Dennis Roland (American football coach)

Dennis F. Roland (May 19, 1956 – January 1, 2008) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Olivet Nazarene University (1986–1990), Southwest Baptist University (1998–2000), Belhaven University (2001–2002), and Southeastern Louisiana University (2005–2006), compiling a career college football record of 47–80. Roland died on January 1, 2008 from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.[1]

For the current NFL player and Roland's son, see Dennis Roland.
Dennis Roland
Biographical details
Born(1956-05-19)May 19, 1956
DiedJanuary 1, 2008(2008-01-01) (aged 51)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1986–1990Olivet Nazarene
1996Middle Georgia JC
1997Kentucky (TE/RC)
1998–2000Southwest Baptist
2001–2002Belhaven
2003Southeastern Louisiana (AHC/OL)
2004North Gwinnett HS (GA)
2005–2006Southeastern Louisiana
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
2004–2005North Gwinnett HS (GA)
2007Southeastern Louisiana (interim AD)
Head coaching record
Overall47–80 (college)
9–3 (high school)

Coaching career

Belhaven

Roland was the second head football coach at Belhaven College in Jackson, Mississippi and he held that position for two seasons, from 2001 until 2002. His coaching record at Belhaven was 9–12.[2]

Southeastern Louisiana

Roland's next position was as the 13th head football coach at Southeastern Louisiana University[3] in Hammond, Louisiana and he held that position for two seasons, from 2005 until 2006. His coaching record at Southeastern Louisiana was 6–15.[4]

Death

Roland died on January 1, 2008 after suffering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.[1]

Personal life

Roland's son, Dennis Jr., played in the National Football League (NFL).[5]

Head coaching record

College
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Olivet Nazarene Tigers (NAIA Division I independent) (1986–1990)
1986 Olivet Nazarene 2–8
1987 Olivet Nazarene 5–5
1988 Olivet Nazarene 5–5
1989 Olivet Nazarene 6–4
1990 Olivet Nazarene 7–5
Olivet Nazarene: 25–27
Southwest Baptist Bearcats (Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1998–2000)
1998 Southwest Baptist 3–82–79th
1999 Southwest Baptist 2–92–79th
2000 Southwest Baptist 2–91–89th
Southwest Baptist: 7–265–22
Belhaven Blazers (Mid-South Conference) (2001–2002)
2001 Belhaven 4–64–34th
2002 Belhaven 5–65–44th
Belhaven: 9–129–7
Southeastern Louisiana Lions (Southland Conference) (2005–2006)
2005 Southeastern Louisiana 4–62–45th
2006 Southeastern Louisiana 2–91–57th
Southeastern Louisiana: 6–153–9
Total:47–80

High school
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
North Gwinnett Bulldogs (Georgia High School Association) (2004)
2004 North Gwinnett 9–37–23rd
North Gwinnett: 9–37–2
Total:9–3

References
  1. Southland Conference "Former Southeastern La. Athletic Director And Football Coach Dennis Roland Loses Battle With Cancer" January 2, 2008
  2. Belhaven College coaching records Archived July 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  3. NCAA News "Transactions" January 31, 2005
  4. Southeastern Louisiana University coaching records Archived February 11, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Mayer, Larry (August 4, 2014). "Wilson excelling as No. 3 receiver". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
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