Dennis Erickson
American football coach and player
Born
March 24th, 1947
78 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at Montana State University. Coached at multiple universities, including the University of Washington and Oregon State University. Served as the head coach for the Florida State Seminoles, leading the team to two national championships in the 1990s. Also had a stint coaching in the NFL with teams like the San Francisco 49ers. Known for his offensive strategies and ability to develop quarterbacks.
Won two national championships with Florida State
Coached San Francisco 49ers in NFL
Developed several notable quarterbacks
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