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(68.159.189.203) on 12/30/2004 - 9:41 p.m. says: ( 12 views
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"Bio of Butch Davis, presumptous favorite of LSU..."
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(EDITED BY AUTHOR: 12/30/2004 - 10:08 p.m.) fans: (from http://www.tigerroar.com/) Butch Davis is leading our survey asking who should be LSU's next head football coach, with the support of a little over 30% of those who have responded so far. With that in mind here is a little background info on him.
Davis holds a dual B.S./B.A. degree from Cambridge University. Davis received his B.S. in Theortical Quantitative Sporting Statistics/Subjective Physics and a B.A. in Renaissance Italian Opera/Sanskrit Poetry of pre-dynastic Tibet.
Davis recieved his PhD in Expanded Quantitative Physics from Harvard University. Coincidently, while pursuing his PhD, Davis served in a scholar exchange program with the LSU Department of Neutrinoid Physics as a graduate researcher. Davis participated in experiments to measure the effect of electron bremsstrahlung on the cerebral cortex when exposed to the aroma of corn-dogs, electron bremsstrahlung effect upon both natural and triggered sporting induced delusions SEC destiny, auroral zone electric field currents measured on fair-weather fans during 2-minute drills of New Orleans Saints, plasmapause electric fluid measurement at sub sea-level altitudes due to thunderstorms and mass intake of bourbon, the electromagnetic radiation spectrum of noise decibals at sub sea-level altitudes and drunken cheers, VLF magnetic fields accompanying active experimentation in the ionospheric exposure to minute consumption of powdered beignet sucrose floating in the atmosphere, plasma properties in the ionosphere near pulsating aurora of Bourbon Street neon signs, the relationsip between the electrical substratic fields near the magnetospheric cusp and their affect upon the atmospheric nueroid parameters as defined by the tides of the Mississippi River. Dissertation Title: Auroral Zone Electric Current Measurements upon the Planal Cortex of Rabid Cajun Football Fans.
Davis' hobbies include opera, chess, deep-sea fishing, paragliding, reading U.S. history, and knife collecting. Beside football and opera, knife-collecting is Davis' primary passion. Davis holds one of the largest private collections of U.S. made blades in the entire world. Davis has expanded his collection into an exhibit which includes more than 100 historical and modern knives and has donated his private collection as the official exhibit for the American Bladesmith Society. Davis' collections forms the basis for the museum's permanent collection. Representing the work of master craftspeople who created exquisite weapons, the knives are made with precious metals, gemstones, damascus steel, and intricate designs.
Davis is likewise an amatuer historian on pioneer weaponry. Davis has written several non-fiction books on pioneer weaponry and is considered an expert in the field. Davis' biography of Jim Bowie ("I'll Slit Your Throat Like A Summer Melon!") is considered a master-work in creative historical fiction.
Davis actively meets the social needs of the particular community he calls home. While coach of the Hurricanes, Davis was successful in creating a visitor center named the Seafarer's Friend, a Port of Miami based service organization that provides a network for the foriegn men and women who arrive from overseas aboard tankers and dry cargo vessels. Davis has provided a friendly and inviting place for relaxation and the internet resources for foriegners to keep in contact via e-mail with their friends and families in distant countries.
Davis is likewise an avid supporter of the arts. While in Cleveland, Davis was also a founding member of Opera Cleveland in 2001, serving as vice-president and secretary during his tenure coaching the Browns. Davis also served as honorary founder of the the Opera Cleveland Dog-Pound, the fund-raising arm of Opera Cleveland. Davis' selfless contributions have helped to insure the continuation of professional opera as a viable art form in Cleveland. The Cleveland Symphony and the Philharmonic Chorus are also beneficiaries of Davis' volunteer efforts.
Davis' college coaching career began in 1979 when he was hired to be an assistant on Jimmy Johnson's staff at Oklahoma State. There he coached receivers and tight ends and served as the Cowboys recruiting coordinator.
When Jimmy Johnson left Oklahoma State and became head coach of the Miami Hurricanes in 1984 he took Butch Davis with him. Davis was the Hurricanes defensive line coach for 5 seasons. During this time 15 of his linemen went on to the NFL draft. Davis twice helped the defense set school records for sacks in a single season with 49 in in 1986 and 50 in his final year, 1988. In 1987 Miami won the National Championship.
In 1989 Jimmy Johnson left Miami to become head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, and again took Butch Davis with him. There he served as the Cowboys defensive line coach for 4 seasons, and was promoted to Defensive Coordinator his final 2 seasons in Dallas.
In 1992 the Cowboys defense was first in the NFL against the rush with Butch Davis's line allowing only 77.8 yards per game, and the Cowboys won the Super Bowl.
In 1993 with Davis as Defensive Coordinator the Cowboys won their second consecutive Super Bowl and allowed one touchdown or less in 12 of 16 games.
In 1994 the Cowboys defense ranked first in the NFL in total defense, first in pass defense, and allowed only 15.5 points per game.
In 1995 Butch Davis parted ways with Jimmy Johnson (after helping to earn rings from one National Championship and two Super Bowls) to return to Miami as head coach. He arrived just over a week before signing day and found his program had only 5 commitments. 8 days later when signing day arrived Miami had a recruiting class of 17 players which was ranked in the Top 10 nationally.
Butch Davis served as the Miami Hurricanes head football coach for 6 seasons. In that time he compiled a record of 51-20 for a .718 winning percentage, including a 4-0 record in bowl games.
Year, School W L Pct.
1995, Miami 8 3 .727
1996, Miami 9 3 .750
1997, Miami 5 6 .455
1998, Miami 9 3 .750
1999, Miami 9 4 .692
2000, Miami 11 1 .917
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Total, Miami 51 20 .718
"Butch Davis and the Hurricanes needed the rest of the decade to recover from the damage done during the era of coach Dennis Erickson," ESPN said in describing the program he inherited. The NCAA barred Miami from particapating in postseason play in 1995, and permitted the Hurricanes to award only 44 scholarships over the 1995, 1996, and 1997 signing periods, 31 short of the usual 25 per year.
The 1995 season got off to a rocky beginning with a 1-3 start, but then Davis team finished on a 7 game winning streak to wind up 8-3, ranked in the Top 20, and shared a piece of the Big East title. In 1996 the Canes followed up with a 9-3 record, a bowl victory, and a Top 10 finish.
1997 was a difficult season and the combined affects of scholarship limitations and losing 5 all conference players unexpectedly (3 entered the NFL draft as juniors, one was injured, and one was declared ineligible) resulted in a 5-6 record.
Davis lone losing season was followed up by consecutive 9 win campaigns in 1998 and 1999, including a 49-45 upset over undefeated UCLA in the 1998 regular season finale, and back to back bowl victories over N.C. State and Georgia Tech.
A remarkable run then commenced with the 2000 season, when Davis went 11-1 before leaving to take on the Cleveland Browns job. After losing at Washington in the second week of the season the Hurricanes won 10 straight and capped the season off by defeating Steve Spurrier's Florida Gators 37-20 in the Sugar Bowl.
It was the start of a 34 game winning streak that spanned 3 seasons and ended in an overtime loss to Ohio State in the 2002 national championship game. The 2001 and 2002 Hurricanes teams were composed largely of players Davis brought into the program.
A multitude of players Davis coached or recruited went on to continue their careers in the NFL, including an incredible 4 first round draft picks following the 2000 season, and 5 first round draft picks after the 2001 season.
Some familiar names recruited by Davis, drafted in the NFL:
RB - Edgerrin James (1st round)
RB - Clinton Portis (2nd round)
RB - Willis Mcgahee (1st round)
WR - Andre Johnson (1st round)
WR - Santana Moss (1st round)
WR - Reggie Wayne (1st round)
TE - Bubba Franks (1st round)
TE - Jeremy Shockey (1st round)
TE - Kellen Winslow (1st round)
OT - Bryant Mckinnie (1st round)
DL - Damione Lewis (1st round)
DL - Jamaal Green (1st round)
DL - William Joseph (1st round)
DL - Jerome Mcdougle (1st round)
DB - Duane Starks (1st round)
DB - Mike Rumph (1st round)
DB - Ed Reed (1st round)
DB - Phillip Buchanon (1st round)
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