Bobby Frazier

Bobby Frazier
Biographical details
Born (1943-01-20) January 20, 1943 (age 81)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Playing career
1960–1963Bethune–Cookman
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1973–1978Bethune–Cookman (assistant)
1979–1982Bethune–Cookman
1983District of Columbia (OC)
1984–1989District of Columbia
Head coaching record
Overall31–67–3

Bobby Frazier (born January 20, 1943) is a former American football coach and player. He served as the head football coach at Bethune–Cookman University from 1979 through 1982 and at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) from 1984 to 1989. As a head coach, Frazier compiled an overall record of 31 wins, 67 losses and 3 ties (31–67–3)

Frazier played quarterback for Bethune–Cookman from 1960 through 1963.[1] During his career as the Wildcats' quarterback, he established many passing records with his 89-yard completion to George Williams against Benedict College in 1962 still being the longest pass play in the history of the program.[2] Following his college career, Frazier played several seasons in minor league baseball, advancing as high as the Phoenix Giants of the Pacific Coast League before beginning his football coaching career.[3]

After serving as an assistant coach from 1973 to 1978, on February 14, 1979, Frazier was promoted to head coach following the resignation of Andy Hinson.[3] During his tenure as the Wildcats head coach, he compiled an overall record of 24 wins, 17 losses and 1 tie (24–17–1).[4] He resigned his position in December 1982 following an internal investigation over player treatment and athletic funding.[5]

In 1984, Frazier returned to the head coaching ranks for the UDC Firebirds. During his tenure from 1984 to 1989, he compiled an overall record of 7 wins, 50 losses and 2 ties (7–50–2). He was fired from his post following the 1989 season, with the UDC program being disbanded altogether for the 1990 season.[6] Presently, Dr. Frazier is a professor at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, Florida

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1979)
1979 Bethune–Cookman 6–5 2–2
Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) (1980–1982)
1980 Bethune–Cookman 6–3–1 2–2–1 T–3rd
1981 Bethune–Cookman 7–4 3–2 3rd
1982 Bethune–Cookman 5–5 3–2 3rd
Bethune–Cookman: 24–17–1 10–8–1
District of Columbia Firebirds () (1984–1989)
1984 District of Columbia 0–8–1[7]
1985 District of Columbia 2–8[7]
1986 District of Columbia 3–7–1[8]
1987 District of Columbia 0–9[8]
1988 District of Columbia 0–10[9]
1989 District of Columbia 2–8[10]
District of Columbia: 7–50–2
Total: 31–67–3

References

  1. ^ 2011 Bethune-Cookman Football Guide (PDF). Daytona Beach, Florida: Bethune–Cookman University Athletic Department. 2011. p. 160. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  2. ^ 2011 Bethune-Cookman Football Guide (PDF). Daytona Beach, Florida: Bethune–Cookman University Athletic Department. 2011. p. 172. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  3. ^ a b Riddle, Joe (February 14, 1979). "Bobby Frazier to be named B-CC football coach". The Morning Journal. Daytona Beach, Florida. p. 6B.
  4. ^ DeLassus, David. "Bobby Frazier Records by Year". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on February 15, 2010. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  5. ^ Kelley, Godwin (December 14, 1982). "Frazier quits under fire". The Morning Journal. Daytona Beach, Florida. p. 5B. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  6. ^ Asher, Mark (February 17, 1990). "UDC fires Frazier, Hires Miles; Football coach ousted; Interim AD job filled". The Washington Post. p. D1.
  7. ^ a b Gildea, William (November 16, 1985). "It's not whether you win or lose; At 1–8 UDC and 0–9 Bowie State, playing is the thing". The Washington Post. p. C1.
  8. ^ a b Huff, Donald (August 27, 1988). "UDC decides to play football this season". The Washington Post. p. D3.
  9. ^ "Local scores". The Washington Post. November 11, 1988. p. G2.
  10. ^ Huff, Donald (August 27, 1988). "Area recap/schedule". The Washington Post. p. D3.