John Austin (American football)

John Austin
Biographical details
Alma materIowa (MS, 1992)
Playing career
1976–1979South Dakota
Position(s)Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1991–1998Iowa (DL/RC)
1999–2003South Dakota
Head coaching record
Overall22–32

John Austin is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of South Dakota from 1999 to 2003, compiling a record of 22–32.[1] Austin is a former South Dakota Coyotes football player who served on the staff of Hayden Fry at the University of Iowa from 1991 to 1998.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
South Dakota Coyotes (North Central Conference) (1999–2003)
1999 South Dakota 4–7 3–6 T–6th
2000 South Dakota 8–3 6–3 T–3rd
2001 South Dakota 2–8 1–7 T–8th
2002 South Dakota 3–8 2–6 8th
2003 South Dakota 5–6 2–5 6th
South Dakota: 22–32 13–27
Total: 22–32

References

  1. ^ "USD Football Coach John Austin's Contract Not To Be Renewed". South Dakota Coyotes. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  2. ^ Hersom, Terry (November 17, 2003). "USD lets football coach Austin go after 5 seasons". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved October 30, 2019.