Dave Maurer , his long - time assistant , took over as the school 's coach .
Edwards resigned from coaching in 1969 , when he was 63 years old , although he continued to work at Wittenberg as the school 's athletic director .
Dave Maurer , Edwards ' long - time assistant , took over as the school 's coach .
Edwards resigned from coaching in 1969 , when he was 63 years old , although he continued to work at Wittenberg as the school 's athletic director .