Ron Newsome

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Ron Newsome
Biographical details
Born(1943-09-15)September 15, 1943
Pittsburg, Texas
DiedApril 17, 2012(2012-04-17) (aged 68)
Stephenville, Texas
Alma materEast Texas State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1972East Texas State (assistant)
1973–1975Western New Mexico
1983–1986Tarleton State (DC)
Head coaching record
Overall11–15

Ron James Newsome (September 15, 1943 – April 17, 2012) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Western New Mexico University from 1973 to 1975 where he achieved a record of 11–15.[1]

Prior to that, Newsome was an assistant coach for the East Texas State's 1972 NAIA championship team.[2] He was the defensive coordinator at Tarleton State University from 1983 to 1986.[3]

Head coaching record[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Western New Mexico Mustangs (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) (1973–1977)
1973 Western New Mexico 3–5 3–3 T–4th
1974 Western New Mexico 4–5 2–4 T–6th
1975 Western New Mexico 4–5 3–4 5th
Western New Mexico: 11–15 8–11
Total: 11–15

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Western New Mexico Football 2010 Media Guide" (PDF). Western New Mexico University. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  2. ^ Troxtell, Adam (April 20, 2012). "Hall of Fame member Newsome passes away". The East Texan. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  3. ^ Moore, Micah (April 21, 2012). "Dr. Ron Newsome". Stephenville Empire-Tribune. Retrieved December 26, 2017.