** FILE ** In this Dec. 25, 2001 file photo, Utah coach Ron McBride is carried off the field by his players after their 10-6 win over Southern California in the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison, File)

 Eric Jamison

As Dick Tomey’s offensive line coach, McBride was among the nation’s best. He went 88-63 in 13 years as Utah’s head coach.Β 

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