Jim Lyall

James M. Lyall (born June 25, 1952) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head football coach at Siena Heights University, a program that will have its first year of play in 2011. He played college football as a defensive tackle for the University of Michigan under head coach Bo Schembechler from 1970 to 1973.

Adrian
Lyall was the head college football coach for the Adrian Bulldogs located in Adrian, Michigan. He held that position for 20 seasons, from 1990 until 2009. His coaching record at Adrian was 97 wins, 92 losses and 1 tie. As of the conclusion of the 2010 season, this ranks him #1 at Adrian in total wins and #7 at the school in winning percentage (.510).

Lyall was fired In November 2009. The program had improved considerably over the previous 8 years, with a vastly improved roster, a 55-25 record, and five runner-up finishes in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Jim Deere, a Lyall assistant coach, was hired as the new head coach.

Siena Heights
Lyall became the first head coach for the program at Siena Heights starting in the 2011 season.