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Army December 5, 2005
A legendary coach leading a storied program at one of the nation's most revered institutions ... that's the story line that unfolded December 2003 when the leadership at the United States Military Academy announced the hiring of Bobby Ross as Army's new head football coach. Ross, who has built championship programs at both the collegiate and professional levels, was named the 34th head coach in the history of intercollegiate football at the United States Military Academy on Dec. 9. A head coach in the college ranks for 15 years prior to serving successful stints directing the San Diego Chargers and the Detroit Lions in the National Football League, Ross has led Georgia Tech to a national title and the Chargers to a Super Bowl. Ross compiled a 94-76-2 (.552) in 15 seasons as head coach at The Citadel (1973-77), Maryland (1982-86) and Georgia Tech (1987-91). He guided the Yellow Jackets to an 11-0-1 record and shared the national championship with Colorado in 1990. During nearly nine seasons at the helm of the Chargers (1992-96) and Lions (1997-2000), Ross authored a 77-68 overall record (.531). His clubs reached the playoffs in three of his five years in San Diego, guiding the Chargers to their only American Football Conference title and Super Bowl appearance in 1994. He also led the Lions to a pair of playoff showings, serving in the dual role of head coach and vice president for football operations. Ross and his wife, Alice, have three sons: Chris, Kevin and Robbie; two daughters: Mary and Teresa; and 15 grandchildren. Chris (1984) and Kevin (1988) graduated from the Air Force Academy and Naval Academy, respectively. Kevin currently serves as Army's offensive coordinator and running backs coach.
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