Mark Mangino

American football coach and player

Mark Mangino - American football coach and player
Born

August 26th, 1956
68 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A college football coach and former player, contributed to the sport primarily as a head coach. Served as the head coach at the University of Kansas from 2002 to 2009, leading the team to an Orange Bowl victory in 2008. Played college football at the University of New Hampshire. Prior coaching positions included stints at Oklahoma and several other institutions, focusing on developing offensive strategies and player skills.

Led Kansas to an Orange Bowl victory in 2008

Served as offensive coordinator at Oklahoma

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