Mosher, Chuck 1971-07-10
Chuck Mosher, Abilene coach and athletic director, reviews his career and discusses his attitude toward discipline, motivation and sports writers. He also compares the state of present athletics with those in the early part of the century.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Chuck Mosher
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 10, 1971
Location: Abilene, Texas
Interviewer: Perry McWilliams
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Recalls playing high school and college football in Missouri,
Don Faurot, inventor of "split T",
Blocking and passing techniques used,
Expresses belief in film as a significant learning device in football,
Characterizes coaching staff and organization at Missouri in the 1930s,
Workout in 1930s compared to present workout,
Accepted Abilene coaching position in 1953,
Lists determining factors in building winning teams,
Methods of motivation used,
Explains Bear Bryant’s coaching techniques,
Understanding and manipulating great players,
Discusses the "great" coach as a factor in a winning team,
Eliminating players with training rules and Mosher’s attitude toward rules,
Describes building group unity at the expense of negative individualism,
Clash of interest between sports writers and coaches resolved.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Tape 2, Side 1: Anecdote about first day at college football practice,
Story illustrating Paul Christman’s confidence,
Describes successful football players’ state of mind,
Changes in coaching image discussed,
Compares and contrasts character of athletics past and present,
Racial prejudice in athletics examined,
Mexican-American players at Abilene characterized.
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1930s-1971
Bulk Dates: 1930s-1971
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