Career
He served as the head football coach at Portland State University (1968–1971, 1981–1985), the University of Oregon (1974–1976), the Oregon Institute of Technology (1977–1980), and the University of Montana (1986–1995), compiling a career college football record of 154–127–1. From 1968 to 1971 and from 1981 to 1985, he led the Portland State Vikings to a 39–52–1 record. From 1974 to 1976, he guided the Oregon Ducks to a 9–24 record with a 3–18 mark in conference.
Read currently resides in Corvallis, Oregon, where he participates in scouting and game planning for the Oregon State Beavers.