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Show Coach MaddockMONG ALL the coaches and athletic instructors in the West, the name of Maddock stands first. His wonderful record is known by all, and his future actions watched and feared by his opponents. When Maddock came to Utah we were scarcely able to call the school a college. We were unable to compete in athletics with outside schools; to win a football game or a track meet was a miracle; in every way we were deficient. Today we stand as high as any school in the inter-mountain region, and a game is now lost only after a desperate fight. ¦Our athletics now have a solid basis. Men are in all stages of preparation and winning teams are assured for the future. And who has done all this? We can only look back to the time, some years ago, when an energetic young man, popularly hailed as "Joe," arrived, and, putting his broad shoulder to the already moving wheel of progress, started a revolution that we hope will never end.As his ability became evident a feeling of appreciation sprang up in the life of our school. The school loyalty was increased, for we had something to admire. The student body was brought together and the bonds of fidelity so strongly forged that they stood staunch and faithful even in defeat. This newfound spirit was first demonstrated two years ago, when the entire student body marched to the train and escorted the team around town after their defeat at Boulder.And, again, only last fall we had a demonstration in front of the Kenyon on the night before the Golden game which showed plainly where the coach stood in the hearts of the students. Every man in the University was assembled in the street and several prominent persons had addressed them and been properly cheered. Then came the call for Maddock, and as he stepped forward every man took off his hat, and a great cry of appreciation and admiration burst forth, finally blending into that grand old song, "Oh, Mr. Maddock," ringing true with loyal spirit. Such a reception would touch the hardest heart, and the Golden Coach and adherents looked with envy upon our successful and popular coach.Even during those seemingly unavoidable periods when some players are crippled, when the committee finds some ineligible, when the rest are discouraged and the whole team seems about to fall to pieces, Maddock and the Maddock spirit have conquered, the games have been played, and played well, and Utah's athletic career has remained unstained.Do we not owe much to that able coach, thorough sportsman, loyal worker for Utah and her interests, and, lastly, that true gentleman, Mr. Maddock?F. W. M.0173) |
