Mike Santiago (American football)

Michael Edward Santiago (October 1, 1955 – August 10, 2023) was an American football coach. He served as head football coach at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) from 1999 to 2004, and the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) from 2009 through 2011, compiling a career college football head coaching record of 49–45. He was also head football coach of Central Catholic High School in San Antonio from 2017 until his death from cancer, in 2023, at the age of 67.[1][2][3][4]

Mike Santiago
Biographical details
Born(1955-10-01)October 1, 1955
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedAugust 10, 2023(2023-08-10) (aged 67)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Playing career
1973–1974Glendale
1975–1976Southern Utah
Position(s)Defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1978Lamar (SA)
1979Lamar (WR)
1980–1981Lamar (JV/WR)
1982NC State (WR)
1983Northern Arizona (WR)
1984Cleveland Browns (scout)
1985–1986Western Michigan (WR)
1987–1989Southwest Texas State (QB/WR)
1990–1998McNeese State (OC/QB)
1999–2004Stephen F. Austin
2005–2006Utah State (OC/QB)
2009–2011Incarnate Word
2017–2022Central Catholic HS (TX)
Head coaching record
Overall49–45 (college)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 Southland (1999)

Head coaching record

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College

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (Southland Conference) (1999–2004)
1999 Stephen F. Austin 8–3 6–1 T–1st
2000 Stephen F. Austin 6–5 3–4 5th
2001 Stephen F. Austin 6–5 4–2 T–3rd
2002 Stephen F. Austin 6–5 3–3 T–3rd
2003 Stephen F. Austin 7–4 4–1 2nd
2004 Stephen F. Austin 6–5 1–4 T–5th
Stephen F. Austin: 39–27 21–15
Incarnate Word Cardinals (NCAA Division II independent) (2009)
2009 Incarnate Word 5–5
Incarnate Word Cardinals (Lone Star Conference) (2010–2011)
2010 Incarnate Word 3–8 3–7 7th (South)
2011 Incarnate Word 2–5 2–3 T–6th
Incarnate Word: 10–18 5–10
Total: 49–45
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ Associated Press (December 16, 1998). "SFA chooses Santiago as coach". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Lubbock, Texas. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  2. ^ "Stephen F. Austin coach fired". Plainview Daily Herald. Plainview, Texas. November 21, 2004. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  3. ^ "Santiago laid solid foundation for fledgling Incarnate Word football program". San Antonio Express-News. San Antonio, Texas. October 26, 2011. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  4. ^ First-ever coach in UIW Football history has passed away