Former Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher was often quoted as saying that “Nice guys finish last.” But perhaps in the case of Garden City Community College (Kan.) head football coach Bob Larson, that isn’t necessarily the case. In fact, trying to find someone with something negative to say about Coach Larson is like trying to find a proponent of the Bowl Championship Series at a mid-major. The fans love him, the athletes love him, the coaching staff loves him and even the opposing teams love him. Face it, Larson is well liked and will probably remain that way. However, don’t let Larson, whose gruff – yet gentle – voice reminds you more of your grandfather than of your football coach, fool you. This guy is a master motivator bent on drawing the absolute best from both his athletes and staff. “Coach Larson is probably the best at pre-game speeches,” said Scott Hawks,
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