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THE SIDELINE / 1979

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1979 staff directory
Coach Role(s)
Dick Nolan Dick Nolan HC Head Coach
Ed Hughes Offensive Coordinator, Running Backs
Paul Wiggin Paul Wiggin Defensive Coordinator
Whitey Campbell Special Teams Coordinator
Dick Stanfel Dick Stanfel Offensive Line
Ed Beard Linebackers
Chet Franklin Defensive Backs
Lamar McHan Lamar McHan Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers
Tom Pratt Tom Pratt Defensive Line