Evening star., 1959-11-26
WIN, LOSE OR
6NAV By FRANCIS sTANN
Sherman to CIV: Keep Football

"As FAR AS THE SCHOOL was concerned, it was
sudden decision" Bo Sherman sighed, resigned
to questioning to why he stepped out as head football
coach Of George Washington University As for my part
had been thinking of it for some time"
Eugene Sherman, one Of the most popular coaches
ever to work in this area early after submitting
resignation and went shopping" to avoid answering the
telephone But couldn't shop indefinitely" Bo laughed
softly.
"T can't specify my reason for resgnng" Bo refter-
ated 1T was just personal had choice in the matter
AS far as CIV is concerned leave with feelings
for the school and everybody connected with it. was
treated we'll"
Could his health have been reason2 NO." Bo stated
fatty Il missed day of practice in my eight years
as head coach and that wasn't because of Illness"
SHERMAN IS QUIET MAN uniformly courteous
under all circumstances but those who know him best
suspect that deep down inside he bundle nerves.
He was tremendous drnker of coffee especially on the
eve of game. Bo won't deny it.
"A lot of people drink quantities of Coffee he pointed
out with smile Il took pep pills. too, matter of fact
But my personal health was ine wasn't bothered
by ulcers, even after our 1-8 record.
That's the big thing regret-leaving on a losing
note We had terrible season and would have liked to
depart with better record"
Sherman owes apologies for his overall stewardship
at CIV, however for with the 8 record this esason
his teams 81 lost SO and tied although most of the
time the Colonias were overmatched.
WITH OTHER COACHES, Sherman had quite repu-
tation His opinions and methods were widely sought
especially regards defense Paul Diezel of Louisiana
State kept him at Baton Rouge for four five days
in order to pick his brains
1t often has been suggested that CIV perhaps would
be better off dropping football The Colonias have no
stadium, only tired tin gymnasium too small to be
OF value and practice field the campus When Bo
was asked if he shared this viewpoint, he became as
explosive he ever gets.
mo, sir George Washington never should drop foot
ball." Sherman said. II don't think any school should
college needs football The student body needs something
to tie to- I'll go little further I'm responsible the
strong schedules we've played I made those dates and
in my eight years we didn't play single breather
IT never believed in breatherS. What kick can team
and coach get out of winning easy one? You hold
your head much higher by holding heavy avorite to
respectable score than by beating soft touch"
AT THE MOMENT SHERMAN hasn't made up his
mind what he'll do in the future. I may go into some
other line, Bo admitted cor may stick to football No.
wouldn't necessarily have to be head coach thing
would like to do is remain in this area" added the native
Akansan. "Tve to like this part of the country
My friends here"
Next Bo intends to start thinking of the future
but right he's only thinking of his trip Texas this
week end when Southern Methodist will play Texas
Christian.
MY boy Gene is guard for SNU" he said proudly.
"Hes not regular but he's playing nearly half the
games. I'm ashamed to admit it, but when Gene was
playing here at Washington-Lee High, I saw him only
twice. And I've never him in a college game.
This trip is one I've got to make, matter what"