Temple University Athletics
Former Owls Assistant Football Coach Curtis Bray Passes
1.16.14 | Football
PHILADELPHIA (1/16/14) – Former Temple Owls assistant football coach Curtis Bray, who spent the last five seasons as the defensive line coach at Iowa State, passed away yesterday morning. He was 43 years old.
Prior to his five seasons at Iowa State, Bray was the linebackers coach from 2007-08 at Temple under head coach Al Golden. He was joined on that staff by current Owls head coach Matt Rhule, assistant head coach Ed Foley, and running backs coach Tyree Foreman.
"Curtis was a great person, a great friend. I just saw him Monday night [at the AFCA Convention]," said Rhule. "He loved to coach and he cared about his players and that left an impact on this program and the players long after he left for Aames. I feel sadness….my heart goes out to Heather and the kids."
"Curtis was one of the good guys in the profession," said Foley. "He was a humble and hard-working guy with a great sense of humor. Everyone on the staff loved him. He always had a smile on his face and was surrounded by his family at games and practices. My wife, Becky, and Heather had kept in touch over the years and our thoughts and prayers go out to Heather and the kids."
"Curtis was a good coach but an even better man and father," added Foreman. "He left a lasting impression on everyone he came in contact with – kids and coaches alike. My prayers go out to Heather, Sydney and Colden. He will be missed."
Before his tenure with the Owls, Bray coached for seven seasons at his alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh. Bray was a standout linebacker for the Panthers from 1988-91. He also coached for Villanova (1997-99), Western Kentucky (1995-96), and Duquesne (1993-94). A native of Monroeville, PA, Bray is a 1988 graduate of Gateway High School. In 1987 he became the first defensive player to be honored as Gatorade National High School Football Player of the Year.
He is survived by his wife, Heather, and children Sydney (8) and Colden (6).
Prior to his five seasons at Iowa State, Bray was the linebackers coach from 2007-08 at Temple under head coach Al Golden. He was joined on that staff by current Owls head coach Matt Rhule, assistant head coach Ed Foley, and running backs coach Tyree Foreman.
"Curtis was a great person, a great friend. I just saw him Monday night [at the AFCA Convention]," said Rhule. "He loved to coach and he cared about his players and that left an impact on this program and the players long after he left for Aames. I feel sadness….my heart goes out to Heather and the kids."
"Curtis was one of the good guys in the profession," said Foley. "He was a humble and hard-working guy with a great sense of humor. Everyone on the staff loved him. He always had a smile on his face and was surrounded by his family at games and practices. My wife, Becky, and Heather had kept in touch over the years and our thoughts and prayers go out to Heather and the kids."
"Curtis was a good coach but an even better man and father," added Foreman. "He left a lasting impression on everyone he came in contact with – kids and coaches alike. My prayers go out to Heather, Sydney and Colden. He will be missed."
Before his tenure with the Owls, Bray coached for seven seasons at his alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh. Bray was a standout linebacker for the Panthers from 1988-91. He also coached for Villanova (1997-99), Western Kentucky (1995-96), and Duquesne (1993-94). A native of Monroeville, PA, Bray is a 1988 graduate of Gateway High School. In 1987 he became the first defensive player to be honored as Gatorade National High School Football Player of the Year.
He is survived by his wife, Heather, and children Sydney (8) and Colden (6).
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