Started By
Message
RIP SEC legend Joe Lee Dunn
Posted on 10/26/21 at 5:41 pm
Posted on 10/26/21 at 5:41 pm
Article title says he was 57, but he was actually 75
He had some damn good defenses at Mississippi State.
quote:
Unfortunately, Joe Lee Dunn’s cause of death at the age of 75 is yet to be announced, but we are waiting for more official information, so stay with us.
Joseph Levi “Joe Lee” Dunn was born on July 14, 1946. He was a former football player who was widely credited with inventing the attacking 3-3-5 scheme that has been used by several teams.
He had some damn good defenses at Mississippi State.
This post was edited on 10/26/21 at 5:45 pm
21
Posted on 10/26/21 at 6:12 pm to TideSaint
No. 1 defense in the country in 1999. We went 10-2 with one of the worst offenses in SEC history. If we would have been average on offense, that could have been the year State won the SEC.
Posted on 10/26/21 at 6:20 pm to TideSaint
Fantastic defensive coordinator.
Posted on 10/26/21 at 6:55 pm to TideSaint
RIP Joe Lee, much respect. You made Saturdays special for all of us.
Posted on 10/26/21 at 7:01 pm to TideSaint
Man that’s sad. Guy was such a character and definitely a memorable figure from 90s through early 00s SEC football, which I still feel was the funnest era of the league.
Correct me if I’m wrong State fans, but didn’t he not wear socks? I feel like I remember that being one of his quirks
Correct me if I’m wrong State fans, but didn’t he not wear socks? I feel like I remember that being one of his quirks
Posted on 10/26/21 at 7:15 pm to lsufball19
quote:Probably didn't own a pair. He was a good DC if he had the players. His fault was that he wouldn't change his scheme when he didn't have the players.
Correct me if I’m wrong State fans, but didn’t he not wear socks?
Posted on 10/26/21 at 7:19 pm to TideSaint
He was a good one. RIP
Posted on 10/26/21 at 7:19 pm to Diamondawg
Dude had a great barber, and could rock a polo like none other.
Posted on 10/26/21 at 7:20 pm to I am Quaid
He blitzed too much but Rest In Peace.
Posted on 10/26/21 at 7:22 pm to TideSaint
Hate seeing the guys from that generation go. I came of age in the mid 90s-mid 00s and those will always be the glory days of the SEC for me.
RIP Coach
RIP Coach
Posted on 10/26/21 at 7:29 pm to TideSaint
Sad to hear.
Had a long conversation with a coach that worked with him at state. Stories were hilarious. Joe Lee carried a couple miniature whisky bottles to practice and would take a pull during water breaks
Had a long conversation with a coach that worked with him at state. Stories were hilarious. Joe Lee carried a couple miniature whisky bottles to practice and would take a pull during water breaks
Posted on 10/26/21 at 7:31 pm to TideSaint
RIP. He was a good DC.
Posted on 10/26/21 at 7:31 pm to SadUCFKnight
quote:Which was fine when he had lock down corners. Some Florida receivers are still past our corners on some of those blitzes.
He blitzed too much but Rest In Peace.
Posted on 10/26/21 at 7:42 pm to TideSaint
Damn that sucks. He was a lot of fun to have in the SEC. What a character.
Posted on 10/26/21 at 7:42 pm to Diamondawg
Fred Smoot baby, Smoot Smack for life
Posted on 10/26/21 at 7:45 pm to TideSaint
Rip
Usc
St
Om
Ark
Am i missing anybody else?
Usc
St
Om
Ark
Am i missing anybody else?
Posted on 10/26/21 at 7:48 pm to I am Quaid
Had Ole Miss ranked #1 in total defense in ‘93. Served as interim HC in ‘94 and the team competed all season minus the Arkansas game. RIP Joe Lee
Posted on 10/26/21 at 7:49 pm to TideSaint
Sock less dude
Posted on 10/26/21 at 7:50 pm to anc
quote:Was that our "Rose Bowl" year?
No. 1 defense in the country in 1999. We went 10-2 with one of the worst offenses in SEC history. If we would have been average on offense, that could have been the year State won the SEC.
Posted on 10/26/21 at 7:55 pm to Diamondawg
No, I think that was 2001.
Page 1 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow SECRant for SEC Football News