Marvin Lewis

Marvin Ronald Lewis (September 23, 1958) is the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League, a position he has held since January 14, 2003. Previously, he was notable as the defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens, whose record-setting defense helped them win Super Bowl XXXV 34-7 over the New York Giants.

In 2005, under Lewis, the Bengals had their first winning season and won their first division title in fifteen years.

The Associated Press named Marvin Lewis its 2009 coach of the year following a 10-6 regular season and another AFC North division championship. He is the first Bengals coach to win the award since team founder Paul Brown in 1970.

Marvin Lewis was born in the Pittsburgh suburb of McDonald, Pennsylvania and attended Idaho State University and primarily played linebacker. In 2001, he was inducted into Idaho State University's Sports Hall of Fame.

Coincidentally, Idaho State's sports teams are also called the Bengals and their colors are also orange and black.

Playing career

In addition to playing quarterback and safety at (PA), Marvin Lewis wrestled and played baseball. He was a three-time All-Big Sky Conference selection.

Lewis was not drafted by a National Football League team and he never pursued a professional playing career.

Coaching career

College

Marvin Lewis began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Idaho State before becoming the team's linebackers coach for...
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