When Fisher DeBerry and his Air Force Falcons arrived in Annapolis, Md., every other season, he knew he would meet a gregarious, smiling Navy assistant coach named Steve.
Steve was known for his devotion to film study. He sought, and found, precious secrets in those flickering football images. He served as Navy assistant for 33 seasons (1956-89), laboring quietly and diligently behind the scenes. He never pursued the head job.
On Fridays, Steve took a break from film study to welcome Midshipmen opponents to the Navy campus. He always was there to say hello to DeBerry and the Falcons.