Dick Sheridan
School: Furman (SoCon member 1936-present)
Sport: Football
Years Competed: 1978-85
Relevant Statistics
Won six SoCon titles in eight years at Furman
Finished with an overall record 69-23-2 (.744) and won 79 percent of SoCon games, both percentages are the highest in school history
1985 AFCA Coach of the Year
Named to the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 2020
Team Record(s)/Finishes
1978: 8-3, 4-1 SoCon (T-1st)
1979: 5-6, 4-3 SoCon (4th)
1980: 9-1, 7-0 SoCon (1st)
1981: 8-3, 5-2 SoCon (1st)
1982: 9-3, 6-1 SoCon (1st) – lost in I-AA (now FCS) quarterfinals
1983: 10-2-1, 6-0-1 SoCon (1st) – lost in I-AA (now FCS) semifinals
1984: 8-3, 3-3 SoCon (4th)
1985: 12-2, 6-0 SoCon (1st) - lost in I-AA (now FCS) championship
Conference Honors/Awards
- Three-time SoCon Coach of the Year (1978, 1980, 1982)
- Led Furman to its first playoff win in program history in 1982
- 1985 AFCA Coach of the Year
- Furman Athletic Director (1983-85)
Other Notable Information
- Inducted into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 2020
- First player or coach from Furman to enter the College Football Hall of Fame