Dennis Riccio (born c. 1946) is a former

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and

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coach. He served as the head football coach at Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland 1987 to 1991 and at St. Lawrence University in

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from 1992 to 1997, compiling a career

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record of 42–62. Before his stint at Frostburg State, Riccio was the

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under head coach

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from 1983 to 1986, during which time the Augustana Vikings won four consecutive NCAA Division III Football Championships. Ricco played college football at Illinois State University as a

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from 1964 to 1966. Riccio also wrestled at Illinois State. He moved to Augusta in 1979 to become head wrestling coach and assistant football coach. He served as head wrestling coach there from 1979 to 1987, tallying a record of 63–56–3.

Head coaching record

Football

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