Former NFL lineman, college coach Guy Morriss dies at 71

FILE - Baylor football coach Guy Morriss reads a short statement after it was announced by school officials, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, in Waco, Texas, that he would not return as head coach. Guy Morriss, a 15-year NFL offensive lineman who started Super Bowl XV for the Philadelphia Eagles before coaching collegiately at Baylor and Kentucky, has died. He was 71. Kentucky athletics spokesman Tony Neely confirmed Morriss’ death on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, after being informed by his family. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)

FILE - New Baylor head football coach Guy Morriss makes a statement following his introduction at press conference at Baylor's Umphrey Law Center Wednesday Dec, 11, 2002. Guy Morriss, a 15-year NFL offensive lineman who started Super Bowl XV for the Philadelphia Eagles before coaching collegiately at Baylor and Kentucky, has died. He was 71. Kentucky athletics spokesman Tony Neely confirmed Morriss’ death on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, after being informed by his family. (Duane A. Laverty/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)