James Branson - tight ends and freshman head coach. Vonc Henderson - Offensive / Defensive Backs. Gaddis first coached Oak Ridge from 1988-98 and was rehired in 2013. P.O. Think its like anything football is a people business and sometimes people cant see eye to eye. Thats probably in this case, at the end of the day, the result of that.. The coaching staff Rang says that his new coaching staff is "a good mix of old-heads and younger and enthusiastic guys who bring tons of football knowledge to the program." Rang says that his new coaching staff is a good mix of old-heads and younger and enthusiastic guys who bring tons of football knowledge to the program. Rang recognized early on that its important to have guys with deep Oak Ridge connections, who take great provide in the tradition of Oak Ridge athletics, who coach in the community they played in, so his staff includes six former Wildcat players: James Branson (2006), Ricky Chitwood (2015), Zach Kassner (2015), Mike Kelly (1981), Ted Mitchell (2015), and Eric Thomas (1986). Gaddis, now the athletic director, confirmed the resignation to Knox News with a news release. Fired up! Oak Ridge High football season ahead: New program, new direction Gaddis first coached Oak Ridge from 1988-98 and was rehired in 2013. Tennessee Football Legend Joins Oak Ridge HS Coaching Staff Hes been a figure around Oak Ridge for so long, inspiring men and women through his coaching and teaching, she said. 4 - Wayne Gibson. Then, after being unable to lock down a roster spot with the Detriot Lions in 2018, Ayers announced his retirement from the NFL after a long and productive career. Next week: Who are Oak Ridges playmakers? ORHS welcomes our new Defensive Coordinator, VFL and former NFL player Robert Ayers, Jr, Oak Ridge said in a tweet from Thursday. We reserve the right to remove any comments that violate these guidelines. A former Tennessee Volunteer and 10-year NFL veteran is taking his talents to Oak Ridge, TN. Once my guys always my guys. Assistant Coaches. Varsity Women's Swim + Dive Head Coach. Required fields are marked *. He will work with Rang on offensive game planning. This is a true community school place. When asked if Rangs recent history of coaching at schools for a season was a worry, Gaddis said it wasnt. I didn't start the program, I inherited a program and a year, you know, one year. Don't Threaten. Hes a teacher assistant at Jefferson Middle School. Oak Ridge Sports Hall of Fame Gaddis won a state title in 1991 at Oak Ridge and finished as a runner-up in 2020. He also coached at Gatlinburg-Pittman from 2017-20 and had an overall record of 32-17. Ted Mitchell - receivers/defensive backs. Oak Ridge 2021 Football Schedule - CoachT.com Rang has an overall head coaching record of 86-29 at Powell, Dresden, Gatlinburg-Pittman, and Lewis County High Schools, and he coached the Dresden Lions when they won the 2016 state championship, according to Oak Ridge Schools. He finished his one season at Oak Ridge with a 7-6 record and a trip to the Class 5A state quarterfinals, where the Wildcats lost to Powell 43-13. He was on staff under one of his best friends who was fired during the season. Kevin Day - offensive line and strength and conditioning coach. Oak Ridge is a city in the Knoxville metropolitan area and is only about 30 minutes northeast of Knoxville. A longtime defensive coordinator with years of experience as a coordinator at Powell and Farragut. I love the relationships that you build through teaching and coaching, she added. #6 needs carries imo. Lots of new faces will be on staff and lots of work to be done. Partin is a special education teacher at ORHS. 42. 1 - Blaine Stansberry. You have permission to edit this article. WATCH: Friday Frenzy Playoffs Round 2. It took us a while to go through everything, but we feel like we got our man, so we're excited, Gaddis told Knox News on Tuesday after announcing Derek Rang as the Wildcats coach. "Oak Ridge for the last 75 years to me is in a class by itself. Alright Cats let's make Coach Ayers feel at home by blowing his Twitter up It wasnt until her second year of teaching that she decided to try her hand at coaching, beginning with the JV softball team last year. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. My No. OakRidgeWildcatFootball on Twitter: "Welcome to the Ridge Coach Robert When asked if there were indications of his time at Oak Ridge coming to an end Cummings said, not at all, not even a little bit.. It's that important to me.. He praises former Wildcat star Shawn Summers at the Boys Club, saying, We have good leadership at Boys and Girls Club and we all need to get behind youth football in Oak Ridge again. As athletes progress through Block 0 to Blocks 1 and 2 in high school, they become progressively stronger and balanced while executing the basic movements correctly. 2023 Coaching Staff. Attention OR Community! Not only is our job to teach football fundamentals, but we use football as a vessel to teach life lessons. He began his head coaching career at Tullahoma in 1983 and has since coached multiple seasons at Henry County, Pascagoula (Mississippi), Austin (Alabama) and Lexington (North Carolina). KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) The last time Oak Ridge football coach Joe Gaddis met with his team was filled with shock . He looked pretty nervous and rushed some throws. Thank you also for reading Oak Ridge Today and for participating in the discussion. This makes him the winningest coach in Oak Ridge history and the 8th winningest coach in Tennessee. Last week we looked at the 2023 ORHS Football coaching staff, many of whom return from last season. The former Wildcat and Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket star enters his first season back at Blankenship. After the announcement was made, the Oak Ridge Football account also wrote out a message for their new defensive coordinator. Cummings named football coach - Oak Ridge Today Booster Minutes - OAK RIDGE FOOTBALL Leterin Bam Thomas - linebackers and freshmen. Oak Ridge High School is a public high school 20 miles east of Sacramento, California . "I am truly heartbroken," Cummings wrote. Scott Cummings out as Oak Ridge football coach after one season Toyloy Brown III Knoxville News Sentinel 0:03 2:11 Scott Cummings was called to a a meeting Friday morning with Oak Ridge. Welcome to the Ridge Coach Robert Ayers, the account tweeted on Thursday. He has been the recipient of numerous coaching awards, including being a three-time Region Coach of the Year, North Knox Coach of the Year, and USA Today State Coach of the Year, and he has been a finalist for Tennessee Titans coach of the year, the school district said. The former Wildcat linebacker starts his second year coaching for the 'Cats. Copyright 2023 Oak Ridge Today. After his Tennessee career put him on the map, Ayers was then determined to take his career to the next level. Former South Doyle Offensive Coordinator Rusty Partin is now the Outside Linebackers Coach and teaches Inclusion classes in the Special Education Department. Having grown up in El Dorado Hills, Watson is intimately familiar with both Oak Ridge's academics and athletics Her father, Mark Watson, began coaching at Oak Ridge in 1989, before she was born. Movie titles reflect upon Oak Ridge-Jefferson County football rivalry Hes a teacher assistant in the special education department at ORHS. Rang has an overall head coaching record of 86-29 at Powell, Dresden, Gatlinburg-Pittman, and Lewis County High Schools, and he coached the. Houston-area football teams hit the field for first day of practice. Allen Etheridge is assistant athletic director at Oak Ridge High School. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. or anything. He praises the efforts of Allen Thacker and Michael Big Cat Laurendine and the rest of the ORHS Maintenance Department who moved all the football equipment to Blankenship and back, as well as keeping the lower practice field along the Turnpike as playable as possible. ORHS 2022-23 football season preview - Oak Ridger Gaddis will continue to teach at Oak Ridge, but he said he "doesn't have a clue" what comes next for him aside from that. Invalid password or account does not exist. At Defensive Line Coach is former Wildcat and Middle Tennessee State University star Alex Stuart, who returns to the staff after some time away. After graduating from Oak Ridge in 2011, Watson attended UC Davis as a math major. I thought I'd rather go out on a more positive note but then I thought, that's really a better scenario for the new coach to come in and have a great season on the heels of a 3-8 and have the town rally around him.". DATEOPPONENTTIMELOCATION, Aug 19South-Doyle7 p.m.Knoxville, Aug 26Bearden7 p.m.Bearden, Sept. 2Clinton-R7 p.m.Blankenship Field, Sept. 9Farragut7 p.m.Blankenship Field, Sept. 16 Lenoir City-R7 p.m.Blankenship Field, Sept. 23BYE WEEKN/AN/A, Sept. 30Powell-R7 p.m.Powell, Oct. 7Greeneville7 p.m.Blankenship Field, Oct. 13*Karns-R7 p.m.Blankenship Field, Oct 21Dobyns-Bennett7 p.m.Kingsport, Oct 28Campbell County-R7 p.m.Jacksboro. Ayers became Tennessees starting right defensive end during his senior season and was a First-Team All-SEC selection in 2008. Because the modern high school game moves so fast and requires more strength and power across the board year after year, the QB needs to be able to make many in-game decisions almost automatically, without really thinking. Throughout his four-year career in Knoxville, Ayers was consistently a valuable piece to Tennessees defense, whether he was in the starting lineup or not. Ive always loved Oak Ridge football. She knows football and the heritage at Oak Ridge. Megan kept that focus and the team believed in it too. 0 - VaShawn Nalls. Secure transaction. He was hired on as assistant coach in 1998 by Watsons father and then transitioned to head coach in 2007. He was not informed of the topic to be discussed beforehand. Varsity Football Head Coach. Joe Gaddis announced his retirement as Oak Ridge football coach . West struggled for 3 quarters against Bearden and then figured something out and started clicking. Oak Ridge football springs into action; meet new coach Derek Rang on April 19 Allen Etheridge Special to The Oak Ridger After an "exhaustive" search through more that 50 applicants, Oak Ridge football in January hired Derek Rang as its new head coach. Keep it Clean. Alright Cats lets make Coach Ayers feel at home by blowing his Twitter up @1_900_ayersjr #RollWildcatsRoll https://t.co/Gw3yMIFtau, OakRidgeWildcatFootball (@ORHSWildcats) January 20, 2022. "Of course he's a legendary coach andjust an incredible human being," Adams said. . Football requires tons of equipment and managing that back and forth to Blankenship has been brutal. Her blue eyes light up as she smiles, her hand stretched out in greeting. Prior to Oak Ridge, Cummings coached at Knoxville Halls from 2019-2021. As a freshman, she began recording stats for the football team while her father coached and her mother cheered from the stands, making football a family affair that continues to this day. He looked pretty nervous and rushed some throws. It's been a transition from coach and father figure to brother.". Staff: 98.19 (FTE) Enrollment: 2,470 (2019-20) . On offense, Cummings is his own Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach. After 'exhaustive' search, Oak Ridge football hires state championship coach Derek Rang Toyloy Brown III Knoxville News Sentinel 0:03 2:11 Oak Ridge athletics director Joe Gaddis. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. "Oak Ridge Schools can confirm that Coach Scott Cummings is no longer employed as the head football coach at Oak Ridge High School," according to a news release. He said that he is surprised a determination on the programs direction could be made after one season. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. He also coached at Cleveland for four years and Knoxville West for 13 years, winning the program's first state championship in 2014. Here is the staff as far as I know (and have heard): Here is the staff as far as I know (and have heard): Stevens - Head Coach. Just need to see Haywood lose a game before I move them. A jack of all trades with expertise in offense. "As a football coach, youre just honored to be in the position and do not want to let the school or community down.. All that criteria right there really fits me. Joe Gaddis leaves legacy of winning tradition, lasting relationships at "It'sa well deserved time Coach Gaddis to enjoy what he has done and to hear from the community and players how much he meant to all of us.". Gaddis won a state title in 1991 at Oak Ridge and finished as a runner-up in 2020. Do you have a team photo? Choose wisely! I was looking forward to our growth beginnings after Christmas break for 2023. OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - After just one season at Oak Ridge, Scott Cummings is out as the Wildcats' head football coach. Create a password that only you will remember. Longtime Oak Ridge coach Joe Gaddis retires after 38 years in high Roster - Oakridge Eagles (Muskegon, MI) Varsity Football 23-24 - MaxPreps I love you all very much. Oak Ridge football springs into action; meet new coach April 19 Secure transaction. The ORHS grad begins his first season coaching for the 'Cats. I think it's safe to say that Derek Rang is a winner, period, and obviously a proven winner is what were looking for. Boosters - OAK RIDGE FOOTBALL 2023 www.knoxnews.com. The Wildcats go up against the Jefferson County Patriots. He also coached at Powell in 2012, where he led the Panthers to a 12-2 record, and at Dresden from 2014-16, where he won a Class 1A state championship his last season. Day focuses on the overall strength and conditioning program, but also coordinates the run game. Casey Taylor. Staff photographer/Jason Fochtman Dekaney Jonah Wilson (2) is tackled by Oak Ridge LB Justin Williams (4) during first half action of a high school football, Region II-6A Division II bi-district . When former West, Cleveland, and Halls coach Scott Cummings was hired as Head Football Coach at ORHS last winter, he brought with him his own state-championship-winning pedigree and a commitment to doing every little thing to revamp the football program his own way. UHS has a quality team for 4a, but significant step up in taking on a 6a playoff team like Lebanon. Rusty Partin - Running Backs. "We want someone who's invested from our feeder programs all the way up throughhigh school, and of course someone ofgreat character, someone who's experienced and a proven winner.". "To my players, I in no way want to leave you. Fight in stands forces Kickoff Classic to end early - Lakeland Ledger Oak Ridge High School (El Dorado Hills, California) - Wikipedia Oak Ridge head football coach Scott Cummings resigns - WATE 6 On Your Side As I am sure many of you know, the coaching search was rife with controversy. And he certainly fits that bill in more ways than one.. Lots of new faces will be on staff and lots of work to be done. There was immediate turmoil on the remaining staff, due mainly to Ron Gray and his actions, but the staff b. Oak Ridge Wildcats - Official Athletic Website - Oak Ridge, TN There's not a better tradition in Tennessee than Oak Ridge football.". I thought I'd rather go out on a more positive note but thenI thought, that's really a better scenario for the new coach to come in and have a great season on the heels of a 3-8 andhave the town rally around him.". Oak Ridge Coaching staff - Football - CoachT.com Message Boards Oak Ridge football coach Scott Cummings during the high school football game against Farragut on Friday, September 9, 2022 in Oak Ridge, TN. "Selfishly, I thought about coaching one more year because we had a bad year this year, and we're going to be really good next year. West Ridge, DB, or SH need to throw some money at Witten and give him a chance. . Its fun to work with these kids and get the different bonds that you dont get with anyone else.. She is great with the kids., Eric Cavaliere, varsity football head coach, has known Watson since he began coaching 20 years ago. Threats of harming another Oak Ridges first female football coach wraps up season, Clark, the freshman football head coach, chose to pursue Watson for the position, Eric Cavaliere, varsity football head coach, has known Watson since he began coaching 20 years ago. Oak Ridge football coach Derek Rang during the scrimmage at Maryville on Friday, August 4, 2023. UHS has a quality team for 4a, but significant step up in taking on a 6a playoff team like Lebanon. Ayers was with the Broncos from 2009 to 2013, the New York Giants from 2014 to 2015, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2016 to 2017. Varsity Roster - OAK RIDGE FOOTBALL The highly focused but affable coach has a plan: from the Boys and Girls Club and middle school feeder programs to a wholesale weightroom renovation to a reconstituted coaching staff, Rangs focus on the small stuff serves the big stuff wins. Oak Ridge High School has a new head football coach | wbir.com could you also tell me their positions (i know that layton was the d-line coach , but he might change) if you have the info please post here Many news stories on Oak Ridge Today are free, brought to you by Oak Ridge Today with help from our advertisers, contributors, and subscribers. Oak Ridge's last state championship appearance was in 2020, when it lost to Summit 28-7 in the Class 5A BlueCross Bowl. He teaches math and has taught Algebra I, Geometry, and SAILS Statistics.. The first step: Quarterback Development. - Jan 20, 2022 49ers Vs. Cowboys Was Most Watched NFL Game On Nickelodeon & CBS A former Tennessee Volunteer and 10-year NFL veteran is taking his talents to Oak Ridge, TN. Adams was also coached by Gaddis and was on the 1991 state title team. Look for QB development from the feeder level through senior year to be a signature of Oak Ridge football. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Rang will call offensive plays and run a spread offense with a high proportion of throws to runs. Not What You Think, Hardin Valley football coach Mike Potter resigns after seven wins in three seasons, Morgan Shinlever resigns as Bearden football coach, Tennessee Super 25 high school football rankings entering TSSAA playoffs second week, Oak Ridge football coach Joe Gaddis announces retirement. Your email address will not be published. Each time Oak Ridge hires a new football coach, this is the rich and colorful history the coach steps into. Longtime Oak Ridgers know the many traditions and legends of Oak Ridge High School football: the pungent smell of a sweaty, packed autumn Friday night at Blankenship Field. It was probably one of our biggest challenges this season.. Who's everyone got in this matchup. Next week: who are the playmakers and what's the outlook as the Wildcats take on the 2022 season? Freddy Krueger, Norman Bates and Michael Myers didn't line up against the Oak Ridge football team back in the early 1980s, but you would have thought those iconic characters played for the Jefferson County Patriots. Rang coached at Lewis County in 2022, leading the Panthers to an 11-2 record. Gaddis will continue to teach at Oak Ridge, but he said he "doesn't have a clue" what comes next for him aside from that. The Oak Ridge dance team during a high school football game between Jefferson County and Oak Ridge held at Blankenship Field in Oak Ridge on Friday, August 18, 2023. He was contracted to call part of the 1975 season. I personally would like to see what he could do at a 6A program. Cummings says that he worked hard to get Day on staff and in the building, and he praises former principal Garfield Adams, saying, He bought in too or it wouldn't have happened.. Huge. Posted 1 hour ago. Rang was a three-time state champion at Maryville High School, where he played for the legendary coach George Quarles. Oak Ridge Pioneers - Official Athletic Website - Orlando, FL Don't insult others, attack their character, or get personal. He hired Kevin Day from Lakeway Christian and Carson Newman as Running Backcoach and Strength Coach, and, although he plans to call plays himself, Cummings emphasizes that Day will coordinate the run game and have a lot of play-calling input. Gaddis first coached Oak Ridge from 1988-1998 and was rehired in 2013. Cummings also wrote a note to Oak Ridge players, staff and community. Please know I am still here for you.". Day is a wellness teacher and is weightroom coordinator at ORHS. He won four state championships in 1956, 1958, 1961, 1962 and the national championship in 1958. Lets get to work!. 4) No profanity. "I think coaches all know when it's time, and I just felt like it was the right time," he said. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, ", HARDIN VALLEY COACH RESIGNS: Hardin Valley football coach Mike Potter resigns after seven wins in three seasons, BEARDEN COACH RESIGNS: Morgan Shinlever resigns as Bearden football coach, SUPER 25 RANKINGS: Tennessee Super 25 high school football rankings entering TSSAA playoffs second week. Alright Cats lets make Coach Ayers feel at home by blowing his Twitter up @1_900_ayersjr #RollWildcatsRoll, Welcome to the Ridge Coach Robert Ayers. I inherited a program. Derek Rang: Oak Ridge football coach has won TSSAA state championship After 38 years coaching high school football, Oak Ridge coach Joe Gaddis announced his retirement on Monday. If West plays the way they did in the 4th quarter against Bearden, Clinton is in for a long night. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Alright Cats lets make Coach Ayers feel at home by blowing his Twitter up. OAK RIDGE, Tenn. Oak Ridge Schools announced on Monday that Scott Cummings will be Oak Ridge High School's new head football coach. ULTIMATUM TO RESIGNATION:Scott Cummings out as Oak Ridge football coach after one season, UT FOOTBALL ASSISTANT TO WEBB COACH:Don Mahoney's path to Webb football coach: Butch Jones staff member to David Meske fan. 2021 Football Team Home Schedule Roster Schedule Analysis Correction? HS Football Preview Central: Everything you need to know about - MSN Kelly is a fixture at ORHS athletic events and is a Realtor with Betsy Coleman Realty. Legendary Oak Ridge football coach Joe Gaddis announces his retirement The ORHS grad also coaches Wildcat hoops. Varsity Softball Head Coach. 2022 Men's Varsity Football Coaching Staff. On defense, one of Cummings earliest hires was former Tennessee Vol and NFL star Robert Ayers, who came to OR from Catholic. Do you appreciate this story or our work in general? #6 needs carries imo. He is defensive end at Tennessee. Theres going to be high expectations at Oak Ridge, there always have and always will be.. Vonce Henderson returns as Wide Receivers Coach and works in the Special Education Department. Thank you for reading Oak Ridge Today! This year, the Wildcats went 3-8, losing in the opening round of the 5A playoffs, but Gaddis has high hopes for next year's team. 3) Stick to the issues. ctaylor@eduhsd.k12.ca.us. Cummings brings with him a detailed vision of the future of Wildcat football and argues that any good athletics program has a commitment to strength and conditioning. 2 min read. Kevin Day - Offensive Line, Strength & Conditioning. Under new Head Coach Derek Rang, Defensive Coordinator David Hawkins will call the defense from . Standards here are high, expectations here are high and coach Rang knows that coming in and Im sure hes more than prepared for that, Gadis said. Two of the freshmen that got pulled up have never played football before, Watson proudly said. What he quickly learned was his future as football coach was over. Gotta be able to keep the d honest. Explore the benefits. Use the 'Report' link on now that Coach Stevens is the head coach, who is on his staff besides miner,layton,adams,spratling, and speas. Players get ready and lets get it done. In 2004, Ayers joined the Tennessee football program after growing up in both New Jersey and South Carolina. After 38 years coaching high school football, Oak Ridge coach Joe Gaddis announced his retirement on Monday. Contact Emily Adams at eaadams@gannett.com or on Twitter @eaadams6. Congratulations to the Oak Ridge Staff - Class 5A & Class 6A - CoachT There's not a better atmosphere. Cummings mentions the challenge posed to football by the reconstruction of the Ben Martin Track and Field facility, which precluded the team from practicing on its normal practice field: Wow, it has been a huge challenge for us not having a practice field. West Ridge, DB, or SH need to throw some money at Witten and give him a chance. "Selfishly, I thought about coaching one more year because we had a bad year this year, and we're going to be really good next year. Be Nice. Your email address will not be published. Kyle Roulet. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Oak Ridge football coach Joe Gaddis announces retirement, What Causes Scalp Psoriasia? A new, modern weightroom that takes advantage of the advances in sports science and adds turf, bands, and specialty bars to the standard weightroom kit doesnt come cheap at $100,000, but Rang sees the investment as worthwhile, not only for the football program, but also for all the other athletic programs, particularly the ORHS girls teams. Got plenty of athletes but I still feel like the fb will need to be used to get where they want to be. Ayers is the Defensive Coordinator and Inside Linebackers Coach and brings not only his experience with the highest levels of football, but also an intuitive ability to reach high school age players and teach the game from the inside. OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) Shortly after stepping down from his role as the head football coach for the Oak Ridge Wildcats, Joe Gaddis has stepped in as the . Of course, football by its nature requires a really strong strength program to have sustained success., To shore up the strength and conditioning program, Day will both work in the Wellness Department at ORHS and oversee football strength and conditioning. Head Coach. The names Jackie Pope, Emory Hale, Shawn Summers, Tee Higgins, and Joe Gaddis. Have a conversation with the even-tempered Oak Ridge High School math teacher and youll note his recall of detail: statistics, numbers, plays. David Hawkins - defensive coordinator. Scott Cummings, who led West to a Class 5A state championship in 2014, has been named head football coach at Oak Ridge High School. Looking ahead, Cummings says that he thinks Oak Ridge is a place where you must think big. He mentions an indoor facility such as the new one in Clinton, as achievable.
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