Word: fording
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...December 7th article on the Harvard men's soccer team is in itself, to quote his headline, "a sad, familiar tune." After five years at Harvard and a 26-33-9 record, it is questionable why the Harvard men's varsity soccer program has to be George Ford's way to "learn how to relax with his players." It is regrettable that Mr. Gil could not find it in himself to take a more substantive stance on this issue...
There is no doubt that Ford is extremely knowledgeable about soccer. There is, however, a real question regarding his ability to coach a Harvard team and to deal with his players in a way that will gain their efforts and their respect. Over Ford's tenure, numerous fine soccer players, including an all-Ivy selection and many of the foreign players, have rejected the soccer program as an enjoyable and meaningful part of their Harvard years...
Typical of Ford's reign at Harvard is the team's victory over Yale this year. Having played almost none all year, one player was brought off the bench in the last ten minutes of the game. This reflected Coach Ford's policy that each team member would get in the Yale game. When this player went on to score the winning goal of the game with ten seconds left to play, it took Ford three days to even talk to the guy, let alone congratulate...
...Even Ford's administrative responsibilities are a mess. After repeated attempts and messages to Coach Ford both at his office and his home, one promising prospective freshman recently ended up talking with Bob Scalise, head woman's coach, because 60 Boylston could not locate a member of the men's staff...
...been said before. Ford has made great strides before, and Athletic Director John P. Reardon says, "We do not go around and dismiss our coaches right and left," implying Ford will be back next fall...