Coach Rob's influence

Here is how you can tell how much influence Eddie Robinson had on the game around here. Just look at some of the coaches who are coaching because of Eddie Robinson.

Mansfield's Donald Mayweather played for Robinson. He talked Wednesday about Robinson's knack for communicating with players.

Green Oaks' Stephen Dennis played and coached with Robinson. He talked about Robinson's greatness as a motivator.

That's just two coaches who are helping teach and mold football players just in this area. There are more stories just like that.

Robinson's impact on high school football in the area will be seen for years to come.