Dennis F. Roland (May 19, 1956 – January 1, 2008) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Olivet Nazarene University (1986–1990), Southwest Baptist University (1998–2000), Belhaven University (2001–2002), and Southeastern Louisiana University (2005–2006), compiling a career college football record of 47–80. Roland died on January 1, 2008, from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.Southland Conference "Former Southeastern La. Athletic Director And Football Coach Dennis Roland Loses Battle With Cancer" January 2, 2008
Early life and education Roland was born in Dodge County, Georgia. He graduated from high school in Cochran, Georgia, in 1974. He later graduated from Lees–McRae College and Boston University, and earned a master's degree from Lynchburg College—now known as University of Lynchburg.
Coaching career Belhaven Roland was the second head football coach at Belhaven College in Jackson, Mississippi and he held that position for two seasons, from 2001 until 2002. His coaching record at Belhaven was 9–12.Belhaven College coaching records
Southeastern Louisiana Roland's next position was as the 13th head football coach at Southeastern Louisiana UniversityNCAA News "Transactions" January 31, 2005 in Hammond, Louisiana and he held that position for two seasons, from 2005 until 2006. His coaching record at Southeastern Louisiana was 6–15.Southeastern Louisiana University coaching records
Death and family Roland died on January 1, 2008, at Northside Hospital Forsythe in Cumming, Georgia, after suffering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Roland's son, Dennis Jr., played in the National Football League (NFL).
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