Seth Doege
A resilient quarterback who set passing records at Texas Tech and later translated his offensive genius into a coaching career.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American football player and coach·Birthday: December 18·Millennials
Biography
Seth Doege's football journey is a testament to perseverance. His high school career in Texas was nearly derailed by two major knee injuries, but he fought back to earn a scholarship to Texas Tech, a university famous for its pass-happy 'Air Raid' offense. Taking over as starter in 2011, he thrived, orchestrating one of the nation's most explosive attacks and etching his name in the school record books. Though his professional playing career was brief, with stints in the NFL and CFL, his deep understanding of offensive systems made a natural transition to coaching inevitable. He climbed the ranks as a graduate assistant and position coach, his expertise in quarterback development and pass-game design leading him to the role of offensive coordinator at the University of Arizona, where he now crafts game plans for a new generation.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Seth was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Seth Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Seth's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Threw for over 4,000 yards and 28 touchdowns in consecutive seasons as Texas Tech's starting quarterback (2011, 2012).
- Led the NCAA's top-ranked passing offense during the 2012 college football season.
- Appointed offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Wildcats in 2022.
Did You Know?
He originally committed to play college football at the University of Florida before his injuries and subsequent change of plans.
His younger brother, Sawyer Doege, also played quarterback at Bowling Green State University.
He served as a graduate assistant under coach Lincoln Riley at the University of Oklahoma.
“You have to trust the process, even when you can't see the field.”
