“ Denny took our upstart college team to a whole new standing . He got us the big games , and he bonded us as a team that could play at a higher level . A lot was psychological — giving us the opportunity to prove ourselves , and we did . He worked us hard for sure , with those morning beach workouts especially . But even back then , he was as much a friend as a coach . Forty years later , he ’ s still a friend , one who will drop everything to help if you need it .” – Willie Morris ’ 82
“ Denny was very intense back in the day , and knew the game inside and out . After I graduated and started coaching myself , I got the chance to go against him , which was a thrill because I had so much respect for him . Now the older I get , the more respect I have , seeing the phenomenal job he ’ s done with the team , such a trajectory of improvement year over year for decades . It was an honor to play for him , and it ’ s great to see where the team is headed .” – Ed Profumo ’ 81
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