Coach George MacIntyre over the years

Dec. 4, 1978: George MacIntyre, right, the new head football coach at Vanderbilt University, is introduced to Commodores fans by Vanderbilt Athletic Director Roy Kramer before the Vanderbilt-Citadel basketball game. MacIntyre, who replaced Fred Pancoast, received a five-year contract.

Oct. 18, 1980: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre, left, talks with his sophomore quarterback Whit Taylor (10) as he come off the field against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga.

Oct. 18, 1980: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre, third from left, talks with his coaches in the press box via headset from the sidelines during the Commodores 41-0 lost to Georgia in Athens, Ga.

Nov. 29, 1980: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre, left, and Tennessee coach Johnny Majors meet at mid-field after the Vols defeated the Commodores 51-13 before 35,100 fans at Vanderbilt's Dudley Field.

Oct. 17, 1981: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre works the sidelines during an SEC battle with Georgia. The ninth-ranked Bulldogs beat the Commodores 53-21 before a dampened crowd of 39,657 at Vanderbilt's Dudley Field.

Nov. 7, 1981: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre watches his team late in a game against Kentucky. A 87-yard punt return for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter gave Kentucky a 17-10 victory before 40,250 fans at Vanderbilt's Dudley Field.

Nov. 28, 1981: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre, right, and offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Watson Brown, center, have a sideline meeting with players Whit Taylor (10), Greg Simmons (81) and others during a timeout against Tennessee. The Vols survived 38-34 before 92,824 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.

Nov. 28, 1981: Tennessee coach Johnny Majors, left, and Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre shake hands after the Vols beat the Commodores 38-34 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.

Nov. 28, 1981: In the locker room after the game, Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre talks to the media about the Commodores' 38-34 loss to Tennessee at Neyland Stadium.

March 30, 1982: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre, center, meets with his team following a lengthy workout as the Commodores held the first of 20 spring practices.

Dec. 27, 1982: Vanderbilt offensive coordinator Watson Brown, second from left, and coach George MacIntyre send the team through preparations for the New Year's Eve Hall of Fame bowl game against Air Force in Birmingham, Ala.

Dec. 29, 1982: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre, center, talks with his team during preparations for the Hall of Fame Bowl against Air Force on New Year's Eve in Birmingham, Ala.

Feb. 26, 1983: Lynn Amedee, left, Vanderbilt's new offensive coordinator, talks with coach George MacIntyre at McGugin Center. Amedee came from Lafayette, La., to join MacIntyre in the search for two more coaches to fill vacancies on the offensive staff.

Aug. 18, 1983: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre looks over the Commodores as they lined up for the official team picture at Dudley Field.

Aug. 18, 1983: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre looks on as his players lined up for the official team picture at Dudley Field.

Sept. 24, 1983: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre watches things start to fall apart after his team jumped out to a 17-0 lead against powerful Alabama at Dudley Field. But the Tide came back for a 44-24 victory over the Commodores.

Aug. 14, 1984: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre keeps an eye on his team during a hot afternoon practice at McGugin Field.

Sept. 8, 1984: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre is on the field to give some instruction to his team against Kansas State in the second half at Dudley Field.

Sept. 22, 1984: Vanderbilt defensive coordinator Kurt Van Valkenburgh, second from left, free safety Manuel Young (32) and linebacker Steve McCoy (56) talk during a game against Kansas at Dudley Field as coach George MacIntyre, left, looks on.

Sept. 29, 1984: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre bites his tongue as the Commodores were on the way to defeating Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium for the first time.

Sept. 29, 1984: Coach George MacIntyre, center, and safety Manuel Young (32) celebrate Vanderbilt's 30-21 victory over Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Oct. 27, 1984: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre, right, talks with his All-American and All-SEC punter and kicker Ricky Anderson on the sidelines during a game against Ole Miss. The Commodores defeated the Rebels 37-20 before the largest Dudley Field homecoming crowd in history.

Oct. 31, 1984: Vanderbilt football coach George MacIntyre hugs his wife, Betty, who is wearing an eagle costume. They both manned a booth called "The Eagle's Nest" at the Brentwood Academy auction and fall festival.

March 23, 1985: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre, center, huddles with officials prior to the Commodores' first full-scale scrimmage of spring practice at Dudley Field.

Aug. 15, 1985: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre welcomes defensive tackle Paul Lamanto to Picture Day and the beginning of preseason. Lamanto fought back from Hodgkin's disease to report on time.

Oct. 19, 1985: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre signals his players during a game against Georgia. The Commodores missed a last-second field goal attempt that allowed a 13-13 tie with 16th-ranked Bulldogs before a homecoming crowd of 41,137 at Dudley Field.

Oct. 19, 1985: Georgia coach Vince Dooley, left, and Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre meet at midfield after the Commodores battled the 16th-ranked Bulldogs to a 13-13 tie.

Nov. 9, 1985: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre, center right, and assistant coach Roy Gregory, center left, meet with defensive players during a game against Kentucky. The Commodores defeated the Wildcats 31-24 before a sellout crowd of 41,076 at Dudley Field.

Nov. 11, 1985: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre tries out a kazoo. Vanderbilt will try to gain a place in the Guinness Book of World Records at their game with Virginia Tech on Nov. 16. The Oak Ridge Boys will lead what is billed as the largest-ever kazoo orchestra during halftime of the game.

Nov. 16, 1985: Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre, left, shows concern for his team as it falls 38-24 to Virginia Tech before 35,286 fans at Dudley Field.

Dec. 3, 1985: George MacIntyre, right, tells the media that he has submitted his resignation as Vanderbilt's football coach during a press conference with Athletic Director Roy Kramer, left.

July 29, 1991: Coach George MacIntyre addresses the media following an announcement that he has accepted the position of coach for Donelson Christian High School.

July 29, 1991: Coach George MacIntyre, left, and his youngest son, Matt, share a laugh following a press conference at Donelson Christian High School announcing the older MacIntyre as the new coach. Matt is interning at WSMV television and had the assignment to interview his Dad. He had just asked if his Dad thought any of his players would play as well as his sons.

July 29, 1991: New Donelson Christian Academy football coach George MacIntyre holds his first team meeting at the school.

Aug. 10, 1991: Former Vanderbilt coach George MacIntyre gets into his new job with Donelson Christian Academy during the first day of practice in pads.

Oct. 25, 1991: Donelson Christian Academy coach George MacIntyre watches the Wildcats take on Franklin Road Academy.

July 15, 1999: George MacIntyre works on strengthening the muscles in his right leg under supervision of Jack Redgren at Star Physical Therapy. MacIntyre undergoes 15 minutes of physical therapy three times a week and swims for 10 minutes each morning to increase strength and endurance.

July 15, 1999: George MacIntyre, right, shares a laugh with son, Matt, as the MacIntyre family relaxes on the deck before Wednesday night church.