Bobby Jack Wright (born December 11, 1950) is a former

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coach. He was the assistant

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, co-

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, and

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coach under

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at the

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. He was originally hired at Oklahoma to recruit in the state of Texas. Prior to arriving at Oklahoma, Wright was an assistant coach at two high schools, head coach at one, and as assistant coach at the University of North Texas. In 1986, he was hired by the

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to serve as an assistant. In 1997, Wright was promoted to defensive coordinator under John Mackovic. Wright has more Big 12 championship rings than any other player or coach in conference history.

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