Hawaii football championship

Richard James Miano (born September 3, 1962) is a former American footballdefensive back who played 11 seasons for three teams in the National Football League. Rich was a walk-on for University of Hawaii team in 1981 and became an all WAC defensive back in 1983 and 1984. In 1985 Rich was drafted in the 6th round by the New York Jets with whom he played six seasons. After missing the entire 1990 season with a knee injury, Miano went to the Philadelphia Eagles where he played four seasons. In 1995, his final season in the NFL, he played for the Atlanta Falcons. Upon retirement from the NFL, Miano moved back to his home in Honolulu, Hawaii where he became the Associate Head Coach with the University of Hawaii, where he played his college career. When head coach Greg McMackin resigned in 2011, Miano became the head coach for the Henry J. Kaiser High School Cougars.

Head Coaching Record[]

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Kaiser Cougars(Oahu Interscholastic Association)(2012–present)
2012 Kaiser 7-37-13rdL OIA White Semi-Final

Rich Miano

Biography

Rich Miano's journey in professional football began when he was drafted by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 1985 NFL Draft. A defensive back, Miano brought a strong work ethic and determination to the field, attributes that helped him secure a spot on the Jets' roster. Over the course of his career, he became known for his reliability and consistency in the secondary.

During his tenure with the Jets, Miano played in various roles within the defensive backfield. His ability to read the game and make crucial tackles made him a valuable asset to the team's defense. Miano's time with the Jets lasted until 1989, after which he transitioned to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Joining the Eagles marked a new chapter in Miano's career. Under the guidance of head coach Buddy Ryan, Miano became part of a defense that was renowned for its aggressive style of play. The Eagles' defense, often referred to as the "Gang Green," was one of the most feared units in the league during that era. Miano contributed to the team's success with his solid

Rich Miano

American football player and coach (born 1962)

American football player

Richard James Miano (born September 3, 1962) is a former American footballdefensive back who played 10 seasons for three teams in the National Football League (NFL). He has served as executive director of the Hula Bowl, a college football all-star game, since it was revived in 2020.[1]

Biography

Miano was a walk-on for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriorscollege football team in 1981, and became an all-Western Athletic Conference defensive back in 1983 and 1984.[2] Miano was selected in the sixth round of the 1985 NFL draft by the New York Jets, where he played five seasons.[3] After missing the entire 1990 season with a knee injury, Miano went to the Philadelphia Eagles where he played four seasons. In 1995, his final season in the NFL, he played for the Atlanta Falcons.

After his retirement from the NFL, Miano moved back to his home in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he became an associate coach with the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.[4] After head coach Greg Mc

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