[18][19] In 2013, Colquitt finished 11-3 after losing 14-9 to the eventual state champions, Norcross High School, in the state semifinal game. This year felt right. [33] He appealed [34] and was instead given a reprimand. Vestavia Hills High School Retweeted. We as coaches have to find a way to put our guys in the right spot so they can succeed as individuals and we can succeed on offense, defense and special teams. He shared that when he finally decided to retire, he prayed about it a lot. [5] During Propst's tenure, Hoover was repeatedly ranked in the nation's top-25 polls, finishing as the #16 team in the nation in 2003,[6] #4 in the nation in 2004,[7] #8 in the nation in 2005,[8] and ranked #1 entering the 2006 season by Sports Illustrated, USA Today[9] and the National Prep Football Poll. Whats one good thing about high school athletics in 2020? He won five state titles in nine years. I would love to be here as long as he was, thats for sure., To begin building his legacy at Vestavia Hills, Calhoun will shape the program in his image with five new assistants, including a new football operations director, Mickey Reville. 32. The former Williamson and Auburn star is finally the man in charge of his alma mater. Propst took his first coaching position as a student assistant at Ohatchee in 1977, the year they won their only state championship. They also face a brutal Region 2 schedule that includes Auburn, Central-Phenix City, Opelika and Prattville among others. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. He started improving and started to progress. His brother, Philip was a star on that team. Free self-guided test prep materials through the VHHS Library. Explore the benefits. While the school was distraught, they had to carry on. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). RELATED: Waldrop embracing Bucs tradition, Former Eufaula coach Ed Rigby has been named head football coach at Pike Road. [22] Bishop originally announced that there was nothing to be concerned about, but Craig overruled Bishop and announced that a full investigation would be carried out, to be headed by former federal judge Sam C. Pointer, Jr.[23][24]. youtube.com. He also served as an assistant coach for eight years at Cleburne County High School in Heflin, Alabama, Cherokee High School in Canton, Georgia, and Ashville High School in Ashville, Alabama. That young newlywed who brought his bride to Vestavia Hills all those years ago has since raised three daughters, all graduates of VHHS, and is now grandfather to seven. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Rush Propst. I was fortunate to be a part of one of his state championship teams, Mitch says. Vestavia Hills superintendent Todd Freeman, Ed.D., described Evans as a man of character, a committed educator, and a brilliant football coach. Meek was the teams coach for 11 of the 12 years the school has had a program. All rights reserved. VHSC Girls Staff U12-U19. Pinson Valley coach Lee Guess directs his team during 7-on-7 football action at Samford University in Homewood, Ala., Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Our guys take pride in our community and have that pride with a little edge, a chip on their shoulders, Calhoun said. Hes a tough, hard-nosed kid who I definitely think is going to have a heckuva season for us. Vestavia Hills High School football coach resigns after 1 year, Two people in custody after police chase, manhunt near Warrior & Hayden, Team Manager w/1P36 Deletion Syndrome Makes Big Shot on Senior Night. Pike Road head coach Patrick Browning paces the sidelines during the first half of the Greenville at Pike Road high-school football game, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Pike Road, Ala. (Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)Vasha Hunt. John Rodgers will coach linebackers after working with Newton in Hartselle and Vestavia alumnus and former Spain Park assistant Patrick Bonovitch will coach running backs. Vestavia Hills Football. We have chosen to publish this Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). After a long tenure at Gordo, including the last nine years as head coach, Lolley decided to take another challenge at Northridge. The first thing I told this team is that I am a Christian. He also served for four seasons as quarterbacks coach at Collins Hill High School in the Atlanta area, where he coached current Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke. Propst played high school football for Coach Ragan Clark, whose son Bill was later the head coach at Prattville High School, a Hoover rival, for many years. [30], At a special meeting of the Hoover Board of Education on October 30, 2007, Propst announced that he would resign, but would continue to coach the team as far as they progress in the 2007 playoffs. Pike Road went 14-0 and averaged 46 points a game a year ago, but coach Patrick Browning left for Greenville and star players Iverson Hooks, Quinshon Judkins and Khurtiss Perry will be playing on Saturdays this fall. Stadium: Reynolds Stadium, Buddy Anderson Field. David Lundberg will coach the offensive line and serve as running game coordinator. Guess was Pinsons offensive coordinator last season and was wide receivers coach for five years before that. Thats what we get from our kids, for sure.. What I expect from this team is to give 100 percent. [1] He is also the former head coach at Colquitt County High School in Moultrie, Georgia, Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama, and Valdosta . Hes definitely a college football player. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com). Orange Beach head coach Jamey DuBose discusses the upcoming prep football season during Baldwin County Media Day on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Daphne, Ala. (Mike Kittrell | preps@al.com). [38], On April 8, 2021, the Valdosta High School football team was sanctioned due to recruiting and undue influence committed by Propst and the Valdosta booster club. But youve got to care about the kids. Vestavia Hills' Hoke Smith (74) celebrates a score against Hoover with Randall Stokes in a 2019 file photo. People have talked about filling his shoes, but I dont look at it that way. He went 7-4 his first season and won 64 games in eight years overall. Mine was a calling, and maybe somebody else is going into it for other reasons. Photo provided to Vestavia City Schools by Robert Evans. Ralph Clyde "Shorty" Propst, who was born in 1924 and played for Alabama Crimson Tide, is his uncle. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Propst was relieved of coaching duties following the 2018 season. Pet Adoption In The Vestavia Hills Area: New Dogs, Cats Added This Week, Vestavia Hills Job Listings: See Who's Hiring In The Area. He is quick to tell anyone who will listen that he was called by God to coach football on January 12, 1968. Not that many high school teams in the nation have as many as Thompson. Hes a long, tall athlete. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. He is a Florence native and longtime Decatur offensive coordinator. [37] The PSC investigation into Propst (case 19-2-1025) was settled with a 131 day suspension. Life is like football, he told me. A lot of things are still the same and havent changed. Still, the Tigers usually have talent and now have a coach with a state title on his resume. [12] After community uproar over the interview, Propst decided to stay at Colquitt County.[13]. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Calhouns hiring follows the 2020 retirement of Buddy Anderson who had served as Vestavia Hills head football coach since 1978. As we were writing this article, he was working on a socially distanced version, and theres no doubt he will find a way to keep the tradition alive. Sean Calhoun and his family finally are making Vestavia Hills their home. While his focus was always on the students, Coach Anderson saw many wins in his tenure too. I have failed you as a community. What is one great lesson youve learned as a coach? Coach, Varsity Head Coach - Men's Soccer, Asst. He was signed as a tight end but ended up playing tackle for the Bulldogs. His record as a head football coach for the past 43 years at Vestavia Hills High School is 346-160 with two state football championships. In 2015, Colquitt County completed another 15-0 season with a 30-13 victory over the Roswell Hornets to claim their second consecutive Georgia AAAAAA State Championship. Anderson built his National High School Sports Hall of Fame legacy over 43 years as head coach at Vestavia, winning 346 of his 560 games. "Coach Anderson had an amazing career and is an amazing man, and I look forward to meeting with him and learning from him so we can continue to grow this program.". I dont think its any kind of secret that people talk about Vestavia not being very athletic, he said. He takes over a proud Benjamin Russell program that hasnt won a playoff game since reaching the 6A semifinals in 2015 under coach Danny Horn. Anderson attended Thomasville High School and played football but not for his father who had retired because he said he did not wish to coach his sons. St. Paul's head coach Steve Mask instructs tight end Chett Elder in the first half of a prep football game against Faith Academy on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell | preps@al.com). As a truck traveling down Highway 31 lost its brakes and barreled through an intersection, those three lives were cut short in a tragic event that still shakes the entire community when it . It was an honor meeting him. I could have done things differently, but I don't admit wrongdoing inside the walls of Hoover High School. During the 2019 football season, Propst co-hosted Tennessee Two-A-Days, a radio show on Fox Sports Knoxville. I wanted my players and this community to know that that is big for me and my family. And I know that Buddy Anderson will carry on making a difference in the lives of young people. Former Hewitt-Trussville and Auburn wide receiver got the promotion at Pinson Valley following Sam Shades departure to Miles College. All rights reserved. Right now, hes in a battle with Forte Edmonds.. We just have to follow him and make our own footprints and build on his legacy. It took about five months to find a house for the five Calhouns after he took on the task of replacing Alabamas all-time winningest high-school football coach Buddy Anderson in January. . We call Andrew Animal and Lane is Hawk. I dont know if they really know who those Road Warriors are. The Jaguars have suffered through four straight losing seasons and went just 2-8 a year ago. "[31][32], In June 2016, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission announced that Propst would be suspended for the entire 2016 season after head-butting one of his players (and bloodying himself) during a December 4, 2015 playoff game. They are both tough with good motors. 18. Invite the coach @1rebelathletics . [35], On March 14, 2019, Propst was relieved of his duties as the high school's head football coach in a unanimous vote by the Colquitt County Board of Education. Five players were declared ineligible for the athletic year, along with $5,000 in fines. When you get your nose bloodied, you get back up. He will have a rebuilding job on his hands at Spain Park. VHHS is part of the Vestavia Hills City School District with approximately 1,800 students and 21 varsity sports. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Vestavia Hills Football! Thats what really matters. Tough and hard-nosed is true, but we have more athletes than that notion. They are looking for a group. He takes over an Enterprise that has been a fairly consistent winner but hasnt had much playoff success. records may be incomplete. Josh Niblett followed with six state titles in 14 years. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. There was a really good excitement in the air. Calhoun ran Colquitt's offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the . Coach, Sports Information - Pizitz Middle School, Asst. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. [10] Propst's base salary at Hoover was $100,678. The following week, Tribble Publications in Warm Springs, Ga, the parent company who owns The Western Star, printed an apology for allowing Ford to print these allegations in their paper, though it did not specifically retract the charges. Tough people do. AGE BIRTH YEARS TEAMS FORMAT COACH; U19: 2004: Steamers 04 Black: 11v11: Robert Starr: U18: 2005: Steamers 05 Black: 11v11: Robert Starr: U17: 2006: . The Gazette went out of business about five weeks later. It wasnt something they had planned to do, and they werent really sure how they would find a way to attend. Calhoun ran Colquitts offense in 2014 and 2015, during which the Packers were 30-0 and won two state titles under coach Rush Propst. Bert Newton, son of former Homewood coach and AHSAA Hall of Famer Bob Newton, is the new defensive coordinator. Fundamentally my ideals and values are the exact same. And I know God still has a plan for me, I just dont know what all it will be yet.. His successful experiences have prepared him to lead our football program and build on the legacy established by Coach Anderson and his teams. Since the early 70s, on Wednesday nights his house has been full of athletes who want to learn more about God. They are both about 6-foot-2, 6-3 and are about 220 pounds. He is definitely in a league of his own. Absolutely not. "Coach Calhoun has dedicated his career to investing in the lives of young men through the sport of football," Freeman said. Watch the 2022 AHSAA Football Playoffs Vestavia Hills High School vs. Thompson High School - 11/12/2022 live and on demand online on the NFHS Network . His Rebel teams won 16 area and region championships, and made 31 state playoff appearances. Hes just so versatile. For the first time in more than four decades, Vestavia Hills High School has a new head football coach: Sean Calhoun. At Alma Bryant he amassed a 122 record. The Makos do have some talent returning, including quarterback Cash Turner and all-state athlete Chris Pearson, but they also make the jump from 2A all the way to 4A. Robert Evans is the new Vestavia Hills football coach. fv. Coach Anderson says that those FCA camps helped to keep their marriage strong for decades, and its also where he got the idea to start an FCA group in his home. VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Sean Calhoun has resigned after one season with the Rebels. Every coach since Vincents 2010 title has won at least one. His Rebel teams won 16 area and region championships, and made 31 state playoff appearances. The investigation resulted in the forfeiture of four games, including a 1-0 loss to crosstown rival Spain Park High School, the first loss to the Jaguars in the history of the teams' rivalry. Madoline, editor of Homewood Life, is always on the hunt for a good meal and an even better story. Coach, Head Coach - 8th Women's Basketball, Head Coach - Football, Wrestling, Outdoor Track, Asst. [20][21] In 2014, Rush Propst led his Colquitt County Packer football team to their second undefeated season (15-0) and a second state title (first one came in 1994), by defeating Archer High School 28-24 on December 13, 2014 to claim the 2014 1-AAAAAA State Championship and his first state title within Georgia. The team was named national champion by two publications in 2015. RT @1rebelbaseball: Schedule changes for tomorrow: The Varsity DH scheduled for tomorrow @ Austin has been moved to tomorrow @ Sammy Dunn Field starting @ 4:00 The Freshman DH scheduled for tomorrow @ Sammy Dunn Field has been moved to Cullman starting . He runs the show and keeps this whole place in line. He retired following the 2020 season as the winningest football coach in the state. Hoover coach Wade Waldrop directs his team during the Hustle Up 7on7 national tournament at the Hoover Met Complex in Hoover, Ala., Friday, July 15, 2022. Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History. If you cant do the right thing in the classroom, theres no way in the world I can count on you on the field. Propst continued to deny the allegations. Hes intelligent and can play a lot of different positions.REL. However, in Propst's last game as Hoover's head coach, they lost in the third round to another crosstown rival Vestavia Hills 21-17, a game considered by many Alabama sportswriters to be the biggest rivalry in the state. I called him a lot and visited him several times picking his brain for football advice. Continuing their education through athletics is a priority.. His playoff record is 47-29 while his region record stands at 152-71 which is the most region wins in state history. When my career is done, if I can even be in the same sentence or book as Coach Anderson, I have done a couple of things right. #1REBEL. [11] When Les Koenning left the University of South Alabama in January 2009, head coach Joey Jones interviewed Propst to fill the vacant position as the offensive coordinator. The former Prattville and Central-Phenix City head coach returns to the state after a two-year stint in Georgia. It took about five months to find a house for the five Calhouns after he took on the task of replacing Alabama's. All that while being a loving coachs wifewhich is a job in itselfand she does it all with a big smile on her face. When my dad passed away, he was one of the first to call, and we talked for over an hour. Hire A Vestavia Hills Area Pro To Get A Head Start On Spring Cleaning. Calhoun was hired as the new head coach at Colquitt County High School in Georgia. Congratulations to Robert Evans, who has been named the new Vestavia Hills High School head football coach. Gordo coach Ryan Lolley directs his team during the Cam Newton 7-on-7 tournament at BlackWatch Sports in Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, June 29, 2019. RELATED: Who is the states best active coach? With technology our kids are exposed to so much. Hazel Green coach Smitty Grider shares words with the referee as Ft. Payne plays Hazel Green at Hazel Green High School Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 in Hazel Green, Ala.Eric Schultz | AL.com. Propst was eventually promoted to head football coach at Ashville High, serving from 1989 to 1993. 2017 Season Highlights. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). He has three state titles on his resume and expects to win at Orange Beach as well. Other notable hires: Ham Barnett, St. Pauls; Markus Cook, Vigor; Derone Fagan, Sidney Lanier; Hugh Fountain, W.S. 2826 Columbiana Road. VESTAVIA, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School has announced that a former rebel will return as the schools new head football coach. I have been fortunate to know Coach Anderson for years, and when we talked about this story, I couldnt pass up the chance to ask a few questions of my own. Hes a good football player and one of those who makes you better, for sure., Calhoun also singled out his top two defensive ends juniors Andrew Sykes and Lane Whisenhunt. 7. Hes been the teams defensive coordinator for six years under Dedrick Sumpter and then Melvin Pete Jr. Coleman has brought back several former Williamson and Mobile prep stars to join his staff, including Jamarcus Russell and Sherman Williams. Vestavia Hills Football Roster 2022-23 Players (99) Staff (2) Do you have a team photo? My dad was always my coaching mentor in life, and around 2007 I gained Buddy Anderson as another mentor. He is an emotional leader who is great in the locker room. "I am remorseful for what I have done. Ben Blackmon won another. Coach: Buddy Anderson. VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Vestavia Hills High School head football coach Sean Calhoun has resigned after one season with the Rebels. He is a phenomenal human being, and a phenomenal coach. At the conclusion of the 2020 season, his 31-year head coaching record stood at 307-96 (.762 win percentage).[2]. In his column in the edition of July 4, 2007 of The Western Star, Ford reported that a number of sources, none of which would allow their name to be used, said that Propst's alleged affair also included a child born out of wedlock. The kids gravitate toward a kid like that. 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