John Schlarman (May 1, 1975 – November 12, 2020) was an American football offensive line coach from 2013 to 2020 for the Kentucky Wildcats football team, as well as from 2000 to 2002.[1] He also coached the offensive line for the Troy Trojans football team from 2007 to 2012.[2] In early August 2018, Schlarman was diagnosed with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer in the bile ducts. Schlarman died in 2020, after succumbing to his condition at the age of 45.[3]

John Schlarman
Personal information
Born:(1975-05-01)May 1, 1975
Fort Thomas, Kentucky, U.S.
Died:November 12, 2020(2020-11-12) (aged 45)
Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Career information
High school:Fort Thomas (KY) Highlands
College:Kentucky
Position:Center, left guard
Career history
As a coach:
  • Kentucky (2000–2002)
    Offensive line coach
  • Troy (2007–2012)
    Assistant
  • Kentucky (2012–2020)
    Offensive line coach
Career highlights and awards
As a coach
  • 2020 Herald-Leader Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year

As a player

References

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  1. ^ "Kentucky offensive line coach John Schlarman dies at 45 after prolonged battle with cancer". CBSSports.com.
  2. ^ "John Schlarman – Football Coach". Troy University Athletics.
  3. ^ "Kentucky offensive line coach John Schlarman dies after battle with cancer". www.msn.com.