(1951-05-13)May 13, 1951 Colorado City, Texas, U.S.
Died
September 5, 2022(2022-09-05) (aged 71) Danville, Kentucky, U.S.
Playing career
1969–1972
TCU
1973–1983
Philadelphia Eagles
1984–1987
New England Patriots
Position(s)
Center, guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1988–1989
New England Patriots (OL)
1991
Mansfield HS (TX) (OC)
1992
Washington Marauders
1992–1993
Valdosta State (OL)
1994
Arizona Cardinals (OL)
1995
San Antonio Texans (OL)
1996
Mississippi State (OL)
1997–2000
Kentucky (AHC/OL)
2001–2002
Kentucky
2003–2007
Baylor
2008
Kentucky State (OL)
2009–2012
Texas A&M–Commerce
2014
Warren Central HS (KY) (OL)
2015
Lexington Christian Academy (KY) (OL)
Head coaching record
Overall
37–85
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
LSC North Division (2009)
Guy Walker Morriss (May 13, 1951 – September 5, 2022) was an American football coach and player. He served as the head football coach at the University of Kentucky for two seasons (2001–2002) and at Baylor University for five seasons (2003–2007).
Morriss played college football at Texas Christian University (TCU) and spent 15 seasons as an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) with the Philadelphia Eagles (1973–1983) and the New England Patriots (1984–1987). Morriss played in over 200 regular season games during his NFL career and started at center for the Eagles in Super Bowl XV.
Guy Walker Morriss (May 13, 1951 – September 5, 2022) was an American football coach and player. He served as the head football coach at the University...
beat Alabama. GuyMorriss was promoted from offensive line coach to head coach of the Wildcats after Mumme's resignation. Under coach Morriss, the Wildcats...
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University of Kentucky from 2000 to 2004 for head coaches Hal Mumme, GuyMorriss, and Rich Brooks. He served as the interim head coach at Purdue University...
mid 30s Jim McMahon – early 50s Steve McMichael – mid 60s Sean Morey GuyMorriss – early 60s Joe Namath Michael Oher – early 30s Frank Orgel Dave Pear...
severe sanctions for infractions during Mumme's tenure. GuyMorriss era Under coach GuyMorriss the Wildcats posted a 7–5 record in 2002 but were not eligible...
Stadium Boyd Dowler Washington Marauders Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium GuyMorriss WESTERN DIVISION Arkansas Miners Little Rock, Arkansas War Memorial Stadium...
After Lorenzen helped lead the team to a 7–5 record in 2002, head coach GuyMorriss left to become the head coach at Baylor University and was replaced by...
season's last three games, all losses. Steele was succeeded by coach GuyMorriss. On February 5, 2023, Nick Saban hired Steele as the defensive coordinator...
led by head coach GuyMorriss, who was fired on November 18, 2007, the day after the season ended. Art Briles was hired as Morriss' replacement on November...
Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas. They were coached by head coach GuyMorriss. "Results/News Releases". Baylor Athletics. Archived from the original...
Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas. They were coached by head coach GuyMorriss. "2003 Baylor Football Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved February 5, 2024...
Nolan, baseball player May 13 Sharon Sayles Belton, Mayor of Minneapolis GuyMorriss, American football coach and player (d. 2022) May 15 Jonathan Richman...
Jerry Claiborne (1982–1989) Bill Curry (1990–1996) Hal Mumme (1997–2000) GuyMorriss (2001–2002) Rich Brooks (2003–2009) Joker Phillips (2010–2012) Mark Stoops...
Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas. They were coached by head coach GuyMorriss. "2006 Baylor Football Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved February 5, 2024...
Defensive end for the New York Giants George McLeod – former NBA player GuyMorriss – former NFL Pro Bowl center; former head football coach at Baylor University...
followed from 1999 to 2002 and posted a 9–36 record. He was succeeded by GuyMorriss from 2003 to 2007 who compiled an 18–40 record. The 2010 season was a...
Reedy (1993–1996) Dave Roberts (1997–1998) Kevin Steele (1999–2002) GuyMorriss (2003–2007) Art Briles (2008–2015) Jim Grobe (2016) Matt Rhule (2017–2019)...
Art Shell‡ LT Stan Walters Gene Upshaw‡ LG Petey Perot Dave Dalby C GuyMorriss Mickey Marvin RG Woody Peoples Henry Lawrence RT Jerry Sisemore Raymond...
Reedy (1993–1996) Dave Roberts (1997–1998) Kevin Steele (1999–2002) GuyMorriss (2003–2007) Art Briles (2008–2015) Jim Grobe (2016) Matt Rhule (2017–2019)...
2010–present 186 Jerrel Wilson P 1963–1978 217 Gene Upshaw* G 1967–1981 GuyMorriss OL 1973–1987 Bill Bates S 1983–1997 Eric Allen CB 1988–2001 Hines Ward...
Buffalo Bills Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2003. Ray Guy, punter from Southern Mississippi, taken 1st round 23rd overall by Oakland...
a short-lived stint as co-offensive coordinator at Georgia Southern. GuyMorriss, offensive line coach at VSU (1992–1993) and current head coach of the...
Offensive linemen 67 Jeff Bleamer T 53 Dennis Franks C 63 Tom Luken G 50 GuyMorriss C 76 Jerry Sisemore G 75 Stan Walters T Defensive linemen 61 Bill Dunstan...
pass as time expired known as the "Bluegrass Miracle". Kentucky coach GuyMorriss had received the traditional Gatorade bath right before the Hail Mary...
any individual sanctions. He was replaced by his offensive line coach GuyMorriss. Mumme's final record at Kentucky was 20–26, after a 20–18 start and...
of ventricular fibrillation six weeks later. Kentucky Wildcats coach GuyMorriss is one of few coaches ever to receive a Gatorade shower and lose a game...
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