Dick Tomey
Dick Tomey: A Legendary Coach with a Lasting Impact
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Richard Anthony Tomey, commonly known as Dick Tomey, is a renowned American football coach.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on January 1, 1942, in San Luis Obispo, California. Unfortunately, Dick passed away on May 21, 2022, at the age of 80.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Dick Tomey is an American football coach with a storied career spanning over four decades.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in California, Dick was exposed to sports from an early age. His father, Joe Tomey, was a high school basketball coach who instilled the importance of discipline and hard work in his son. This foundation laid the groundwork for Dick's future success as a coach. After graduating from Paso Robles High School in 1960, Dick attended Santa Clara University on a football scholarship.
Major Accomplishments
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Dick Tomey's coaching career is marked by numerous achievements, including:
Serving as the head coach at several prestigious institutions: Pacific (1977-1982), Navy (1982-1986), and Arizona (1987-1996)
Winning three West Coast Conference championships with Pacific
* Capturing two bowl game victories: 1988 Fiesta Bowl and 1994 Blue Bonnet Bowl
Notable Works or Actions
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Dick's coaching philosophy centered around building a strong team culture, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, discipline, and player development. He was known for his ability to motivate players and create a sense of camaraderie within the team.
Some notable quotes from Dick Tomey include:
> "It's not about being the best, it's about being better than you were yesterday."
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> "The most important thing in life is to find what you love and pursue it with all your heart."
Impact and Legacy
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Dick Tomey's impact on football extends beyond his coaching achievements. He has inspired countless players, coaches, and fans through his leadership, work ethic, and dedication to the sport.
His legacy serves as a testament to the power of hard work, perseverance, and teamwork in achieving success.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Dick Tomey's quotes and philosophies continue to resonate with people from various walks of life. His ability to connect with players and fans on a personal level has made him a beloved figure in the football community.
Quotes by Dick Tomey
The group is an affirmation that our program is moving in the right direction. It's all part of building a program. It's also a reflection of the NCAA rules that make it more difficult for junior college players to come in and be immediately eligible. We're very pleased with their commitment to academic success and their position flexibility.
It's always better when you have a chance to know more about somebody. As a result my expectations are much higher.
They're not going to take any existing scholarships away. We'll have three fewer new scholarships.
They're just a good offensive team. You can't stop everything all the time. That's a terrific team.
Al Simmons is as good a defensive backfield coach as I've been around in my career. His results will be immediate at ASU. He's an exceptional coach and an exceptional person. He taught me a lot about football while coaching together with the San Francisco 49ers. I was fortunate enough to get him last year as a graduate assistant at San Jose State while he was still in the employ of the 49ers. His Pacific-10 Conference and state of California roots run deep and he will help the ASU program in many ways.
We wanted to set a firm foundation so we wouldn't be on a two-year track. And the truth is the NCAA rules have changed dramatically in the past 15 years so it's difficult to get JC guys in and ready to go.
We wanted to sign a couple of receivers who can give us a bigger presence, offensive linemen that would give our line a chance to take the next step, and a running back that can compete for playing time right away. Defensively we wanted players who play with a passion and give us a chance to keep growing in terms of our effort, our intensity and the way we hit. The players we signed certainly fit into these categories.
