Al Golden

American football coach and player

Al Golden - American football coach and player
Born

July 4th, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

Played college football as a linebacker at the University of Virginia. Served as head coach for the Miami Hurricanes from 2011 to 2015, leading the team through multiple seasons in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Also held coaching positions at Temple University, where he achieved a strong turnaround of the program, and various roles in the NFL, contributing to player development and team strategy.

Head coach of the Miami Hurricanes

Led the Temple Owls to a successful season

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