Larry Naviaux

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Larry Naviaux
Biographical details
Born(1936-12-17)December 17, 1936
Lexington, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedAugust 21, 2021(2021-08-21) (aged 84)
Playing career
1956–1958Nebraska
Position(s)
Connecticut
Head coaching record
Overall37–45–1
Bowls0–1
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 Yankee (1973)
Awards
AFCA College Division Coach of the Year (1969)

Larry L. Naviaux (December 17, 1936 – August 21, 2021) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Boston University from 1969 to 1972 and at the University of Connecticut from 1973 to 1976, compiling a career college football coaching record of 37–45–1. Naviaux played college football as a halfback from 1956 to 1958 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Prior to taking over at Boston in 1969, Naviaux served as an assistant coach there as well as in Nebraska and Southwestern Louisiana.

Naviaux was born on December 17, 1936, in Lexington, Nebraska. He resided in Farmington, Connecticut, during his retirement. He died on August 21, 2021.[1]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Boston University Terriers (NCAA College Division independent) (1969–1972)
1969 Boston University 9–2 L Pasadena
1970 Boston University 5–4
1971 Boston University 3–7
1972 Boston University 2–8
Boston University: 19–21
Connecticut Huskies (Yankee Conference
) (1973–1976)
1973 Connecticut 8–2–1 5–0–1 1st
1974 Connecticut 4–6 3–3 T–3rd
1975 Connecticut 4–7 3–2 3rd
1976 Connecticut 2–9 2–3 T–3rd
Connecticut: 18–24–1 13–8–1
Total: 37–45–1
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

  1. ^ "Larry L. Naviaux". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. August 26, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2022 – via Legacy.com.