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Frank Tavani

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Biographical details
Born (1953-07-31) July 31, 1953 (age 71)
Playing career
1972–1975Lebanon Valley
Position(s)Running back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1976–1985Franklin & Marshall (OC)
1986Lebanon Valley (DC)
1987–1999Lafayette (RB)
2000–2016Lafayette
Head coaching record
Overall84–107
Tournaments0–4 (NCAA D-I-AA/FCS playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
4 Patriot League (2004–2006, 2013)

Frank Tavani (born July 31, 1953) is a former American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Lafayette College from 2000 until his retirement in 2016, compiling a record of 84–107.[1]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Lafayette Leopards (Patriot League) (2000–2016)
2000 Lafayette 2–9 1–5 T–6th
2001 Lafayette 2–8 1–6 7th
2002 Lafayette 7–5 5–2 3rd
2003 Lafayette 5–6 2–5 6th
2004 Lafayette 8–4 5–1 T–1st L NCAA Division I-AA First Round
2005 Lafayette 8–4 5–1 T–1st L NCAA Division I-AA First Round
2006 Lafayette 6–6 5–1 T–1st L NCAA Division I First Round
2007 Lafayette 7–4 4–2 T–2nd
2008 Lafayette 7–4 3–3 4th
2009 Lafayette 8–3 4–2 T–2nd
2010 Lafayette 2–9 1–4 T–5th
2011 Lafayette 4–7 2–4 T–5th
2012 Lafayette 5–6 2–4 T–3rd
2013 Lafayette 5–7 4–1 1st L NCAA Division I First Round
2014 Lafayette 5–6 3–3 T–3rd
2015 Lafayette 1–10 0–6 7th
2016 Lafayette 2–9 1–5 6th
Lafayette: 84–107 48–55
Total: 84–107
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ Reinhard, Paul (December 1, 2016). "Tavani's legacy: Titles and teaching". The Morning Call. pp. C1, C5. Retrieved July 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.