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07 Issues: Passing of an Important Generation

Arkansas Athletic Director Frank Broyles is expected to step down this week. His departure is yet another symbol of the passing of one of college football's greatest generations, the great coaches who presided over the game from 1960 or so until the mid to late 1970's. Broyles coached the Razorbacks from 1958 to 1976...

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05/17/12 1972 Heisman winner Rodgers reflects Source: Sioux City Journal - Sioux City IA DAKOTA DUNES | Former University of Nebraska All-American Johnny Rodgers, who won the 1972 Heisman Trophy, participated in the Siouxland Senior Open at Two Rivers Golf Club Wednesday.
05/12/12 Kelly: Teacher recalls chef's joy, spirit Source: Omaha World-Herald - Omaha NE Brandon Michael Thomas was an aspiring chef with a bright future when his life was cut short two years ago at 21.

Background on Bob Devaney

Robert S. "Bob" Devaney (April 13, 1915 – May 9, 1997) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Wyoming from 1957 to 1961 and at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from 1962 to 1972, compiling a career college football record of 136–30–7. Devaney's Nebraska Cornhuskers won consecutive national championships in 1970 and 1971. Devaney also served as the athletic director at Nebraska from 1967 to 1993. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 1981. He died of a heart attack on May 9, 1997.

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