Clarence R. Weed (September 1, 1885 â December 19, 1966) was an American college football and college basketball coach. He served as the head football coach at Buchtel CollegeâÂÂnow known as the University of AkronâÂÂfor one season in 1909, compiling a record of 4âÂÂ4. Weed also coached the men's basketball team at Buchtel that academic year, 1909âÂÂ10, tallying a mark of 5âÂÂ3. Weed was a graduate of Olivet College and the University of Michigan.