Mike Tice
Former tight end who rose through the Vikings' coaching staff to be head coach from 2002 to 2005.
Mike Tice (born February 2, 1959) is a former NFL tight end and coach. He played 11 NFL seasons and coached for 22, including four seasons as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings.
Quick Facts
- Number
- 86, 87, 83
- Position
- Tight end
- Born
- 2 February 1959
- Birthplace
- Central Islip, New York, U.S.
- High school
- Central Islip
- College
- Maryland (1977–1980)
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Background
Tice played quarterback at Maryland and tight end in the NFL from 1981 to 1995 for the Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings. On retiring he joined the Vikings' staff as tight ends coach in 1996 and offensive line coach from 1997 to 2001. He replaced Dennis Green as interim head coach for the final game of the 2001 season and on January 10, 2002, was named the sixth head coach in franchise history.
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