Stature and coaches, 1936–1973
The program’s standing over time, with every coach’s tenure beneath it — read down to see who was there for each rise and fall.
DynastyBlue BloodPower ProgramNational ProgramRegional Program
Every coach
Big movers show how many stature points they built or lost against what they inherited; steadier tenures show the tier they reached instead.
1965–1969
Homer Smith Steady
Homer Smith moved the Wildcats from Regional Program VI to Regional Program V in 5 seasons.
+2.1 pts over 5 seasons · top 24% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)
Closest comparable run: Ron Caragher’s San José State run (2013–2016)
2nd-best Davidson tenure of 2 by the numbers.
1 NFL Draft pick: Gordon Slade (1970)
+2.1
24-24
1936–1942
Gene McEver Steady
Gene McEver held Davidson at Regional Program II for 7 seasons.
1st-best Davidson tenure of 2 by the numbers.
Regional Program II
21-42-4