J. Samuel Walker
- Published in print:
- 2011
- Published Online:
- July 2014
- ISBN:
- 9780807835036
- eISBN:
- 9781469602578
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- University of North Carolina Press
- DOI:
- 10.5149/9780807869123_walker.10
- Subject:
- History, American History: 20th Century
This chapter discusses the time after Press Maravich departed for NC State, at which time he was replaced by his assistant, Bobby Roberts. Roberts had played basketball and baseball at Furman ...
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This chapter discusses the time after Press Maravich departed for NC State, at which time he was replaced by his assistant, Bobby Roberts. Roberts had played basketball and baseball at Furman University. He compiled a record of 89-20 as a high school coach in South Carolina and joined the staff at Clemson in 1958. His freshman teams won 49 games against 20 losses over four seasons. After taking over as head coach, he built on the foundations that Maravich had established to elevate Clemson beyond mere respectability. Under his guidance, the Tigers achieved their first-ever winning records in the ACC. Roberts had a friendly, easygoing personality, but his coaching style was tough and demanding. He succeeded because he taught his teams to play with discipline and inspired them to play with enthusiasm.Less
This chapter discusses the time after Press Maravich departed for NC State, at which time he was replaced by his assistant, Bobby Roberts. Roberts had played basketball and baseball at Furman University. He compiled a record of 89-20 as a high school coach in South Carolina and joined the staff at Clemson in 1958. His freshman teams won 49 games against 20 losses over four seasons. After taking over as head coach, he built on the foundations that Maravich had established to elevate Clemson beyond mere respectability. Under his guidance, the Tigers achieved their first-ever winning records in the ACC. Roberts had a friendly, easygoing personality, but his coaching style was tough and demanding. He succeeded because he taught his teams to play with discipline and inspired them to play with enthusiasm.
