Background
Riley, Michael was born on July 6, 1953 in Wallace, Idaho, United States.
Riley, Michael was born on July 6, 1953 in Wallace, Idaho, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Science Society, University Alabama, 1975. Master of Science, Whitworth College, 1976.
Defensive back Crimson Tide University Alabama, 1971-1974. Graduate assistant coach University California Golden Bears, 1975. Defense coordinator, secondary coach, assistant athletic director Linfield College Wildcats, McMinnville, Oregon, 1977-1982.
Secondary coach Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Canadian Football League, 1983-1984, head coach, 1987-1990. Defensive coordinator, secretary coach University Northern Colorado Bears, 1986. Head coach San Antonio Riders, World League American Football, 1991-1992.
Assistant head coach, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach University Southern California Trojans, 1993-1996. Head coach Oregon State University Beavers, 1997-1998, since 2003, San Diego Chargers, 1998—2001. Assistant coach New Orleans Saints, 2002.
Married Dee Riley; children: Matthew, Kate.