Paul Sharp (American football)

Paul Sharp
Biographical details
Born(1952-05-11)May 11, 1952
DiedOctober 26, 2012(2012-10-26) (aged 60)
Playing career
Football
c.1972Ouachita Baptist
Baseball
c. 1972Ouachita Baptist
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1974–1978Ouachita Baptist (DL/OL)
1979–1981Central Arkansas (DC)
1982–1985Lamar (DC)
1986–2004Southwestern Oklahoma State
Head coaching record
Overall93–100–1
Tournaments2–0 (NAIA D-I playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 NAIA Division I (1996)
2 OIC (1992, 1996)
LSC North Division (1997)
Awards
NAIA Division I Coach of the Year (1996)

Paul Dewey Sharp (May 11, 1952 – October 26, 2012) was an American college football coach. He served as the head football coach at Southwestern Oklahoma State University from 1986 to 2004, compiling a record of 93–100–1. Sharp led the Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs to an NAIA Division I Football National Championship in 1996.

Sharp was born on May 11, 1952. A native of Douglas, Arizona, he played football at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He died of attack on October 26, 2012.