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DEC 11 19® Special Edition ©tg*r Special Edition "He Roars For A Better Clemson University" ___ Dec. 10, 1969 Howard Resigns As

"1969 was my last year as In typical Howard-style Under Howard, Clemson's Howard has also served By BILL RHODES football coach at Clemson. I humor, he said, "You know, Sports Editor Tigers have won 165 games, on the coaching staff of sev- feel that 30 years is just when the president dies, while losing 118 and tying eral post season all star Frank Howard, Clemson's about enough for anybody at they get a new one in 15 12. Clemson also participat- games. He recently retired head football coach and ath- anything." minutes; but when I retire, letic director, announced his ed in seven post season as one of 15 voting members Clemson President R. C. it's gonna take about two or bowls and won the ACC of the rules committee of retirement as head coach at Edwards addressed the as- three weeks to get a new championship six times. the NCAA. a special news conference sembled newsmen as to head coach." held at 4 p.m. Wednesday af- the timing of Howard's an- ternoon. nouncement by referring After 30 years as head to the fact that prospec- coach, Howard will remain tive athletes will be sign- Head Coaching Job Open as athletic director. No suc- ed on Dec. 13. cessor has been named. "We chose this particular By JIM WALSER Howard said that an earlier agreement Howard said, "I decided time to stop the rumor mills News Editor with a prospective coach had been reached last April that this would and to assure next year's "We want to get some new blood in but that "he hadn't lived up to the agree- be my last year. I have no athletes and their parents as here. I think some of my assistants may ment." Howard continued, "We had plan- reason for retiring except to the future of the coach- be qualified, but I don't think the alumni ned to announce the new head coach at that after 30 years, I decided ing situation at Clemson," would be satisfied with any of them," said the same time as I retired, but that indi- we needed a new man. said Edwards. Frank Howard at his press conference vidual failed to live up to his commit- The Baron indicated that In response to many ques- Wednesday afternoon at the Clemson ment." a successor had agreed to tions about successors, How- House. come to Clemson but had ard stated that his assistant Howard refused to say who the individ- changed his mind. "We had Thus, Howard ruled out the possibility ual was, but he added, "you know who coaches had been ruled out. of any of the present assistant coaches hoped to announce the new "The University has prom- he is." Informed sources said that the head coach at the same time moving up to the head coaching job. "individual" was Florida State head foot- ised to take care of my as- Howard said that a three-man commit- that I retired," said How- sistants. Some will stay, ball coach Bill Peterson. A Spartanburg ard, "but that particular in- tee will decide on the new head coach. newspaper reported last month that Peter- some will leave, and others The committee will be composed of How- dividual didn't see fit to hon- will be getting new jobs on son would come to Clemson. or his commitment." No ard, President R. C. Edwards, and the Vice the campus." President for Student Affairs. Howard Among coaches rumored to be under name was given as a "lead- "We're going to get the consideration are Lloyd Eaton, head foot- ing candidate for the posi- said the man would be one "with a repu- best man we possibly can," tation." ball coach at the University of Wyoming, tion." continued Howard. "We're and Davidson head coach Homer Smith. Howard emphasized repeatedly that his Howard held a meeting going to bring in a young Also, Georgia defensive coach Erskine Rus- successor would be one of prominence in with his football squad at fellow who has some differ- sell is among those being considered. 12 noon and told them that ent ideas about coaching." coaching circles. Baron's Come A Long Way Head football Coach Frank Howard Wednesday announced his retirement after 30 Few colleges in the country he ever witnessed), and Miami ber 1962;andwasnamedcoach That summer Howard and 25, 1909. He spent his early years at that position. Howard will remain as athletic director, but will turn the today have a man around who felt the Tiger claws, 15-14. of the South squad in Miami's three members of his varsity days on a farm and playing coaching job over to his successor, who has not yet been named. In the above photo, 1961 and 1968 North-South staff were given a trip to Howard responds to a question asked at his press conference Wednesday afternoon can equal Frank Howard's The total points spread in mostly cow pasture bassball at the Clemson House. football record, and who at the these three bowl wins was game. He will coach the 1970 Europe by the Department of because there were not enough same time, doubles as one of five points. Howard says we Hula Bowl. He just recently Defense to conduct a clinic boys around the community to the nation* s most sought after "humiliated all three of'em." retired as one of 15 voting for the Armed Forces in Ger- form a football team. Howard banquet speakers and clinic The beckoned members of the important many and then came the foot- says he left Barlow Bend walk- Player Responses Vary lecturers. He and "Peahead" the Tigers again in January rules committee of the NCAA. ball season and the Tigers ing barefooted on a barbed Walker, late of the Montreal 1952, and by being conference A single wing expert for 22 presented Howard an 8-2 sea- wire fence with a wildcat under By JULE WELBORN I hate to see him go out as insecure. We don't know Alouettes and now Southern champions in 1956, Clemson seasons (including nine as line son which led to the Sugar each arm. Sports Writer what is coming next. I would played in the '57 Orange Bowl coach), Howard changed to the Bowl invitation. One of these a loser. I hope our team en- player personnel director for After finishing Murphy High Reactions were varied thusiasm will improve under like for things to settle down classic again. Miami downed T-formation and its many va- 1958 wins was the 100th of the N.Y. Giants, form prob- in Mobile he entered the Uni- among the Clemson football our new coach." so we will be able to play ably the "biggest character Clemson 14-0, in the second riations in 1953. Still another Howard's coaching career. players over the retirement Chuck Huntley, a fresh- winning football next sea- major change in the Offense That came against the late Jim versity of Alabama on an aca- pair" in the gridiron ranks Gator trip and Colorado led demic scholarship in the fall of Frank Howard. man, stated, "His retirement son." Clemson, 20-0, then trailed was installed in 1965 with the Tatum of North Carolina, a He added, "Over the years, today. of 1927 where with his 185 Charlie Tolley, a senior, was a thing that was going Howard stepped onto the 21-20 before finally beating 'V and pro-type set. In his 13 coach that Howard had never said, "It is a distinction to he has consistently been a pounds he played reserve to happen. I always expected rolling hills of Clemson 1931 the Tigers, 27-21, in the sec- seasons as head coach using beaten. The 6-4-0 season in have played in his last year. winner in the ACC and al- guard his sophomore year. it. It is for the good of the fresh from the varsity foot- ond Orange Bowl. The Tigers the single wing, Clemson won 1967 was the 20th in 29 that I hate to see him retire with football team." ways a threat against the 69, lost 47 and tied 7. In the the Tigers have finished .500 During Ms junior year he a losing season, but it was SEC." ball ranks at the University of played in the 1959 Sugar Bowl started every game but two He described Howard as and held No. 1-ranked Louis- 12 years of "T" teams, the or better under Howard. his decision." as good a man as you will Alabama where he was a first and an ankle injury sidelined stringer on Wallace Wade's iana State to a standstill be- Tigers won 71, lost 47 and Howard was named Southern He added that it was not find and one who will do tied 4. The first three years Conference coach-of-the-year him then. Again his senior a surprise. "He has always 1930 team which drubbed fore losing, 7-0. all he can for anyone. of the "I" saw the Tigers win year he was a regular. said pretty well what he Washington State, 24-0 in the The invitation to play in the in 1948. In 1958 he was "He's been coaching for 30 Foes Speak 17 and lose 13. Through his thought and he didn't say he years and we need some- 1931 Rose Bowl. Howard was Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston in named Atlantic Coast Con- After coming to Clemson he 30 years as head coach How- wouldn't retire," he said. thing new and different," he known as the "Little Giant" December 1959 was the eighth ference coach - of - the - year married the former Anna ard's Clemson teams have "If I had been coaching added. On Howard of the Tide's "Herd of Red bowl that Howard has been a Tribble of Anderson, S.C., for 30 years, I might be able In conclusion Huntley said, Elephants". part of either as a player, won 165, lost 118 and tied 12. and was accorded the honor and they are parents of a In addition to heading up the to tell what kind of coach he "He is the Dean of Ameri- — (He hadn't The bald veteran came to assistant coach or head coach. again in 1966. His team won daughter, Alice (Mrs. Bobby Clemson football program, he is. He's forgotten more foot- can college coaches. He heard and was floored when his first coaching post under It was the seventh bowl trip the ACC championship in '66 McClure of Gastonia, N.C), ball than I know. His record played big time football and he heard and had thought as a line tutor. for the Clemson team and the has also had the job of direct- and '67 for the fifth time in and a son, Jimmy. Jimmy should show what kind of a he has done a good job for Howard would stay on.) "At least that was my title," sixth in 12 years. Clemson's ing Clemson's entire athletic the 15-year history of the followed his dad's footsteps coach he was," concluded a school as small as Clem- "I'm very sorry to hear Howard recalls. "Actually, I 23-7 triumph over Texas program and at the same time, conference. The Tigers were as a football player, only at Tolley. son." about Frank stepping down. also coached track, was ticket Christian in the Bluebonnet raising all the required schol- co-champions another year. a different position. The son Sonny Cassady, a junior, Eddie Seigler, a freshman, I guess it occurs to every- manager, recruited players was the Tiger's fourth success arship funds. The athletic de- (1965). was regular fullback on the reported, "I'm glad he will declared, "The atmosphere body eventually. Really, it in seven post-season starts. partment has always had a local high school (Daniel) team still be the athletic director. and had charge of football around here now is sort of surprises me. He's been a equipment. In my spare time In all Clemson has been the sound financial footing under Howard won his 150th col- for three years and was a very colorful coach and I I cut grass, lined tennis courts underdog. Howard. legiate victory during 1966 halfback and fullback for three know everybody will miss The year 1958 was a red when the Tigers defeated years on the Clemson varsity. and operated thecanteenwhile Howard served on the coach- him. I'm glad he'll stay on the regular man was out to letter one for Howard. During Maryland, 14-10. He is one of Jimmy gained over 1,400 STATEMENT OF R. C. EDWARDS as athletic director for Clem- ing staff of the Blue-Gray the halftlme of the spring five active coaches to have yards his last year in high lunch.'' game in Montgomery, Ala., in December 10, 1969 son. He's done a fine job and practice game Howard, the en- 150 or more victories. All of school and scored over 100 he's Mister Clemson. I am Howard held the line coach- 1941, 1952, 1959, and 1966; ing post until Neely went to tire football coaching staff and Howard's have been at Clem- points. He graduated from ?! 4:00 p.m. The Gold Room very proud of him.and his was on the East staff of the :|:j As he announces his own decision, reach- in 1940.When secretaries were given an ap- son. Clemson in June, 1964 with record. He's done a great annual East-West Shrine preciation day. Howard re- Howard was born at Barlow deal for Clemson." Clemson Athletic Council met honors, and he has also earn- jij: ed on his own initiative, to retire as head Game inSanFrancisco,Calif., ceived a 1958 car while other Bend, Ala., (three wagon ed his masters at Clemson. to name a successor to Neely, in December 1960andDecem- 8 football coach and devote his full time to Bobby Dodd — Ga. Tech a member nominated Howard staff members accepted gifts. greasins' from Mobile), March S the responsibilities of the athletic director- Athletic Director—"I think and Howard seconded his own | ship, I salute Frank Howard for all he is and he's one of the real fine peo- nomination. He got the job and | all he has meant to Clemson. ple in . He's has been at Clemson ever very unusual and outspok- since. In fact, Howard has *: No one anywhere is in better position en, but I admire him for never had another employer that. The decision, I think, 5 than I am to appreciate Frank Howard. I besides Clemson University. jiji have known him intimately since he came to was a very good one and to me coaching appears to be In August of 1969 he began | the Clemson campus in 1931 while I was a a younger man's game. his 39th year on the Clemson 6 student. I have worked with him closely and Frank really had to play staff. •:•: admiringly both before and after I came into with boys that he had to re- The season of 1969 was I the administration of this University. cruit for the last two or Howard's 30th as head coach three years. They've had and athletic director. He'sthe |: He is big time in every way. He has more speed with better run- nation's dean of coaches, hav- 5 brought national recognition to Clemson, to ning back and better throw- ing been head football coach at | the state of South Carolina, and to the At- ing the last few years." a major institution longer than | lantic Coast Conference. He has been a stim- Earle Edwards (N. C. anyone else in the United | ulating force among the alumni and friends State—"I'm not surprised. States. We'll be sorry to see him go. Howard has the reputation jiji of Clemson. His lifetime record as a coach He's been a big figure in this of being a jokester, hillbilly •:•: speaks for itself. profession. I consider him a and country bumpkin. A thick 8 As Athletic Director he will continue, with friend although he had some Alabama drawl helps the ef- | my full support, to foster the strengthening tongue-in-cheek verbal bat- fect. In reality, Howard is tles. Clemson was usually one of the nation's most suc- 6 of Clemson's program in all sports. real tough, well-drilled in cessful coaches. | In football and in our total athletic pro- fundamentals. They passed While line coach in 1939 the :j:| gram we will continue to maintain the high- quite a bit when they had Tiger's record (8-1) was good £ est standards. Intercollegiate football is a the passers, like this year. enough to merit a trip to Dal- Frank has had a lot of in- las where Clemson met unde- S; vital part of our total educational program. fluence on the whole game feated Boston College under $ We are determined that Clemson shall con- all over the nation." Frank Leahy in the 1940 Cot- | tinue to compete effectively with the finest Peahead Walker—retired, ton Bowl. The 1948 mark of :* teams of the nation. coached at Wake Forest for 10-0 carried Clemson to the A successor to Frank Howard as head 14 years Gator Bowl (1949) and two years later a 9-0-1 record | football coach will be announced as soon as "I hate to see him get out. S possible after one is selected. We are confi- sent the Tigers to Miami's They're going to miss him. Orange Bowl. The Country He did a great job. His team % dent that the successor, whoever he may be, Gentlemen were champions on | will have the character, ability, and experi- was always competitive and Clemson had a real good their first three bowl ven- £ ence to keep Clemson football in the big athletic program since he's tures. Boston College fell, | time, and to build effectively on the founda- been there on what he has 6-3, Missouri was nipped in Jubilant players carried Coach Howard off the field beaten Tech. The 21-10 victory ended Frank How- 8 tions Frank has laid. done and said. I've known the Gator, 24-23 (Howard says after breaking the Grant Field jinx on Oct. 11. This ard's rivalry with Tech, one of his most bitter rivals. him over thirty years. this is the best football game marked the first time since 1946 that Clemson had