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---Posts Victorious Finale
For a while, the team followed preseason predictions
by losing their first three games, but
under DeVoll's talented guidance combined with
the team's aggressive desire and latent talent, the
Indians jelled into a winning quint, winning 13
of their last 18 encounters. DeVoll called this
team the "most pleasing" he had ever coached
and the "character" evident in this team was an
important factor in its success.
On the basketball court, DeVoll emphasized
defense which usually produced the offense and
aggressiveness of his teams. Most of the coaches
in the WSUC recognize that DeVoll was probably
the best defensive coach in the conference. Cliff
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DeVoll will be missed as a coach here at La
Crosse because everyone is aware of his exceptional
talent in molding winning teams and good
sportsmen. If his coaching career is any indication
of the future, La Crosse State will have an outstanding
Associate Dean of Physical Education.
This year's team exemplified the spirit of Cliff
DeVoll himself. He was the type of man who
instilled energy, aggressiveness and vitality in anything
he undertook, whether coaching or teaching.
This was transmitted to his students, his associates
and his basketball players. DeVoll was a graduate
of La Crosse State, and earned his master and
doctorate at Indiana University.