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John Harvey McKay (July 5, 1923 – June 10, 2001) was an American football coach. He was the head coach at the University of Southern California (USC) from 1960 to 1975 and of the National Football League 's Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1976 to 1984 .
Sep 19, 2016 · Did John McKay, the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ever say "I'm in favor of it" in response to a question about his team's execution? Find out the history and sources of this witty line, and how it relates to the 1976-77 Yucks and the 1962 New York Mets.
Jun 11, 2001 · John McKay was a coal mine superintendent who died when McKay was 13. McKay graduated from high school in 1941 and was offered a football scholarship by Wake Forest. He was there, enrolling, when ...
- John McKay. “It bothers me that they (the national media) have picked us to be the worst team in football. Because what they are doing now is challenging your physical and your mental capacity and my ability to coach you.
- “We’ve broken down the expansion teams and they’ve averaged winning 2.7 games their first year, which to me is rather difficult. I figured out the 2, but the .7 has got me wondering what the hell is going on.”
- Dave Green. "Kickers are like horse manure. They're all over the place. "
- "We didn't tackle well today but we made up for it by not blocking."
Jun 9, 2001 · Remembering the former USC and Tampa Bay head coach for his humor and football insights. Read some of his famous quotes on O.J. Simpson, Notre Dame, intensity and more.
Jun 11, 2001 · John Harvey McKay was born July 5, 1923, in Everettsville, W.Va., and grew up in nearby Shinnston, 50 miles south of Pittsburgh. He was one of five children of a coal-mine supervisor who died at 45.
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May 30, 2020 · Learn about John McKay's coaching career at USC and Tampa Bay, where he made losing fun with his wit and humor. Read some of his famous quotes and anecdotes from his son and former players.
