Alvin B Wyatt was born on December 13,1947 and is an American former football player and coach.
10 Facts About Alvin Wyatt
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Alvin Wyatt played professionally as a defensive back in the National Football League with the Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills, and Houston Oilers and in World Football League with the Jacksonville Sharks.
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Alvin Wyatt spent only one year in Oakland; in 1971 and 1972 he played for the Buffalo Bills, then moved to the Houston Oilers in 1973.
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Alvin Wyatt quickly emerged as one of the Sharks' best players, returning a punt for a touchdown on national TV against the New York Stars, and leading the team with five interceptions.
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Unfortunately, the Sharks stopped paying their players, then folded in mid-season; Alvin Wyatt then decided to retire as a player.
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Alvin Wyatt was responsible for turning around his alma mater's football program starting in 1997, when he took over as head coach.
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Alvin Wyatt's success was due in part to his colorful and outspoken personality, and his flashy attire as he patrolled the sidelines.
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The Wildcats played in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs in 2002 and 2003 under Alvin Wyatt, who is the winningest coach in the history of its football program.
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Alvin Wyatt was an inspiration in the lives of many former Wildcat players, including current National Football League players Rashean Mathis, Nick Collins, and Eric Weems.
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On December 10,2013, Alvin Wyatt was named as the 13th head football coach in the history of Edward Waters College.