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Raymond Woodie Jr.

Raymond Woodie Jr. (born November 2, 1973) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Bethune–Cookman University, a position he has held since 2023. He played college football for Bethune–Cookman before playing professionally for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He also coached for Bayshore High School, Palmetto High School, Western Kentucky, South Florida, Oregon, Florida State, and Florida Atlantic.

Raymond Woodie Jr.
Woodie with Bethune–Cookman in 2023
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamBethune–Cookman
ConferenceSWAC
Record3–8
Biographical details
Born (1973-11-02) November 2, 1973 (age 51)
Palmetto, Florida, U.S.
Playing career
1992–1995Bethune–Cookman
1996BC Lions
Position(s)Linebacker, safety
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1996Bayshore HS (FL) (DC)
1997–2006Bayshore HS (FL)
2007–2009Palmetto HS (FL)
2010–2011Western Kentucky (DE)
2012Western Kentucky (LB)
2013–2014South Florida (LB)
2015South Florida (AHC/LB)
2016South Florida (AHC/DC)
2017Oregon (ST/OLB)
2018–2019Florida State (LB)
2020Florida Atlantic (OLB)
2021–2022Florida Atlantic (AHC/ST/OLB)
2023–presentBethune–Cookman
Head coaching record
Overall3–8 (college)
68–69 (high school)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
2× First Team All-MEAC (1994–1995)
2× NCAA Division I-AA All-American (1994–1995)

Playing career

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Woodie grew up in Palmetto, Florida, and played high school football for Palmetto High School.

College career

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Woodie played college football for Bethune–Cookman. With the Wildcats he played as a linebacker and safety. He earned All-MEAC honors and all Division I-AA honors in his junior and senior seasons.[1]

Professional career

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In 1996, Woodie signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He suffered a career-ending ankle injury with the team.[2]

Coaching career

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High school coaching

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Following Woodie's stint in the CFL he joined Bayshore High School as the team's defensive coordinator in 1996. The following season in 1997 he was promoted to the school's head coach, and became the youngest head coach in Florida at the age of 23.[3] In ten seasons with the school he led the Bruins to seven playoff appearances.

In 2007, Woodie returned to his alma mater, Palmetto High School, to be their head coach. In 2008 he led the team to a district title.

Early college coaching

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After thirteen years of coaching high school football, Woodie joined Western Kentucky as their defensive ends coach. In 2012, he was promoted to linebackers coach.[4]

In 2015, Woodie was hired by South Florida to be their linebackers coach. After two seasons he also earned the role of assistant head coach alongside being the linebackers coach. In 2016, he was promoted to defensive coordinator.

In 2017, Woodie joined Oregon as the team's special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach.[5]

Following one season with the Ducks, Woodie returned to the state of Florida, this time with Florida State as their linebackers coach.[6]

After two seasons with Florida State, Woodie joined Florida Atlantic as the team's outside linebackers coach. He was promoted to special teams coordinator, assistant head coach, and outside linebackers coach for the 2021 season.[7]

Bethune–Cookman

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On February 5, 2023, Woodie returned to Bethune–Cookman to be the school's next head coach after the team failed to agree on a contract with Ed Reed.[8][9]

Personal life

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Woodie's son, Raymond Woodie III, is a defensive back for Bethune–Cookman.[10]

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (Southwestern Athletic Conference) (2023–present)
2023 Bethune–Cookman 3–8 2–6 5th (East)
2024 Bethune–Cookman 0–0 0–0 (East)
Bethune–Cookman: 3–8 2–6
Total: 3–8

High school

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Bayshore Bruins () (1997–2006)
1997 Bayshore 5–6
1998 Bayshore 6–4
1999 Bayshore 2–8
2000 Bayshore 5–6
2001 Bayshore 4–6
2002 Bayshore 3–7
2003 Bayshore 10–2
2004 Bayshore 4–6 1–1 2nd
2005 Bayshore 5–6 4–1 2nd
2006 Bayshore 2–7 1–4 5th
Bayshore: 46–58
Palmetto Tigers () (2007–2009)
2007 Palmetto 9–3 3–1 2nd
2008 Palmetto 8–3 4–0 1st
2009 Palmetto 5–5 1–2 3rd
Palmetto: 22–11 8–3
Total: 68–69
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ Peebles, Nyah (February 7, 2023). "Bethune-Cookman Hires Raymond Woodie Jr. As Head Football Coach". HBCU Buzz. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  2. ^ Reed, Tashan. "Florida State assistant Raymond Woodie known for his work ethic, recruiting ability and ties to Willie Taggart". The Athletic. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  3. ^ "Raymond Woodie - Associate Head Coach / OLB and Recruiting Coordinator - Staff Directory". Florida Atlantic University Athletics. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  4. ^ Scott, Jelani (February 5, 2023). "Bethune-Cookman Football Hires Raymond Woodie Jr. as Head Coach, per Report". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "Raymond Woodie - Football Coach". University of Oregon Athletics. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  6. ^ "Raymond Woodie Jr. - Football Coach". Bethune-Cookman University Athletics. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  7. ^ Phillips, Joseph (February 11, 2023). "Bethune-Cookman hires alum Raymond Woodie, Jr., as head football coach". Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  8. ^ "Bethune-Cookman University Names Raymond Woodie, Jr. Head Football Coach". Bethune-Cookman University Athletics. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  9. ^ "Bethune-Cookman announces hiring of Raymond Woodie Jr. as football coach". mynews13.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  10. ^ Hoffman, Jarrett (December 26, 2023). "Raymond Woodie III, son of Bethune-Cookman coach, to join father from transfer portal". Retrieved May 1, 2024.
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