Raymond Woodie Jr.

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Raymond Woodie Jr.
Woodie with Bethune–Cookman in 2023
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamBethune–Cookman
ConferenceSWAC
Record3–8
Biographical details
Born (1973-11-02) November 2, 1973 (age 50)
Palmetto, Florida, U.S.
Playing career
1992–1995Bethune–Cookman
1996BC Lions
Position(s)Linebacker, safety
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1996Bayshore HS (FL) (DC)
1997–2006Bayshore HS (FL)
2007–2009Palmetto HS (FL)
2010–2011Western Kentucky (DE)
2012Western Kentucky (LB)
2013–2014South Florida (LB)
2015South Florida (AHC/LB)
2016South Florida (AHC/DC)
2017Oregon (ST/OLB)
2018–2019Florida State (LB)
2020Florida Atlantic (OLB)
2021–2022Florida Atlantic (AHC/OLB/ST)
2023–presentBethune–Cookman
Head coaching record
Overall3–8 (college)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
2× First Team All-MEAC (1994–1995)
2× NCAA Division I-AA All-American (1994–1995)

Raymond Woodie Jr. (born November 2, 1973) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Bethune–Cookman University, a position he has held since 2023. He played college football for Bethune–Cookman before playing professionally for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He also coached for Bayshore High School, Palmetto High School, Western Kentucky, South Florida, Oregon, Florida State, and Florida Atlantic.

Playing career[edit]

Woodie grew up in Palmetto, Florida, and played high school football for Palmetto High School.

College career[edit]

Woodie played college football for Bethune–Cookman. With the Wildcats he played as a linebacker and safety. He earned All-MEAC honors and all Division I-AA honors in his junior and senior seasons.[1]

Professional career[edit]

In 1996, Woodie signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He suffered a career-ending ankle injury with the team.[2]

Coaching career[edit]

High school coaching[edit]

Following Woodie's stint in the CFL he joined Bayshore High School as the team's defensive coordinator in 1996. The following season in 1997 he was promoted to the school's head coach, and became the youngest head coach in Florida at the age of 23.[3] In ten seasons with the school he led the Bruins to seven playoff appearances.

In 2007, Woodie returned to his alma mater, Palmetto High School, to be their head coach. In 2008 he led the team to a district title.

Early college coaching[edit]

After thirteen years of coaching high school football, Woodie joined Western Kentucky as their defensive ends coach. In 2012, he was promoted to linebackers coach.[4]

In 2015, Woodie was hired by South Florida to be their linebackers coach. After two seasons he also earned the role of assistant head coach alongside being the linebackers coach. In 2016, he was promoted to defensive coordinator.

In 2017, Woodie joined Oregon as the team's special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach.[5]

Following one season with the Ducks, Woodie returned to the state of Florida, this time with Florida State as their linebackers coach.[6]

After two seasons with Florida State, Woodie joined Florida Atlantic as the team's outside linebackers coach. He was promoted to special teams coordinator, assistant head coach, and outside linebackers coach for the 2021 season.[7]

Bethune–Cookman[edit]

On February 5, 2023, Woodie returned to Bethune–Cookman to be the school's next head coach after the team failed to agree on a contract with Ed Reed.[8][9]

Personal life[edit]

Woodie's son, Raymond Woodie III, is a defensive back for California.[10]

Head coaching record[edit]

College[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (Southwestern Athletic Conference) (2023–present)
2023 Bethune–Cookman 3–8 2–6 5th (East)
2024 Bethune–Cookman 0–0 0–0 (East)
Bethune–Cookman: 3–8 2–6
Total: 3–8

References[edit]

  1. ^ Peebles, Nyah (2023-02-07). "Bethune-Cookman Hires Raymond Woodie Jr. As Head Football Coach". HBCU Buzz. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  2. ^ Reed, Tashan. "Florida State assistant Raymond Woodie known for his work ethic, recruiting ability and ties to Willie Taggart". The Athletic. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  3. ^ "Raymond Woodie - Associate Head Coach / OLB and Recruiting Coordinator - Staff Directory". Florida Atlantic University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  4. ^ Scott, Jelani (February 5, 2023). "Bethune-Cookman Football Hires Raymond Woodie Jr. as Head Coach, per Report". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "Raymond Woodie - Football Coach". University of Oregon Athletics. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  6. ^ "Raymond Woodie Jr. - Football Coach". Bethune-Cookman University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  7. ^ Phillips, Joseph (2023-02-11). "Bethune-Cookman hires alum Raymond Woodie, Jr., as head football coach". Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  8. ^ "Bethune-Cookman University Names Raymond Woodie, Jr. Head Football Coach". Bethune-Cookman University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  9. ^ "Bethune-Cookman announces hiring of Raymond Woodie Jr. as football coach". mynews13.com. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  10. ^ "Raymond Woodie III - Football". California Golden Bears Athletics. Retrieved 2023-05-25.

External links[edit]

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