Randy Hart (born March 9, 1948) is a former

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player and coach, earning national championships as both a player and coach. He served as a college assistant coach for over forty seasons including over twenty at the

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. Hart primarily served as a defensive line coach during his career.

High school

Hart was a three-time letterman in football, wrestling and track at South High School in

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College

Hart earned three letters as an offensive guard on the Ohio State Buckeye football team under coach

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. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in education in 1970, then earned a master's degree in higher education administration in 1972.

Coaching career

Hart coached under four College Football Hall of Fame members: Woody Hayes,

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, and Don James. Hart's participation in 10 Rose Bowls are the second most in the game's history. Hart retired from coaching after the conclusion of the 2015 season.

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Washington profile

Stanford profile
1948 births Living people American football offensive guards Iowa State Cyclones football coaches Notre Dame Fighting Irish football coaches Ohio State Buckeyes football coaches Ohio State Buckeyes football players Purdue Boilermakers football coaches Stanford Cardinal football coaches Tampa Spartans football coaches Washington Huskies football coaches People from Willoughby, Ohio Players of American football from Lake County, Ohio {{1970s-collegefootball-coach-stub