Randy Edsall

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He is a former Big East Coach of the Year

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Randy Edsall is a well-known figure in American college football, particularly for his long tenure as the head coach of the University of Connecticut (UConn) football program. Edsall first took the reins at UConn in 1999, where he played a pivotal role in transitioning the team from the NCAA Division I-AA level to Division I-A. His leadership and vision helped elevate the program to national prominence, culminating in UConn's first-ever Bowl Championship Series (BCS) appearance in the 2011 Fiesta Bowl. Edsall's ability to build a competitive team from the ground up earned him widespread respect in the college football community.

During his first stint at UConn, Edsall became the program's all-time leader in wins and games coached, a testament to his longevity and success. His teams were known for their disciplined play and strong defensive schemes, which helped UConn become a consistent contender in the Big East Conference. After leaving UConn in 2010, Edsall took on the head coaching role at the University of Maryland, where he aimed to replicate his success. Although his tenure at Maryland was met with mixed results, Edsall remained a respected figure in the coaching world.

In 2016, Edsall briefly stepped away from coaching to serve as the director of football research-special projects for the Detroit Lions in the NFL. This role allowed him to gain valuable experience at the professional level, further broadening his football expertise. However, his passion for coaching led him back to UConn in 2017 for a second stint as head coach. Despite facing challenges in his return, Edsall's commitment to the program remained unwavering until his abrupt retirement in 2021.

Edsall's career is marked by his ability to develop talent and build programs from the ground up. His legacy at UConn, in particular, is one of resilience and growth, as he took a relatively unknown football program and turned it into a competitive force. His contributions to college football, both at UConn and Maryland, have left a lasting impact on the sport.

- Head coach at UConn from 1999 to 2010 and again from 2017 to 2021.
- Led UConn to its first-ever BCS appearance in the 2011 Fiesta Bowl.
- UConn's all-time leader in wins and games coached.
- Served as head coach at the University of Maryland from 2011 to 2015.
- Worked as director of football research-special projects for the Detroit Lions in 2016.

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