Coaching Changes — Klein
March 14, 2010
Klein has found one of the best coaches in the state to take over for Stan Labay who retired at the end of the 2009-2010 school year after taking the Bearkats to the Class 5A Region II semifinals. Shane Hallmark who coached at Fort Bend Hightower for the last 2 seasons will be their new Head Coach.
Labay leaves Klein ranked #3 in all-time coaching wins at the school. His record at Klein over the last 7 years was 43-34-0. His other head coaching positions have been at Bellville (1991-1994 36-10-0 record), Pasadena Dobie (1995-1998 33-12-0 record) and Willis (1999-2002 24-20-0 record). He has an all-time record of 136-75-0.
Coach Hallmark takes over at Klein after just two seasons at Fort Bend Hightower. What a great two seasons he had though. The Hurricanes advanced to the Class 5A, Division I state championship game in his first season. Last season, they went 10-0 in the regular season for the second consecutive time before getting upset in the Area round. His record over the last 2 seasons was 24-2. Before coming to Hightower as the defensive coordinator in 2005, Hallmark coached in Klein ISD for 10 years.
Klein is in District 13-5A which is once again going to be a very tough fight. Other teams are Klein Collins, Klein Forest, Klein Oak, Spring, Spring DeKaney, Spring Westfield and Tomball.
Coaching Changes — 2009 Katy Morton Ranch UIL Rulings
March 10, 2010
The UIL suspended former Katy Morton Ranch head coach Scott Svendsen and offensive coordinator Jeremy Orsagh for three years late in 2009. They also placed the school on probation for two years.
The two coaches and defensive coordinator Cody Haug were accused of violating UIL policies and Katy Independent School District concerning student records, misuse of funds and athletic eligibility. Haug was not summoned to the hearing.
The three-year suspension from all UIL activities in Texas is the maximum allowed under UIL guidelines.
Dave Meadows took over the Mavericks last season and they made it through a tough 1-9 season. Look for Morton Ranch and coach Meadows to get things straightend out in 2010.
By: Michael Wright
Lone Star Gridiron
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Coaching Changes — Midlothian
March 6, 2010
Midlothian has found a replacement for Robby Clark who resigned as Head Coach after several of his players were involved in brawl. Lee Wiginton who coached 3A Mexia for the last 2 seasons will now take over.
Coach Clark leaves after 4 years with the Panthers. His 4 year record was 12-28 including 1-9 in 2009 with no playoff apperances. He has a 21-40 career record. Clark will be the offensive coordinator at Odessa Permian in 2010.
Lee Wiginton comes to Midlothian after posting a 17-7 record at Mexia over the last 2 seasons. He was 29-18 at 2A Comfort from 2004-2007 and was 29-18 at 1A Bosqueville from 2000-2003. His overal record is 75-43-0. Wigingtons teams have reached the playoffs eight of the last 10 years. During his last two years at Mexia, they were the District 19-3A champs and won first round games before being eliminated by Carthage and Gilmer.
This will be a very tough job for Wiginton. Midlothian is moving up to Class 5A for the first time in its history. They also have 5 consecutive non winning seasons and have only 1 winning season in the last 10. The Panthers will be competing in 5-5A which includes Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Mansfield Legacy, Mansfield Timberview and South Grand Prairie.
By: Michael Wright
Lone Star Gridiron
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Coaching Changes — Amarillo
February 26, 2010
Amarillo has hired their 18th head football coach to lead them into their 91st year of high school football. Mel Maxfield takes over for Brad Thiessen who resigned as head football coach to become the districts athletic director. Thiessen is taking over for the retired Tex Nolan.
Thiessen was the Head Caoch at Amarillo for the last four years. He took over the Sandies program after Larry Dippel retired with 222 wins in 31 years at the school.
Before taking over Amarillo High in 2006, Thiessen was the Head Coach at Levelland, Roby and Stratford. Thiessen began his head coaching career in 1989 in Roby. He then led the Stratford Elks to a 1A State Championship in 2000 with a perfect 16-0 record. He has served as an Athletic Director for 16 of his 20 years as a head football coach.
Maxfield comes to Amarillo from Burleson High School and prior to that he was the head coach at Forney. At Forney, Maxfields teams reached the Class 3A Division II state final in 2000 and was state runner-up to La Grange. Since taking over at Burleson in 2002, Maxfield has guided the Elks to five playoff berths in eight years and led them to their first Class 5A district title and first Class 5A playoff game. They have reached the playoffs in three of the last four years.
Coach Maxfield is the Winningest coach in Burleson history 45-41 and at Forney 1987-2001 129-43-1. His 174-84-1 overall record puts him in 112th place on the all-time coaching win list.
The Amarillo Golden Sandstorm will be in Class 2-5A with Amarillo Tascosa, Lubbock, Lubbock Coronado, Lubbock Monterey and San Angelo Central.
By: Michael Wright
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2010 Nike Football Combine Includes 2 Texas Locations
February 18, 2010
Here is the 2010 Nike Football Combine schedule. This years list includes 17 events across the U.S. and in Hawaii. Nike Football Combines are free and open to Class of 2011 high school football players, as well as to top underclassmen.
Registered athletes participating in the 2010 Nike Football Combine will:
* Receive free access and testing at either turf/indoor or grass/outdoor events – varying dates apply
* Evaluation processed by registration number
* Be measured by height and weight, and photographed
* Receive a proper, supervised dynamic warm-up
* Be tested in: the 40-yard dash (twice, fastest time kept), vertical jump (highest jump kept), the 20-yard shuttle (twice, fastest time kept) and the power ball throw (twice, farthest throw kept)
* Receive a SPARQ Rating – based on a calculation of their testing scores
* Attend an interactive Nike SPARQ seminar which will cover off-season training, the recruiting process and a short series of SPARQ drills. In select markets, participate in a free instructional Nike SPARQ Mini-Camps to work with SPARQ Trainers to improve upon their times and stats from the Nike Combine Receive exposure across ESPN platforms and with college football programs across the country
* Eligible for selection consideration for the Nike Football Training Camps, the top national football camp tour (selection is based on over all performance – participation is free)
Receive a free Nike Pro workout shirt (but must bring appropriate workout gear: shorts, sweats, football cleats and training shoes)
DATE CITY LOCATION SURFACE TIME
Sat., Jan 30 Honolulu Aloha Stadium Turf/outdoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Sat., Feb 6 Miami Traz Powell Stadium Turf/outdoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Sat., Feb 13 Mobile, Ala. Lipscomb Park Stadium Turf/outdoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Sun, Feb 14 Houston Woodforest Stadium Turf/indoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Sat., Feb 20 Pittsburgh UPMC Sports Performance Complex Turf/indoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Sat., Feb 27 Orlando, Fla. ESPN Wide World of Sports Grass/outdoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Sat., Mar 6 Massillon, Ohio Paul L. David Athletic Training Center Turf/indoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Sat., Mar 13 Charlotte, N.C. Mallard Creek High School Turf/outdoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Sun., Mar 14 Atlanta Hallford Stadium Turf/outdoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Sun., Mar 21 Chicago MAX McCook Expo Center Turf/indoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Sat., Mar 27 Miami Traz Powell Stadium Turf/outdoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Sat., Apr 3 Baltimore Old Mill High School Turf/outdoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Sat., Apr 10 Dallas/Ft. Worth Pennington Field Astroturf/outdoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Sat., Apr 24 Los Angeles Long Beach Veteran’s Stadium Turf/outdoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Sat., May 15 Oakland, Calif. Laney College Turf/outdoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Sat., Jun 5 Portland, Ore. Tigard High School Turf/outdoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Wed., Jun 16 Salt Lake City ALA Academy Turf/outdoors 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Coaching Changes — Arlington Lamar
February 16, 2010
Arlington Lamar Head Coach and Texas coaching legend Eddy Peach is retiring. Peach has been the only head coach at Arlington Lamar since it opened in 1970 and built it into one of the states best programs.
Coach Peach became one of only nine Texas high school coaches to win 300 career games in 2008. His 310-123-6 (71.30 winning percentage) all time record puts him at #7 on the all time coaching wins list. He was the first though to win all his games in Class 5A. He is one of only two coaches to win 300 games at one program (the other is Charlie Johnston — Childress).
His teams qualified for the state playoffs 19 times. Something to consider is that for his first 19 years, only a district champion advanced to the playoffs. The Vikings advanced to the 1990 Class 5A state finals where they lost to Aldine. They also made it at least four rounds deep in the state playoffs six times, playing in the state semifinals in 2000 and 2003. His teams had a 15 year playoff qualifying streak from 1988 through 2000 and won 16 district championships. In his four decades of coaching, he suffered only four losing seasons.
Eddy’s son, Scott Peach is head coach at Arlington High School. He won the head to head games with a 4-3 record.
Texas Was Well Represented In the Super Bowl
February 10, 2010
Texas was once again the leader in the # of participants in the Super Bowl that was played last Sunday by the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints.
Sixteen (16) players called Texas home during their high school careers. This includes two Garland Naaman Forest and two Southlake Carroll greats. The list is highlighted by Super Bowl MVP Saints quarterback Drew Brees who led Austin Westlake to a state championship in 1996 and was named the Texas Class 5A MVP.
Here is a list of the players and their high school
Indianapolis Colts
Joseph Addai, Houston Sharpstown
Melvin Bullitt, Garland Naaman Forest
Cody Glenn, Rusk
Charlie Johnson, Sherman
Jacob Lacey, Garland Naaman Forest
Justin Snow, Abilene
Matt Stover, Richardson Lake Highlands
Michael Toudouze, San Antonio East Central
Tony Ugoh, Spring Westfield
New Orleans Saints
Remi Ayodele, South Grand Prairie
Drew Brees, Austin Westlake
Chase Daniel, Southlake Carroll
Garrett Hartley, Southlake Carroll
Nick Leckey, Grapevine
Thomas Morstead, Pearland
David Thomas, Wolfforth Frenship
Coaching Changes — El Paso Eastwood
February 7, 2010
El Paso Eastwood has found a replacement for Head Coach Wade Ardoin who retired at the end of the season. The Troopers announced that David Satcher would take over the position.
Coach Ardoin had been the Head Coach at Eastwood for 12 years leading them to a 41-81 record over that period but the last 3 seasons his teams have gone a combined 2-28.
Coach Satcher takes over after spending the last 6 years as an assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Clear Lake. Clear Lake made it to the state semifinals in 2004. He was also the offensive line coach at Bay City in 2003 when they were the State Runner-Up.
Eastwood has fallen on hard times with a 25 game losing streak and a 23 game district losing streak. The Troopers last win was against Oñate on Oct. 5, 2007. Their last district win was Sept. 14, 2007, over Socorro.
Tyler Arndt leads Texas State Bobcat’s Recruiting Class
February 3, 2010
San Marcos, Texas- Texas State head football coach Brad Wright announced that two transfers and 11 high school players have signed to play with the Bobcats.
One transfer is Jarrad Stewart, a former standout safety from Pearland who spent last season at the University of Utah.
“We had Jarrad Stewart come in between semesters so we only had 12 scholarships to offer,” Wright said. “We talked to a lot of people who told us that he went to class, and worked hard. He just needed to be closer to his family. He is enrolled here and leading us through drills now.”
One of those 12 scholarships went to Thaddeus Watkins, a junior college offensive lineman from Diablo Valley College in California.
“Thaddeus is one of those guys whose best football is ahead of him,” Wright said. “He is 6’ 4” and up to 260 pounds. He looks like he weighs 180. He is going to fill out to 285-290 easily. He has quick feet and athletic. That is the type of player who you want to play at the tackle position.
The high school players include one of the nation’s Top 32 high school quarterbacks, a running back, three wide receivers, two tight ends, along with one defensive lineman, two linebackers and a defensive back.
The quarterback on the list is Tyler Arndt, who ESPN has listed as one of the top 32 quarterbacks in the nation and who threw for over 7,100 yards and 75 touchdowns during his high school career. Arndt also led Cuero High School to a 36-5 record during his career, including a 13-1 mark in 2009.
“Tyler is one of those guys who we feel very fortunate in getting when you see the list of schools that offered him,” said Wright. “We really feel he can come in here and be a difference maker right away if he can handle the mental part of it. He has all of the physical tools to be great quarterback. He is as big of a recruit that we have had around here.
“He has the complete package. He is 6’ 4”, weighs 205 pounds and completed 63 percent of his passes during his career. He took his team to the State semifinals three years in a row. Then you look at him reading a zone and pulling the ball down and out-running folks. He can do it all.”
The Bobcats signed three wide receivers in Michael Gilmore of La Marque, Deche Milburn of Clear Springs in League City and Marquis Walker from Austin Lanier., while, and Walker rushed for 986 yards. Milburn caught 81 passes for 1,378 yards and 16 touchdowns. Gilmore was named the District 24-4A Special Teams MVP.
“Deche is a bigger and stronger version of Cameron Luke, who was a pretty good receiver for us,” Wright said. “He is a physical receiver that when the ball is in the air, he just goes up and gets it. He is one of the best blocking wide receivers I have seen at any level. Cal was calling him during the week so we feel fortunate to get him as well.
“Michael Gilmore is the prototypical body type of an inside receiver,” Wright said. “What he can do is make you miss. He is an excellent punt and kickoff returner. Marquis is a guy who can stretch the field as a 10.5 guy.”
The running back is Terrence Franks of Angleton High School. Franks ran for 688 yards as a senior.
“Terrence Franks ran a time of 10.39 seconds in the 100 meters during AAU track last year,” Wright said. “We actually had Angleton’s highlights for the season and he was back-up to a player who signed with Missouri. When we were watching the highlight tape, all of a sudden, we asked ‘who was that’ when he was making a run into the line, jumped out to the left, and ended up running down the sideline for a touchdown. He might be a diamond in the rough for this class.”
The two tight ends are Trent Guiberteau of Taylor High School in Katy and David Lewis from King High School in Kingsville. Guiberteau was listed among the Top 25 recruits in the Greater Houston area and Lewis caught 22 passes for 320 yards as a senior. He also played quarterback and threw for 543 yards and rushed for 645 yards as well.
“We are looking to be more versatile and not so one-dimensional at the tight end position,” Wright said. “We want to have someone who can block, but also get out and run routes on passing plays. Both Trent and David are very athletic players who we feel will help us become more versatile.”
DeShun Williams is an All-State defensive lineman who helped lead Carthage High School to two consecutive State championships.
“We signed a bunch of defensive linemen last year, so we had targeted nose guards,” Wright said. “DeShun was the Player-of-the-Year in East Texas. For a defensive lineman to get that award, he has to be a special player. ”
The two linebackers are Drew Hamilton of Lake Dallas High School in Hickory Creek and Byron Hudson from DeSoto High School. Hamilton has been selected to play in the Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star game in San Antonio, while Hudson averaged nearly 11 tackles per game while playing for former Bobcat record-setting running back Claude Mathis.
“The way Drew Hamilton runs and hits, he is what you want in a linebacker,” Wright said. “Byron was a quarterback and running back before moving to linebacker at DeSoto. He can definitely runs to the football and makes contact when he gets there.
The defensive back is Craig Mager, who played on both sides of the football at Luling. As a running back, he gained 814 yards and scored six touchdowns. He also caught 46 passes for 841 yards and 10 TDs.
“We are excited to sign him in that he is from right down the road in Luling,” Wright said. “He will start out as a cornerback because he is a physical player who can run. That is what we look for in a cornerback.”
Overall, Wright was very pleased with this year’s recruiting class even though he and his staff had just 12 scholarships to offer.
“We feel like we did good job in signing some players who have good character and can make us more athletic as a team,” Wright concluded. “When you have 25 scholarships, you can miss on one or two guys, but when you are offering only 12, you better get it right. I think our coaches did a good job in getting the right guys.”
020310 - UIL Realignment Review
February 3, 2010
“The Bandit” Chris Doelle and “Mighty” Mike Wright sit down to discuss the results of the biennial realignment and analyze what impact it will have on the next few seasons.
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