Tom Nugent
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 24, 1913 Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 2006 (aged 92) Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1930s | Ithaca |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| ?–1948 | Hopewell HS (VA) |
| 1949–1952 | VMI |
| 1953–1958 | Florida State |
| 1959–1965 | Maryland |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 89–80–3 (college) |
| Bowls | 0–2 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 SoCon (1951) | |
Thomas N. Nugent (February 24, 1913 – January 19, 2006) was an American college football coach and innovator, sportscaster, public relations man. He served as the head football coach at the Virginia Military Institute, Florida State University, and the University of Maryland. His career record was 89–80–3. Nugent is credited with the development of the I formation.