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A legendary coach leading a storied program at one of the nation’s most respected institutions...that’s the story that unfolded in December of 2003 when the United States Military Academy announced the hiring of Bobby Ross as Army’s new football coach. A head coach in the college ranks for 15 years, Ross also coached the San Diego Chargers and the Detroit Lions in the NFL. He helped lead the Chargers to their only Super Bowl appearance in history in 1994. Ross compiled a 94-76-2 record as head coach at the Citadel (1973-77), Maryland (1982-86) and Georgia Tech (1987-1991). He guided the Yellow Jackets to a share of the national championship with Colorado in 1990. During nine seasons with the Lions and Chargers, his teams posted a 77-68 mark. Although his first season at West Point ended at 2-9 with a 42-13 loss to Navy, Ross feels the team has improved. “I feel we made