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THE SIDELINE / 1971

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1971 staff directory
Coach Role(s)
Johnny Mazur HC Head Coach
Sam Rutigliano Sam Rutigliano Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Backs
Dick Evans Dick Evans Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Line
Bruce Beatty Offensive Line
Tom Fletcher Defensive Backs
John Meyer Linebackers
Jerry Stoltz Wide Receivers