 Billups is the only Eagles coach to own a winning career record against "Tier 2" and "Tier 3" countries, with a 12-8 mark.In 2003, he posted a 7-6 mark, an American record for single-season wins, including four straight victories.At the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Billups steered the Eagles to their first World Cup victory since 1987 against Japan, as well as an admirable one-point loss against Fiji (19-18).