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
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Coaching Changes — Luling
March 8, 2010
Luling has hired Michael Waldie as their new Head Coach. Waldie replaces Robert Dean who died after brief illness on Octover 8th, 2009.
Dean was with Luling since 2006. He joined the staff as an assistant coach and became the head football coach and athletic director in 2008. He died after he became ill with pneumonia.
Waldie is a 15 year coaching veteran. He was the defensive coordinator at Livingston last season.
The Eagles were led on an interim basis by James Howell and Gene Scoggin. They were 1-14 under Dean but went 5-6 last season. They have dropped down to class 2A for 2010 which may help them to their first winning season in 4 years. They will compete in District 13 Division I with Blanco, Comfort, Ingram Moore, Lago Vista and Marion.
By: Michael Wright
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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
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Coaching Changes — Canton
March 4, 2010
Canton has promoted co-offensive coordinator Wes Rhoten to be their new athletic director and head football coach.
Rhoten replaces Lance Angel (26-19 in 4 years at Canton) who took over the athletic director and head football coaching position at Palestine.
This will be coach Rhotens first head coaching position. He has been an assistant at Canton for the past three years. Before that he was an assistant coach at Paris Chisum and Belton.
The Eagles will be part of District 14-3A which includes Emory Rains, Lindale, Quinlan Ford, Van and Wills Point.
By: Michael Wright
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Coaching Changes — Burleson
February 28, 2010
Burleson has announced that Jason Tucker will be the new Athletic Coordinator and Head Coach for the Elks. Tucker replaces Mel Maxfield, who resigned in January after eight seasons to take the head coaching job at Amarillo. Coach Maxfield is the Winningest coach in Burleson history 45-41.
This is Coach Tuckers first head football coach position. He was the defensive back coach and defensive coordinator at Burleson for the past three years. Before that he was the assistant offensive line and defensive back coach at Southlake Carroll.
Burleson is dropping to 4A this year after posting a 45-41 record in 5A for the last 8 seasons. The last 2 years they were in 4A (2000 & 2001) they had had combined 20-5 record. Things will be tough though because Burleson Centennial is opening up and will begin varsity play in 2012. They will also be in a very tough distict.
District 7-4A will consist of Arlington Seguin, Cleburne, Crowley, Everman, Granbury, Joshua and Mansfield Summit.
By: Michael Wright
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Coaching Changes — Victoria West
February 24, 2010
Victoria West has hired their first head football coach. Leonard McAngus comes over from Justin Northwest to patrol the sidelines for the new school. McAngus is making a return visit to Victoria. He was the offensive coordinator under Mark Reeve at Victoria High from 1990 to 1995.
McAngus left Victoria to become the athletic director and head football coach at Gonzales. He had an overall record of 37-27 during his six seasons in Gonzales and led the Apaches to their first outright district championship in 38 years. He then became the athletic director and head football coach at Justin Northwest near Fort Worth before the 2002 season. He resigned before the 2009 season to become the director of campus services for athletics after compiling a 32-40 record.
The Vipers went 4-6 this season and missed out on the playoffs. The Victoria Memorial school was open for 9 seasons and had an All-Time Record of 43-62. They finished with 7 consecutive non-winning seasons.
Both Victoria East and West will be in class 4A now. They will be in a very competitive 30-4A that includes Beeville Jones, Floresville, Gregory-Portland and Port Lavaca Calhoun.
2010 Schedule
Week 0 - open
Week 1 - San Antonio Brackenridge
Week 2 - Corpus Christi King
Week 3 - Bay City
Week 4 - San Antonio Highlands
Week 5 - South San Antonio
Week 6 - *Beeville
Week 7 - *Floresville
Week 8 - *Calhoun
Week 9 - *Gregory-Portland
Week 10 - *Victoria East
Coaching Changes — Victoria East
February 22, 2010
Former Victoria Memorial Head Coach Mickey Finley will take over that position at the newly created Victoria East School.
Finley was the athletic director and head football coach at Victoria Memorial for the last 3 seasons. His record at Memorial was 11-19 and one playoff appearance. Finley has been a head coach for 32 years. His overall head coaching record is 196-142-3 that includes two state final appearances while he was at Cuero. The 196 wins puts him in the #74 spot for all-time coaching wins.
The Vipers went 4-6 this season and missed out on the playoffs. The Victoria Memorial school was open for 9 seasons and had an All-Time Record of 43-62. They finished with 7 consecutive non-winning seasons.
Both Victoria East and West will be in class 4A now. They will be in a very competitive 30-4A that includes Beeville Jones, Floresville, Gregory-Portland and Port Lavaca Calhoun.
Mickey Finley Coaching Record At Victoria Memorial
2009 27-5A 4 6 0
2008 27-5A 5 5 0
2007 27-5A 2 8 0
2010 Schedule
Week 0 - Harlingen South
Week 1 - Kingsville
Week 2 - Corpus Christi Calallen
Week 3 - Corpus Christi King
Week 4 - San Antonio East Central
Week 5 - open
Week 6 - *Calhoun
Week 7 - *Beeville
Week 8 - *Gregory-Portland
Week 9 - *Floresville
Week 10 - *Victoria West
By: Michael Wright
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Coaching Changes — Quinlan Ford
February 20, 2010
Virgil Crow has been named as the new athletic director and head football coach for the Quinlan Ford Panthers. Crow will replace Derek Alford who led Quinlan Ford to a 16-35 record over the last 5 seasons.
Coach Crow has been a coordinator or assistant coach at Celina, Sulphur Springs and Cumby. He was the head coach at Scurry-Rosser from 2002-2006 where he had a 26-26 record.
It will be tough for Crow to turn around the Panthers 6 consecutive non-winning seasons. They will be part of district 14-3A which includes Canton, Van and Wills Point. Quinlan Ford has only had 10 winning seasons in its 53 year histoy.
ALL-TIME WINNINGEST COACHES AT QUINLAN FORD
YEARS W L T PCT
Billy Butler………1998-2004….34-39-0 .466
Jerry Trussell…..1978-1982….17-32-2 .353
Derek Alford…….2005-2009….16-35-0 .314
Pittman Keen……1991-1994….14-25-2 .366
Conley Bland…….1995-1997….12-20-0 .375
Tommy Mankins…1986-1987….11-9-0 .550
Phil Blue………… 1988-1990….8-21-0 .276
Bob Aldridge……..1972-1973….7-13-0 .350
Terry Morris………1984-1985….6-12-2 .350
Gerald Rosebure….1970………3-7-0 .300
Thomas Jones…….1983………1-9-0 .100
Thurman Adams…..1976-1977….1-18-1 .075
Steve Jones………1974-1975….1-19-0 .050
Bruce Snover……..1969………0-10-0 .000
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.
