Huie's relationship to the football program was unclear, but the views he reported foreshadow those of the famous Paul "Bear" Bryant.

The national coach of the year award was subsequently named the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award in his honor.

In 1945, Byrd hired 32-year old Paul "Bear" Bryant to his first head coaching post.

Jones played safety and running back at the University of Alabama, under Paul "Bear" Bryant.

In 1945, Paul "Bear" Bryant, who would later go on to achieve legendary status among football coaches, was named the head coach at Maryland.

He was recruited by Paul "Bear" Bryant, an assistant at Alabama at the time.

He was also a recruiting coordinator for football at Alabama under Paul "Bear" Bryant.

Paul "Bear" Bryant (1931)-American college football player and coach; won six national championships.

In 1945, Paul "Bear" Bryant began his long and distinguished career as a head football coach at the University of Maryland.

He also won the 2008 Paul "Bear" Bryant Award.