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Dennis Erickson

Coach

Inducted 2019

Date of Birth

3/24/1947

Birthplace

Everett, Washington

Schools

University of Miami (1989-1994)

Arizona State University (2007-2011)

University of Idaho (2006-2006)

Oregon State University (1999-2002)

Washington State University (1987-1988)

University of Wyoming (1986-1986)

University of Idaho (1982-1985)

Bio

Highlighted by two national titles at Miami, Dennis Erickson led his teams to 12 bowl games and at least a share of six conference titles in 23 successful seasons as a head coach. In addition to his success with the Hurricanes, he became the first coach to earn Pac-12 Coach of the Year honors at three different institutions. Over his entire career, Erickson's teams boasted 10 top 25 finishes, including five in the top five. The two-time Sporting News College Coach of the Year coached 67 First-Team All-Conference selections, three NFF National Scholar-Athletes and 21 First-Team All-America players, including College Football Hall of Famers Russell Maryland and Gino Torretta at Miami and Mike Utley at Washington State.