Gordy Combs (born April 3, 1950) is a former American

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coach. He was the head coach of the

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team from 1992 through 2008. He had spent 19 seasons as an assistant coach to Phil Albert at Towson before taking over when Albert retired. Combs was replaced in 2009 by

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. He spent the next four years as a defensive assistant at nearby

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. He helped the team to the postseason all four years he was there. He retired after 2013 season.

Head coaching record

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