 Tyler is recipient of numerous Coach of the Year awards on the high school and college levels.He also served as assistant and head coach of the Mississippi High School All-Star football games in 1966 and 1967.+ The 1975 team finished with a record of 6–4–1 (1-4-1 SEC) before NCAA probation
 The 1976 team finished with a record of 9-2 (4-2 SEC) before NCAA probati.