Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Sean Tuohy Jr is a well-known football star, journalist, and scholar. Sometimes known as S.J, he is the assistant director of football operations at Arkansas Razorbacks.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Sean Tuohy Jr was born on July 4, 1993, in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
- He is the son of the famous couple Sean and Leigh Ann Tuohy. The Tuohys were an affluent family & owned 70 fast-food restaurants.
- SJ’s sister is Collins Tuohy, and adopted brother is Michael Oher, who is well-known for ascending from homelessness to success in the NFL.
- The story of the Tuohy family was an inspiration for Michael Lewis’ book “The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game” in 2006.
- In 2009, the book was transformed into a film & went on to get numerous awards and rave reviews. In the movie, S.J. was portrayed by Actor Jae Head.
- S.J. & the whole Tuohy family is known for their hard work, generosity, and kindness. Their story has served as an inspiration to several people.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- S.J. studied at the Briarcrest Christian High School in Tennessee. He played with his school as a senior point guard and helped them earn All-Division 2A West Second Team honors.
- He was a member of the NHS – National Honor Society, as well as the Spanish National Honor Society.
- Later, SJ graduated from Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, specializing in Journalism and Marketing.
- After graduation and while still playing football, he pursued his Master’s degree in Humanistic Studies at Southern Methodist University (SMU).
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Sean Tuohy Jr coached at Southern Methodist University in Fall 2017. The best home record for the SMU Mustangs was achieved (since 1982), and it was also their first winning season since 2011.
- From Jan 2018 to Feb 2020, he worked for Arkansas Razorbacks in the role of Assistant Director Football Operations/Special Assistant to Head Coach.
- From Feb 2020 to Feb 2021, he served as the Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations at Liberty University.
- Since Feb 2021, Sean works as the Associate Athletic Director / Chief of Staff at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida.
- SJ also volunteers for several organizations, and is one of the board directors of the “Making It Happen Foundation.”
- A passionate reader and writer, his work appears on several online outlets such as Huffington Post and Fansided.
Fun Facts, Height and Trivia :
- SJ played for the Loyola Greyhounds as a basketball player (guard).
- Actress Sandra Bullock played the role of S.J.’s mother Leigh Anne in “The Blind Side” movie.
- Playing the piano is one of his major hobbies; he has been playing it for more than 17 years.
- His height is 6’0″ (183cm) and his weight is 186 lbs (84kg).