The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-05
NORTH CAROLINA
MAY INACCURATE
HARVARD SYSTEM
Eddie Mahan Captain Of Crimson May Be rendered Offer
Coach Tarheels In Next Campaign-Down Home
Officials Will Hold Meeting to Consider
Matter Within the Next Fortnight S

} Chapel Hill N. c.. Dec. l.--The
Thanksgiving game closed CarolinA's
third year under coaching system,
which, while 1t has been the most ex-
pensive in the South. has failed In IN
ultimate object of beating Virginia.
1t was confidentally expected when the
system was inaugurated that at last
the means of overcoming her ancient
rival was in the grasp OF Carolina
The idea prevailed and very Justly that
nothing could be accomplished under
a haphazard athletic direction. which
varied widely from year to year.
vigorous campaign WAS carried on to
interest the alumni in the project OF
establishing permanent system.
Funds were raised and the Princeton
plan was adopted with 'Doggie"
Trenchard. the greatest end that insti-
tuition has ever produced. as head
coach. and with two Princeton men
each year as assistants.
In spite of rumors TO the contrary.
no fault has been found with this
system and 1t Is believed by those
In authority that the utmost has been
accomplished with the available ma
terial at hand
The question now is whether as much
could be obtained with less expensive
method and whether the results justify
the expenditure.
Various Schemes Cousidered.
Various schemes are being considered
for making change in next years
coaching. Before definite steps can
be taken, however. a decision must be
reached by the athletic council COM
posed Of students the faculty athletic
committee and the alumni supporters OF
Carolina athletics. 1t IL probable that
a course will be chosen within a fort
night.
suggestions as to the feasibility OF
the Harvard system ~ applicable 10
conditions at Carolina have been oc-
cupying the thoughts OF those respon.
sible with the possibility Of a man
like Mahan at its head.
Interested alumni have Investigated
conditions and methods OF meeting
them at other colleges and every at
tempt to find An available and efficient
plan adapted permanently to Carolina's
needs IL being made.
Frank Graham, now attending Co
lumbia University, has visited most OF
the important games and northern col
leges with this In view. Mr.. Graham
will himself be back at the beginning
of next year to assist In tho launch
Ing of = new season and what Is hoped
will be new era in the Carolina's
athletic history.
Coleman Elected Manager.
Elections were held today for the
position of manager of next years
team this official being chosen from
the assistant managers this year. J.
NJ. Coleman was the successful can
dldate. He will succeed Frank, W. Nor
rts. who efiscssntiy directed the business
affairs OF the team during the past
season.
Arrangements are already on foot
for n next years schedule. which will
include = nun,ser Of important games
and terminate with the Virginia game
In Richmond as usual
Next year viii be the last to witness
the annual contest on this time honored
battle-ground.
With the completion Of the new con
crete stadium at Chapel HILL tho scene
of the game will alternate between
Charlottesville and Chapel Hill. accord
ing to the plans contemplated.