Bobby Jack Wright

Bobby Jack Wright (b. December 11, 1950) in Mission, Texas) is an American football coach. He currently serves as assistant head coach, co-defensive coordinator, and secondary coach under Bob Stoops at the University of Oklahoma. He was originally hired at Oklahoma to recruit in the state of Texas.^[1] Prior to arriving at Oklahoma, Wright was an assistant coach at two high schools, head coach at one, and as assistant coach at the University of North Texas. In 1986, he was hired by the University of Texas to serve as an assistant.^[2][3] In 1997, Wright was promoted to defensive coordinator under John Mackovic.^[4]

References

1. ^ Murphy, Austin (2000-10-16), "Texas Massacre", Sports Illustrated 93 (15), http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1020695/index.htm, retrieved 2009-10-12
2. ^ Looney, Douglas (1989-02-20), "On the Road Again", Sports Illustrated 70 (8), http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1126555/1/index.htm, retrieved 2009-10-12
3. ^ "Wright to stay on Texas staff". The Victoria Advocate. The Associated Press (Victoria, Texas): p. 3B. 1992-01-10. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=HKQLAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9VUDAAAAIBAJ&dq=bobby-jack-wright&pg=3965%2C1666737. Retrieved 2009-10-12.
4. ^ Forman, Mike (1997-02-28). "Mackovic eyes success in Big 12". The Victoria Advocate (Victoria, Texas): p. 1B. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=m08KAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3UoDAAAAIBAJ&dq=bobby-jack-wright&pg=6835%2C5152573. Retrieved 2009-10-12.

External links

• SoonerSports.com: Bobby Jack Wright biography

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