John Patrick Culpepper Jr. (born 1941) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Northern Illinois University from 1976 to 1979, compiling a record of 14–29–1.

Pat Culpepper
Biographical details
Born1941 (age 82–83)
Playing career
1960–1962Texas
Position(s)Linebacker, fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1963–1964Texas (assistant)
1966–1968Tulane (assistant)
1968–1972Baylor (assistant)
1974Memphis State (assistant)
1975Colorado (assistant)
1976–1979Northern Illinois
1980–1983Midland HS (TX)
1984–1991Lufkin HS (TX)
Head coaching record
Overall14–29–1 (college)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

A native of Johnson County, Texas, Culpepper was a linebacker for the Texas Longhorns 1960–1962. He helped his teams to Southwest Conference championships in 1961 and 1962. Culpepper was an All-SWC selection in 1961 and a team co-captain as a senior. He is best remembered for his hit (along with Johnny Treadwell) on Arkansas' Danny Brabham in 1962 that forced a fumble at the goal line and spurred the Longhorns to a 7–3 victory and a SWC title.[1]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Northern Illinois Huskies (Mid-American Conference) (1976–1979)
1976 Northern Illinois 1–10 0–6 10th
1977 Northern Illinois 3–8 2–5 8th
1978 Northern Illinois 5–6 2–4 7th
1979 Northern Illinois 5–5–1 3–3–1 T–4th
Northern Illinois: 14–29–1 7–18–1
Total: 14–29–1

References

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  1. ^ "Catching up with: Pat Culpepper". TexasSports.com. Archived from the original on October 29, 2012. Retrieved February 9, 2013.

Further reading

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  • Culpepper, Pat; Heard, Robert (1984). Goal Line. Austin: Honey Hill. ISBN 0937642029.
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