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In 2013, Lance Guidry returned to his alma mater to become the defensive coordinator for the Cowboys. Guidry's presence was immediately felt as McNeese won 10 games for the first time six years and made the FCS playoffs for the first time in four years. In his third season, Coach Guidry's defense ranked 12th nationally in total defense, 3rd in scoring defense and 4th in rushing defense - leading the way for McNeese's perfect regular season (10–0) and 2015 Southland Conference Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/wku/former-wku-defensive-coordinator-hired-at-mcneese-state/article_0c911340-5506-5ee0-8300-e25652393c22.html|title=Former WKU defensive coordinator hired at McNeese State|publisher=https://www.bgdailynews.com/|access-date=February 7, 2023}}</ref> In 2013, Lance Guidry returned to his alma mater to become the defensive coordinator for the Cowboys. Guidry's presence was immediately felt as McNeese won 10 games for the first time six years and made the FCS playoffs for the first time in four years. In his third season, Coach Guidry's defense ranked 12th nationally in total defense, 3rd in scoring defense and 4th in rushing defense - leading the way for McNeese's perfect regular season (10–0) and 2015 Southland Conference Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/wku/former-wku-defensive-coordinator-hired-at-mcneese-state/article_0c911340-5506-5ee0-8300-e25652393c22.html|title=Former WKU defensive coordinator hired at McNeese State|publisher=bgdailynews.com/|access-date=February 7, 2023}}</ref>


After the 2015 season, head coach ] left McNeese to become head coach at Louisiana-Monroe and Guidry was named as the 15th head coach in McNeese State history. After three winning seasons, on November 20, 2018, it was announced that Guidry's contract would not be renewed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mcneesesports.com/news/2018/11/20/football-mcneese-will-not-renew-contract-of-lance-guidry.aspx|title=McNeese will not renew contract of Lance Guidry|publisher=mcneesesports.com|access-date=November 22, 2018}}</ref> After the 2015 season, head coach ] left McNeese to become head coach at Louisiana-Monroe and Guidry was named as the 15th head coach in McNeese State history. After three winning seasons, on November 20, 2018, it was announced that Guidry's contract would not be renewed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mcneesesports.com/news/2018/11/20/football-mcneese-will-not-renew-contract-of-lance-guidry.aspx|title=McNeese will not renew contract of Lance Guidry|publisher=mcneesesports.com|access-date=November 22, 2018}}</ref>

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American football player and coach (born 1971)
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Lance Guidry
Current position
TitleDefensive coordinator
TeamMiami (FL)
ConferenceACC
Biographical details
Born (1971-03-25) March 25, 1971 (age 53)
Welsh, Louisiana
Playing career
1990–1993McNeese State
Position(s)Defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1994McNeese State (GA)
1995–1996Leesville HS (LA) (DB)
1997–1999Carencro HS (LA) (DC)
2000–2001McNeese State (DB)
2002–2003McNeese State (DC/DB)
2005–2007Carencro HS (LA)
2008McNeese State (DB)
2009–2010Miami (OH) (DB)
2010Miami (OH) (interim HC)
2011–2012Western Kentucky (DC)
2012Western Kentucky (interim HC)
2013–2015McNeese State (AHC/DC)
2016–2018McNeese State
2019Southeastern Louisiana (DC)
2020Florida Atlantic (S)
2021–2022Marshall (DC/S)
2023Tulane (DC)
2023-presentMiami (FL) (DC)
Head coaching record
Overall22–13
Bowls1–1

Lance Guidry (born March 25, 1971) is an American football coach and former player. He is the defensive coordinator for the Miami Hurricanes program. Guidry served as the head football coach at McNeese State University from 2016 to 2018. He was also the interim head football coach at Miami University for one game in 2010 and at Western Kentucky University for one game in 2012. Guidry played college football as a defensive back at McNeese State from 1990 to 1993. He was a four-year starter, a Team Captain and was also a two-time All-Southland Conference selection. Guidry ranks 17th on the McNeese all-time tackle leader board and also ranks 10th in interceptions.

Coaching career

Miami (OH)

Guidry served as defensive backs coach for Miami during its 2010 MAC Championship season. That same season Miami orchestrated the second largest turnaround in the history of college football going 10-4 after winning just one game (1-11) the year before. At the end of the season, head coach Mike Haywood left the team prior to the 2011 Go-Daddy.com Bowl. Coach Guidry served as Interim Head Coach for the bowl game leading the Redhawks to a 35–21 victory over Middle Tennessee.

Western Kentucky

After the Go-Daddy.com Bowl victory, Coach Guidry became defensive coordinator for Western Kentucky University. By his second season (2012), Guidry's defense was #1 in the Sun Belt Conference and 26th Nationally. That year Western Kentucky earned its first-ever bowl invite (Little Caesar's Bowl) since its transition to the FBS Level. Head Coach Willie Taggart left prior to the Little Caesar's Bowl, and once again Coach Guidry was tabbed as the Interim Head Coach for the bowl game, where the Hilltoppers lost a tight game to Central Michigan in the waning minutes of the 4th quarter (24–21).

McNeese State

In 2013, Lance Guidry returned to his alma mater to become the defensive coordinator for the Cowboys. Guidry's presence was immediately felt as McNeese won 10 games for the first time six years and made the FCS playoffs for the first time in four years. In his third season, Coach Guidry's defense ranked 12th nationally in total defense, 3rd in scoring defense and 4th in rushing defense - leading the way for McNeese's perfect regular season (10–0) and 2015 Southland Conference Championship.

After the 2015 season, head coach Matt Viator left McNeese to become head coach at Louisiana-Monroe and Guidry was named as the 15th head coach in McNeese State history. After three winning seasons, on November 20, 2018, it was announced that Guidry's contract would not be renewed.

After McNeese

Guidry spent the 2019 season as the defensive coordinator at Southeastern Louisiana. The following season, Guidry re-united with Willie Taggart as the safeties coach on Taggart's Florida Atlantic staff.

Marshall

In January 2021, it was announced that Guidry would be joining Charles Huff's inaugural staff at Marshall University as the Thundering Herd's defensive coordinator.

Guidry's 2022 Marshall Defense finished the season ranked in the Top 10 nationally in 12 different defensive categories, helping guide the Herd to an 8-4 regular season record.

Marshall 2022 Defense National Ranks: 1st - 3rd down Defense; 2nd - Def Stop rate; 4th - Efficiency Defense; 5th - Turnovers gained; 6th - Pass Eff Defense; 6th - Rushing Defense; 7th - Scoring Def; 7th - Yards per play; 9th - Sacks; 9th - Interceptions; 10th - 1st down Defense; 10th - Total Defense.

Tulane

On January 20, 2023, it was announced that Guidry was hired as the defensive coordinator for the 2023 Tulane Green Wave football team, replacing the outgoing Chris Hampton.

Miami

However, on February 7, 2023, the Associated Press stated sources were reporting that the University of Miami would be hiring him for the same position.

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Head coaching record

College

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs STATS Coaches
Miami RedHawks (Mid-American Conference) (2010)
2010 Miami 1–0 0–0 (East) W GoDaddy.com
Miami: 1–0 0–0
Western Kentucky (Sun Belt Conference) (2012)
2012 Western Kentucky 0–1 0–0 L Little Caesars Pizza
Western Kentucky: 0–1 0–0
McNeese State Cowboys (Southland Conference) (2016–2018)
2016 McNeese State 6–5 5–4 T–4th
2017 McNeese State 9–2 7–2 T–3rd 22 18
2018 McNeese State 6–5 5–4 T–4th
McNeese State: 21–12 17–10
Total: 22–13

Notes

  1. ^ Michael Haywood coached Miami during the regular season and the 2010 MAC Championship Game, leading the RedHawks to a 9–4 overall record and a first-place finish in the MAC East with a 7–1 mark.
  2. ^ Willie Taggart coached Western Kentucky during the regular season, leading the Hilltoppers to a 7–5 overall record and a fifth-place finish in conference play with a 4–4 mark.

References

  1. "New WKU defensive coordinator Guidry says he's in it for 'long haul'". https://wkuherald.com/. Retrieved February 7, 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  2. "Former WKU defensive coordinator hired at McNeese State". bgdailynews.com/. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  3. "McNeese will not renew contract of Lance Guidry". mcneesesports.com. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  4. ^ Samuels, Doug (January 21, 2021). "A look at the planned defensive staff at Marshall under Charles Huff". footballscoop.com. Football Scoop. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  5. "Tulane football hires Lance Guidry as defensive coordinator". https://cenlanow.com. Retrieved Feburary 7, 2023. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help); External link in |publisher= (help)
  6. "AP sources: Miami hiring Lance Guidry from Tulane as DC". https://apnews.com/. Retrieved Feburary 7, 2023. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help); External link in |publisher= (help)

External links

Miami RedHawks head football coaches

# denotes interim head coach

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head football coaches

# denotes interim coach

McNeese Cowboys head football coaches
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