Ron Meyer, who coached Southern Methodist onto the national stage in college and later coached the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts in the NFL, has died.
He was 76.
Meyer began his head-coaching career at UNLV in 1973 and led the Runnin' Rebels to an 11-0 record and the Division II playoffs. He moved to SMU in 1976 and brought the Mustangs to national prominence, helped by the exploits of running backs Eric Dickerson and Craig James.
In 1981, his last season the school, Meyer led SMU to a 10-1 record and the Southwest Conference title.