Paul Sharp (American football)

Paul Dewey Sharp (May 11, 1952 – October 26, 2012) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Southwestern Oklahoma State University from 1986 to 2004, compiling a record of 93–100–1. Sharp led the Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs to an NAIA Division I Football National Championship in 1996.

Paul Sharp
Biographical details
Born(1952-05-11)May 11, 1952
DiedOctober 26, 2012(2012-10-26) (aged 60)
Playing career
Football
c. 1972Ouachita Baptist
Baseball
c. 1972Ouachita Baptist
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1974–1978Ouachita Baptist (DL/OL)
1979–1981Central Arkansas (DC)
1982–1985Lamar (DC)
1986–2004Southwestern Oklahoma State
Head coaching record
Overall93–100–1
Tournaments2–0 (NAIA D-I playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 NAIA Division I (1996)
2 OIC (1992, 1996)
LSC North Division (1997)
Awards
NAIA Division I Coach of the Year (1996)

Sharp was born on May 11, 1952.[1] A native of Douglas, Arizona, he played college football at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.[2] He died of attack on October 26, 2012.[3]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs (Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference) (1986–1996)
1986 Southwestern Oklahoma State 4–6 0–4 5th
1987 Southwestern Oklahoma State 3–7 0–4 5th
1988 Southwestern Oklahoma State 6–4 2–2 T–2nd
1989 Southwestern Oklahoma State 6–4 2–2 2nd
1990 Southwestern Oklahoma State 5–5 1–3 4th
1991 Southwestern Oklahoma State 6–4–1 3–2 3rd
1992 Southwestern Oklahoma State 8–2 4–1 T–1st
1993 Southwestern Oklahoma State 6–4 2–3 T–4th
1994 Southwestern Oklahoma State 2–7 1–4 5th
1995 Southwestern Oklahoma State 5–5 2–3 T–4th
1996 Southwestern Oklahoma State 9–3 4–1 T–1st W NAIA Division I Championship
Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs (Lone Star Conference) (1997–2004)
1997 Southwestern Oklahoma State 5–5 5–4 / 5–1 T–5th / T–1st (North)
1998 Southwestern Oklahoma State 0–10 0–9 / 0–9 15th / 7th (North)
1999 Southwestern Oklahoma State 5–5 4–5 / 4–5 T–8th / 4th (North)
2000 Southwestern Oklahoma State 6–4 4–4 / 2–3 T–7th / T–4th (North)
2001 Southwestern Oklahoma State 4–6 2–6 / 2–3 T–10th / T–4th (North)
2002 Southwestern Oklahoma State 7–4 5–3 / 3–2 T–5th / T–2nd (North)
2003 Southwestern Oklahoma State 5–6 2–6 / 1–4 T–10th / 6th (North)
2004 Southwestern Oklahoma State 1–9 1–8 / 1–4 12th / 5th (North)
Southwestern Oklahoma State: 93–100–1 44–74
Total: 93–100–1
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ "Paul Dewey Sharp". Roller Funeral Homes. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  2. ^ "Bulldogs' Sharp Gets Official Nod". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. December 1, 1985. p. 32. Retrieved November 5, 2019 – via Newspapers.com  .
  3. ^ Munn, Scott (October 29, 2012). "Tributes: Former Southwestern coach Paul Sharp suffers fatal heart attack". The Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Retrieved November 5, 2019.