Tom Reed

Tom Reed (January 7, 1945 – September 26, 2022) was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Miami University from 1978 to 1982 and at North Carolina State University from 1983 to 1985, compiling a career head coaching record of 43–43–2.

Early life and playing career Reed studied at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, graduating in 1967. There, he played two season for the Miami Redskins under Bo Schembechler. He recorded 38 and 34 rushing yards in 1964 and 1966, respectively.

Miami (1978–1982) Reed served as the head coach at Miami University from 1978 to 1982, replacing Dick Crum who became the North Carolina Tar Heels coach. His best seasons came in 1978 (where he inherited 15 starters and 30 returning players) and 1981, when he led the Redskins to 8–2–1 records.

NC State (1983–1985) Reed was appointed as head coach at North Carolina State University on December 22, 1982, During his tenure with the Wolfpack, Reed raised the school's recruiting to a national level and ameliorated the team's academic standing within the institution. as well as over the school administration's support for the team.

It was predicted that Reed would be dismissed at the conclusion of the 1985 season, despite having two years remaining on his contract. Reed subsequently went back to Michigan, serving as its defensive assistant from 1987 to 1991.