Sam Robertson (American football)

Sam Robertson (born February 2, 1943) is an American former college football coach. He served as the defensive coordinator for the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the 1978 and 1979 seasons under head coach Rex Dockery.[1] Robertson left Texas Tech after he was named head coach of the Southwestern Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. While head coach at Southwestern Louisiana (now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette), Robertson compiled a record of 29–34–2 from 1980 to 1985.

Sam Robertson
Biographical details
Born (1943-02-02) February 2, 1943 (age 81)
Playing career
1963–1965Tennessee
Position(s)Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1966Tennessee (student assistant)
1967–1971Kansas State (assistant)
1972Oregon (LB)
1973Oregon (DC/LB)
1974–1977Southwestern Louisiana (DC)
1978–1979Texas Tech (DC)
1980–1985Southwestern Louisiana
Head coaching record
Overall29–34–2
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
Southland Coach of the Year (1980)

Since leaving coaching in the 1980s, Robertson has become a real estate agent in Lafayette, Louisiana, owning Sam Robertson Real Estate Co.[2]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Southwestern Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (Southland Conference) (1980–1981[3])
1980 Southwestern Louisiana 7–4 4–1 2nd
1981 Southwestern Louisiana 1–9–1 0–4–1 6th
Southwestern Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (NCAA Division I-A independent) (1982–1985)
1982 Southwestern Louisiana 7–3–1
1983 Southwestern Louisiana 4–6
1984 Southwestern Louisiana 6–5
1985 Southwestern Louisiana 4–7
Southwestern Louisiana: 29–34–2 4–5–1
Total: 29–34–2

References

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  1. ^ "2010 Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Media Guide" (PDF). Lubbock, Texas: Texas Tech University. p. 68. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
  2. ^ "Sam Robertson".
  3. ^ "2011 Southland Conference Football Guide".
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