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No Network. Hill, who is 43 years old, has been hired as the new head coach at Saguaro HS (AZ). Interesting enough, Hill will take over for a head coach that left the post for an assistant coaching job with Arizona State. And the name Daryle Lamonica is synonymous with Clovis football. Those are the things I appreciate being here long enough to see.. Albuquerque, NM - 1980, 2007 - 2009 - Downingtown East High School Tight Ends Coach, 2011 - 2014 - Ashford High School Offensive/Defensive Line/Long Snappers, 2014 - 2018 - Rio Rancho High School - Offensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator (Michael Ford/Clovis Roundup) The College Football Playoff National Championship held on Monday January 9th at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California not only hosted thousands of fans, but featured . By Dave Wagner. He had a record of 220-59-4 at Clovis High, winning 11 league championships, reaching the section finals nine times and winning five section championships. "Tim Simons is as fine a football coach as there is," Hill said. Kendall Milton stiff arms a Clovis North defender in the Buchanan Bears 45-21 victory over the Broncos Friday, Nov. 1 at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Dale Fullerton, fo. Poole currently lives in Chandler, Arizona with his wife and three children. The assistant coaches I had then was an extremely good group; Ive observed a lot of high school staffs over the years and Ive never seen one like we had, Simons said. Clovis was ranked seventh in the west and 37th in the nation in 1999. Lamonica lives in Fresno with his wife Mary and is active in the community. Alabamas assistant coaches are also out working the trail. Rich Nagy is set to return to FCS after three seasons at Allegheny College. Dale Fullerton, formerly the principal at . 2019- Present - Varsity Assistant - V. Sue Cleveland High School, High School Alma Mater: Cibola High School - He walked on at Fresno State and earned a scholarship as a sophomore and contributed to four winnings season under head coach Pat Hill and assistant Tim Simons. The Clovis Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. "He's a legend in the valley. But on Wednesday, the state's all-time winningest high school coach said goodbye to the. Clovis West High promoted defensive line coach Tim Randall to be its next football coach, the school announced. "Tim Simons is as fine a football coach as there is," Hill said. IOS /Android| Apparel, Justin's Recruiting Bites|Recruit Rankings. 1 min read May 28Clovis High School hopes to have a new head football coach as. Simons replaces Trent Miles, who left to become the receivers coach of the Green Bay Packers. FRESNO, Calif. - Tim Simons, who for the past 24 season has been the head coach at Clovis (Calif.) High School, was named the receivers coach at Fresno State today by head coach Pat Hill. Clovis East High School Football | Photos | Game Schedule & Training Camps | Coaching Staff To be honored to be a part of this is really, really humbling.. Alabama's assistant coaches are also out working the trail. After going undrafted, he played in the Canadian Football League and then in the NFL for the Chicago Bears, Houston Texas and Miami Dolphins from 2011-13. The former Bulldog star (1999-2003) and NFL receiver who caught for more than 4,000 yards and 24 touchdowns in the pros will now mentor future student-athletes at Clovis Unified's Buchanan High . For questions or complaints, contact: Equity Compliance Officer - Norm Anderson, Deputy Superintendent, 1450 Herndon Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611, (559) 327-9000, Clovis Unified School District: Be the best you can be in mind, body, and spirit, 1055 Fowler Ave Clovis, CA 93611 | 559-327-1000, Part of the Clovis Unified School District, CHS Varsity Football Schedule - 2022/23 (.rtf), CHS JV Football Schedule - 2022/23 (.rtf), CHS Frosh Football Schedule - 2022/23 (.rtf), College & Career Visitations and Workshops, Intercultural Diversity Advisory Council (IDAC). Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone. In fact, Lamonica still holds the Raiders record of 34 total touchdown passes in 1969. Subscribe| Get the App! Hill resigned from the Sun Devils offensive coordinator post amid an NCAA investigation over alleged recruiting violations that occurred during the COVID pandemic. Lewis led the league in punting average in 1970 and 1971 with averages of 42.6 and 44.9. Back. After 13 years, Rich Hammond is out as Clovis High football Head Coach. The only losing season of Hammonds tenure was his first year when the Cougars went 3-7 in 2009. Floyd B. Well, now college football has a new youngest head coach. Simons and the rest of the Fresno State coaches will be at the Bulldog Draft Day Party Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Radisson Convention Center. In 1975 he was the head coach at Fresno's Roosevelt High School before returning to Clovis as head coach in 1976. He earned a master's degree in physical education from Fresno State in 1972. After moving to Fresno State where he coached for eight seasons, he has returned to coach the freshman team at Clovis North. Randall, 52, takes over for George Petrissans who stepped down at the end. Only Alabama Football. I was talking to a former teammate of mine and we talked out how much this program has impacted the rest of our lives, Clutts added. Lamonica lettered in four sports and was named an all-state quarterback and, despite being a California boy, accepted a scholarship to Notre Dame where he was the starting quarterback for three seasons. And now, 10 Cougar legends are immortalized as the inaugural class in the Clovis High School Football Hall of Fame. Please note that some processing of your personal data may not require your consent, but you have a right to object to . The Tides offensive line coach Eric Wolford was seen at Pike Road High School last week as he will be more responsible for recruiting inside the state in the future. Clovis was ranked seventh in the west and 37th in the nation in 1999. August 4, 2003. Mattox was eventually signed by the Dallas Cowboys in 1959 and in 1961 he had offers from the Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos, eventually signing with the Broncos where he started 13 of 14 games. In fact, the legendary quarterback, who the Clovis football stadium was named after in 1973, has always been proud of the blue and gold. In 1974, Clovis High School named its football field in his honor. Simons replaces Trent Miles, who left to become the receivers coach of the Green Bay Packers. The event will debut a new "coach up" format with this year's game. After high school, he attended Arizona State and played four years catching passes from Jake Plummer and finished his career as one of the most prolific receivers in school history. DeCosta and Brown are both former Fresno State football players. The bar is obviously set high, and I hope the program finds the right person. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! In his senior year in 1991, Poole led the Cougars to an undefeated season and a CIF Valley title. Instagram Sponsorship Podcast Our Team Contact DONATE Calendar Login Account. Simons, 58, is a 1967 graduate of Fresno State, earning a degree in physical education and english. The Clovis Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status . FRESNO, Calif. - Tim Simons, who for the past 24 season has been the head coach at Clovis (Calif.) High School, was named the receivers coach at Fresno State today by head coach Pat Hill. Simons, 58, is a 1967 graduate of Fresno State, earning a degree in physical education and english. Coaching Staff Head Coach Coaching Staff . The achievements of Clovis High football teams under Hammond include three TRAC titles (2011, 2012, and 2015), five appearances in the Central Section semifinal round, and one appearance in the Central Section Division-I championship game in 2015. Back. During Hammonds time at Clovis High, two of his former players have also gone on to the NFL Class of 2015 grad Adam Prentice suited up for the New Orleans Saints this past Thanksgiving, and Class of 2016 grad Josh Hokit played Fresno State football before landing a spot on the San Francisco 49ers practice squad. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Floyd B. As a senior, Poole earned Second Team All-American recognition and his second consecutive First Team All Pac-10 honor before being drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Which Alabama coaches had most success in 2023 recruiting cycle, Trevon Diggs fire back at Stephen A. Smith after win over Bucs. "Tim Simons is as fine a football coach as there is," Hill said. Mohns will be the new tight ends coach in Tempe. Wiggins helped Alabama land Texas 2023 products, Jalen Hale and Jordan Renaud. He has quickly made his way to Texas. Clovis North Football Staff Players (47) Staff (10) Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Nick Saban all smiles on the recruiting trail in Texas today. Clovis High Football is a high level CIF program that dates back to 1922. And now, 10 Cougar legends are immortalized as the inaugural class in the Clovis High School Football Hall of Fame. #COUGARCOUNTRY. Wiggins helped Alabama land Texas 2023 products, Jalen Hale and . Open Menu Close Menu. We are indebted to this program.. 1:00. I have wanted to have him join our staff since I got here but we haven't had a position available. Clovis High football is certainly steeped in tradition; the program dates back to 1924 and boasts eight Central Section championships in its storied history. After 13 years with Hammond at the helm, filled with All-State players and memorable games, Clovis High looks to the future and a new head coach. Doc Buchanan, Tim Simons, Lloyd Merriman, Daryle Lamonica, Jack Mattox, Dave Lewis, Keith Poole, Stephen Spach, Tyler Clutts and Zack Follett were enshrined at a ceremony attended by over 350 friends, family and coaches at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District on Aug. 4. In reality, that's exactly what Eric Brown was doing when he was introduced as the new Clovis West head football coach on Friday afternoon. Clovis' stats have been entered for the 24-21 loss @ Clovis West on 11/10/2022 7:00 PM. Im proud of what we did out on the field and most proud of what kids are doing on the back end. Its humbling because you look at all the names up here but you also look at the other names that deserve to be up here, said Clutts. And Clutts certainly understands the power of positive coaching. I am indebted to them because they gave me that passion for football, and the Clovis tradition gave me that passion.. Lamonica was drafted by the NFLs Green Bay Packers and the AFLs Buffalo Bills but in 1967 was traded to the Oakland Raiders, a team he led to a 34-4-1 record during his first three seasons. Clovis High School Football Clovis Football OVERALL 5-7 0.42 Win % LEAGUE 1-4 5th Tri-River HOME3-2 AWAY2-5 NEUTRAL0-0 PF275 PA345 STREAK1L Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule Add missing games to the schedule Complete the Roster Add missing athletes to the roster Add a Team Photo Give fans a look at the team Post a Video Made by Laced Up Kustoms . Now the program will be manned by an accomplished major college coordinator looking to build on that incredible foundation. Clutts played defensive end at Clovis, and, most famously, quarterback in 2002, racking up 2,383 passing yards in his senior year and leading the Cougars to an 11-2 record and a Central Section title. Interesting enough, Hill will take over for a head coach that left the post for an assistant coaching job with Arizona State. Simons has long been referred to as the Central Valleys best football coach of all time. We had a passion for doing it, we loved Cougar football.. Clovis High honored Coach Simons by naming its most prestigious form of athletic recognition after him the Tim Simons Character and Sportsmanship Award. He resides in Fresno with his wife, Vivian. Clovis shuffles football coaching staff. "This place has given me a lot," Brown said. He served as a United State naval aviator during World War II and was recalled to active duty while in the United States Marine Corps reserves during the Korean War. He spent two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Fresno State in 1965 under Phil Krueger and 1966 for head coach Darryl Rogers. Randy Adrian had been the school's athletic director for 12 years and was the offensive and defensive line coach when he retired in the spring. Follett was selected by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft and made his debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers. A new era of football will be coming to Clovis High School, but with it, a 13-year run of consistency under Rich Hammond ends. Reno High has its next football coach, and the school administrators didn't have to look too far he's already on the staff. pic.twitter.com/iK8jtVx0k1, Chris Cochran (@Coach_Cochran) January 17, 2023. I always told him that when the right position opens I would love to have him join our staff, because he is so well respected in our community and the valley. Paul Meadors is a man of many talents. For questions or complaints, contact: Equity Compliance Officer - Norm Anderson, Deputy Superintendent, 1450 Herndon Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611, (559) 327-9000, Clovis Unified School District: Be the best you can be in mind, body, and spirit, 1070 E Teague Fresno, CA 93720 | (559) 327-2000, Part of the Clovis Unified School District. From 1997-2001, Poole caught 96 receptions for 1,734 yards, 11 touchdowns and was the Saints 1999 Offensive MVP. He's as good an Xs and Os coach as you will find anywhere. Scores 2nd touchdown for Clovis Cougars against Clovis North Broncos on 10/7/22. Famed football announcer Howard Cosell dubbed him The Mad Bomber when he threw 89 touchdown passes from 1967-1969. He returned to Clovis High as an assistant the following season. In a playoff game against Foothill, Poole broke a then-state record with 373 receiving yards. I was prepared because I was coached by incredible men, Clutts said. I have wanted to have him join our staff since I got here but we haven't had a position available. Nick Saban all smiles on the recruiting trail in Texas today. He caught the game-winning, 25-yard touchdown on the Bulldogs first offensive play in their 37-34 overtime win over Virginia in the 2004 MPC Computers Bowl. Scores 1st touchdown for Clovis High Cougars against Clovis North Broncos on 10/7/22. He has been the Cougars lead man since 2009 and built a 93-44 record during that time, including 12 consecutive winning seasons. Clutts played quarterback on the 2002 Central Section championship team that went 11-2, then starred as a defensive end at Fresno State before playing fullback in the NFL from 2011-2015, most notably with the Dallas Cowboys. Gabriel Camarillo has written for the Clovis Roundup since August 2019 and follows high school athletics, Fresno State football and former Clovis Unified student-athletes. Folder: Coaching Staff. I always told him that when the right position opens I would love to have him join our staff, because he is so well respected in our community and the valley. In 1984 he was named the California State Coach of the Year and in 1991 he was named the Northern California Coach of the Year. He's married with two kids and lives just south of Grand Rapids in Byron Center, MI. Awesome honor for @Lindale_FB We appreciate you guys coming by to see us. It was about that coaching staff, they were the best ever, anywhere in my opinion. Just two seasons ago, Zak Hill was the offensive coordinator for Herm Edwards at Arizona State. That was the peak of Hammonds playoff success, however. Photo via @TheCoachPaul7 pic.twitter.com/9FJ8W0C15H, Touchdown Alabama Recruiting (@TDARecruiting) January 17, 2023. Clovis shuffles football coaching staff Share Tweet. . His 140 career receptions rank eighth at ASU while his 2,691 yards put him fifth in that category. In his college career, he registered 245 tackles and set a school record with 13 forced fumbles, earning Second Team All-Pac 10 honors his senior year. Now, he's taking over one of the top high school football programs in the country. Lloyd later returned to Stanford to play football and was drafted by the Chicago Bears. I'm thrilled that he decided to join the staff.". Saban was spotted in Alabama earlier this week after spending some time in Georgia last week. Randy Adrian had been the school's athletic director for 12 years and was the offensive and defensive line coach when he retired in the spring. California high school football Week 12 playoff schedule and scores - live and final. COACHING STAFF | ClevelandHSFootball Storm Coaching Staff Head Coach Robert Garza 15 Years Coaching - 13 Years at CHS 2007- Assistant Snyder High School 2008- Head 8th Grade- Rio Rancho Mid High 2009- Present- Assistant Cleveland High School High School Alma Mater: Idalou High School- Idalou TX 2002 Defensive Coordinator Eddie Kilmer Eric Roanhaus helped transform Clovis football into a monster on New Mexico's eastern plains. He currently resides in Clovis with his wife, Chelsea, and is the owner of Kuppa Joy Coffee House. Alabama OL coach Eric Wolford on the road recruiting at Pike Road HS in Alabama. Clovis West coach George Petrissans, top center, gives a pep talk to the team after Central Catholic-Modesto shut out the Golden Eagles 21-0 Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 in Clovis. Kris McCullough, the former interim head coach at East Central (D-II - OK) for a season at 26 years old before he decided to take over at UT-Permian Basin (D-II) at age 27. Powered by Wordsrack. 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Hammond announced Wednesday morning that he will no longer be the head football coach at Clovis High. 2008- Head 8th Grade- Rio Rancho Mid High, 2009- Present- Assistant Cleveland High School, High School Alma Mater: Idalou High School- Idalou TX 2002, 2003-2006 Head Coach For Slaton HS Slaton Tx He then signed with the St. Louis Rams and ended his NFL career in 2012 as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coach Wilkins. Secondary Defense . In 1966, he was asked to become a full-time teacher and assistant football coach at Fresno City College, thus propelling a career that spanned 25 years. Scores Touchdown for Clovis High against Buchanan High on 10/14/22. 1055 Fowler Ave. Clovis, CA 93611. At the ceremony, hosted by ABC30 meteorologist and Clovis football alum Kevin Musso, Lamonica told the story how in his first football practice as a freshman he didnt know how to put in his thigh pads correctly, and at the end of the practice a coach pointed out that he also had his pants on backward. When the 2022 season started, San Diego State's starting quarterback didn't play offense and its quarterbacks coach wasn't on the staff. Since losing to Liberty-Bakersfield 56-21 in the championship game, the Cougars have been eliminated in the quarterfinal round five straight times in the playoffs. Hill, who is 43 years old, has been hired as the new head coach at Saguaro HS (AZ). In 1984 he was named the California State Coach of the Year and in 1991 he was named the Northern California Coach of the Year. The Clovis Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a persons actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Before taking the reigns of the offensive in Tempe, Hill served as the offensive coordinator at Boise State for four seasons. What direction will Nick Saban go with defensive coordinator selection? He also played with the Minnesota Vikings (2007) and New England Patriots (2007-08) before signing with the Arizona Cardinals where he played from 2008-2010. Defensive Line. He also caught 25 total touchdowns to go along with those numbers. Clovis West Golden Eagles Varsity Boys Football Fresno, CA FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Stats Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Football Roster Clovis West Football Roster Print Players (46) Staff (8) Do you have a team photo? Simons and the rest of the Fresno State coaches will be at the Bulldog Draft Day Party Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Radisson Convention Center. Live stream will be started during pre game and ended after the post game to give the full in game .