A second-round draft pick in 1973, Morriss also played center
for 15 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles (1973-83) and New
England Patriots (1984-87). He started 173 of his 217 career
games.
He coached at Kentucky from 2001-02 and at Baylor from 2003-07,
compiling a 9-14 record with the Wildcats and an 18-40 mark with
the Bears.
Morriss also worked as an offensive line coach with the Patriots
(1988-89) and Arizona Cardinals (1994) in the NFL, as well as at
Valdosta State, Mississippi State and Kentucky State.
He was the head coach at Texas A&M-Commerce from 2009-12.
--Field Level Media
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