The offensive coach was
Ed "Butch" Songin, and the defensive coach
Rommie Loudd, both of whom were the head coaches of the team. Both coaches had played professional football with several teams, including the Boston Patriots of the
American Football League which later changed its name to the
New England Patriots. In 1966 Loudd became the first black assistant coach in the
American Football League. Some of the players for the Sweepers were Quarterback
Don Allard, Wide Receivers
Rick Sapienza and
Gary Farina and Running Back Dom Gentile from South Boston who later tried out with the Boston Patriots, but was passed over for the 1960 Heisman Trophy winner Joe Bellino from Navy. The place kicker was
Booth Lusteg who later went on to an NFL career with the
Buffalo Bills,
Green Bay Packers and
Miami Dolphins. == References ==