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Show Fletcher Receives Jacket r Gazers at the president's box during dur-ing the next football game will have good reason to see red. A blazer of that color sporting the University's emblem on the pocket was presented to President James C. Fletcher Thursday morning morn-ing as the first step in a city-wide program to boost spirit at the University's Uni-versity's games. The presentation was made by Col. Ottis Plant of the ROTC; John Crawford, president presi-dent of the "Bleacher Utes" club and head coach Mike Giddings. "When I was assistant coach at USC I saw what strong school spirit can do " said Coach Giddings. "It really helps you win!" "The ROTC cadet brigade has done everything it can to support the U's teams," noted Col. Plant. "When Coach Giddings toid us some schools fired cannons in their stadiums to spark spirit, we brought in a tank." Crawford explained the "Bleacher Utes" is an organization of 265 businessmen providing scholarships for out-of-state athletes. "We're in the stands every game to root for the U," he said. "Everyone should wear red to the games," Coach Giddings maintained. main-tained. "The team has been moved to the student side of the field so they will feel more strongly they represent the school, not just themselves." them-selves." Pres. Fletcher donned the new coat in his office, noting it would be the most colorful addition to his wardrobe in twenty years. President Fletcher trades his conservative sultcoat with Col. ottit Piatt and John Crawford for a scarlet red blazer as Head Coach Giddings demonstrates how wearing red will boost school spirit. |
