| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 29, 1941 Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1960–1962 | Penn State |
| Baseball | |
| 1962–1963 | Penn State |
| Position(s) | Tight end, defensive end (football) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1965–1969 | Lafayette (assistant) |
| 1970–1972 | Penn (OL) |
| 1973–1983 | Penn State (OL) |
| 1984–1989 | Rutgers |
| 1990–1992 | Penn State (OL) |
| 1993–1998 | Penn State (QB) |
| 1999–2011 | Penn State (OG/C) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 28–33–4 |
Richard E. Anderson (born July 29, 1941) is an American former college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Rutgers University from 1984 to 1989, compiling a record of 28–33–4.[1] His highlight victory during that span was 21–16 win over Penn State in 1988—Rutgers' first win over the Nittany Lions in 70 years.[2] He played college football at Penn State, and served there as an assistant football coach for many years under Joe Paterno.
- ^ "Rutgers Football Coaches Records". Rutgers Athletics Communications. Archived from the original on August 4, 2008. Retrieved October 17, 2007.
- ^ "Dick Anderson Profile". Penn State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Archived from the original on October 18, 2007. Retrieved October 18, 2007.