Coughlin to be Inducted into Giants Ring of Honor
11/11/2016 8:54:00 AM | Football
'Cuse alum led New York to 102 victories and two Super Bowl titles in 12 seasons
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The New York Giants will induct former head coach and Syracuse University alum Tom Coughlin into their Ring of Honor at halftime Monday night when the Giants host the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium. The two-time Super Bowl champion will be honored alongside retired defensive end Justin Tuck and former general manager Ernie Accorsi.
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A 1968 SU graduate, Coughlin spent 20 years as an NFL head coach, including 12 seasons (2004-15) at the helm of Giants. Coughlin won 102 games with Big Blue and led the team to wins over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI. His eight post-season wins are tied with Bill Parcells for the most ever by a Giants coach. Coughlin worked as the Giants wide receivers coach for Parcells from 1988-90 and helped New York to a win in Super Bowl XXV against Buffalo.
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Coughlin played three seasons at Syracuse (1965-67) for legendary head coach Ben Schwartzwalder and shared the Orange backfield with future College and Pro Football Hall of Famers Larry Csonka and Floyd Little. Coughlin led Syracuse in both receptions (26) and yards (257) his senior year to help the Orange to an 8-2 record and the No. 12 ranking in the final United Press International (UPI) poll.
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After graduation, Schwartzwalder gave Coughlin his coaching start by appointing him Syracuse's assistant freshman coach in 1968. He then worked on the staff at RIT for five seasons, including four (1970-73) as head coach, before returning to Syracuse in 1974 to coach the offensive backs. Overall, Coughlin spent seven years as an Orange assistant, including three as the team's offensive coordinator (1978-80).
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The Giants unveiled their Ring of Honor in 2010, commemorating some of the most prominent and influential figures in franchise history. In all, the Ring of Honor features 42 past legends. Their names are displayed at each home game in MetLife Stadium above the club level on each sideline.Â
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A 1968 SU graduate, Coughlin spent 20 years as an NFL head coach, including 12 seasons (2004-15) at the helm of Giants. Coughlin won 102 games with Big Blue and led the team to wins over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI. His eight post-season wins are tied with Bill Parcells for the most ever by a Giants coach. Coughlin worked as the Giants wide receivers coach for Parcells from 1988-90 and helped New York to a win in Super Bowl XXV against Buffalo.
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Coughlin played three seasons at Syracuse (1965-67) for legendary head coach Ben Schwartzwalder and shared the Orange backfield with future College and Pro Football Hall of Famers Larry Csonka and Floyd Little. Coughlin led Syracuse in both receptions (26) and yards (257) his senior year to help the Orange to an 8-2 record and the No. 12 ranking in the final United Press International (UPI) poll.
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After graduation, Schwartzwalder gave Coughlin his coaching start by appointing him Syracuse's assistant freshman coach in 1968. He then worked on the staff at RIT for five seasons, including four (1970-73) as head coach, before returning to Syracuse in 1974 to coach the offensive backs. Overall, Coughlin spent seven years as an Orange assistant, including three as the team's offensive coordinator (1978-80).
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The Giants unveiled their Ring of Honor in 2010, commemorating some of the most prominent and influential figures in franchise history. In all, the Ring of Honor features 42 past legends. Their names are displayed at each home game in MetLife Stadium above the club level on each sideline.Â
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For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange& Syracuse Football), Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and watch exclusive video content on Cuse TV.
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