: How the Pac-12 holds the key to it all. [1] He played as an offensive guard during his first season, but eventually switched to linebacker. [9] The Los Angeles Football Classic Foundation's HBCU championship award was called the "Eddie G. Robinson Trophy" in 1988. Most of the quotes and things I've learned as a coach come from him. He was a stalwart in the community during his 11-year NFL career, playing with the Houston Oilers (19921995), Jacksonville Jaguars (19961997), Tennessee Oilers / Titans (19982001) and Buffalo Bills (2002), appearing in Super Bowl XXXIV with the Titans in 2000. Eddie Robinson, Jr. introduced as the new Alabama State University head football coach, Nov. 26, 2021 - From Alabama News Network. He was announced to start working as the Head coach of the Alabama States football team in 2021. He has hosted Youth Football camps at Alabama State University, Texas Southern University and in his Houston Third Ward community. A street on GSU's campus is also named for him. Eddie Robinson Parents: Is He The Son Of Grambling Coach Eddie Robinson? . "The journey to the SWAC championship," Cable said, "not two years from now, but in 2022, starts today.". Today's Grambling State University was Grambling College from 1946 through 1973. Eddie Robinson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. He was one of the longest-tenured coaches in college football history at any level. According to USA Today, the natural son of Eddie Robinson, who played for him at Grambling and later worked under him as an assistant, died in 2013. "It was with deep sorrow that I received word of Eddie Jr.'s passing this evening," Grambling State president Frank G. Pogue said in a statement. 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Market data provided by Factset. "I'm going to always be respectful and respect the game," Robinson said. All of his sons have involved themselves in sports and that has somewhat distracted Eddie. As a player, he played for Houston Oilers from 1992 to 1995. Schumann returning to Georgia, wanted no part of an embrace with Sanders, Deion Sanders' SWAC bona fides challenged as he continues to challenge the league's conventions, Sanders: 'My dream' for SWAC to keep growing. After the . Public outcryincluding condemnation from Louisiana elected officials like then-Gov. At the end of the 1997 season, he retired with a lifetime record of 40816515. Sanders, after his Tigers had completed a 26-12 win over Alabama State to stay undefeated and move to 5-0 in 2022, shared a heated on-field exchange with Alabama State head coach Eddie Robinson Jr . In returning to coach his alma mater, Robinson brings something that Sanders and George don't. He attended Brother Martin High School, graduating in 1988. Eddie Robinson Jr. couldn't help himself. After his retirement from NFL in 2002, he became the manager of Magnolia River LLC Real Estate Investment Company. Eddie is originally from Louisiana, New Orleans. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info . Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Robinson developed Alzheimer's disease after his retirement. "No, not whatsoever. But, when his three sons came along he chose his family first. That season his team posted a record of 35. [13], Robinson received the Amos Alonzo Stagg Award from the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) in 1982 and the Amos Alonzo Stagg Coaching Award from the United States Sports Academy in 1985. He was accompanied onto the field by Williams and Joe Gibbs to perform the ceremonial coin toss. The Hornets and Bison weathered . Talking about his kids he said that everybody including himself had always assumed that he would dive straight into coaching once he finishes playing NFL. Football coach. Some observers feared that the coach would become the target of white hatred, much as Henry Aaron had when he broke Babe Ruth's home run record. The Tuscaloosa News. He was the ultimate professional and obtained the knick name "Steady Eddie" for his methodical preparation and on field knowledge of the game, receiving accolades from his coaching staff and teammates for his leadership skills and attention to detail. Eddie Robinson Jr was born to his parents, Doris Robinson and Eddie Robinson Sr. Eddie Robinson was a legendary football coach at Grambling State. He attended high school as a scholar-athlete. Robinson retired from the NFL following the 2002 season and entered the business world, and is currently the owner/manager of Magnolia River LLC Real Estate Investment Company. That starts in Alabama: within his first 60 days on the job, Robinson wants to invite every Montgomery-area high school coach to a clinic to get to know them. We want to be good, not bad. He furthered his education attending Alabama State University on an academic scholarship. Follow Us. He graduated high school from Strake Jesuit College. All Rights Reserved. A native of Louisiana, Mr. Robinson was born and raised in New Orleans. Do you have a sports website? A native of Louisiana, Robinson was born and raised in New Orleans. The head coach of the Alabama States football team prefers to keep his private life private. Alabama State University has selected a former player as its . April 13,1970 and in 2021, he was announced to be the new head football coach of his alma mater. October 8, 2022 7:55 pm ET. While it is hard to understand his passing at this moment, we will remember all the good times with Eddie Jr. and always keep those memories close to our hearts.". 2024 College Football Recruiting Player Rankings. Eddie Robinson Jr. couldn't help himself. College football coach. In 1941 Grambling (then known as Louisiana Negro Normal and Industrial Institute) hired Robinson to coach football and basketball and teach physical education. In 1985 he surpassed Paul William "Bear" Bryant's record set at Alabama with 324 wins. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Eddie Robinson. Find out more. Robinson dreamed of becoming a college football coach, but he faced an enormous drawbackhe was black in the days of Jim Crow discrimination. Eddie Robinson Family- Meet His Wife And Children, 10 Safest Destinations For Family Vacation In The World, Top 10 Best Stories About Aliens With Picture Books For Your Kids. Robinson is a member of the SWAC Alumni Association and a life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and resides in Houston (Texas). The 22 are in addition to two players who signed during the early signing period in December. Eddie Sargent View Player Info from the B-R Bullpen. Success, not failure. Jackson State coach Deion Sanders had a heated moment with Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr. following the Tigers' 26-12 over the Yellow Jackets on Saturday. He retired in 1997 with a record of 40816515. In the 1981 TV movie Grambling's White Tiger set in the 1960s, about the true story of Jim Gregory, the first white quarterback at Grambling, Robinson is played by Harry Belafonte. Eddie G. Robinson 1919 . A native of Louisiana, Robinson . Robinsons record of 408 career victories stood until 2003, when it was broken by John Gagliardi, coach of St. Johns of Minnesota. He was able to maintain his success for much of the time after integration, recording just one losing season between 1960 and 1990. That's exactly what the Hornets got with a 16-13 victory in Houston. Robinson said he would always shake an opposing coach's hand, but saw "no need for an embrace" with Sanders. "I say that every morning when I wake up," Robinson said. This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 21:32. Besides that, from 2006 to 2009. he was a co-host of INSIDE SWAC- a regionally televised weekly sports television show. Eddie Robinson (born April 13, 1970) is an American football coach and former player. " You look at his leadership capabilities, you look at his dedication to developing young men, that's a real thing. Through it all, he radiated pride for his alma mater and the program he's set to inherit. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Robinson, Eddie. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry in 1994. During his 11 years of NFL career, he played with the Houston Oilers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, and Buffalo Bills. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced in the coming days. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Do you have a blog? Eddie believes himself to be a family man. In 1998, he became the youngest individual to be inducted into the SWAC Hall of Fame at 28 years old, and in 2012 he was recognized as a MEAC/SWAC Challenge Legend. [16] The museum chronicles and celebrates the major accomplishments of the G-Men football program and former head coach Eddie Robinson. In 1941 the 22-year old Robinson assumed his duties as head football coach at Louisiana Normal. MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Alabama State University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced Eddie Robinson, Jr. as the 30th head coach of the Hornets' football program. Robinson was the Houston Oilers second round pick in the 1992 NFL draft, the 50th player selected. Sanders, whose team is now 5-0 and 3-0 in the SWAC, walked across the field to exchange handshakes. Had they ever been sold out here? He added that his philosophy had always been "whatever league you're in, whatever level, win there.". On October 1, 2022, he shared these pictures with his brothers and his father at PNC Stadium on his Instagram account. Eddie Robinson, Jr. was named the 30th head coach in Alabama State University on November 26, 2021, returning to his alma mater. Defensive Player of the Year: Luke Ferrell, Bloom-Carroll. As far as what Robinson and Alabama State hope all of this NFL playing experience, school pride, embrace of history and aggressive playing style will accomplish? Jackson State coach Deion Sanders and Alabama State's Eddie Robinson Jr. had a tense exchange during their postgame handshake Saturday night after the Tigers' 26-12 win. 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