Guy Walker Morriss (May 13, 1951 – September 5, 2022) was an American football coach and player. He served as the head football coach at the University of Kentucky for two seasons (2001–2002) and at Baylor University for five seasons (2003–2007). Morriss played college football at Texas Christian University (TCU) and spent 15 seasons as an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) with the Philadelphia Eagles (1973–1983) and the New England Patriots (1984–1987). Morriss played in over 200 regular season games during his NFL career and started at center for the Eagles in Super Bowl XV. Early years and playing career Morriss was born in Colorado City, Texas, on May 13, 1951. He attended Sam Houston High School in Arlington, Texas, where he played tight end for the school's team. He later earned a scholarship to Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas, graduating in 1973 with a bachelor's degree in secondary education. He played as a guard for the TCU Horned Frogs. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Morriss in the second round of the 1973 NFL draft. As a rookie, the Eagles transitioned Morriss into a center. He played with the Eagles from 1973 to 1983, and started in 151 out of their 158 games in that period. In March 1984, the Eagles waived Morriss. He signed with the New England Patriots that offseason, and he played center and guard for the Patriots through the 1987 season. The Patriots waived Morriss before the 1988 season. He played in Super Bowl XV for the Eagles and as a backup to Pete Brock in Super Bowl XX for the Patriots. Coaching career Early career After he was waived, Morriss accepted a position with the Patriots as the offensive line coach for the 1988 season under Raymond Berry. In 1992, after a brief stint as the head coach of the Washington Marauders of the Professional Spring Football League, Morriss coached at Valdosta State University under Hal Mumme, who developed the modern air raid offense, and alongside Mike Leach. He later re-joined Mumme and Leach in 1997 at Kentucky, where he was offensive line and assistant head coach. Morriss was given national recognition for his pass blocking schemes that helped turn Kentucky's offense into one of the best in the nation. Kentucky After a recruiting scandal forced the resignation of Mumme at Kentucky, Morriss was named the school's interim head coach