Tony Sparano was named head coach of the NFL's Miami Dolphins on January 16, 2008. He was formerly the tight ends coach for the Dallas Cowboys. With over twenty years of coaching experience, Sparano started his coach career at his alma-mater, the University of New Haven. He coach there for three years before moving on to Boston University.
Fast Facts:
- Born: October 7, 1961
- Birthplace: West Haven, Connecticut
- Attended: Richard C. Lee high School
- College: University of New Haven
- Major: Criminal Law
- Started coaching in 1984
- First head coaching job at his alma-mater
- At New Haven the team averaged 32.2 points a game in a four year span from 1994-1998
- Named Metropolitan Football Writers Divsion II Coach of the Year in 1995
- Named New England Football Writers Divsion II/III Coach of the Year in 1995 and 1997
- Nine years NFL experience
- Offensive line coach for Boston University in 1988
- Moved on to offensive coordinator with BU