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Rich Tomey, son of Dick Tomey, speaks during a public memorial service for the late University of Arizona football coach at McKale Center.
Arizona, Dick Tomey (1987-2000): Tomey coached some of Arizona’s greatest teams, including two teams that finished in the Top 10 in the final AP Top 25 poll in 1993 (No. 10) and 1998 (No. 4).
Coaching Leader: Dick Tomey coached the ‘Cats from 1987 to 2000, earning 95 career wins — 47 more than any other coach in program history. Tomey was 95-64-4 in his 14 seasons in Tucson. He also spent 10 years at Hawaii and another five at San Jose State. He died in 2019.
Arizona coach Dick Tomey, right, and players lift the Holiday Bowl trophy after Arizona defeated Nebraska 23-20 on Dec. 30, 1998, in San Diego. Kvork Djansezian, Associated Press 1998
Here's a look at the greatest head coach from each of the 16 current Big 12 football programs, highlighting their remarkable contributions to the sport. By the Numbers. Dick Tomey led Arizona to Top 10 finishes in 1993 and 1998. Frank Kush had two undefeated seasons at Arizona State and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
The Amos Alonzo Stagg Award will be presented posthumously to Tomey in early 2020.
**Arizona** saw dominance under Coach Dick Tomey and was known for its formidable defense. Stars like DE Tedy Bruschi and RB Ka’Deem Carey are honored here. Others like S Chuck Cecil were strongly considered, acknowledging their monumental contributions to Arizona’s legacy.
