And this Friday, when hundreds of teams across the state line up and drop quarterbacks back to pass over and over again? WebCoaches. Charles R. Robbie Lucas, who guided Somerset High Schools football team for 14 seasons and won a state championship in 2019, died Sunday, according to Somersets Commonwealth Journal. Its kept me a job. Player: Texas A&M 2008-2011 Coach: 2012 Assistant Offensive Line, Skyline HS 2013-14 Offensive Line, Richardson HS 2015-2017 Offensive Line, Duncanville HS 2018-2020 Offensive Coordinator, Skyline HS. Low 33F. Southwestern 34 Simon Kenton 19 Final Box Score Sep 4, 2022 @ 3:17pm Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. I should have saw them anyway, but at that time I was hell-bent for leather that, Were going to take this school and were going to get better. And I couldnt get anybody to follow me and therefore I was back at Somerset in 17 months.. Game-winning touchdown drive makes Somerset a state champion for the first time, Support my work with a digital subscription. So in an era when most coaches feared the two bad things that could happen when throwing the football, Detmer became obsessed with capitalizing on the good one, and he kept at it for five decades. Going back after I got fired I went back and became an assistant and it was invaluable, Lucas said. Ihave always enjoyed the game and have been a student of the game. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Heres what you need to know. Somersets winning drive started on its own 14-yard line with just 28 seconds left. Somerset head coach Robbie Lucas died on Sunday. (I) want to send my condolences to the Somerset community. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer as the new head football coach. New faces joining WKYT, The CW Lexington at anchor, weather desks, Lexington police officer arrested, charged with abusing a child, Man charged in murders of Kentucky police officers kills himself in jail, officials say, Whiskey fungus suit: Court orders county to halt Jack Daniels barrel warehouse, High school basketball playoffs: Predictions for every region as the Boys Sweet 16 nears. For years, Detmer held Monday night quarterback camps that were open to prospects from all over the region, which meant he often was mentoring kids who would become his teams opponents. Copyright 2023 PIAA. The camp runs through Friday, and students are still being accepted. Former Somerset varsity coach Steve Costea played a big part in getting Urban back into coaching. Players (129) Staff (5) Sonny Detmer. Xs and Os meant nothing to him, Somerset defensive coordinator Jared Swearingen said in an email to the coaches. In five years at Bishop McCort Catholic prior to joining the Somerset staff, Basile had a 32-27 mark. The kids won this. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. WebTowels III was most recently the head coach at Clear Brook High Schools which he held for two seasons. I explored some possibilities where the schedule will meet my family schedule a little better. We are saddened to hear about the passing of beloved Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas. Hopefully, this year, we are going to have some young men who will use the experience from last year and become leaders. Urbanbecame a varsity assistant under former coachBob Landis in 2011. Partly cloudy skies. Miguel High School. Especially your leading and directing 50, 60, 70 young men.. Koy is the son of longtime high school football coaching legend Sonny Detmer, who passed away last September. Rick Molina. Like Basile, Urban will be forced to deal with low numbers as the Golden Eagles eye their first winning season since 2015. KSTP-TV, LLC Linebackers. Funeral arrangements have not been made yet. 550 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0708. Thats phenomenal, and were just ready for great things from Koy.. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. 43 Boston Collegiate in a Div. One of a kind coach, father, friend and human. High School - Rockwall, College - All Conference/ All American at Austin College. Even after his teams started winning games by slinging the ball around high-school stadiums like nobody ever had seen before, and even after two of his sons smashed passing records en route to college glory and solid professional careers, the states aerial offensive revolution was still years away from taking hold. A longtime assistant, Lucass head coaching career at Somerset began with an interim tag in 2009 when then-coach Jay Cobb resigned abruptly just before the start of the season. He was definitely one of the pioneers, Detmers eldest son Ty wrote in a text message Tuesday. That they saw me as an example of how to live a life of integrity. It got me into education. Urban wants to showcasethe talents of his athletestaking the field each day in practice and on Friday nights. He was a great man and his players adored him. I just had the greatest seat to watch it, Lucas said after the game. Running backs, offensive line. I didnt want to believe it, said student-athlete Owen Parnell. He was 51. Business and Finance 22 South Shore Tech (17-4) won 41-31 over No. Lucas appeared recently on The Coaches Office podcast with former Mercer County coach David Buchanan and former Boyle County coach Chuck Smith and spoke about what football has meant to him. College:The University of Tulsa Coach Robbie Lucas, two of our players, Jase (Bruner) and Kaiya (Sheron), were very close to Coach Lucas and his family, what a great man, said Kentuckys head coach. Then at Southwest in the mid-1980s, he used the right arm of his oldest son to take it to another level. Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. He was also recognized as the Wisconsin Coach of the Year and honored by the NFL.This is tough for our community, Bezek said. I wouldnt be the man I am today without you. This story was originally published November 14, 2022, 10:43 AM. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. Like a lot of pioneers, though, Detmer had to wait a while for the rest of the world to follow. I want my players to always know that while I was trying to get the most out of them on the field every single day, that I also prepared them for life after football. Jeff Urban has been a longtime assistant football coach at Somerset Area High School. He was even a former Golden Eagles player himself, competing in the mid-1980s. Pennsylvania Coaches' Association. He is the best man and person that you can find. He was a good guy. Basile spent the past two COVID-19 pandemic interrupted seasons as head coach of the Golden Eagles football program, a job he loved and appreciated. Follow him on Twitter@Masty81. Shortly after he passed away, tributes poured in from around the Commonwealth. "He has been on the staff for years and coached other sports such as rifle and track, so his connection to the kids will be a great asset.". 2 Lexington Catholic vs. No. His mother wanted him to go into banking, but as he once told the Express-News, he wasnt much for desks. Having tried out for the football team on a lark while at Wharton, his rsum as a wide receiver was impressive enough to get a call from the Toros, who offered him $150 per game. Partly cloudy skies early will become overcast later during the night. The boosters were great. "Participation is a big hurdle we face. WPBK.com reports that Lucas died after battling cancer. A seasoned gridiron veteran is going to lead the Somerset Area School Districts varsity football program. My goal is to take a picture with every state sign. The parents were great. Lucas missed most of the 2022 campaign, including Friday nights playoff loss to LCA, as he battled a longterm illness. He was a junior high coach in 1998before entering the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. Cant describe the pain this brings. pic.twitter.com/A6HbhRBYv8. Started Coaching career at Grapevine Middle School in 2016. I want them to know I gave everything I had for them and I did my best to help them become the best man, friend, Husband, and Father they could be. I think everybody feels that. Playing:Foyil High School, The University of Tulsa, Chicago Bears Already without Sahvir Wheeler for a sixth straight game, Kentucky Basketball will likely have to finish the job against Vanderbilt without point guard Cason Wallace, who exited Wednesday night's contest with 18:14 remaining on the clock. And when he died Tuesday after being hospitalized for weeks with bronchitis and pneumonia, he was remembered in part as a gregarious innovator who influenced generations of players and coaches and saw change coming to Texas favorite sport long before the rest of the state did. Chad Morris most recently the former head coach at SMU and Arkansas will replace Gambill. One of the most important men in my life. pic.twitter.com/VLPG9MlL5C. Lucas, who coached the Briar Jumpers' football team for the past 14 seasons, guided the Somerset football program Somerset Athletic Director Scott Close said Urban can provide the spark Somerset football needs. Bruce could go 0-10 every year and no one would say anything because he is the kind of person you want your kids to be coached by, Bezek said. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. San Diego, CA Monte Vista High School. Upload it Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep Urban will need to rely on the underclassmen to right the ship for the Golden Eagles. Helping the player and or student succeed in life was his life calling. Questions? Koy went on to play college football at Colorado, and joined his big brother to combine for 25 NFL seasons. Sonny Detmer, right, poses Wednesday Nov. 21, 2012 with his son Koy Detmer, left, and his grandson Koy Detmer, Jr. Sonny Detmer is Somerset High School's football coach. 22 South Shore Tech (17-4) won 41-31 over No. Moving forward with expansion: LHAC approves conference expansion; What happens to WestPAC? Was an assistant coach for 2 years and Boys coordinator for 2 years. Grief counselors will be a Somerset High School on Tuesday for students and staff. A senior-laden group paved the way for that team. Detmer was hired as head coach at Somerset High School, located southwest of San Antonio. I want my players to remember that I love them and I will always be there if they need me. Create a free football recruiting profile to connect with college coaches. When he became a high school football coach in the late 1960s, the best way to stay employed was to run some version of the ground-oriented Wing T or the wishbone. There was great support from the administration and one of the best athletic directors Ive ever worked with in Scott Close. Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. I loved them, cared for them and never gave up on them. But after coming back to Somerset where hed already coached three times as a consultant 15 years ago, he took over the full-time head coaching duties again in 2007. I saw the mistakes. Somerset went 13-2 and advancedto the state semifinals in 2014 under Landis, who is now the head coach at North Star. He can be reached at 814-532-5083. Hunting, Fishing, Grilling out and hanging out with my friends and family. Koy played quarterback for his father at Mission High School and served as head coach of the Eagles for the past five seasons. 8 Frederick Douglass against traditional powerhouse Madison Central. 3 seed in the SEC Tournament with a win over Vanderbilt. John Davenport / San Antonio Express I would love for my players to remember me by teaching the next generation something that I have taught them. Coach Bruce Larson died Sunday at the age of 58. The interim tag was removed and Lucas went on to lead Somerset to five straight region titles and state semifinals appearances. The head football coach at Somerset High School has passed away. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company. 3 Sport Athlete at Irving Macarthur High School. He was the best, LCA Coach Doug Charles told the Herald-Leader. Assistant Coach. We wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors.. Our recent He already knows a lot of the kids, Somerset Athletic Director Keith Higginbotham said. But hed taken a nontraditional route to his first gig as a wide receiver in the semi-professional Continental Football League, the San Antonio Toros helped put him on staff at South San so he could pay his bills and he didnt see much use for conventional wisdom. The Associated Press Sports Editors have awarded him with national Top 10 honors for column writing four times, including first place in both 2017 and 2018. Email:Samuel.Antle@gcisd.net, Running Backs and Asst Offensive Line Coach, Tanner Antle - Defensive Coordinator / Varsity Linebackers, 4 year Letterman - Arkansas Tech University * 2 time all-conference selection * Senior Leadership Award Recipient Coaching 1yr - Graduate Assistant (Arkansas Tech University) 2yrs - Linebackers (Garland-Lakeview) 4yrs - Defensive Backs (Abilene High) 6yrs - Defensive Coordinator (Rockwall) 4yrs - Head Coach Athletic Director (Mount Vernon) 2yrs - Defensive Coordinator (Grapevine) 5yrs - Head Coach (Grapevine). I hope the next generation can see that and use that part because I dont know that you can come into this halfway and give half your heart to anything. Lucas, who has served as a long-time assistant coach at Somerset High School, left the Briar Jumpers after the 2001 season to become the head football coach at Lincoln County High School. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. DELCIA LOPEZ, STAFF / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS, JOHN DAVENPORT, STAFF / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, BILLY CALZADA, STAFF / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, JOSE BARRERA, STAFF / EXPRESS-NEWS FILE PHOTO, Marvin Pfeiffer, Staff / San Antonio Express-News, BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI, STAFF / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, HELEN L. MONTOYA, STAFF / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, William Luther, Staff / San Antonio Express-News, John Davenport / San Antonio Express-News. But way back in the 1970s, when Detmer was making stops at Churchill, Roosevelt, Central Catholic and Laredo Martin, his teams threw the ball more than anybody else. Cant describe the pain this brings. Allen coached at Somerset for 22 years and was a close friend of Sonny Detmer, the iconic Bulldogs football coach who died on Tuesday. Published: February 28, 2022 - 6:33 PM A Wisconsin community is mourning the loss of the longtime head football coach of Somerset High School. "A lot of guys got thrown into the Friday night atmosphere as young kids. Tucson, AZ Pueblo High school. 5 If the collegiate thing doesnt work out, my children come first. At the age of 76, he still was coaching at Somerset, having never been willing to walk away from the game that made him a Friday night legend. The 2023 Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament will return to College Station this summer. The Somerset Independent Board of Education is an equal opportunity organization that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status or disability in course offerings or employment practices. San Diego, CA Sahuaro High school. Hometown: Foyil, OK Pass-happy spread offenses wouldnt become the norm until around the turn of the millennium. Prayers are with his family and the entire Somerset community. Detmer was 30-19 over 5 years. 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Born Hubert Detmer Jr. in Beaumont and immediately dubbed Sonny by his maternal grandmother, his family moved to Indiana before he turned 2. DELCIA LOPEZ/STAFF delopez@express-news.net. You have permission to edit this article. One of a kind coach, father, friend and human. "I want to use what the kids bring to the table to put them in a situation where they can succeed.". Website powered by WebMechanix. Film tells rest of their success story. Walked on at Dallas Baptist University in 2011 as a Catcher. Tucson, AZ Grapevine High School. Theres no truth to the rumor that Brian Basile rolled into his new job as Somersets head football coach in an old police car with Sam Zambanini riding shotgun. He held assistant football coaching positions with Central Cambria, Greater Johnstown, Richland and Conemaugh Township at the high school level. person_outline Texas Football Staff That feeling never gets old.. Kentucky could have clinched the No. Went on to work with the baseball team as the Direct of Baseball Operations in 2016 while working on Masters in Sport Management. Urban, 54,was an integral part in starting the Somerset youth football program in the 1990s. Community Connector School Program presented by Optimum, Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year Award, North Texas Dance Team Spotlight presented by Children's Health, San Antonio Inspirational Coach of the Week, San Antonio Student Trainer Program Spotlight, Texas Children's Training Staff Superstars Award, become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. Somersets Detmer pioneered pass-happy change, Loss to TCU sinks Texas' hopes of playing for Big 12 championship. Basile believes the foundation is in place for the Golden Eagles to take another step forward. WebAcademics, teamwork, perseverance, hard work, sportsmanship and respect are the characteristics the coaching staff strives to instill in our Warrior Athletes. 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