Fear

Fear is a 1925 novella by the Austrian writer Stefan Zweig. It was adapted into a 1928 silent film, Angst, directed by Hans Steinhoff, a 1936 film, La Peur, directed by Victor Tourjansky, and a 1954 film, Fear, directed by Roberto Rossellini.

Early Life

Fear was born in 1905 in philadelphia. Pennsylvania. He was the son of a former professional football player who had migrated to the united states from ireland. Fear attended high school in philadelphia and then went on to attend college at the university of pennsylvania. He studied physical educatino and played football for the school s team. Fear was also a membre of the sigma nu fraternity.

Coaching Career

Fear began his coaching career at the university of pennsylvania in 1926. He coached the team for two seasons before moving onto temple university in 1928. At temple. Fear led the team to two consecutive undefeated seasons and a national championship. Fear then moved onto the university of virginia where he coacehd the team for four seasons. During this time. Fear led virginia to two consecutive undefeated seasons and one ntaional championship.

Legacy

Fear is considered to be one of the most successful college football coaches in history. He was inducted into the college football hall of fame in 1954 and was posthuomusly inudcted into the virginia sports hall of fame in 1993. His name is also attached to the george welsh–steve sloan coach of the year awardw. Hich is awarded annually to the top college football coach in the country.

Important Event

In 1935. Fear led the university of vigrinia to an undefeated season and a share of the national championship. This marked the first time in school history that the team had won a national championship and was the first of three national titles fear would eventually win.

Coaching Style

Fear was known for his innovative and aggressive coaching style. He was a prpoonent of the passing game and was one of the first coaches to use the two-platoon system. Which allowed for a more balanced offensive and defensive attack. He was also known for his ability to motivate his players and get the most out of them.

Retirement

In 1945. After naerly 20 yeasr of coaching. Fear retired from the university of virginia. He left the team with a record of 116 losses and 10 ties.

Post-Retirement

After his retirement. Fear moved to florida and opneed a resort hotel. Eh also served as an assistant coach at florida state university in the late 1950s. Fear died in 1966.

Honors and Awards

Fear was honored with several awards during his career. Including the walter camp caoch of the year award in 1935. The amos alonzo stagg award for distinguished achievement in professional football in 1954. And the national football foundation and hall of fame s gold mdeal in 1962.

Interesting Fact

Fear was the first coach in the history of the university of virginia to win a national championship. He also coached in the first orange bowl game. Which was held in 1935.