Dorais found the title flattering, but said he felt the honor was misplaced and should instead be applied to Eddie Cochems who used the forward pass extensively as head coach of the Saint Louis Billikens in 1906.
Dorais appreciated the title but felt it belonged to Eddie Cochems, who used the forward pass extensively as head coach of the Saint Louis Billikens in 1906. He believed he was unfairly recognized for this honor.