When you bring up Nathaniel Hackett, Dick Vermeil brings up John Wooden.
Specifically, the day the basketball icon called him into his office at UCLA back in 1974. This wasn’t long after Vermeil, then 37, was taking over the Bruins’ football program and taking on the mantle of head coach for the first time in his career.
“He said, ‘I know you can coach. I know you’re ready to coach, but I’m going to . . .
Join the Conversation
We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community.