Bill McGovern, Ex-UCLA Defensive Coordinator, Dies at Age 60
- Bill McGovern, a longtime college football and NFL assistant coach, died at 60 after battling cancer.
- Most recently, McGovern served as UCLA's defensive coordinator before moving into an off-the-field role due to health issues.
- McGovern coached at several schools, including UCLA, Nebraska and Boston College, and in the NFL with the Bears, Giants and Eagles.
- McGovern is survived by his wife Colleen and three daughters, Amanda, Delainey and Mackenzie.
- McGovern is on the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a player at Holy Cross and coach.