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In February 1981, Swofford was named head football coach and associate director of admissions at Tarkio College, which competed in the [[Heart of America Athletic Conference]]. In taking the position, Swofford inherited the nation's longest losing streak, which at that time was 27 games. In the second game of the 1981 season, Swofford led the Tarkio Owls to a 20-12 victory over [[Culver–Stockton College]] to end the nation's longest losing streak at 28 games. Despite securing the Owls first win in three seasons, Swofford's contract was not renewed after the first year at Tarkio. College officials indicated that Swofford overspent on the football budget, and Swofford said he was dismissed because of conflicts with the administration of the school. Swofford believed the school administrators did not like the boot camp atmosphere and strict discipline he brought to the football program.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wade |first=Steve |date=1982-02-02 |title=High school notes |work=St. Louis Post-Dispatch |page=6B}}</ref> |
In February 1981, Swofford was named head football coach and associate director of admissions at Tarkio College, which competed in the [[Heart of America Athletic Conference]]. In taking the position, Swofford inherited the nation's longest losing streak, which at that time was 27 games. In the second game of the 1981 season, Swofford led the Tarkio Owls to a 20-12 victory over [[Culver–Stockton College]] to end the nation's longest losing streak at 28 games. Despite securing the Owls first win in three seasons, Swofford's contract was not renewed after the first year at Tarkio. College officials indicated that Swofford overspent on the football budget, and Swofford said he was dismissed because of conflicts with the administration of the school. Swofford believed the school administrators did not like the boot camp atmosphere and strict discipline he brought to the football program.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wade |first=Steve |date=1982-02-02 |title=High school notes |work=St. Louis Post-Dispatch |page=6B}}</ref> |
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In 1986, Swofford returned to Wentzville Holt High School, where he had previously served as an assistant from 1973-1975. This time the 36-year-old Swofford would be the head coach, hired to replace Dennis Graser following a 5-5 season in 1985. Swofford promised to instill discipline in the squad, both on and off the field. In addition to coaching football and teaching health and physical education, Swofford also served as head track coach for the Indians. |
In 1986, Swofford returned to Wentzville Holt High School, where he had previously served as an assistant from 1973-1975. This time the 36-year-old Swofford would be the head coach, hired to replace Dennis Graser following a 5-5 season in 1985. Swofford promised to instill discipline in the squad, both on and off the field. In addition to coaching football and teaching health and physical education, Swofford also served as head track coach for the Indians. During the mid-1990s at Holt, Swofford coached [[Dan Alexander (fullback)|Dan Alexander]], an All-Metro First Team running back recognized as the top player in St. Charles County, who went to play as a First Team All-Big 12 Conference linebacker/fullback for the [[Nebraska Cornhuskers]]. Alexander was later drafted by the [[Tennessee Titans]] in the 2001 NFL Draft. When his uniform number was retired at Holt High School in 2012, Alexander credited Scott Swofford with much of his success on the field.<ref>https://patch.com/missouri/wentzville/holt-high-school-retires-uniform-numbers-of-football-6343ac08a8</ref> |
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In 1999, Swofford began serving as an assistant coach of the Washington University Bears for two years coaching the running backs and special teams. In his first year at Washington University, he assisted in leading the team to its first NCAA playoff appearance in school history. |
In 1999, Swofford began serving as an assistant coach of the Washington University Bears for two years coaching the running backs and special teams. In his first year at Washington University, he assisted in leading the team to its first NCAA playoff appearance in school history. |
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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 11, 1949 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Died | September 3, 2000 (aged 50) St. Louis, Missouri |
| Playing career | |
| 1968–1971 | Central Methodist |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1972 | Fayette HS |
| 1973-1975 | Wentzville Holt HS (assistant) |
| 1976 | Central Missouri (assistant) |
| 1977-1978 | Central Methodist (OL/DC) |
| 1979-1980 | Washburn (assistant) |
| 1981 | Tarkio College |
| 1984-1985 | Grandview HS (Hillsboro, MO) |
| 1986–1998 | Wentzville Holt HS |
| 1999-2000 | Washington University (RB/ST) |
Scott O. Swofford (October 11, 1949 - September 3, 2000) was an collegiate football player and coach. At one time Swofford served as head coach at Tarkio College, but he was best known as the long time head football coach at Wentzville Holt High School in Wentzville, Missouri.
Early life and playing career
Scott Swofford was born in St. Louis, Missouri, where he attended Cleveland High School. Swofford played football at Cleveland, and he graduated in 1968. Following graduation, he went on to attend Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri, where he was a four-year starting linebacker. Swofford was named team captain in his senior year and was named as the team's most valuable player at the close of the season. He was All-District and an All-Conference player. In addition to football, Swofford also captained the rugby team for four years at Central Methodist. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1972.
Swofford also played Rugby competitively for the St. Louis Falcons Rugby team in the Missouri Rugby Football Union. The team, led by Swofford as captain, finished the 1979 season with a second place finish in the national championship among more than 3,000 rugby clubs in the nation.[1]
Coaching career
After graduating from Central Methodist in 1972, Scott Swofford spent one year coaching and teaching at Fayette High School.
In February 1981, Swofford was named head football coach and associate director of admissions at Tarkio College, which competed in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. In taking the position, Swofford inherited the nation's longest losing streak, which at that time was 27 games. In the second game of the 1981 season, Swofford led the Tarkio Owls to a 20-12 victory over Culver–Stockton College to end the nation's longest losing streak at 28 games. Despite securing the Owls first win in three seasons, Swofford's contract was not renewed after the first year at Tarkio. College officials indicated that Swofford overspent on the football budget, and Swofford said he was dismissed because of conflicts with the administration of the school. Swofford believed the school administrators did not like the boot camp atmosphere and strict discipline he brought to the football program.[2]
In 1986, Swofford returned to Wentzville Holt High School, where he had previously served as an assistant from 1973-1975. This time the 36-year-old Swofford would be the head coach, hired to replace Dennis Graser following a 5-5 season in 1985. Swofford promised to instill discipline in the squad, both on and off the field. In addition to coaching football and teaching health and physical education, Swofford also served as head track coach for the Indians. During the mid-1990s at Holt, Swofford coached Dan Alexander, an All-Metro First Team running back recognized as the top player in St. Charles County, who went to play as a First Team All-Big 12 Conference linebacker/fullback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Alexander was later drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 2001 NFL Draft. When his uniform number was retired at Holt High School in 2012, Alexander credited Scott Swofford with much of his success on the field.[3]
In 1999, Swofford began serving as an assistant coach of the Washington University Bears for two years coaching the running backs and special teams. In his first year at Washington University, he assisted in leading the team to its first NCAA playoff appearance in school history.
Personal life and legacy
Scott Swofford was a resident of Lake St. Louis, Missouri. He served as president of the St. Louis Metro Coaches Association from 1997-2000. He was also active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Swofford died on Sunday, September 3, 2000 after suffering a heart attack in the football team offices at Washington University while he was reviewing film of the team's win from the previous night. More than 3,000 people attended Swofford's memorial service that was held on the 50-yard line of Francis Olympic Field on September 6, 2000. Among the speaker's at Swofford's funeral was Missouri Lieutenant Governor Roger B. Wilson.[4]
In April 2002, the board of the Wentzville School District voted to name the new football stadium at Timberland High School in honor of Scott Swofford, where he served as a teacher from the time the school opened in 2000 until his death.[5]
In 2010, Swofford was posthumously inducted into the Hairston Sports Hall of Fame at Central Methodist University.[6]
References
- ^ "Falcons Rugby Club striving to be No. 1 nationally". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 1980-05-02. p. 5SC-6SC.
- ^ Wade, Steve (1982-02-02). "High school notes". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 6B.
- ^ https://patch.com/missouri/wentzville/holt-high-school-retires-uniform-numbers-of-football-6343ac08a8
- ^ https://digitalcommons.wustl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1870&context=record
- ^ Seaton Jefferson, Robin (2002-04-12). "Wentzville names its stadium, auditorium with grace". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. SC1-SC2.
- ^ "Forrest and Swofford inducted into Hairston Hall of Fame". The Talon: The Magazine of Central Methodist University. Fall 2010. p. 50.