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THE SIDELINE / 1978

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1978 staff directory
Coach Role(s)
Monte Clark Monte Clark HC Head Coach
Don Doll Don Doll Special Teams Coordinator
Marty Schottenheimer Marty Schottenheimer Linebackers
Billy Atkins Billy Atkins Defensive Backs
Fred Hoaglin Offensive Line
Floyd Peters Floyd Peters Defensive Line
Jimmy Raye Running Backs
Bob Schnelker Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers
Doug Gerhart Administrative Assistant