Cradle of Coaches

Paul Dietzel

  • Position Football
  • Custom1 1994
  • Custom2 Dietzel arrived on Miami’s campus in 1946 and was named captain of the football team. He later served as head coach at Louisiana State University, the U.S. Military Academy, and the University of South Carolina. At LSU, he won two Southeastern Conference titles and led the team to two Sugar Bowl appearances and one Orange Bowl. In 1958, he guided LSU to a national championship and was named Coach of the Year.

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