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Former Jaguars assistant Tony Sparano passes away

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http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20180...ny-sparano


Quote:″Tony Sparano devoted over 30 years of his life to coaching football, including serving as the tight ends coach under then head coach Tom Coughlin with Jaguars in 2002. The Jaguars are forever grateful for Sparano’s incredible impact on our sport and we’re deeply saddened by his sudden passing.Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Sparano family, including his wife, Jeanette, his sons, Tony and Andrew, and his daughter, Ryan.″

His son, Tony Sparano Jr, is an assistant offensive line coach for the Jaguars since January 2017.
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(07-23-2018, 01:38 AM)MikePete54 Wrote: http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20180...ny-sparano


Quote:″Tony Sparano devoted over 30 years of his life to coaching football, including serving as the tight ends coach under then head coach Tom Coughlin with Jaguars in 2002. The Jaguars are forever grateful for Sparano’s incredible impact on our sport and we’re deeply saddened by his sudden passing.Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Sparano family, including his wife, Jeanette, his sons, Tony and Andrew, and his daughter, Ryan.″

His son, Tony Sparano Jr, is an assistant offensive line coach for the Jaguars since January 2017.


So tragic! He's a legendary coach in my book.

I keep thinking back to similar instances when a team would rally around a tragedy, like when Richard Collier was shot (fortunately he's still living), and I have to wonder if something like that might happen with the Vikings to pretty much push them over the top. 
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Definitely sad news. On a sidenote, check out how many cities in which he resided. The crazy life of a coach; always on the move.

As coach:
New Haven (1984–1987)
Offensive line coach

Boston University (1988)
Offensive line coach
Boston University (1989–1993)
Offensive coordinator

New Haven (1994–1998)
Head coach

Cleveland Browns (1999)
Offensive quality control coach
Cleveland Browns (2000)
Offensive line coach

Washington Redskins (2001)
Tight ends coach

Jacksonville Jaguars (2002)
Tight ends coach

Dallas Cowboys (2003–2004)
Tight ends coach
Dallas Cowboys (2005–2006)
Offensive line coach & running game coordinator
Dallas Cowboys (2007)
Assistant head coach & offensive line coach

Miami Dolphins (2008–2011)
Head coach

New York Jets (2012)
Offensive coordinator

Oakland Raiders (2013–2014)
Assistant head coach & offensive line coach
Oakland Raiders (2014)
Interim head coach

San Francisco 49ers (2015)
Tight ends coach

Minnesota Vikings (2016–2017)
Offensive line coach
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