USU Will Honor Alumni at Homecoming

Four Utah State University alumni were named as dignitaries for USU’s Homecoming festivities Sept. 16-22. 

Brothers Sidney and MacArthur Lane, will be among those honored for accomplishments both at USU and during their lifetimes.

“Homecoming is a time to remember the rich history of Utah State, and it is individuals such as these who carry those great traditions of excellence into communities across the country, even across the world,” said Wallace Odd, executive director of Alumni Relations. “The Alumni Association is pleased to honor such outstanding people.”

Sidney and MacArthur Lane, brothers and former football players at USU, have been named the grand marshals for Homecoming. Recipients of the award are chosen to lead the annual USU homecoming parade down Logan’s Main Street. The Lanes will be honored at the Homecoming dignitaries banquet and the Homecoming football game against San Jose State.

MacArthur Lane was a running back at USU and on the men’s track team from 1966-1968. He is a former professional football player and participated in 11 NFL seasons from 1968-1978 for the St. Louis Cardinals, Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs.

Sidney Lane is a retired high school teacher. He also worked at the University of California. He played football for USU from 1965-1967.  Following his playing career he was an assistant coach under Chuck Mills from 1968-1970 and was the first minority coach in NCAA football.  He and his brother established the Henry Lane Memorial Fund at USU in honor of their father, Henry Lane. This student loan fund is for African American varsity football students attending USU.

“Sid and Mac are indeed USU legends,” Odd said. “They continue to share their resources and abilities in their communities and professions. They both are remarkable individuals who exhibit the meaning of ‘True Blue Aggies.’”

(Story edited for content. The original article appeared in the Utah State Today online news, August 8, 2007)