Jerry Don Sanders

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Jerry Don Sanders
Biographical details
Born (1948-02-24) February 24, 1948 (age 76)
Littlefield, Texas
Playing career
1967–1969Texas Tech
Position(s)Placekicker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1979–1980Lubbock Christian
Head coaching record
Overall0–16[note 1]

Jerry Don Sanders (born February 24, 1948) is a former American college football coach and player. Sanders was a placekicker for the Texas Tech Red Raiders for three seasons, and in selected to play in the 1970 Blue–Gray Football Classic.[2] The Cleveland Browns drafted Sanders in the 12th round of the 1970 NFL Draft.[3] Sanders went on to serve as head coach of the inaugural Lubbock Christian Chaparrals, but compiled a record of 0–16 for the 1979 and 1980 seasons.[1][4]

Head coaching record[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Lubbock Christian Chaparrals (Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1979–1980)
1979 Lubbock Christian 0–8[note 1] 0–0 NA
1980 Lubbock Christian 0–10 0–10 6th
Lubbock Christian: 0–18[note 1] 0–10
Total: 0–18[note 1]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Does not include exhibition victory vs. Saltillo University.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Lumia, Dave (January 6, 1983). "Chaparrals Drop Grid Program". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (Morning ed.). pp. D1, D5.
  2. ^ "2012 Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Media Supplement" (PDF). Texas Tech University. pp. 114 & 126. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 14, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  3. ^ "NFL Draft History - 1970". nfl.com. National Football League. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  4. ^ "Coach Gone; Outscored by 394 to 16". Rutland Herald. Rutland, Vermont. United Press International. November 12, 1980. p. 12. Retrieved December 17, 2019 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.

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