An Italy graduate, Loveless has six seasons of head coaching experience as he spent 2001-2006 leading the program at Kerens where he posted an impressive 48-24 record and led the Bobcats to the regional semifinals three times. All rights reserved. Southlake Carroll head football coach Riley Dodge confirmed Tuesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Class 6A Division 1 state semifinal game against No . It's not every day that a gridiron powerhouse hires a 29-year-old coach. Roster last updated on Jan 25, 2023 @ 1:25am (GMT) Print Roster Correction All-Time Roster. However, as accomplished as he was as a football player, all of that was merely a training ground for what is Dodge's true calling in life -- to be a Texas high school football head coach. Expect Friendswood to run an up-tempo scheme that wont necessarily be pass heavy as Johnsons offenses have been known to feature the run when they have the personnel to get the job done;but they will definitely play with a fast pace. So, why did Carroll shock the high school coaching world and hire a 29-year old coach with no head coaching experience? Dodge noted that between his offensive background as a quarterback and coordinator, and the same of Williams and Smith, the chemistry in the coaching room had been outstanding. He takes over an Italy squad that stumbled down the stretch of the season a year ago losing their . We've workedbrwith a lot of the same coaches, Dodge says. Wasson is the only person who was suspended for the review, which is being conducted by the athletic director, athletic superintendent and the districts human resources department. He turned the Dragons into the bulls-eye on other teams schedules. The graffiti had hateful and violent messages about Black people, Jews and Hispanic people. As a head coach, however, the 32-year-old watched his two previous seasons end in the regional final with losses to Duncanville. It was the first time Carroll had made it that far since 2011, and like that team the Dragons made it all the way to the state championship game, even if they couldnt walk away with a title. But Dodge isn't wasting time on the mentions of his age, nor is he worried about matching his father's, Todd Dodge, 98-11 win record for the Dragons. He has led the Dragons to the state playoffs every season since. Todd Dodge was hired in 2000 to revive the programs past glory, and he quickly proved to be the perfect fit. Johnson, who will replaceRobert Koopman, has been the offensive coordinator for the Wildcats the past three seasons, helping the Wildcats to a state title game appearance in 2021. He returned to The News in Nov. 2018. Riley Dodge would go on to become one of the most decorated quarterbacks in Texas high school history, a member of three straight state championship teams at Carroll, MaxPreps National Player of the Year, Gatorade Texas Player of the Year, and a Parade All-American, the most acclaimed football player in Carroll ISD history. Hes so explosive. Safeties coachbrRobert Drake, special teams and linebackers coach Mike Loveless and defensive line coach Aaron Lineweaver - the son of former legendary Euless Trinity head coach Steve Lineweaver - have all been on Carroll's staff since Dodge was a player with the former a member of seven state titles with the Dragons. Wasson has been at Southlake Carroll for the past 11 seasons, leading the Dragons to the Class 6A Division II state quarterfinals last year. This is a big win for us, and Im proud of the guys for answering the bell., Southlake Carroll = Final Four bound for the first time since 2011. Coach Johnson played his college football at LSU and is a graduate of Friendswood High School. A teenager was shot and killed near a high school in northeast Dallas. There is a lot of experience here, and a lot of guys that have done it in college or as coordinators. Texas high school football quarterfinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. In 17 seasons with Ledbetter at the helm, the Dragons won 208 games including three 16-0 state championship seasons (1988, 1992, 1993) and a national record 72 consecutive regular season wins. Safeties coachbrRobert Drake, special teams and linebackers coach Mike Loveless and defensive line coach Aaron Lineweaver the son of former legendary Euless Trinity head coach Steve Lineweaver have all been on Carroll's staff since Dodge was a player with the former a member of seven state titles with the Dragons. A busy day of coaching hires across the state ramped up even more in the span of about five minutes on Monday when DFW powerhouse Denton Guyer lost a pair of valuable assistant coaches to head coaching positions. The patriarch of Dragon football is Bob Ledbetter who took the program to new heights. Only one of Carrolls drives didnt result in a score. Weve kind of hit that wall as a program [not] winning that big game, Dodge said, and to be in the final four in the state of Texas in 6A Div. In 2020, the Dragons' loss in the Division I state championship game against Austin Westlake was a personal one for Riley. Lincoln Riley led Oklahoma to the College Football Playoff last season after abruptly taking over for Bob Stoops at age 33. The records. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. In 2015, Rick was invited to write the introduction for the historical societys book, Southlake Carroll Dragon Football, reprinted below. The season officially begins on Aug. 25 at home against El Paso Eastwood. Assistant Coach. I am not surprised when I hear from sources close to the Carroll coach search that Dodge aced the entire interview process. 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SOUTHLAKE (CBSDFW.COM) - The Southlake Carroll High School football coach and his staff will be a topic of discussion tonight. . Texas high school football quarterfinal schedule, playoff brackets, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. SOUTHLAKE, Texas - The suspended head football coach at Southlake Carroll High School said he was surprised when the school district placed him on paid administrate leave. 817.416.4500. History would back that up, too, and a reminder of it was on the other sideline. By Brian Gosset. But consider this. Clint Renfro was a wide receiver on multiple of those state championship teams. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, Photos: Southlake Carroll vs. Guyer (UIL 6A D-1 Regionals). Joseph covers SMU, college sports and the Texas Rangers for The Dallas Morning News. (NCSA) is the nation's leading collegiate recruiting source for more than 500,000 student-athletes and 42,000 college coaches. Earlier this week he was suspended while the district said it is investigating the football teams compliance with University Interscholastic League rules and regulations. P.O. The unforgettable games. Joseph has covered high school sports for The Dallas Morning News since November, 2018. Offensive coordinator Jordan Johnson was namedthe next head football coach at Friendswood High, while linebackers coach Mike Loveless was named the new AD/HC at Italy High School. I'm glad the players have high standards because I know I do and I know the community does,Dodge says. And one of those quarterbacks to take the field for the Dragons was former four-star quarterback Kenny Hill Jr. Future Sooner accounts for over 450 yards of total offense, six touchdowns. Long before the Dragons were playing in 5A and 6A, the programs foundation was established. Copyright 2019 Greenhouse Ventures. 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Andrew Duggan | amduggan@fcps.edu Dir. But I think the thing that has made this place special, at least Ibrknow when I was here, is that we never got ahead of ourselves. He has led the Dragons to the state playoffs every season since. The Dragons defense answered that immediately, forcing a three-and-out on Trinitys opening drive. Playing for coach Wasson as a senior, Dodge threw for 3,445 yards and 39 touchdowns in 2007. The championships. 1 with 1,223 points. Ewers said after last weeks win over Arlington Martin that there was a little bit of rust in his return, but it didnt look like any of that carried over to Saturday. Assistant Coach. Thursday, Oct. 5 Keller | KISD Athletics Complex | 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 Keller Central | Bob Ledbetter Field | 7 p.m. (Pink Out). Instead, go watch the first touchdown from Westlakes 2019 state championship win over Denton Guyer and you can see it for yourself. Southlake Carroll and Vernon played in 1992 in what became one of the greatest Texas high school football games ever. The Dragons will play the winner of Saturdays Duncanville-DeSoto game in the state semifinals. Dragon fans are already well accustomed to the headlines mentioning two things about Dodge: age and lineage. He was assigned to personally assist and teach Manziel and fellow freshman and future NFL 1st round draft pick Mike Evans in the film room. Southlake, TX 76092 SOUTHLAKE (CBSDFW.COM) - Two days after being placed on administrative leave, Southlake Carroll head football coach Hal Wasson responded publicly for the . After an impressive 13-1 seasonand the graduation of several key players, including all-time leading rusher Owen Allen, the 2023 roster will have plenty of new names and faces. Caleb Downs, Rueben Bain, Jackson Arnold, Roderick Robinson headline list of this fall's top performers. I'm fired up about having him here.. Contact Us 2400 N. Carroll Avenue Southlake, TX 76092 PH: (817) 949-8300 FAX: (817) 949-8313 Executive Director of Athletics Steve Keasler Catch up on the day's news you need to know. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Not only do the members of Carroll's staff possess a winning pedigree, they bring plenty of coaching familiarity with either Dodge himself, or Carroll, outside of new-hire and cornerbacks coach Brian Sides who arrives via Magnolia. Some of the greatest Texas high school coaches ever got their first head coaching jobs at a younger age the legendary G. A. Moore (24) and Gordon Wood (26). Box 92825, Southlake, TX 76092southlakehistory@gmail.com. Bob Ledbetter (Carroll head football coach, . We come out here, and its like practice. First published on February 5, 2018 / 7:37 AM. Coach Hal Wasson has led the team for more than 10 years. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Chuck Curtis became head coach at Jacksboro at 24, won a state title at 27, then won back to back state championships at Garland at age 28 and 29. Fort Worth police have just released dashcam footage of a jackknifing 18-wheeler that smashed into a police cruiser and a disabled vehicle during last month's ice storm. Previously he covered high school sports for The News. So when I had the opportunity to bring him on, he was the first guy I called. The Southlake Carroll Dragons are also 10-0 and first place in their district. We've been the Bible of Texas football fans for 61 years. Southlake Carroll football coach Riley Dodge will miss the team's state semifinal game after testing positive for COVID-19, Carroll ISD confirmed in a news release Tuesday. Please enter valid email address to continue. / CBS Texas. But he also reminded his players of one other thing: he told them theres more work to be done, and going from the final four to the last one standing wont be easy. 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. The streak lasted from 1986 to 1994 as the Dragons scored blowout victories that included 34 shutouts and wins by an average of 37 points. We talked about it all week: We had to get hats on No. The expectations, they were high, Renfro told The Dallas Morning News this week. pic . First published on March 26, 2018 / 2:34 PM. A postscript from the historical society: In 2018, Riley Dodge succeeded Hal Wasson as Southlake Carrolls head football coach. Personal finance website WalletHub released their rankings of 2023s Happiest Cities in America, and even the happiest Texas cities lagged behind some from other states. More recently, Joey McGuire was 31 when Cedar Hill promoted him to head coach in 2003. SOUTHLAKE, Texas (BVM) The Southlake Carroll Dragons have a proud history of great quarterback play. SOUTHLAKE (CBS 11 SPORTS) - You'll be hard pressed to find a more high profile high school football program in the state of Texas than the 8-time State Champion Southlake Carroll Dragons. 2020-2021 Football Team Information. Now a Baylor assistant coach, McGuire told me he personally called Carroll Superintendent David Faltys on Dodge's behalf. Dodge is driven to succeed and, having grown up a Dragon, he knows the importance of connecting with the community, building the program from the ground up, and ensuring that all players feel like valued members of the team. With the passing came the glory. I state championship, Todd saw more than a worthy competitor in his son. . And then there's offensive coordinator Marshall Williams from Fort Worth Brewer. After graduating from the University of Oregon in 2016, Joseph interned at The News before working for The Ames Tribune and KOIN-TV in Portland. Austin Westlake extends nation's longest active win streak to 53 with 44-7 victory over San Benito. Two more non-district games will follow on Sept. 1 and 8 against Flower Mound Marcus and Cedar Hill, respectively. This years season opener will be at home and will bring even more excitement than usual, as the Dragons'field will be ceremoniously renamed the Bob Ledbetter Field in recognition of the Carroll Hall of Fame football coach. Southlake Carroll Football Schedule. The Longhorns, who had never even made the playoffs before, won 3 state titles in the next 14 years. 1:37 PM on Jan 2, 2021 CST Updated at 3:16 PM on Jan 2, 2021 CST. Riley was a highly talented quarterback for Carroll ISD (2005 to 2007), taking the team to win state (2005 and 2006) under his father as Head Coach. Its really special to me to get to come home where so many people poured into my life and now I get to pay it back and do the same thing," he said. Carroll outscored teams 3,136-441. ARLINGTON Austin Westlake head coach Todd Dodge wants you to know that his son, Southlake Carroll head coach Riley Dodge, is an excellent play caller. Fri, 8/26. Last month coach Hal Wasson was placed on paid. It's really with the entire offensive staff, but for coach Williams, I and coach Smith, a lot of the work is done on Saturday and Sunday, Dodge says. Southlake, TX 76092 HOME 7-0 AWAY 4-0 NEUTRAL 2-1. Dodges innovative offense was the cover story to this chapter. The lawyer representing Coach Wasson said his client is fully cooperating with the investigation and not only welcomes it but is looking forward to defending himself and the program. FAX: (817) 949-8313, Executive Director of Athletics All rights reserved. Playing for the Dragons, he said, came with a certain confidence and a certain standard. Loveless takes over for Lee Wilkins, who resigned his post after just one season leading the Gladiators. The season will officially begin on Aug. 25 when the Dragons host El Paso Eastwood. Southlake Carroll has three outdoor turf fields and an indoor turf field that the Dallas Cowboys have used. I ran the numbers at a recent function we were at and I think it came to 19 years in total as a staff of college coaching alone, Dodge says. District play is set to begin on Sept. 14 in a game against Keller Timber Creek, followed by games against Haltom, Keller and Keller Central on Sept. 22, Oct. 5 and Oct. 13. The official home of Southlake Carroll Dragons athletics. After former Carroll head coach Hal Wasson resigned in 2018, Carroll sought a coach that could bring the Dragons back to that standard. I was looking for the best on the line and I got him.. Coach Johnson played his college football at LSU and is a graduate of Friendswood High School. If you look too far ahead, that's when you slip up., by Wassons attorney says it's conceivable the coach can return to the Dragons and continue building a stronger foundation at Southlake Carroll.. The legendary coach expected a knockout, drag-out game and it happened, he said. / CBS Texas. In 2020, the Dragons loss in the Division I state championship game against Austin Westlake was a personal one for Riley. Riley is an innovative offensive mind, Todd says, but if you really want to believe it you dont have to take Todds word for it. Wayzata, Jesuit hold commanding leads in their respective states. Director of Athletics Compliance/Administration He spent that season in Offensive Coordinator Major Applewhite's hip pocket, assisting the play caller in the booth on game days. It was a major step in his program-changing mission, but one step still remains. Assistant Coach. Dodge reminded his players of that fact moments before they lifted a golden ball trophy in celebration. Southlake was once small-town Texas with big-time football. After the game, Dodges speech to his team was short, but he made sure to remind his players of the historical significance of what they just accomplished. Spot in UIL Texas 6A Division 2 semifinals up for grabs between Guyer, Carroll. We keep in touch, and I always told him if I got the chance to be a head coach, I wanted him to come with, so it all worked out perfectly there., And having worked with Carl before and being able to bring in a veteran guy that has actually called the defensive plays was huge.. In his no-huddle, spread offense, passing became the trend in a state known for wishbone offenses and running back recruits. At the last minute, Head Coach Kevin Sumlin elevated Riley to an important play calling role in the press box for that game. 817.416.4500. Dusty Allen. The streak saw an unrivaled reloading of talented, well-trained athletes. Once his playing days were over, Dodge has been on a fast track, having served directly under no less than six current or former college head coaches in a 3-year period: 1) Texas A&M: Head Coach Kevin Sumlin, OC Kliff Kingsbury (Texas Tech HC), and WR coach David Beaty (Kansas HC); 2) University of Texas: Head Coach Mack Brown, OC Major Applewhite (Houston HC), and Head Coach Charlie Strong.. As a graduate assistant at Texas A&M, Dodge helped accomplish something no coaching staff has been able to do sincekeep Johnny Football under control. Find more high school sports stories from The Dallas Morning News here. If ever there was a person who was born to coach, it is Riley Dodge. Familiarity and coaching bloodlines on the staff don't end there, however. Both coaches tried it, both coaches called timeouts when they recognized it, and neither of them scored off it against the other. Having, in effect, earned the equivalent of three Masters degrees in three roller-coaster seasons of collegiate coaching, it's little wonder that Dodge so quickly succeeded at the helm of the Flower Mound Marcus offense the next two seasons. He spent the previous six seasons coaching wide receivers at Rockwall. With ample experience from coaches on both sides of the ball, the Dragons are in good hands. Coach: Riley Dodge Assistant Coach(es): Dusty Allen, Carl Anderson, Kris Boyd, Robert Drake, Chase Epley, Ben Gaeth, Aaron Lineweaver, Mike Loveless, . So, his coaching roots were securely planted even before he was on the Texas Stadium sidelines in 1996 as a 7-year old ball boy for the Drew Brees-quarterbacked Westlake state championship team. Yes, a high school has that. I was very excited to bring Scoop on, Dodge says. In 2000, Todd became the head coach at Carroll and in his third season he led Carroll to a state championship one of four he would win before he left in 2006. However, this years schedule will be quite familiar to Dragon faithful as it isa mirror image of the 2022 season with the same weekly matchup of teams. The lawyer representing Coach Wasson said his client is fully cooperating with the investigation and not only welcomes it but is looking forward to defending himself and the program. Eastwood El Paso. And like his father and grandfather before him, he will have a profound impact on the athletes he coaches and the community he represents. Jennifer Suitor, Athletics Operations/Facilities Coordinator Even in a loss, Saturdays state championship marked a significant moment for a Southlake Carroll program thats won eight state championships. He finished with 31 carries for 161 yards and two touchdowns. Dodge has had the rare opportunity of being mentored by some of the top coaching minds in the game, starting with his father in high school and college. The NFL Coach of the Year last season was Sean McVay, whom the LA Rams hired for his first head coaching job at any level last year at age 30. March 26, 2018 / 2:34 PM I just love what he did that last four years at Westlake, Dodge says. Jason Jaynes. Like his father, it only took three years for Riley to lead Carroll to a state championship game. After an impressive 13-1 season and the graduation of several key players, including all-time leading rusher Owen Allen, the 2023 roster will have plenty of new names and faces. 2, Dodge said of Gordon. Dedicated to the South Lakes High School football program As Offensive Coordinator and QBs Coach at Justin Northwest last season, Dodge's productivity continued as the Texans ranked 5th in the area in 5A total offense. In a statement, the coachs attorney said Wasson and his staff have always endeavored to do things the right way. Parts of North Texas are under an enhanced risk of severe weather on Thursday night, meaning we could see thunderstorms, hail and even tornadoes. As a head coach, however, the 32-year-old watched . Even in a program thats won so much, this was a program-changing victory. Sierra Edwards | ksedwards@fcps.edu Assistant Dir. There are a lot of expectations, and while Dodge is aware of that, he is staying grounded and trusting his staff. He changed the culture. Carroll ISD has only released a broad statement about the investigation, saying the culture of the football program is being reviewed along with its compliance with UIL rules and core values. Josh Raulerson. He's another guy I've known for a long time and we're from the same coaching tree, Dodgebrsays. The Dragons reigned over Class 3A in a decade of dominance that included three state titles (1988, 1992, and 1993) and a state record 72-game regular season win streak. His teams won four state championships and went 79-1 from 2002-06, their only loss coming by one point in the 2003 state championship game. 2 with a rating of 77.5 to 73.6. Hes a coaching veteran who has worked at not only Denton Guyer, but hes also spent time as an assistant coach at Southlake Carroll as well. Hopefully, the outcome will be driven by the facts and not politics or personal agendas.. Becky Slaight | RASlaight@fcps.edu Administrative Assistant | 703-715-4517. It was a crazy little chess game going there as we went through the game, Todd said. Joseph Hoyt, Staff Writer. Kenny Hill joined that group in 2011. Carroll Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap. The school board meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. at theCarroll ISD administration center at2400 N. Carroll Avenue. Dodge is the son of 4-time Texas High School State Champion Head Coach Todd Dodge and the grandson of the late Ebbie Neptune, a member of the Texas High School Athletic Directors Hall of Honor, for whom the football stadium at Austin Westlake is named. Hanner says he doesn't know what "core values" are, and the ambiguity could mean the school district can decide whatever it wants. Catch up on the day's news you need to know. There are several items on the school board meeting agenda this evening -- including deliberating the "employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee" and discussing the "duties and responsibilities of high school football program coaching staff, including head football coach.". The late great Texas Hall of Famer Eddy Peach was 29 when he became head coach at Arlington Lamar in 1970. Lee Munn, the man coordinating the Carroll defense, has spent the past six years working withbrTodd Dodge at Marble Falls and Austin Westlake. Prior to his acceptance of the job last week, I had a 45-minute phone conversation with Dodge during which he detailed his game plan for leading the Dragons program. Building on that foundation is what makes Dragon football so special: the recognizable logo. Print. Defensive tackles coach Carl Anderson served alongside Dodge as a defensive coordinator at Marcus, while running backs coach Scoop Reed was at Marcus just a year ago and has known Dodge for a long time. He wishes it would have been handled differently, but looks forward to defending himself and his program. 5/6/2021. 30 were here. He knows what it takes to win. The end of the regular season will see the Dragons take on Eaton on Oct. 19, Byron Nelson on Oct. 27 and Fossil Ridge on Nov. 3, after which postseason play will begin. College career [ edit] W 66-14 Box Score. Minnesota-bound receiver Brady Boyd had 17 catches for 261 yards and four touchdowns, while junior Landon Samson finished with 13 catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns. When you have that mindset, things take care of themselves. He has a unique ability to connect with student-athletes. Denton Guyer offensive coordinator Jordan Johnson has been named Friendswood High School's athletic director and head football coach, while linebackers coach Mike Loveless accepts the AD/HFC job at Italy High School. His son, Scott Peach, was named head coach at Arlington High at age 28 and is one of the most respected coaches around. Carrolls initial stop set the tone of the rest of the game. January 26, 2018 / 1:14 PM / CBS Texas. Most impressively, Dodge adjusted and, with an inexperienced QB, he relied heavily on the ground game and sophomore Justin Dinka, who was 2nd in the area with 1711 rushing yards. And we have it on both sides of the ball.". We saw what he did for Allen and as a whole for four quarters, I thought we contained [Gordon] for the most part.. The execution of Lineweavers run-based offense helped the streak shatter the previous record by 19 victories. ARLINGTON The significance of Saturdays regional final wasnt lost on Riley Dodge. @SportsDayHS | #txhsfb pic.twitter.com/47S4qGPdT1. There is no doubt in my mind that Riley Dodge is imminently qualified to take the reins of this program. Steve Keasler, Asst. Staff Carroll ISD makes it a practice of hiring quality personnel for all positions. (Note: Todd had been a head coach a combined six seasons at Cameron Yoe, Carrollton Newman Smith and Keller Fossil Ridge before taking the job at Carroll. Obviously we want the gold medal around our neck, but were heading in the right direction.. Northwest averaged nearly 500 yards a game featuring a balanced attack (245 yards rushing/238 yards passing per game) which was the hallmark of the Todd Dodge offenses at Carroll. Panthers take top spot after knocking off North Shore 28-21 in the Class 6A-1 state championship game. Keep that in mind. It gave Carroll an initial edge, and the Dragons offense wouldnt let it go to waste. Read more about the early days of Dragon football in these stories under the People section: Carroll has come a long way since dust bowl days, Carrolls greatest victories are lessons learned in losing, If Carroll was going to break through the regional final barrier Saturday it was going to have to slow down Trinitys powerful running game, and in particular, junior Ollie Gordon. The junior finished with 23 carries for 204 yards and three total touchdowns, including a 95-yard kickoff return for a score in the fourth quarter. Special Announcement Carroll Athletics is proud to welcome Head Basketball Coach David Markley in the CSHS Main Gym from 6-8pm tonight for a meet and greet! 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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