Bob Griffin (born October 22, 1940) is a former

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coach. He served as the head football coach at

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from 1972 to 1975 and the

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from 1976 to 1992, compiling a career

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coaching record of 100–127–1. His 79 wins with the

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are the most of any head coach in program history. Griffin was born and raised in

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and graduated from

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in 1963. He played college football at Southern Connecticut State as a

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and holds the team record for longest completed pass (87 yards).

Coaching career

Griffin began his coaching career at Holy Cross High School in Queens, NY, leading the team to their first New York City Championship in 1963 and a second New York City Championship in 1965. Griffin worked as an assistant coach at URI from 1966 to 1970. He next was offensive coordinator at Idaho State, and was named head coach in 1972. Griffin returned to URI in 1976 and spent 17 seasons as the Rams' head coach. On November 25, 1992, Griffin was fired from his post at Rhode Island. In the 20 years following Griffin's termination, the school's football team had two winning seasons under four different head coaches.

Personal life

Griffin has three children and seven grandchildren. He currently resides in

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with his wife, Rosanne.

Head coaching record

References

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