Reggie Oliver (American football)

Reggie Oliver
Biographical details
Born(1951-10-20)October 20, 1951
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
DiedAugust 14, 2018(2018-08-14) (aged 66)
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Playing career
1970–1973Marshall
1974Jacksonville Sharks
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1979–1983Marshall (assistant)
1994Alabama A&M
Head coaching record
Overall4–7

Reginald M. Oliver (October 20, 1951 – August 14, 2018) was an American football player and coach.[1]

Oliver was a college football quarterback at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia from 1970 to 1973. He was one of a small handful of members of the 1970 team who were not on the plane crash that killed all aboard.[2] Oliver was portrayed by actor Arlen Escarpeta in the 2006 film We Are Marshall.

Oliver served as the head football coach at Alabama A&M University in 1994, compiling a record of 4–7.[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Alabama A&M Bulldogs (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1994)
1994 Alabama A&M 4–7 4–4 5th
Alabama A&M: 4–7 4–4
Total: 4–7

References

  1. ^ "Reginald Oliver". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  2. ^ "Former Marshall Quarterback Reggie Oilver Dead at 66". WHNT TV. August 14, 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  3. ^ "Four players from Tuscaloosa died when Marshall football team's flight crashed in 1970". Tuscaloosa News. December 17, 2006. Retrieved July 10, 2018.