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Football trivia - Phogge - 04-03-2018
In 1958, after three non winning seasons coach Paul Dietzel took LSU to the national championship going 11-0. What was his unique approach regarding subs? What was the nickname of one of his units?
He was hired by the university president, a man who was much more famous for one of his previous endeavors. Name him and his job and where his place of employment was during his most famous time.
No look Mick.
Re: Football trivia - wallendar - 04-03-2018
I only know the answer to the nickname question - the Chinese Bandits...
Re: Football trivia - BobK - 04-04-2018
Cant forget Chinese Bandits. But thats it for me also
Re: Football trivia - BigEasyCard - 04-04-2018
I used Google to identify the LSU president as Gen. Troy H. Middleton.
From Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_H._Middleton#University_presidency
"Lieutenant General Troy Houston Middleton (12 October 1889 9 October 1976) was a distinguished educator and senior officer of the United States Army who served as a corps commander in the European Theatre during World War II and later as president of Louisiana State University (LSU). He is best known for his decision to hold Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, contrary to the recommendation of Lieutenant General George S. Patton, Jr., Commanding General (CG) of the United States Third Army."
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"As the university president, Middleton was constantly involved in personnel decisions, some of them making national news. One such ordeal occurred in February 1955 when the Board of Supervisors decided that it was time for the head football coach, Gaynell Tinsley, to be relieved following a break-even record in seven years. His successor, Paul Dietzel, was a 29-year-old assistant coach at the United States Military Academy. Dietzel had a rough beginning at LSU with three losing seasons, and calls for his removal became louder. Middleton supported Dietzel, however, and in his fourth season as coach the LSU Tigers not only had an undefeated season, but also won the Sugar Bowl and were declared the national champions."
Now I understand why the main library would be named after him.
Geaux Cardinal!
Re: Football trivia - BobK - 04-04-2018
Ok old trivia
How was the 1956 leading scorer for the LA Rams ?
Re: Football trivia - BobK - 04-04-2018
More:Â what college did Lou Groza play for ?
Re: Football trivia - wallendar - 04-04-2018
Strictly a guess...
Rams Scoring Leader - Crazy Legs Hirsch
Groza - Ohio State (he played for Cleveland, I am guessing they got a lot of players from their own backyard).Â
Re: Football trivia - CowboyIndian - 04-04-2018
(04-04-2018, 03:02 PM)BobK link Wrote: Ok old trivia
How was the 1956 leading scorer for the LA Rams ?
He was fine. :)
Re: Football trivia - BobK - 04-04-2018
I cant go anywhere
No not Hirsch good guess
Groza went to Ohio State. Played Frosh FB then the Army. Then the Browns. Never played varsity college FB.
Re: Football trivia - Phogge - 04-04-2018
The Rams has a bunch of backs and Fears and Crazy so it was probably the kicker Les Richter.
Re: Football trivia - Phogge - 04-04-2018
Patton was not averse to taking credit but he was aided by three of the finest corps commanders in the Armys history: Middleton, Manton Eddy and Walton Walker. For awhile he had Ridgeway who headed 18th Airborne Corps. An all star team.
Re: Football trivia - qwerty49 - 04-05-2018
Ollie Matson?
Re: Football trivia - Hulk01 - 04-05-2018
Jon Arnett?
Re: Football trivia - BobK - 04-05-2018
Can't ever beat Phogge.
Les Richter, their great LBer and their place kicker.Â
Re: Football trivia - CowboyIndian - 04-05-2018
(04-05-2018, 06:45 AM)BobK link Wrote: Can't ever beat Phogge.
Les Richter, their great LBer and their place kicker.
And former AD at Wisconsin (is that right?)
EDIT: It's not. That'd be Pat Richter. I've seen my shadow and now heading back into burrow.
Re: Football trivia - BobK - 04-05-2018
Les ran IIRC the Riverside Raceway for years.Â
Re: Football trivia - wallendar - 04-05-2018
A UC Hall of Famer being used as a trivia answer?? Alert! Alert!
Re: Football trivia - BobK - 04-05-2018
This is a qwerty special
John Henry Johnson was a great HS athlete at Pittsburgh Ca  Later a member of the 49er million dollar backfield
Who was his HS track coach ?
Re: Football trivia - CowboyIndian - 04-05-2018
(04-05-2018, 07:44 PM)BobK link Wrote: This is a qwerty special
John Henry Johnson was a great HS athlete at Pittsburgh Ca  Later a member of the 49er million dollar backfield
Who was his HS track coach ?
WAG: Payton Jordan ?
Re: Football trivia - Phogge - 04-05-2018
Jim Terrell.