Northwestern State University of Louisana

Prior to Don entering Northwestern he earned All American Football, All State Football and All State Basketball at Natchitoches High School. As a high school quarterback he was17-4-1, completed 66% of his passes, scored 35 touchdowns and threw for 2800 yards. Don signed with Northwestern State in 1961, he letter as quarterback for four years.  Don received 1st Team All Gulf State Conference Quarterback, as a Junior and Senior.  He lead the Northwestern Demons to a Gulf States Conference Championship and served a team captain. During his senior year he received the Academic Excellence Award, Permanent Team Captain and Most Valuable Player. After college Don enter the coaching field in basketball  and coached at Northwestern,  Middle Tennessee State,  Jacksonville University, Stetson University, Mississippi State University, and The University of Georgia.