Bobby Jack Wright (born December 11, 1950) is a former American football coach. He was the assistant head coach, co-defensive coordinator, and secondary coach under Bob Stoops at the University of Oklahoma. He was originally hired at Oklahoma to recruit in the state of Texas.[1] Prior to arriving at Oklahoma, Wright was an assistant coach at two high schools, head coach at one, and as assistant coach at the University of North Texas. In 1986, he was hired by the University of Texas to serve as an assistant.[2][3] In 1997, Wright was promoted to defensive coordinator under John Mackovic.[4] Wright has more Big 12 championship rings than any other player or coach in conference history.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 11, 1950 Mission, Texas, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1969–1972 | Southwest Texas State |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1979–1982 | Texas A&I (assistant) |
| 1983–1985 | North Texas (assistant) |
| 1986–1996 | Texas (assistant) |
| 1997 | Texas (DC) |
| 1999–2004 | Oklahoma (DE) |
| 2005–2010 | Oklahoma (co-DC) |
| 2011–2014 | Oklahoma (ST) |
References
edit- ^ Murphy, Austin (October 16, 2000). "Texas Massacre". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved October 12, 2009.
- ^ Looney, Douglas (February 20, 1989). "On the Road Again". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved October 12, 2009.
- ^ "Wright to stay on Texas staff". The Victoria Advocate. Victoria, Texas. The Associated Press. January 10, 1992. p. 3B. Archived from the original on March 18, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2009.
- ^ Forman, Mike (February 28, 1997). "Mackovic eyes success in Big 12". The Victoria Advocate. Victoria, Texas. p. 1B. Retrieved October 12, 2009.
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