Robert Pernell Wade (born December 9, 1944) is an American former professional football player and college basketball coach.

He was the men's college basketball head coach for the University of Maryland (1986–1989), as well as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL).

After his collegiate career, he played in the NFL as a defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1968), the Washington Redskins (1969), and the Denver Broncos (1970).

Driesell resigned over concerns about the death of All-American forward Len Bias and subsequent revelations about his players' academic performances.

Due to the transfer of star players Brian Williams and Steve Hood, the team significantly regressed in 1988–89, losing 20 games, the most in school history.

Wade was forced to resign on May 12, 1989, after only three years as head coach, compiling a 36–50 record, including only seven wins in ACC play.

In one of the toughest penalties handed out by the NCAA for such transgressions, the Terps were placed on three years' probation, banned from postseason play in 1991 and 1992 and kicked off live television for the 1990–91 season.