Ron Meyer was an American football coach who had a successful career in both college and professional football. He began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Purdue University in 1965 and later became the head coach at Southern Methodist University in 1976. During his time at SMU, Meyer led the team to two Southwest Conference championships and two appearances in the Cotton Bowl.
In 1982, Meyer was hired as the head coach of the New England Patriots. He led the team to the playoffs in his first season and was named the NFL Coach of the Year. Meyer coached the Patriots for three seasons before being fired midway through the 1984 season.
Meyer then became the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts in 1986. He led the team to the playoffs in his first season and was named the AFC Coach of the Year. Meyer coached the Colts for four seasons before being fired midway through the 1991 season.
Throughout his coaching career, Meyer was known for his innovative offensive strategies and his ability to motivate his players. He was also known for his fiery personality and his willingness to speak his mind.
After his coaching career, Meyer worked as a television analyst for college football games. He also served as the head coach of the Las Vegas Outlaws in the short-lived XFL in 2001.
Meyer passed away in 2017 at the age of 76. He is remembered as a successful and influential coach who left a lasting impact on the game of football.
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