Tom Osborne (American football, born 1960)

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Tom Osborne
Biographical details
Born (1960-09-27) September 27, 1960 (age 63)
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Alma mater Washington StateB.S., M.A
Playing career
1979–1983 Washington State
Position(s) Wide Receiver
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1983–1985 Washington State (GA)
1986–1992 Portland State (RB)
1993–1994 Boise State (RB)(TE)(RC)
1995–2000 Oregon (ST)(TE)(RC)
2001–2006 Arizona State (AHC)(ST)(TE)
2007-2016 Oregon (ST)(TE)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
Special Teams Coordinator of the Year (2003)

Tom Osborne (born September 27, 1960) is an American football coach. He was the special teams coordinator and tight ends coach for the University of Oregon football team. [1]

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References

  1. "Tom Osborne". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2014.