Richard Owens

American football player and coach

Richard Owens - American football player and coach
Born

November 4th, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Louisville. Served as an assistant coach at various colleges, including a tenure at the University of Southern California. Contributed to the development of player skills and strategies, enhancing team performance. Coached positions including tight ends and running backs, with a focus on improving offensive teams' efficiency.

Played for the University of Louisville

Coached tight ends at the University of Southern California

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