Jack Henry
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John "Jack" Henry is an offensive line coach
for the National Football League
's San Diego Chargers
. After a disappointing playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers
, the Chargers organization announced that Henry's contract will not be renewed when it expires in February 2009. During the 2006 season Henry's line cleared the way for LaDanian Tomlinson to lead the NFL in rushing as well as setting a new NFL record for touchdowns with 31.
Henry's NFL coaching career began with the Pittsburgh Steelers
(1990–91, legendary Head Coach Chuck Noll's last 2 seasons), he then moved on to coach at the University of Pittsburgh
(1993–1995) and the Detroit Lions
(1997–1999). While in Detroit, his offensive line helped Barry Sanders
to rush for over 2,000 yards. Following Detroit, he went with Jim Haslett
to coach the offensive line for the New Orleans Saints
. During his time in New Orleans, the Saints won a playoff game for the first time in franchise history and had a 1,000 yard rusher for 5 consecutive years, also a franchise first. He was named Assistant Head Coach and Run Game Coordinator in his later years with the club. Prior to his NFL career, Henry was a college coach for 21 years with stops at West Virginia University
, Wake Forest University
(where he was also Offensive Coordinator), and Indiana University of Pennsylvania
(his alma mater) amongst others. Henry also coached for 3 years on the High School level. He is a graduate of Chartiers-Houston HS in Houston,Pa. and Indiana University of Pa. He holds an MS from West Virginia University.
Henry has retired and settled in Greensburg, PA.
Coach (sport)
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for the National Football League
National Football League
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's San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. After a disappointing playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
, the Chargers organization announced that Henry's contract will not be renewed when it expires in February 2009. During the 2006 season Henry's line cleared the way for LaDanian Tomlinson to lead the NFL in rushing as well as setting a new NFL record for touchdowns with 31.
Henry's NFL coaching career began with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
(1990–91, legendary Head Coach Chuck Noll's last 2 seasons), he then moved on to coach at the University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
(1993–1995) and the Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
(1997–1999). While in Detroit, his offensive line helped Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders is a former American football running back who spent all of his professional career with the Detroit Lions in the NFL. Sanders left the game just short of the all-time rushing record...
to rush for over 2,000 yards. Following Detroit, he went with Jim Haslett
Jim Haslett
James Donald "Jim" Haslett is an American football coach and former linebacker. He is currently the defensive coordinator of the Washington Redskins. Previously, he served as the head coach for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League, and the New Orleans Saints and St...
to coach the offensive line for the New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
. During his time in New Orleans, the Saints won a playoff game for the first time in franchise history and had a 1,000 yard rusher for 5 consecutive years, also a franchise first. He was named Assistant Head Coach and Run Game Coordinator in his later years with the club. Prior to his NFL career, Henry was a college coach for 21 years with stops at West Virginia University
West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Other campuses include: West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg; West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery; Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser;...
, Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is...
(where he was also Offensive Coordinator), and Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA. The university is northeast of Pittsburgh. It is the largest university in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and is the commonwealth's fifth largest university...
(his alma mater) amongst others. Henry also coached for 3 years on the High School level. He is a graduate of Chartiers-Houston HS in Houston,Pa. and Indiana University of Pa. He holds an MS from West Virginia University.
Henry has retired and settled in Greensburg, PA.