One morning in spring '87 I was in a hurry walking over the South Oval, very early, and he walked past me, looking so serene. I froze and never said anything to him. I regret it more than anything anything in my life.
It was easy to be intimidated by his presence. In '85, we were ROTC cadets preparing for a rappelling event in Hocking Hills. We had to review our commands and safety procedures. We had ropes stretched down the hallway of Converse Hall, reviewing our knots, procedures and commands. And Woody walked in. He was fascinated with what we were doing. But we suddenly were worried if what we were doing would meet his standards. It was a good mix. He wanted to watch us succeed, we wanted to impress him. The guy was a coach down into his bone marrow. And when he saw good kids doing well, he relished it.
As a Michigan alum and fan I hold Woody to the highest respect. I would love to have had a conversation with this great man and coach. There are few like him or Bo that not only coached football but developed character in men. RIP
Listening to Woody, you can tell how much he treasured education. It probably speaks to how much his players regarded him. He lost it in that Clemson game back in 1978, but it speaks well of OSU that they invited him to deliver a commencement address in 1978. Forgiveness is a cleansing thing. His speech showed how much the education of athletes meant more than football. Woody Hayes was more than that unfortunate moment at the Gator Bowl in 1978. It speaks well of OSU that they recognized that.
Taking his full life into consideration, we also have to consider his service in the Navy in WWII. He cam into his coaching career already having captained a ship in both theaters with men whose lives were his responsibility.
I met coach Hayes early In my teaching and coaching career at the national coaching convention in Dallas Texas and my college coach, Robert Devaney at the university of Nebraska introduced me to him. I had lunch with both these great individuals and his parting words to me were “coach and teach like you were playing and you will never consider yourself an employee, rather a partner in someone’s future”. He was a tremendous individual and demanded had work and believe in yourself. RIP great coach.
Great football Coach and Man!! Woody Hayes was Ohio State and I respect him and his Ohio State football teams. I'm Michigan football fan and the rivalry between Him and Bo were awesome and legendary. Great Man and he is missed.RIP Coach Woody Hayes
It reminds me of when he spoke at my high school. Everyone, hippies or jocks, everyone kept their mouth shut and listened. He was such a thoughtful and highly intelligent man. He was also down to earth. He used to go to Buckeye Donuts frequently. My Dad (OSU prof) met him there and they talked about military history for an hour.
I was in ROTC in the mid-80's. The University provided Woody an office in Converse Hall after his coaching days. We Cadets and Midshipmen had lots of interaction with Woody. He was always a teacher, a mentor and a coach. And he had a heart of gold.
@@easyenetwork2023 If I recall correctly, he ran a ship that protected convoy ships to Europe. Part of his story was traversing the Panama Canal. So, both Theaters. I found this: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Rinehart
@@shaunkerr8721while I have not seen the video you referenced here, I would ask, define abusive? Is it abusive to care about someone? Is it abusive to push someone to be a greater human being than they thought they could ever be? Or is there a certain part of society that would rather go through life doing the least they can all whilst expecting great things for themselves? I could say my father was a prick, and he was many times, but he was doing what he thought correct to push me to be a better person than himself because I know he cared deeply about me.
@@cv5916 yes, it is abusive to hit someone bc they have not done what you want them to do, even if you believe it is in their best interest. He had a vested interest in making young men be greater so he could succeed in his job. Imagine he was a manager at McDonald's and he hit and physically shoved young teenage and 20 year old men to be greater bc they spilled fries or didn't clean the bathroom, would that be abuse or just a great guy pushing young men to be greater?
I knew him to be a very good man .... very good. For Ohio State, he was GREAT, but for the smaller people, like the son of Howard Cassidy who was injured in a car accident with his son ..... and Woody would come to help him exercise in the pool ... Woody was an awesome man and a great human. Don't pay attention to what the media sold you.
There was a player who played for Woody and he did something during practice that was very good. Woody, up in the tower, yelled out, 'Delphos, good job!,' because he didn't know everybody's name on the team.
I am Columbus born, as a small boy I knew who Woody was before I knew who the President was. If I was able too I would have played my guts out for him. I recently took my pic with his statue outside the varsity club. Woody,. there is only one.....
Got here by searching for "The Game" highlights of past years. Watched this video from start to finish and listed to every single word. It is crazy to think he would be blasted out of town if the speech was given today especially at the liberal ran universities. What a shame. There we 3 or 4 times that I choked up thinking about what he said. God Bless Woody Hayes
Woody, just like Bobby Knight, made damn sure that his football players graduated from college. That's a heck of a lot more important than being a football coach!
Dam this was an awesome speech by coach Hayes. I'm a Mich fan and it's sad they don't make men like Coach Hayes and Bo anymore. The media made Hayes out to be a crazy man but you can see this man has a HUGE heart underneath all the toughness and his players would run through 5 brick walls for him. I read Bo autobiography and what coach Hayes did for his black players during segregation in the south when they couldn't eat in the same room as the whites. he cursed out the owner of the establishment and he ate upstairs with his black players so they wouldn't be humiliated by the hatred. RIH a great man!
A great coach, one for the ages, and an even greater man. Giants truly did stride the sidelines when men like himself, Bryant, Shembechler, McKay, Devaney, Osborne and others were with us. If you need first names for these men then you are not a fan of college football from years gone by.
@@mws755 I think he is the greatest, because he is a different breed of leader, Saban doesnt have the emotion and passion behind the words he tells, Woody cares so much
He would have made a great President. At least our Presidents should have heeded his advice about sharing computer technology and other things, especially selling out to China, etc.
I love Woody Hayes, hence my screen-name, but sad to hear Woody call America a “Democracy “, America is a “CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC” big difference and everyone should know the difference!
he could help tho, so could we, it starts with respecting each other and treating each other like we were talking face to face. Socials media has turned into a fake life representing lying scandal
I'm mesmerized by Coach Hayes words. You can't judge a man by one poor decision when the rest of his life has nurtured and created so much.
“You can’t feel sorry for yourself”….wow that hit me in the feels.
One of the GREAT BUILDERS OF MEN......GOD BLESS YOU WOODY..❤
Can you imagine a speech like this in 2021.....? Its needed
One morning in spring '87 I was in a hurry walking over the South Oval, very early, and he walked past me, looking so serene. I froze and never said anything to him. I regret it more than anything anything in my life.
It was easy to be intimidated by his presence. In '85, we were ROTC cadets preparing for a rappelling event in Hocking Hills. We had to review our commands and safety procedures. We had ropes stretched down the hallway of Converse Hall, reviewing our knots, procedures and commands. And Woody walked in. He was fascinated with what we were doing. But we suddenly were worried if what we were doing would meet his standards. It was a good mix. He wanted to watch us succeed, we wanted to impress him. The guy was a coach down into his bone marrow. And when he saw good kids doing well, he relished it.
That is a good story.
A great and smart man and one heck of a football coach
Coach Hayes was old school like my grandparents. He was full of life, knowledge and vigor. My regret is not being able to meet him.
As a Michigan alum and fan I hold Woody to the highest respect. I would love to have had a conversation with this great man and coach. There are few like him or Bo that not only coached football but developed character in men. RIP
Woody and Bo had a high degree of respect for each other. And what would the rivalry be without "The Ten Year War?"
You should, all the best things you’ve had in football came from The…Ohio State University.
Watch Bo at the 34:30 min mark... ua-cam.com/video/ETIWT2SFxoc/v-deo.html
Listening to Woody, you can tell how much he treasured education. It probably speaks to how much his players regarded him. He lost it in that Clemson game back in 1978, but it speaks well of OSU that they invited him to deliver a commencement address in 1978. Forgiveness is a cleansing thing. His speech showed how much the education of athletes meant more than football. Woody Hayes was more than that unfortunate moment at the Gator Bowl in 1978. It speaks well of OSU that they recognized that.
Taking his full life into consideration, we also have to consider his service in the Navy in WWII. He cam into his coaching career already having captained a ship in both theaters with men whose lives were his responsibility.
Honor, Integrity, Loyalty, and Hard Work. A great man and an inspiration for all to achieve something greater than themselves. RIP Woody
Best speech i ever heard
The man is a Legend where I live in Ohio this video makes me choke up.God bless you Woody
I met coach Hayes early In my teaching and coaching career at the national coaching convention in Dallas Texas and my college coach, Robert Devaney at the university of Nebraska introduced me to him. I had lunch with both these great individuals and his parting words to me were “coach and teach like you were playing and you will never consider yourself an employee, rather a partner in someone’s future”. He was a tremendous individual and demanded had work and believe in yourself. RIP great coach.
This is an awesome story. GBR
He was a GD PATRIOT, and that is a million times better than being a legendary football coach. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Great football Coach and Man!! Woody Hayes was Ohio State and I respect him and his Ohio State football teams. I'm Michigan football fan and the rivalry between Him and Bo were awesome and legendary. Great Man and he is missed.RIP Coach Woody Hayes
7:55-8:30 mark... The emotion this man has for his jr. high school teacher is just beautiful!
It reminds me of when he spoke at my high school. Everyone, hippies or jocks, everyone kept their mouth shut and listened. He was such a thoughtful and highly intelligent man. He was also down to earth. He used to go to Buckeye Donuts frequently. My Dad (OSU prof) met him there and they talked about military history for an hour.
One of the greatest speeches ever given.
This man helped so many people when they needed help and it is sad that he is
Remembered for the punch.
he did so much behind the scenes for his players ..... one great human being !
@@WilliamMurray-lr1bb William most people do not remember that Woody actually taught a class and he coached in an era where you graduated players!!
God bless Woody Hayes. The more I learn about him the more I realize he was a good person and a great coach.
I was in ROTC in the mid-80's. The University provided Woody an office in Converse Hall after his coaching days. We Cadets and Midshipmen had lots of interaction with Woody. He was always a teacher, a mentor and a coach. And he had a heart of gold.
@@SEStacy He was a sailor and Lieutenant Commander in the Pacific Theater during WWII.
@@easyenetwork2023 If I recall correctly, he ran a ship that protected convoy ships to Europe. Part of his story was traversing the Panama Canal. So, both Theaters.
I found this: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Rinehart
not to date myself, but I will - that was my graduation day, and I was there- fantastic man
Mine, too. And then I got Commissioned in Converse Hall.
Those of us who were lucky enough to know Woody, loved him, warts and all. RIP Woody!
Here was a man with a true heart of gold. Miss you, Woody!
❤woody Hayes an his great Ohio state football team
Yeah I just watched a video of dozens of players talking about him being abusive. He was a prick & abused other humans
You can hear him getting choked up a few times during this speech. Anyone with a functioning soul would. A true gentle man's man.
@@shaunkerr8721while I have not seen the video you referenced here, I would ask, define abusive? Is it abusive to care about someone? Is it abusive to push someone to be a greater human being than they thought they could ever be? Or is there a certain part of society that would rather go through life doing the least they can all whilst expecting great things for themselves?
I could say my father was a prick, and he was many times, but he was doing what he thought correct to push me to be a better person than himself because I know he cared deeply about me.
@@cv5916 yes, it is abusive to hit someone bc they have not done what you want them to do, even if you believe it is in their best interest. He had a vested interest in making young men be greater so he could succeed in his job. Imagine he was a manager at McDonald's and he hit and physically shoved young teenage and 20 year old men to be greater bc they spilled fries or didn't clean the bathroom, would that be abuse or just a great guy pushing young men to be greater?
I knew him to be a very good man .... very good. For Ohio State, he was GREAT, but for the smaller people, like the son of Howard Cassidy who was injured in a car accident with his son ..... and Woody would come to help him exercise in the pool ... Woody was an awesome man and a great human. Don't pay attention to what the media sold you.
There was a player who played for Woody and he did something during practice that was very good. Woody, up in the tower, yelled out, 'Delphos, good job!,' because he didn't know everybody's name on the team.
The player was from Delphos, Ohio.
I am Columbus born, as a small boy I knew who Woody was before I knew who the President was. If I was able too I would have played my guts out for him. I recently took my pic with his statue outside the varsity club. Woody,. there is only one.....
Got here by searching for "The Game" highlights of past years. Watched this video from start to finish and listed to every single word. It is crazy to think he would be blasted out of town if the speech was given today especially at the liberal ran universities. What a shame. There we 3 or 4 times that I choked up thinking about what he said. God Bless Woody Hayes
Woody, just like Bobby Knight, made damn sure that his football players graduated from college. That's a heck of a lot more important than being a football coach!
Dam this was an awesome speech by coach Hayes. I'm a Mich fan and it's sad they don't make men like Coach Hayes and Bo anymore. The media made Hayes out to be a crazy man but you can see this man has a HUGE heart underneath all the toughness and his players would run through 5 brick walls for him. I read Bo autobiography and what coach Hayes did for his black players during segregation in the south when they couldn't eat in the same room as the whites. he cursed out the owner of the establishment and he ate upstairs with his black players so they wouldn't be humiliated by the hatred. RIH a great man!
Woody was a military genius. He was a professor of military history at Ohio State.
Thank you for sharing. He left a legacy, of work, loyalty and devotion. What a man!
A great coach, one for the ages, and an even greater man. Giants truly did stride the sidelines when men like himself, Bryant, Shembechler, McKay, Devaney, Osborne and others were with us.
If you need first names for these men then you are not a fan of college football from years gone by.
this makes me cry
Not many like Woody anymore. RIP Coach
Woody Hayes the professor!
One great man!
The greatest coach of all time
Not,the greatest,but without a doubt,one of the greatest coaches,in the history of sports.
And a bigger then life,life story and figure.
Hmmmmmm no. He might be in the top 10 but Bryant and Saban is ahead of him
College football coach;; woody Hayes;; greatest big ten football coach
@@mws755 I think he is the greatest, because he is a different breed of leader, Saban doesnt have the emotion and passion behind the words he tells, Woody cares so much
Woody Hayes can be mention as one of the greatest college football coaches ever
An awesome speech, best video I've seen on UA-cam in months. Sincere thanks for posting this gem.
God love this man!
I'm just like BO - we loved Woody.
Amen to that!
Bo schembecher ❤ woody Hayes
He knew his player's home towns.
God Bless and RIP Woody!
He would have made a great President. At least our Presidents should have heeded his advice about sharing computer technology and other things, especially selling out to China, etc.
I love Woody Hayes, hence my screen-name, but sad to hear Woody call America a “Democracy “, America is a “CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC” big difference and everyone should know the difference!
It's really both.
If things don't turn the right way in December 2020, it will be neither anymore
Woody
I'm relieved Woody is not here to experience the destruction of the USA.
Amen to that....
he could help tho, so could we, it starts with respecting each other and treating each other like we were talking face to face. Socials media has turned into a fake life representing lying scandal
Woody would be sick at heart over the way the U.S. is today.
And he is only remembered for The Punch.
Boy, Woody looked frail.
This was March, 1986. Woody passed in January, 1987; 10 months later.