Edward William O'Neil was born on September 8,1952 and is an American football coach and former professional linebacker, who played seven seasons in the National Football League.
14 Facts About Ed O'Neil
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Ed O'Neil was named a high school All-American while attending Warren Area High School in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Ed O'Neil earned a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education from Penn State University in 1974.
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Ed O'Neil was a first round draft pick, 8th overall, by the Detroit Lions in the 1974 NFL draft.
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Ed O'Neil played linebacker for the Lions from 1974 to 1979 and the Green Bay Packers in 1980.
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Ed O'Neil was the defensive coordinator for Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.
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Ed O'Neil was hired March 2,2007 to replace former coordinator Rod Rust, who now serves as a defensive consultant.
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Ed O'Neil coached for the Rhein Fire in 2002 and 2003.
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From 1996 to 1998, Ed O'Neil was defensive coordinator for the University at Buffalo.
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Ed O'Neil was on the staff of Eastern Michigan University, followed by a year in Indiana University during 1983 under head coach Sam Wyche.
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In 2010, Ed O'Neil became an assistant coach for the Niagara-Wheatfield High School Falcons football team in Niagara County, New York.
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In 2012, Ed O'Neil was the head coach of North Tonawanda High School's Junior Varsity team.
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Son Keith Ed O'Neil played in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys and the 2007 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts.
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Ed O'Neil played for the Indianapolis Colts and San Diego Chargers after setting several records for receiving at the University at Buffalo.