Ron Randleman (born December 17, 1941) is a former

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coach. He served as head coach at Sam Houston State University in

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from 1982 to 2004. Randleman retired after the 2004 season as the winningest head coach in the history of the

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program. A native of

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, Randleman quarterbacked at

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, where he graduated in 1964. After a short stint as head coach at

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, Randleman returned to his alma mater as offensive coordinator. In 1969, he was promoted to head coach. He added the title of

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in 1974. He left the school after seven seasons with an overall record of 51–17–1, to coach at

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. At Pittsburg State, Randleman turned the football program around, compiling a 36–25–2 record in six seasons. He directed the Gorillas to three Central States Conference championships and a trip to the NAIA national finals in 1981. He received coach of the year honors from his conference and his NAIA district three times. In 1981, he was named NAIA National Coach of the Year and NAIA District Six Coach of the Year. On February 5, 1982, Randleman left Pittsburg State to take over at Sam Houston State. At the time Randleman arrived, the Sam Houston State had gone 25–67 in their last eight seasons. Randleman compiled a 131–125–3 record at Sam Houston State, while winning Conference Coach of the Year honors four times.

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