Jim Lyall

James M. Lyall (born June 25, 1952) is an American football coach and former player. He was most recently the head football coach at Siena Heights University, a position he held from 2011 until May 2016. Lyall was the head football coach at Adrian College from 1990 to 2009. He played college football as a defensive tackle for the University of Michigan under head coach Bo Schembechler from 1970 to 1973.

For the Canadian politician, see Jim Lyall (politician).
Jim Lyall
Biographical details
Born (1952-06-25) June 25, 1952
Playing career
1970–1973Michigan
Position(s)Defensive tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1974–1989Adrian (assistant)
1990–2009Adrian
2011–2015Siena Heights
Head coaching record
Overall124–114–1
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 MIAA (1997)
1 MSFA Mideast League (2014)

Coaching career

Adrian

Lyall was the head football coach at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan. He held that position for 20 seasons, from 1990 until 2009. His coaching record at Adrian was 97–92–1.[1]

Lyall was fired In November 2009.[2] The program had improved considerably over the previous eight years, with a vastly improved roster, a 55–25 record, and five runner-up finishes in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Jim Deere, an assistant coach under Lyall, was hired as the new head coach.[3]

Siena Heights

Lyall became the first head coach for the program at Siena Heights starting in the 2011 season.[4] He retired from Siena Heights in May 2016 due to health concerns.[5]

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Adrian Bulldogs (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1990–2009)
1990 Adrian 4–4–12–2–14th
1991 Adrian 4–51–4T–5th
1992 Adrian 2–72–3T–3rd
1993 Adrian 2–71–45th
1994 Adrian 3–62–3T–3rd
1995 Adrian 6–33–2T–2nd
1996 Adrian 3–61–46th
1997 Adrian 8–15–1T–1st
1998 Adrian 5–43–3T–3rd
1999 Adrian 2–71–56th
2000 Adrian 2–81–45th
2001 Adrian 2–82–34th
2002 Adrian 7–34–2T–2nd
2003 Adrian 8–24–2T–2nd
2004 Adrian 6–43–45th
2005 Adrian 8–25–2T–2nd
2006 Adrian 5–54–34th
2007 Adrian 7–34–3T–4th
2008 Adrian 8–25–12nd
2009 Adrian 6–44–2T–2nd
Adrian: 97–9260–58
Siena Heights Saints (Mid-States Football Association) (2012–2015)
2012 Siena Heights 4–62–34th (MEL)
2013 Siena Heights 5–52–46th (MEL)
2014 Siena Heights 6–45–1T–1st (MEL)
2015 Siena Heights 4–62–4T–4th (MEL)
Siena Heights: 19–2111–12
Total:116–113–1
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth
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References
  1. DeLassus, David. "Adrian Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved November 15, 2010.
  2. Calloway, Brian (November 17, 2009). "Adrian College football alums unhappy with Lyall's firing". The Daily Telegram. Adrian, Michigan. Archived from the original on December 21, 2011. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
  3. McNeish, Scott (December 6, 2009). "Docking breaks silence on Lyall firing". The Daily Telegram. Adrian, Michigan. Archived from the original on December 21, 2011. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
  4. Dannelly, Jason (May 3, 2011). "Stan Parrish to Volunteer With Siena Heights Saints Football". Victory Sports Network. Retrieved May 29, 2011.
  5. Siena Heights football coach Lyall to step down, Daily Telegram, May 31, 2016.
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