Rob Robinson (American football)

Rob Robinson (born September 25, 1977)[1] is an American football coach and former player. He is formerly the head football coach at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.[2] Robinson was announced as the new head coach on December 19, 2013, replacing Kenny Evans .[3] Before becoming head coach at Northeastern State, Robinson was an assistant coach and offensive coordinator at Washburn.[4] It was announced in October 2018, that his contract would not be renewed.[5] Robinson resigned on October 31, 2018, with only two season games left.[6]

Rob Robinson
Biographical details
Born (1977-09-25) September 25, 1977 (age 47)
Trenton, Missouri, U.S.
Playing career
1997–2001William Jewell
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2001–02Pittsburg State (GA)
2002–10Washburn (assistant)
2010–13Washburn (OC)
2014–2018Northeastern State
Head coaching record
Overall6–47

Playing career

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Robinson was a four-year letterman and three-year starter playing as a fullback at William Jewell College. In both 1997 and 1998, Robinson was the Special Teams Player of the Year, was an all-conference selection his junior year, and was named to the Player's Leadership Committee and All-Heart of America Athletic Conference Third Team as a senior.[7]

Personal life

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Robinson and his wife, Jess, have two sons beckett and tabor and one daughter grier.[8]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Northeastern State (Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association) (2014–2018)
2014 Northeastern State 0–11 0–11 12th
2015 Northeastern State 3–8 3–8 T–9th
2016 Northeastern State 2–9 2–9 T–10th
2017 Northeastern State 1–10 1–10 11th
2018 Northeastern State 0–9 0–9
Northeastern State: 6–47 6–47
Total: 6–47

References

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  1. ^ "Rob Robinson - Staff Directory - Northeastern State University RiverHawks". www.goriverhawksgo.com. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  2. ^ "Rob Robinson Named NSU Head Football Coach - Northeastern State University RiverHawks". Northeastern State University RiverHawks. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  3. ^ Peterson Jr., Rick. "WU offensive coordinator named head coach at Northeastern State". Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  4. ^ KGOZ-FM. "Trenton Native Named Northeastern State (Oklahoma) Head Coach - Sports - News : KTTN-FM AND KGOZ-FM". kttn.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2015.
  5. ^ "Northeastern State will not renew contract of football head coach Rob Robinson - Northeastern State University RiverHawks". Northeastern State University RiverHawks. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  6. ^ "Messinger named acting NSU football head coach - Northeastern State University RiverHawks". Northeastern State University RiverHawks. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
  7. ^ "Robinson named head coach at Northeastern State". Washburn Athletics. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  8. ^ "Washburn Assistant Coach Robinson Named Head Coach of Northeastern State - WIBW News Now!". December 19, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2018.