Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-11
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>HNAW By FRANCIS srANN
The Masters Voice

"IF WERE COACHING this fall" Frank Leahy
saying, II certainly would try to up with type
of ofense notice the wngedT is back in high fashion
and it's fine But some young coach make name for
himself overnight If he devise something different to
battle the defense"
The distinguished visitor guest of honor at small
dinner party tossed last night at the Belle Haven Country
Club by Roger Douens who vowed he was sprnging for
the prime ribs in order to build up Mr. Leahys stamina
Hes my partner in the member guest golf coming up"
explained Doulens who thoughtfuy building up the
stamina of hundred or so other guests, too.
Mr.. Leahy, when he talking football, fingered
Forrest Evashevk Of Iowa the coach who probably had
most to do with the revival Of the wngedT Coach Eva
shevs very good and very tough to beat" allowed the
retired exNotre Dame genius with those reverses and
double reverse Evashevsk crossing up the good mod
defenseS well that most coaches borrowing from
him But I still think there's room for a ofense"
guest reminded Leahy that last season the most
talked-about coach hardly was youngster needing
for himself, meaning Red Baik of Army. very
true Frank admitted although the socalled lonely end
is hardly new, except for Armys not joining in the
huddle But talking Of some bright young with
q new concept of offense"
WHEN IT WAS SUGGESTED that Tom Nugent at
Maryland seemingly intent using the I-formaton
Leahy reminded that the 81" wasn't precisely new either
II had little experience with it at Notre Dame" he
said II don't think however that it should be basic Of
Tense At the very least there should be shift into the
and even the single wing"
It would that after all these years. football would
have the gamut of offensive fr Leahy smiled when
this was mentioned when I coaching used to hold
clinics for high school coaches At the end I'd say IF you
gentlemen feel you've received any Dement'S wish you'd
do me favor Please write down your best offensive plays
for my benefit
you know" Leahy said you'd surprised how many
novel and useful plays were submitted.
THE MASTER, whose coaching record at Notre Dame
second only to Knute Rocknes thinks Kuharich
will do solid job at South Bend II know Joe very WELL
and have the greatest respect for him coach Most
important, Kuharich is Notre Dame all the way.
Hes South Bend product and know he loves the
school In recent years can't help but think that of
the old pride in Notre Dame lacking think Kuharich
will impress upon his young men that it is privilege to
represent Notre Dame not only the field but of,
well"
It is remembered here that when Kuharich was pre-
pairing to leave Washington for Nore Dame he asked
he felt that his pro experience with the Chicago Cardi
mails and Redskins better qualified him to coach college
team.
YES" Kuharich replied, fatty tits like having
masters degree in coaching"
Il would have to agree with Joe," Leahy said ION the
other hand Kuharch may have made two mistakes First
think he should have selected two three Notre Dame
to assist him. Secondly, I've wondered why he chose
Eddie LeBaron to coach the quartebacks last spring in
stead Of Ralph Guglielmi, Notre Dame boy"
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AS YOU MAY RECALL, Kuharich loaded UP with old
pros after he succeeded Terry Brennan Only Hugh Devore
who coaches the freshmen, retained The others-B
Oa0dO, LICK EVANS SCOOTER Scuuero DICK SCan1e ana
Don Dol-are all ex-pros and none Is a Notre Dame
alumnus.
"As for LeBaron" Leahy qualified "T'm Kuharich
had good for selecting him. and that could
explain It But I've always been admirer of Guglielm"
Ralph" somebody suggested, hasn't exactly been
ball Of fire with the Redskins"
We'll, you must remember that when he joined the
Redskins he confronted with entirely different type
Of ofense" Leahy defended "A Notre Dame he quarter
backed the spltT and he masterfu The pros don't
use the split-T.
There's exception" Leahy amended. 1.-THE De-
trot Lions championship because they had just three
spltT plays and Bobby Lane who quarterbacking,
knew when and how to them used to watch him roll
out and the end faded back, Bobby would keep it, If
the end came at him, he'd give the ball to Doak Walker.
the defensive halfback came in Walker would pass If
he didn't, Walker would rum
ut was simple as that and 1t worked beautifully I
Just can't understand why pro teams don't the
split-T."
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