GritzRgreat Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/07/01/reports-don-coryell-dies-at-85/ Multiple reports are emerging from San Diego that former Chargers coach Don Coryell has died at the age of 85. Coryell coached the Chargers from 1978 through half of the 1986 season, compiling a record if 72-60. He resigned after eight games in his final year on the job. A finalist for induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame earlier this year, the coach took full advantage of rules changes aimed at opening up the passing game to create Air Coryell, an attack that turned quarterback Dan Fouts and tight end Kellen Winslow into Hall of Famers -- and the Chargers into perennial contenders. Coryell had been ill for months. Eventually, he passed due to complications from pneumonia. He also served as head coach of the Cardinals from 1973 through 1977. Before that, Coryell coached at San Diego State for more than a decade. A great coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 RIP Coach. Thank you for all that you did for the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GritzRgreat Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 A huge influence on Joe Gibbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 A huge influence on Joe Gibbs. Absolutely. It's a shame this one was moved from the Stadium to Around the NFL. He was Gibbs' mentor. Regardless... It can't be said too many times... RIP, Coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpskins10 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 RIP Coach Coryell. Thanks for everything you've done for our favorite game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GritzRgreat Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 So true KDawg.. The FACT that coach Gibbs cut his teeth under "Air" Coryell, well i thought the stadium was a fitting place to post this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 That's a shame. I hear he had the most exciting offense in football at one time; and as you guys said, he was one of Coach Gibbs' mentors. RIP Coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GritzRgreat Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 That's a shame. I hear he had the most exciting offense in football at one time; and as you guys said, he was one of Coach Gibbs' mentors. RIP Coach. One of the greatest games ever played!! i watched this as a kid. Chargers Dolphins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmgDdhSx_BY&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 RIP Coach. I'll probably remember Coryell more for his stint with the Cardinals, as they were up there with the Cowboys and Skins vying for NFC East supremacy for a few years in the mid-70s. Seems like Don was the Marty of the 70s and early 80s, consistently making the playoffs but never able to reach the big game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorz Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 RIP to a coaching legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewCliche21 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Rest in peace, Coach! Without you, we don't have those three Lombardis. A true innovator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HapHaszard Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 RIP Coach, a legend has gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzSkinsFan63 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Definitely a Hall of Fame coach who transformed the game...Fouts and those Chargers did everything but win a SB. They were amazing to watch. Sad day for the NFL.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexxskins Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Man he did a lot for football. RIP coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeen80 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 RIP He was one of the most brilliant offensive minds and helped shape the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffylookin Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 It's sad that it's going to be this way but I'm betting that now due to his death, the veteran's committee will finally do what should have been done a while ago and put Coryell in the HOF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goflyhelo Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 A cryn' shame he was not inducted to te Hall of Fame while he was alive.... Gibbs was Coryell's #1 student. And we were all the beneficiaries. RIP Don Coryell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frediemac Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Man he did a lot for football.RIP coach. Which is why he should have already made the Hall of Fame when HE WAS ALIVE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailGreen28 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Shocked he isn't already in the HOF. He basically made Fouts & Co. And had just about as much influence on the game as Bill Walsh did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I'm saddened this isn't receiving more attention... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 RIP Don. You were a great coach and left some great memories on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goflyhelo Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Coryell memorial service is Monday (today) By Union-Tribune Originally published July 10, 2010 at 11:42 p.m., updated July 11, 2010 at midnight / Union-Tribune file photo Don Coryell has been credited with molding the modern passing game. Don Coryell Photo Gallery Don Coryell, who twice reversed the fortunes of San Diego football franchises and revolutionized the passing game in the National Football League, has died at the age of 85. View a Video Read the story The public memorial service celebrating the life of Don Coryell is scheduled for Monday, July 12, at San Diego State University's Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl, beginning at 2 p.m. PT. The doors to Viejas Arena will open at 1 p.m. and all fans and friends are encouraged to attend. The ceremony will be streamed live at GoAztecs.com, for those who cannot attend. The service is expected to last approximately 90 minutes and is scheduled to include eulogies by Fred Dryer, Dan Fouts, Joe Gibbs, Jim Hanifan and John Madden. In lieu of flowers, the Coryell family asks for contributions to: The Don Coryell Scholarship Fund, in care of The Campanile Foundation, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-4313. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 RIP Should have been inducted into HOF but oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C26 Run Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 RIP to a great innovative mind for the game. :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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