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Ed Cavanaugh

Ed Cavanaugh
Biographical details
Born(1928-08-25)August 25, 1928
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedMarch 22, 1999(1999-03-22) (aged 70)
Vero Beach, Florida, U.S.
Playing career
1949–1950Duke
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1955–1958Kansas State (assistant)
1959–1966Arizona (assistant)
1967Utah State (assistant)
1968–1971Idaho State
1972–1976Buffalo Bills (assistant)
1977–1978Miami (FL) (OL)
1979Army (OL)
1980–1982Army
1986–1992Rhode Island (OL)
Head coaching record
Overall30–40–2

Edward Michael Cavanaugh (August 25, 1928 – March 22, 1999) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Idaho State University in Pocatello from 1968 to 1971 and the United States Military Academy from 1980 to 1982, compiling a career head coaching record 30–40–2.[1]

Cavanaugh played college football at Duke University as a guard before graduating in 1951.[1]

Cavanaugh died at his residence in Vero Beach, Florida, on March 22, 1999, at the age of 70.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Idaho State Bengals (Big Sky Conference) (1968–1971)
1968 Idaho State 4–5 1–3 4th
1969 Idaho State 5–5 2–2 3rd
1970 Idaho State 5–5 3–2 2nd
1971 Idaho State 6–4 2–3 5th
Idaho State: 20–19 8–10
Army Cadets (NCAA Division I-A independent) (1980–1982)
1980 Army 3–7–1
1981 Army 3–7–1
1982 Army 4–7
Army: 10–21–2
Total: 30–40–2

References

  1. ^ a b "ISU hires Utah State assistant as head grid coach". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. January 16, 1968. p. 10.
  2. ^ "Edward Cavanaugh". Indian River Press Journal. March 24, 1999. p. 5. Retrieved February 12, 2025.