Dartmouth College honors coach Teevens with new center on his birthday
- Dartmouth College has established a new center in memory of Buddy Teevens, focusing on research in cognitive science and engineering.
- The initiative includes a scholarship fund and a renamed stadium to honor Teevens' contributions to the college and student-athletes.
- Teevens was known for his successful coaching career and for implementing safety innovations in football practices.
In Hanover, N.H., Dartmouth College has established a new center in memory of Buddy Teevens, the institution's most successful football coach, on what would have been his 68th birthday. This initiative aims to honor Teevens' dedication to student-athletes and will focus on research in cognitive science, quantitative social sciences, engineering, and biomechanics. The college's president emphasized Teevens' passion for helping young people excel both academically and athletically. The Teevens Center is part of a broader effort to commemorate his legacy, which includes renaming the stadium to 'Buddy Teevens Stadium at Memorial Field' and creating a fund to support leadership development, nutrition, and mental wellness for students. Additionally, a scholarship fund will be established to reflect the culture of inclusivity that Teevens and his wife, Kirsten, promoted. Teevens, who played as a quarterback for Dartmouth, had a remarkable coaching career with a record of 117 wins, 101 losses, and 2 ties over 23 seasons. His teams secured five Ivy League championships, but his most significant contributions were in promoting safety in football practices. In 2010, he reduced full-contact practices, emphasizing technique while maintaining competitive teams. Furthermore, he was instrumental in developing the Mobile Virtual Player, a robotic tackling dummy that has gained popularity among college and NFL teams. The establishment of the Teevens Center and related initiatives reflects Dartmouth's commitment to continuing his legacy of innovation and student support.