Ford, Tommy 1971-07-17
Tommy Ford, a member of the Baylor University coaching staff, talks about his football career both as a player and a coach.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Tommy Ford
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Date: July 17, 1971
Location: Waco, Texas
Interviewer: Perry McWilliams
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Football,
High school football career,
Bob Harrell, Coach,
University of Texas, Austin, Texas,
Athletic program,
Darrell Royal, Head Coach,
Personality,
Discipline of players,
Coaching philosophy,
United States Military Academy,
Assistant football coach,
Tom Cayhill, Head Coach,
Duties,
Discipline requirements,
Player attitude,
Emphasis on competitiveness,
Baylor University, Waco, Texas,
Discipline philosophy,
Player appearance,
Coaching situation,
Contrast between university and military academy,
Drug abuse and smoking,
Hair length requirements,
Personal view,
Public's view of athletes,
Coach's views towards athletes
Tape 1, Side 2:
Football (continued),
Coaches' leniency toward discipline,
Interest in player,
Discipline philosophy,
Limits to player initiative,
Pressure to win,
Football scholarship recipients,
Coaches' approach to non-productive football scholarship players,
Highlight of football career,
Cotton Bowl game,
Anecdote, game against University of Arkansas
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