George DeLeone

George DeLeone (May 9, 1948 – March 1, 2022) was an American football coach.

George DeLeone
Biographical details
Born(1948-05-09)May 9, 1948
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedMarch 1, 2022(2022-03-01) (aged 73)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1970–1975Southern Connecticut State (OL)
1976–1979Southern Connecticut State
1980Rutgers (DL)
1981–1982Rutgers (DC/LB)
1983Rutgers (OL/ST)
1984Holy Cross (OC/OL)
1985–1986Syracuse (OL)
1987–1996Syracuse (OC/OL)
1997San Diego Chargers (OL)
1998Syracuse (associate HC / DC)
1999Syracuse (associate HC / OC / QB)
2000–2004Syracuse (associate HC / OC / OL)
2005Ole Miss (RGC/OL)
2006Temple (OC/QB)
2007Temple (OC/OL)
2008–2010Miami Dolphins (TE)
2011–2012Connecticut (OC/TE)
2013Connecticut (associate HC / OL)
2014Cleveland Browns (assistant OL)
2015Cleveland Browns (OL)
2016Temple (OL)
2017Baylor (OL)
2018–2019Baylor (consultant)
Head coaching record
Overall15–24

Prior to rejoining Temple's staff, where he was once the offensive coordinator from 2006 through 2007, DeLeone was an offensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns. DeLeone was once the head coach at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) from 1976 to 1979, where he compiled a record of 15 wins and 24 losses. DeLeone served in assistant coach & coordinator positions at Southern Connecticut, Rutgers, Holy Cross, Syracuse,[1] Ole Miss, Temple, UConn, and Baylor.[2][3]

He spent four years in the National Football League (NFL) with the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins.[4] He attended UConn and SCSU.

In 2021, DeLeone's son, Mark, became the linebackers coach of the Detroit Lions.[5] Mark DeLeone has been a defensive assistant coach in college football and the NFL since 2007.[6]

DeLeone died on March 1, 2022, at the age of 73.[1][7]

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Southern Connecticut State Owls (NCAA Division II independent) (1976–1979)
1976 Southern Connecticut State 5–4
1977 Southern Connecticut State 4–6
1978 Southern Connecticut State 3–7
1978 Southern Connecticut State 3–7
Southern Connecticut State: 15–24
Total:15–24

References
  1. Mink, Nate (2 March 2022). "DeLeone, whose freeze option ignited a golden era for SU football, has died at 73". Syracuse Post-Standard. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
  2. "George DeLeone Set to Join Staff; What About Joe Moorhead? - UConn Huskies Football Blog | Hartford Courant | Desmond Conner". Archived from the original on 2011-01-22. Retrieved 2011-02-05.
  3. "Ex-Syracuse aide to run UConn's offense - Big East Blog- ESPN". 20 January 2011.
  4. "George DeLeone - Footballguys".
  5. "Report: Detroit Lions to hire Mark DeLeone as LB coach". Lions Wire. January 28, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  6. "Poliquin: Mark DeLeone, son of George (the former Orange aide), is coaching with the New York Jets". Syracuse.com. August 6, 2012. Archived from the original on February 23, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  7. McCarty, Andrew (1 March 2022). "Longtime College Football, NFL Assistant Has Died At 73". The Spun. Retrieved 2 March 2022.


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