Jim Strong (American football coach)

Dienstag, 16. November 1954

James A. Strong (born November 16, 1954) is a former college football coach. He was the head coach at UNLV for four seasons, and served as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator at Notre Dame. Strong joined head coach Lou Holtz' staff at Arkansas in 1983, and followed him to Minnesota and eventually Notre Dame. At Notre Dame, Strong had a successful tenure as offensive coordinator and offensive backfield coach, including the 1988 national championship season. In December 1989, Strong was named the head coach of the football program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. In making the hire, the UNLV Athletic Director asserted Strong's background in recruiting, his energy, and the success of Notre Dame. His initial contract was for five-years at a salary of $95,000 a year.