1. Kevin Warren Sumlin was born on August 3,1964 and is an American football coach who is the associate head coach, co-offensive coordinator, and tight ends coach for the University of Maryland.
18 Facts About Kevin Sumlin
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Kevin Sumlin was born in Brewton, Alabama, on August 3,1964.
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Kevin Sumlin later attended Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in Indianapolis, where he played football, basketball, and ice hockey.
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Kevin Sumlin was a member of the 1984 Peach Bowl team and finished in the top 10 in total tackles with 375 and in the top 20 in solo tackles with 191.
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Kevin Sumlin led the team in tackles during his freshman season of 1983 with 91 total tackles,.
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Kevin Sumlin was a teammate of players such as Jim Everett, Hall of Famer Rod Woodson, fellow linebacker Fred Strickland, and long-time NFL players Mel Gray and Cris Dishman.
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In December 2007, Kevin Sumlin was hired as the head coach of the University of Houston.
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In December 2009, Kevin Sumlin was announced as a finalist for the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award.
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On December 10,2011, Kevin Sumlin told his players he was leaving Houston, effective immediately, to accept a job at another school.
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Coach Kevin Sumlin was the first head coach to win more than eight games in his first season as head coach.
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On November 21,2017, news outlets reported that Kevin Sumlin would be fired following the 2017 season finale against LSU.
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On November 26,2017, Kevin Sumlin was fired after six seasons.
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Kevin Sumlin received a $10.4 million buyout under the terms of his contract, and was replaced by Jimbo Fisher for the 2018 season.
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On January 14,2018, Kevin Sumlin was hired as the University of Arizona's head coach.
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On January 6,2022, Kevin Sumlin was named the head coach and general manager for the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League.
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On February 14,2023, Kevin Sumlin was hired as the University of Maryland's associate head coach, co-offensive coordinator, and tight ends coach.
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Kevin Sumlin was arrested and charged in Tampa, Florida with a DUI on October 21,2023.
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Police requested Kevin Sumlin to provide a breathalyzer, to which he refused.