Longtime college football coach Buddy Teevens died on Tuesday at the age of 66 following a motorcycle accident in March. Teevens was struck by a pickup truck while cycling in Hanover, Massachusetts.
Teevens was a well-respected coach in the college football world. He coached at several different schools, including Dartmouth, Stanford, and the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. He was known for his innovative coaching style and his focus on player safety.
At Dartmouth, Teevens led the Big Green to two Ivy League championships and two NCAA playoff appearances. He was also named the Ivy League Coach of the Year twice.
Teevens was a pioneer in player safety. He was one of the first coaches to implement concussion protocols and to advocate for the use of safer helmets. He was also a strong supporter of mental health awareness and support for student-athletes.
Teevens was a beloved figure in the college football community. He was known for his positive attitude and his passion for the game. He was also a mentor to many young coaches, including current Dartmouth head coach Rick Taylor.
In a statement, Taylor said, “Buddy Teevens was a legend in the coaching profession. He was a pioneer in player safety and a mentor to many young coaches. He will be deeply missed by the entire college football community.”
Teevens’ death is a major loss for the college football world. He was a great coach, a mentor to many, and a friend to all. He will be deeply missed.
Rest in peace to long-time @DartmouthFTBL coach Buddy Teevens, whose innovative robotic tackling dummies have led to a safer game 🙏 pic.twitter.com/npSzx9TcVc
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) September 20, 2023Here are some additional details about Buddy Teevens:
- He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1957.
- He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1979, where he played football and lacrosse.
- He began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Dartmouth in 1980.
- He was the head coach at Dartmouth from 1995 to 2004.
- He was the head coach at Stanford from 2005 to 2008.
- He was the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2009.
- He returned to Dartmouth as the head coach in 2015.
- He was the Ivy League Coach of the Year in 1999 and 2000.
- He was the FCS National Coach of the Year in 2001.
- He was a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
Teevens is survived by his wife, Colleen, and their two children, Sarah and Michael.
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