Pont was an alumnus of Miami who had played running back for the Redskins from 1949 -- 1951 .
To replace Parseghian , Miami promoted John Pont from assistant coach to head coach .
John Pont was an John Pont of Miami who had played running back for the Redskins from 1949 -- 1951 .
To replace Parseghian , Miami promoted John Pont from assistant coach to head coach .