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| Title | Houstonian 1990 |
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| Date | 1990 |
| Description | This edition of the Houstonian, published in 1990, is the official yearbook of the University of Houston. |
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| Language | English |
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| Original Item Location | LD2281.H745 H6 v. 56 1990 |
| Original Item URL | http://library.uh.edu/record=b1158762~S11 |
| Digital Collection | Houstonian Yearbook Collection |
| Digital Collection URL | http://digital.lib.uh.edu/collection/yearb |
| Repository | Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries |
| Repository URL | http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/campus-libraries-collections/special-collections |
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| File Name | index.cpd |
| Title | Sports |
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| File Name | yearb_1990_233.jpg |
| Transcript | New Coaches Coyer and Houston fill defensive void A fter Jim Eddy left UH to coach in the NFL with Jack Pardee, the Cougars didn't have a defensive coordinator. Other changes left an open spot for a defensive secondary coach, too. UH Head Coach John Jenkins announced that Larry Coyer, defensive coach at UCLA, would be the new defensive coordinator for the Coogs. Coyer had coached in every facet of football-high school, college, and as a professional. "His total defensive philosophy coincides with our defensive operation here at UH," Jenkins said. "The success that we have had on defense is extremely important to our program. It is most essential that we continue the rhythm, and Coyer's direction will enable us to stay on target in operating an adjustable pro 4-3 defense." In addition to Coyer, Jenkins brought in former Oiler great, Kenny Houston. Houston was the star player at Dunbar High School in Lufkin under Elmer Redd. In 1962, he graduated and got a scholarship to Prairie View A&M. In 1967, Houston was drafted by the Houston Oilers. After a six-year, all-pro tenure, Houston was traded to the Washington Redskins in 1973. In 1980, Houston retired from football a virtual legend, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986. Houston received his first coaching job at Houston Sterling in 1980 and served as secondary coach for the Houston Oilers from 1981-1986. Coach Jenkins said, "Its great to have someone of Kenny Houston's caliber in our organization. I think we have some of the finest defensive minds right here at UH."-Tom Fontaine and R. Ricardo Sutton Coyer's direction will enable us to stay on target in operating a pro 4- j defense.-New Head Coach John Jenkins Fm really glad to be here and I 'm looking forward to spring practice and next season. -Larry Coyer 99 Did you know ... In 1986, Kenny Houston was named to the Hall of Fame. Rl spon^OT 317 |