Paul Pasqualoni
American football coach and player
Born
August 16th, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Coached American football at multiple universities and in the National Football League. Served as head coach at Syracuse University, guiding the team to a 107-59 record from 1991 to 2004. Had prior playing experience as a defensive lineman at Penn State University, contributing to the team's competitive stature. Later coached the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins in the NFL, focusing on defensive strategies. Contributed to the development of numerous players throughout an extensive coaching career.
Head coach at Syracuse University
Coached in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys
Coached in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins
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