New Boston's Haskins commits to Memphis
Saturday, 16th June 2012 - 6:59PM
New Boston running back Damien Haskins, 5-9, 215, 4.6, has committed to the University of Memphis.
Haskins spent a lot of time behind record-breaking running back Shakeem Jefferson during his junior season, but is expected to be their lead back in 2012. Haskins ran for 1,187-yards and 19-TD's as a junior and averaged 13.6 yards per carry. He's also a straight-A student.
And, on the same day Haskins committed to Memphis, so did Commerce defensive lineman Cortez Crosby, 6-1, 260, 4.78.
Tullis resigns at Como-Pickton High
Wednesday, 30th May 2012 - 8:20PM
Paul Tullis sent an email this morning announcing his resignation as the AD/Head Football Coach at Como-Pickton High School.
Tullis, who was 16-34 in 5-years as the head coach, told David Smoak, "I just wanted to let everyone know that I am resigning from Como-Pickton at the end of this year. I am not locked in on anything yet but pretty sure I am taking the OC job at Dallas Wilson. I have some family issues with my mother in Mesquite I need to take care of and will move to the metroplex next year. I appreciate everyone who has helped me the past 5 years and hope to keep in touch."
Pinckard leaves DeKalb for Callisburg
Thursday, 24th May 2012 - 10:35PM
Ritchie Pinckard has resigned at DeKalb High School to take the job as athletic director and head football coach at Callisburg High School.
Pinckard was 13-8 in two years at DeKalb, including 9-2 in 2011. He was 12-11 in two years at Garrison High School in 2005-2006.
David Smoak
G.A. Moore Retires
Thursday, 24th May 2012 - 10:35PM
G.A. Moore, the all-time leader in wins in Texas High School football history has announced he's retiring at Aubrey High School.
Moore, with 423-career victories and eight state championships, was inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night in Waco, and late last week, he was a guest on our afternoon talk show on ESPN-Central Texas.
G.A. Moore Interview, Part I
G.A. Moore Interview, Part II
Mildred's Shimonek commits to Iowa
Sunday, 20th May 2012 - 12:13AM
Corsicana Mildred QB Nic Shimonek committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes on Thursday.
Shimonek, 6-3, 180, 4.98, was a unanimous District 6-2A Offensive MVP. He completed 194-290 passes for 2,940-yards and 37-TD's and ran for 8-TD's. And, he has a 3.82 GPA.