Richard Owens
American football player and coach
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Athletes & Sports Figures
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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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