After earning All - American honors as a player in 1924 , Simmons Sr. took over the Orange in 1931 .
After earning All - American honors as a player in 1924 , Simmons Sr. coached SU until handing the reigns over to Simmons Jr. in 1971 .
After earning All - American honors as a player in 1924 , Simmons Sr. took over the Orange in 1931 and coached SU until handing the reigns over to Simmons Jr. in 1971 .