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Head Coach
Years at Syracuse: 2005-present
College: Pacific '75
Orange head coach Greg Robinson took over the reigns of the football program on January 11, 2005. The 27th head football coach in the history of SU football is familiar with success. His resume includes Super Bowl rings and Bowl-game triumphs. Considered one of the top defensive minds in football, Robinson fit the characteristics SU Director of Athletics Daryl Gross was looking for in a head football coach.
"Greg Robinson brings a winning attitude and championship football tradition to our program," said SU Director of Athletics Dr. Daryl Gross said on January 11, 2005. "He has had nothing but success in postseason games with four Rose Bowl rings, eight overall bowl victories in eight appearances and seven NFL postseason wins, including two Super Bowls."
Coaching Experience
| • 2005-present |
Head Coach |
Syracuse |
| • 2004 Co-Defensive |
Coordinator/LBs |
Texas |
| • 2001-03 |
Defensive Coordinator |
Kansas City Chiefs |
| • 1995-2000 |
Defensive Coordinator |
Denver Broncos |
| • 1994 |
Defensive Coordinator |
New York Jets |
| • 1990-93 |
Assistant Coach/Defensive Line |
New York Jets |
| • 1989 |
Offensive Coordinator |
UCLA |
| • 1982-88 |
Assistant Coach/Defensive Line |
UCLA |
| • 1980-81 |
Assistant Coach |
North Carolina St. |
| • 1977-79 |
Assistant Coach |
Cal State Fullerton |
| • 1975-76 |
Assistant Coach |
Pacific |
Coaching Accomplishments
Syracuse University (2005-present)
• In his three seasons at Syracuse, 11Orange players have earned All-BIG EAST honors and six have been selected in the NFL Draft
• In 2007, the Orange set the school record for the most passing yards (2,750) in a season
• In 2006, the Orange tied for fourth nationally in passes had intercepted (5), ranked ninth in turnover margin (+.92), tied for 11th in fewest turnovers lost (17) and tied for 22nd in turnovers gained (28)
• Syracuse’s 2.83 sacks per game ranked 19th nationally in 2006
• Syracuse tied for 23rd in Division I-A victory improvement in 2006
• The 2005, defensive unit ranked 21st in pass defense and 37th in pass efficiency defense, climbing from 2004 rankings of 90th and 97th, respectively
University of Texas (2004)
• Defense ranked 18th in scoring defense (17.92), 16th in rushing defense (107.42) and 23rd in total defense (320.08) in the country
• Two first-team All-Big 12 selections and five others who earned recognition among the All-Big 12 second, third and honorable mention teams
Kansas City Chiefs (2001-03)
• In 2002 and 2003, the defense produced 70 sacks and forced 68 turnovers (43 interceptions/25 fumble recoveries). During that time, Kansas City posted a 21-11 record
• 2002 defense ranked third in the NFL, led AFC in turnover margin (+16) and registered 34 sacks, 18 interceptions and forced 31 total miscues
• 2003 led NFL in turnover margin (+19), tied for sixth in sacks (36) sacks, third in interceptions (25), fifth in forced turnovers (37)
Denver Broncos (1995-2000)
• 1999 defense ranked seventh in total defense (297.1 ypg) and eighth in pass defense (188.5 ypg)
• The performance of Robinson’s defense throughout the ‘98 playoffs was paramount to Denver’s quest for a second straight title. The Broncos allowed opponents just 25 total points, 53.0 rushing yards per game and forced a remarkable 13 turnovers in the three postseason games.
• 1998 ranked third in run defense (80.4 ypg) and eighth in scoring defense (19.3 ppg)
• 1997 defense ranked fifth in total defense (291.9), sixth in scoring defense (17.9 ppg), and fifth in pass defense (179.3 ypg)
• 1996 defense ranked fourth in total defense (279.4 ypg), seventh in scoring defense (17.2 ppg), 10th in pass defense (214.3 ypg), and led the NFL in run defense (83.2 ypg)
• 1995 defense ranked eighth in pass defense (206.1 ypg)
Championship and Bowl Games as a Coach
• Robinson’s Bowl Record (Super Bowl and Collegiate): 10-0
• 2004 Rose Bowl Champions, Texas
• 2003 NFL Playoffs, Kansas City Chiefs
• 2000 NFL Playoffs, Denver Broncos
• 1999 NFL Playoffs, Denver Broncos
• 1998 Super Bowl Champions, Denver Broncos
• 1997 Super Bowl Champions, Denver Broncos
• 1996 NFL Playoffs, Denver Broncos
• 1991 NFL Playoffs, New York Jets
• 1988 Cotton Bowl Champions, UCLA
• 1987 Aloha Bowl Champions, UCLA
• 1986 Freedom Bowl Champions, UCLA
• 1985 Rose Bowl Champions, UCLA
• 1984 Fiesta Bowl Champions, UCLA
• 1983 Rose Bowl Champions, UCLA
• 1982 Rose Bowl Champions, UCLA
Prominent Players Coached
| Name |
Team with Robinson |
Pro Accomplishments |
| Flipper Anderson |
UCLA |
Rams, Colts |
| Steve Atwater |
Denver Broncos |
Eight-time All-Pro |
| Steve Gregory |
Syracuse |
San Diego Chargers |
| Tanard Jackson |
Syracue |
Tampa Bay Bucanneers |
| Derrick Johnson |
Texas |
Kansas City Chiefs 1st-round pick (2005) |
| Ryan LaCasse |
Syracuse |
Super Bowl Champion, Indianapolis Colts |
| Jeff Lageman |
New York Jets |
1991 1st team NFL (College and Pro Football Weekly); 1989 PFWA All-Rookie |
| John Mobley |
Denver Broncos |
1997 All-Pro |
| Ken Norton |
UCLA |
Three-time Pro Bowl selection |
| Quinn Ojinnaka |
Syracuse |
Atlanta Falcons draft selection |
| Roman Phifer |
UCLA |
Rams, Jets, Patriots |
| Bill Romanowski |
Denver Broncos |
Two-time All-Pro |
| Anthony Smith |
Syracuse |
Pittsburgh Steelers starter |
| Jerome Woods |
Kansas City Chiefs |
2003 Pro Bowl selection |
| James Wyche |
Syracuse |
Jacksonville Jaguars draft selection |
Playing Accomplishments
• Played linebacker at Bakersfield Community College from 1970-71
• Played center, tight end and linebacker at Pacific from 1972-74
Education
• Graduate of University of Pacific (political science), 1975
Personal
• Born October 9, 1951 in Los Angeles, California
• He and his wife, Laura, have three children, Dominic, Lindsay and Leslie. Dominic was a graduate assistant at SU in 2005 and 2006.
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