 Wray described Dr. Todd as "a factor in St. Louis University athletic circles" who, along with SLU athletic director Father Pat Burke, set out to build up the football program at St. Louis in the early 20th century.In an interview with Wray, Todd remembered that Robinson, "came to me and told me he thought the forward pass was going to be a great asset.He told me that he had tried it and found he could throw the ball like he could a baseball.