Tom Kurucz (born c. 1947) is a former

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coach.

Coaching career

Chicago

Kurucz was the head football coach at the

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. He held that position for the 1979 season. His coaching record at Chicago was 2–6.

Assistant coaching and steroids

Kurucz later became an assistant coach for the

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. During his time at South Carolina, he was implicated in a steroid use scandal after an article in ''

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'' alleged that steroid use was widespread in the program. After the article, Kurucz and two other assistant coaches, pleaded guilty to charges of illegally buying steroids. Kurucz also pleaded guilty to providing steroids to players. Kurucz was the offensive coordinator at Baker University (Kans.) for two seasons, 1996-1997.

Head coaching record

References

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