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Davidson: a football coaching history

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Program GOAT
Gene McEver
Peaked at Regional Program II
Built by
Homer Smith
Regional Program VI → Regional Program V (+2.1)
The fall
Homer Smith
Regional Program VI → Regional Program V (−-2.1)
Right now
Homer Smith
the 2nd-best of Davidson's 2 coaches so far

Stature & 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.

program stature (★ = Dynasty-tier season)McEverSmith19401960

Every coach

1965–1969
Homer Smithcaretaker
Homer Smith moved Davidson from Regional Program VI to Regional Program V in 5 seasons.
Regional Program V
24–24
1936–1942
Gene McEvercaretaker
Gene McEver held Davidson at Regional Program II for 7 seasons.
Regional Program II
21–42