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Cover   May 2001


Staff Meeting

Letter from Publisher

Words of Wisdom from legendary Barry Switzer

News and Notes -Sooners go to Washington... Turner gets a raise at Illinois... Texas Tech hires NFL vet to coach DBs... Purdue names new assistants...Colorado and Fresno to square off in Thorpe Classic...TCU and Huskers agree to play in Pigskin Classic... Giants hire von Appen... Dunbar leaves Northern Iowa and Farley named his replacement... Louisville and New Mexico State agree to participate in the first Thompson Classic... MAC wants permanent home for title tilt... Christoff the new DC at Cincinnati... Dimel makes changes at Houston... former coach Wade Phillips and Bills at odds over last year of contract... Long-time Bama aid Ken Donahue dies...FSU LB's family wants more information... Buccaneers add defensive assistant... NFL keeps replay and boots bandannas... Soldier Field to get facelift... Reid names Toub new assistant.

High School Notes


Spotlight

The Information Age
- Computers and the countless software applications have forever changed the face of coaching... a look at how the changes have affected coaches like Pittsburg State's OL coach Bill Kroenke.
By Jane Musgrave

Technology Officer
- Few athletic programs utilize a dedicated person to oversee all of the athletic department's technology needs... we examine what schools should do to maximize efficiency.
By Barry Terranova

The Money Chase
-Sure computers and state-of-the-art software is great, but very few programs can afford it. Some industry experts offer advice on how to get what you need using some creative methods.
By Jane Musgrave

Stop in the Name of the Law
- Even with all of the advances in technology, there are some things that are not allowable under current rules.
by Jane Musgrave

Cutting the Chord
- From the Coaches Office to the Mobile Office
By Ron Smith

Virtual Football
- In the very near future, players will be able to practice more snaps in front of a computer screen or with a virtual reality helmet on, than they will ever be able to on a field.
by Jane Musgrave

Achieving Maximum Benefit from your use of Technology in Game Planning
- Legendary Dr. Sam Covault, one the real pioneers of technology in the game of football, explains a great method for insuring data input is correct and the results successful.
By Sam Covault, Ph.D.

Going on the Offensive
- This article looks at using game planning software to achieve maximum results on the offensive side of the ball.
By Joe Hollingsworth

Cover Too...
- Before you get after your next opponent, you better know what they know, and stay one step ahead. Self-scouting can be and often is the single most important thing a staff can do.
By Nick Interdonato

Putting New Muscle in the Weight Room
- The province of the barbells, squat machines and puke buckets is being invaded by the computer and 21st century technology.
By Jeff Reinardy

From Athlete to Administrator
- In this the second installment of AFMs new series profiling athletic directors, Arizona State's new head man, Gene Smith, outlines what he feels are the prerequisites for making a good AD and how he operates the Sun Devils program.
By Ron Smith

  Clinic

Packaging Your Passing Game
- UTEP has achieved success by developing a packaging system that includes routes, personnel, protections and formations.
By Patrick Higgins, Offensive Coordinator, UTEP

Building a Hungry Defensive Line
- Virginia Tech, develops their d-linemen by using solid drills and techniques that emphasize the fundamentals. This article offers insight into the Hokie way of doing things.
By Charley Wiles, defensive line coach, Virginia Tech


Technology and Equipment

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The latest products and services in the football marketplace.

Equipment Room
Innovations in goods and services.

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