For all those who remember the old school days of the SWC.
Former Texas coach Akers has heart surgery
From Wire Reports
Former Texas head football coach Fred Akers underwent open heart surgery to repair blocked arteries Wednesday morning at the Heart Hospital of Austin, according to his son, Dan.
Akers, who underwent successful quadruple bypass surgery, will be in the hospital's cardiac care unit for several days.
Akers, 65, served as the Longhorns' head football coach from 1977-86, and was an assistant at Texas from 1966-74.
Fred Akers has heart surgery
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Re: Fred Akers has heart surgery
I always hated the Horns (still do), but I wish Coach Akers well. Here's to a full recovery.
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Re: Fred Akers has heart surgery
Yep, heart surgery reminds us that football is just a game, not life. Here's to Akers' recovery and the good health of all whom we play with or against.
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Re: Fred Akers has heart surgery
Well said, fellas. Count me in on the list of well-wishers to Coach Akers.