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Ole Miss legend dies

Postby Don Miller » Sat Feb 04, 2006 10:58 am

Long time coach, Johnny Vaught dead at 96. :(
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Postby Po Monkey Lounger » Sat Feb 04, 2006 11:08 am

IT is a SAD, SAD day. Great Rebel football coach. My earliest memories as a little Rebel fan were of watching the Johnny Vaught Show on tv every Sunday during the late 60s. At school the following Monday, I would have on my No. 18 Ole Miss football jersey, winning hypothetical games for the Rebs on the playground during recess. Due to Coach Vaught and Archie, I was hooked. And it has been a bittersweet ride ever since, with lots of character building. And all the while, I have wished for the return to UM of a coach who could seize the moment and achieve great success, without offering excuses for failure ---the same way JHV coached. He will be missed.
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Postby mudsucker » Sat Feb 04, 2006 11:46 am

Sorry to hear it but all kidding aside,I thought he was long deceased! :oops:
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Postby gator » Sat Feb 04, 2006 1:44 pm

tonight, i will tip my glass to coach vaught....

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Postby Nitro Mag » Sat Feb 04, 2006 2:25 pm

Sorry to hear that.My condolences sent to the Vaughts and the Ole Miss family.
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Postby Woodduckdawg » Sat Feb 04, 2006 2:49 pm

Can't argue with his record at Ole Miss. Hopefully UM will do something to honor this classic coach. I personally think that Col. Reb favors J. Vaught (older years) in design. I've spoken with him on occasion and always thought that.

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Postby GordonGekko » Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:39 pm

a coaching legend and a southern icon...he will be missed....
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Postby bigwater » Mon Feb 06, 2006 12:18 pm

coach vaught was a winner in all aspects of life..

wished i could have seen him make it happen back in the day..
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