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re: RIP Ray Graves
Posted on 4/14/15 at 8:40 am to Prof
Posted on 4/14/15 at 8:40 am to Prof
A fact some people don't know: Graves was at heart a very conservative coach (as were all SEC coaches back then)and he liked the old fashioned defense, field position and don't let the offense loose it for you gameplan.
Graves had Spurrier punt on third down several times during 1964-66. He was a terrific punter and shared duties with Hal Seymour.
It was Pepper Rodgers, the OC who really was the mastermind behind the offense and taking some chances. After Rodgers went to UCLA & Kansas (it was before he was HC at Ga Tech) our offense went south.
Graves had Spurrier punt on third down several times during 1964-66. He was a terrific punter and shared duties with Hal Seymour.
It was Pepper Rodgers, the OC who really was the mastermind behind the offense and taking some chances. After Rodgers went to UCLA & Kansas (it was before he was HC at Ga Tech) our offense went south.
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Posted on 4/14/15 at 8:52 pm to reel_gator8
Wow thanks for the stories reel. Given Neyland's emphasis on the kicking game it doesn't surprise me he had Spurrier punt -- shocking at first but makes sense knowing Neyland. Even so, that's a whole 'nother level from what I understand. Major balls on Graves' part. 
I had no clue about Pepper Rogers and his influence. Just imagine the game had we stayed the way we were. I think football might've gone the way of baseball (fun to watch in person but kinda boring on tv, imo).
What a ballsy and great coach Graves was.
I had no clue about Pepper Rogers and his influence. Just imagine the game had we stayed the way we were. I think football might've gone the way of baseball (fun to watch in person but kinda boring on tv, imo).
What a ballsy and great coach Graves was.
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