Jim Reid Resigns As Richmond Football Coach

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Richmond Football

February 14, 2004

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. - The University of Richmond department of athletics announced today that Jim Reid has resigned after nine years as head coach of the football program.



After spending 11 years on the Richmond campus, including two as an assistant coach, Reid has accepted a position at Syracuse University as the defensive line coach for Paul Pasqualoni, who is entering his 12th year at the Orangeman helm.



"My family and I have been blessed with our experience at Richmond," Reid said. "Frankly put, we love Richmond, the University and the community. I would like to thank the great players that have propelled Richmond football to the only nine- and 10-win seasons, while maintaining a 90+-percent graduation rate. I love them for their dedication.



"I would be remise if I didn't thank the faculty for enhancing my wonderful years here. I have had a wonderful relationship with the staff, most especially the dining hall and public safety departments. This University is a marvelous institution."



"Jim Reid is a man everyone would want their son to play for," Jim Miller, Richmond's Director of Athletics, said. "We appreciate the hard work and time he dedicated to improving the lives of every student-athlete he coached at Richmond. Not only did the Spider football program experience success on the field, but his student-athletes learned the value of a quality education."



Reid led Richmond to 48 wins during his tenure; the third most of any Spider coach, and posted three of the top 12 records in 122 years of program history. He guided his squad to Atlantic 10 Championships and I-AA playoff appearances in 1998 and 2000.



A three-time conference coach of the year, Reid's best season came in 2000 when Richmond established a program mark with 10 wins, including a 10-3 victory against Youngstown State in the I-AA playoff's first round. More than 60 student-athletes earned All-Atlantic 10 honors during his tenure.



In addition to his success on the field, Reid displayed an intense devotion to improving his student-athletes' collegiate experience and preparing them for life after football. The Spiders are consistently ranked among the nation's elite in graduation rate, with more than 30 student-athletes have earned All-Academic honors.



Reid also spent numerous hours building relationships in the community. Through his efforts, Richmond football has aligned itself with organizations such as Special Olympics, Richmond Boys and Girls Club and many others.



Seven of Reid's former stars are currently playing professional football. Shawn Barber (Kansas City Chiefs), Paris Lenon (Green Bay Packers) and Muneer Moore (New York Jets) are with NFL teams, while Adrian Archie, Marc Megna, Mark Thompson (Montreal Alouettes) and Winston October (Edmonton Eskimos) are playing in the Canadian Football League.



The Jim Reid File



Born: Dec. 1, 1950, Medford, Mass.

Education:

-- Graduated from Maine in 1973 with a bachelor's degree of science in education with specialties in history and physical education.

-- Earned a Master of Science degree in sports management from Massachusetts in 1975.

Playing Experience: Three-year starter at the University of Maine.

Honors:

-- Yankee Conference Coach of the Year in 1988, 1990 and 1995.

-- Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year in 1998 and 2000.



Coaching Career
31 years overall

15 years as a head coach



Record as Head Coach
84-82-3 (15 years)

Record at UR
48-53-1 (nine years)



Year-by-Year

Year Position School Record (Accolades)

2003 Head Coach Richmond 2-9

2002 Head Coach Richmond 4-7

2001 Head Coach Richmond 3-8

2000 Head Coach Richmond 10-3* (Atlantic 10 Champs)

1999 Head Coach Richmond 5-6 (Ranked in the I-AA Top 20)

1998 Head Coach Richmond 9-3* (Atlantic 10 Champs)

1997 Head Coach Richmond 6-5 (Ranked in I-AA Top 20)

1996 Head Coach Richmond 2-9

1995 Head Coach Richmond 7-3-1(Ranked in I-AA Top 20)

1994 Def. Coordinator Boston College 8-4 (Aloha Bowl Champions)

1993 Def. Coordinator Richmond 5-6 (Ranked in I-AA Top 20)

1992 Def. Coordinator Richmond 7-4 (Ranked in I-AA Top 10)

1991 Head Coach Massachusetts 4-7

1990 Head Coach Massachusetts 8-2-1*(Yankee Conference Champs)

1989 Head Coach Massachusetts 5-5-1

1988 Head Coach Massachusetts 8-4* (Yankee Conference Champs)

1987 Head Coach Massachusetts 3-8

1986 Head Coach Massachusetts 8-3 (Yankee Conference Champs)

1985 Assistant Coach Massachusetts 7-4

1984 Assistant Coach Massachusetts 3-8

1983 Assistant Coach Massachusetts 3-8

1982 Assistant Coach Massachusetts 5-6 ( Yankee Conference Champs)

1981 Assistant Coach Massachusetts 6-3 ( Yankee Conference Champs)

1980 Assistant Coach Massachusetts 7-3

1979 Assistant Coach Massachusetts 6-4 (Yankee Conference Champs)

1978 Assistant Coach Massachusetts 9-4* (Yankee Conference Champs)

1977 Assistant Coach Massachusetts 8-3# (Yankee Conference Champs)

1976 Assistant Coach Massachusetts 5-5

1975 Assistant Coach Massachusetts 8-2

1974 Graduate Assistant Massachusetts 5-6 (Yankee Conference Champs)

1973 Graduate Assistant Massachusetts 6-5



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University of Richmond, VA 23173

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