Indianapolis Colts offensive line coach history
Tony Sparano Jr.
Sparano Jr. is the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts since the 2023 season, a total of two years.
Chris Strausser
Strausser was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2019-2022 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Strausser in playoff games.
Dave DeGuglielmo
DeGuglielmo was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 1-1 record under Coach DeGuglielmo in playoff games.
Joe Philbin
Philbin was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years.
Joe Gilbert
Gilbert was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2013-2015 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2013-2014) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Gilbert in playoff games.
Hal Hunter
Hunter was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2015 season.
Harold Goodwin
Goodwin was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2012 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Goodwin in playoff games.
Pete Metzelaars
Metzelaars was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2010-2011 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2010) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Metzelaars in playoff games.
Howard Mudd
Mudd was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1998-2009 seasons, a total of twelve years. The team made it to the playoffs ten times (1999-2000, 2002-2009) and had a 9-9 record under Coach Mudd in playoff games. In 2006, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Tony Dungy, won 29-17. In 2009, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Jim Caldwell, lost 17-31.
Ron Blackledge
Blackledge was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1993-1997 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1995-1996) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Blackledge in playoff games.
Alex Gibbs
Gibbs was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1992 season.
Bill Muir
Muir was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1991 season. Muir's record as the team's offensive line coach was 1-15-0, making him the least successful offensive line coach in Indianapolis Colts history.
Dante Scarnecchia
Scarnecchia was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years.
Keith Rowen
Rowen was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1985-1988 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1987) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Rowen in playoff games.
Tom Lovat
Lovat was the offensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1985-1988 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1987) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Lovat in playoff games.
Hal Hunter Sr.
Hunter Sr. was the offensive line coach for the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis Colts in the 1982-1984 seasons, a total of three years. Hunter Sr.'s record as the team's offensive line coach was 11-29-1, making him the second-least successful offensive line coach in Indianapolis Colts history.
Mike Westhoff
Westhoff was the offensive line coach for the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis Colts in the 1982-1984 seasons, a total of three years. Westhoff's record as the team's offensive line coach was 11-29-1, making him the second-least successful offensive line coach in Indianapolis Colts history.
Whitey Dovell
Dovell was the offensive line coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1975-1978 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1975-1977) and had a 0-3 record under Coach Dovell in playoff games.
Red Miller
Miller was the offensive line coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1971-1972 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1971) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Miller in playoff games.
John Sandusky
Sandusky was the offensive line coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1959-1971 seasons, a total of thirteen years. Sandusky's record as the team's offensive line coach was 122-51-5, making him the third-most successful offensive line coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1959, 1964-1965, 1968, 1970-1971) and had a 7-4 record under Coach Sandusky in playoff games. In 1968, the Baltimore Colts faced off against the New York Jets in Super Bowl III and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Don Shula, lost 7-16. In 1970, the Baltimore Colts faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Don McCafferty, won 16-13.
George Young
Young was the offensive line coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1970 season. Young's record as the team's offensive line coach was 11-2-1, making him the most successful offensive line coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1970) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Young in playoff games. In 1970, the Baltimore Colts faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Don McCafferty, won 16-13.
Lou Rymkus
Rymkus was the offensive line coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1970 season. Rymkus' record as the team's offensive line coach was 11-2-1, making him the most successful offensive line coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1970) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Rymkus in playoff games. In 1970, the Baltimore Colts faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Don McCafferty, won 16-13.
Herman Ball
Ball was the offensive line coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1956-1962 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1958-1959) and had a 2-0 record under Coach Ball in playoff games.
Indianapolis Colts offensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Sparano Jr. | 2023-2024 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Chris Strausser | 2019-2022 | 31-34-1 | 47.7% | 0-1 |
| Dave DeGuglielmo | 2018 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 1-1 |
| Joe Philbin | 2016-2017 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Hal Hunter | 2015 | 8-8-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Joe Gilbert | 2013-2015 | 30-18-0 | 62.5% | 3-2 |
| Harold Goodwin | 2012 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 0-1 |
| Pete Metzelaars | 2010-2011 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-1 |
| Howard Mudd | 1998-2009 | 131-61-0 | 68.2% | 9-9 |
| Ron Blackledge | 1993-1997 | 33-47-0 | 41.3% | 2-2 |
| Alex Gibbs | 1992 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-0 |
| Bill Muir | 1991 | 1-15-0 | 6.3% | 0-0 |
| Dante Scarnecchia | 1989-1990 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Tom Lovat | 1985-1988 | 26-37-0 | 41.3% | 0-1 |
| Keith Rowen | 1985-1988 | 26-37-0 | 41.3% | 0-1 |
| Mike Westhoff | 1982-1984 | 11-29-1 | 28.0% | 0-0 |
| Hal Hunter Sr. | 1982-1984 | 11-29-1 | 28.0% | 0-0 |
| Whitey Dovell | 1975-1978 | 36-22-0 | 62.1% | 0-3 |
| Red Miller | 1971-1972 | 15-13-0 | 53.6% | 1-1 |
| John Sandusky | 1959-1971 | 122-51-5 | 69.9% | 7-4 |
| Lou Rymkus | 1970 | 11-2-1 | 82.1% | 3-0 |
| George Young | 1970 | 11-2-1 | 82.1% | 3-0 |
| Herman Ball | 1956-1962 | 51-37-0 | 58.0% | 2-0 |
Indianapolis Colts offensive line coach facts
- Herman Ball was the first offensive line coach in Colts history in 1956.
- John Sandusky coached the most seasons as the Colts's offensive line coach at thirteen seasons.
- Tony Sparano Jr. is the current offensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.