Miami Dolphins assistant head coach-defense history

Will Muschamp

Muschamp was the assistant head coach-defense for the Miami Dolphins in the 2005 season. Muschamp's record as the team's assistant head coach-defense was 9-7-0, making him the second-most successful assistant head coach-defense in Miami Dolphins history.

Bill Arnsparger

Arnsparger was the assistant head coach-defense for the Miami Dolphins in the 1973, 1976-1983 seasons, a total of nine years. Arnsparger's record as the team's assistant head coach-defense was 84-39-1, making him the most successful assistant head coach-defense in Miami Dolphins history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1973, 1978-1979, 1981-1983) and had a 6-5 record under Coach Arnsparger in playoff games. In 1973, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, won 24-7. In 1982, the Miami Dolphins faced off against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVII and the Dolphins, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, lost 17-27.


Miami Dolphins assistant head coach-defense record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Will Muschamp 2005 9-7-0 56.3% 0-0
Bill Arnsparger 1973, 1976-1983 84-39-1 68.1% 6-5

Miami Dolphins assistant head coach-defense facts

  • Bill Arnsparger was the first assistant head coach-defense in Dolphins history in 1973.
  • Bill Arnsparger coached the most seasons as the Dolphins's assistant head coach-defense at nine seasons.
  • Will Muschamp was the last coach to hold the position of assistant head coach-defense, leaving the role after the 2005 season.