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Eddie Gay Robinson Sr. (February 13, 1919 – April 3, 2007) was an American football coach. For 56 years, from 1941 to 1942 and again from 1945 to 1997, he was the head coach at Grambling State University, a historically black university (HBCU) in Grambling, Louisiana.
Robinson received the Titans Unsung Hero award for the Tennessee Titans during his career. He was the ultimate professional and obtained the knick name "Steady Eddie" for his methodical preparation and on field knowledge of the game, receiving accolades from his coaching staff and teammates for his leadership skills and attention to detail.
The prominence of Grambling football is longstanding. The Tigers, under Hall of Fame coach Eddie Robinson , who guided them to 408 victories in 55 seasons from 1941 to 1942 and 1945 to 1997, were built as a small-school powerhouse with more than 200 players who played professional football.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year (top Division I coach) Judged by FWAA. Winner: Curt Cignetti, Indiana. George Munger Award (top Division I coach) Judged by Maxwell Club. Winner: TBA. Home Depot ...
The Eddie Robinson Classic was a college football "kickoff" game played in late August from 1997 through 2002 at various sites. The game was named after legendary Grambling coach Eddie Robinson . Until 2002, the NCAA only allowed for teams to play a 12-game regular season schedule if the first game were a licensed Classic such as the Eddie ...
Eddie Robinson Jr. won his first SWAC game as Alabama State football's coach. Now ASU has to get ready for Deion Sanders and Jackson State.
The Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award is given annually to a college football coach by the Football Writers Association of America. The award honors Eddie Robinson , former coach at Grambling State University .
A suffocating defense led Alabama State football to its fourth straight win in the Labor Day Classic as the Hornets beat Miles, 21-13. Alabama State football wins Eddie Robinson Jr.'s home debut ...