California high school football regional final schedule, playoff brackets, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. White is a former defensive coordinator at Brentsville under then-head coach Ryan Smith. He took good care of them. I had them read it out loud and asked them, You tell me what it means, because young men always ask, What do you think? My job is to help them become critical thinkers, not think for them. When they come back 4 or 5 years later and say that they got the message thats always rewarding, says Thomas. He said he got a call last August from John McKinney, whose son had also played football at Garfield. And as a coach, you cant do anything but support your kids. Coach Robinson then moved into the Activities Director (AD) position at G-F from 1991 to 2003. [The kid] just went flying right by him. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke on the grounds. Off The Field Success COVID is going to come, and we cant be afraid to make our adjustments. Sanders said McKinney sent him a plane ticket. WebIn 1981, the Gar-Field football team was ranked #1 in the Washington D.C. metro area by the Washington Post and Coach Robinson was name the Virginia State Coach of the Year by the Washington Touchdown Club. Vassalotti said he coached against Flossie when he was at Tallmadge and Flossie was at Firestone. Why was he doing it? Flossie also helped girls succeed, including former Firestone kicker andsoccer standout Alana Gaither. ), Head CoachBrennon Hambrham@seattleschools.org. California high school football playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. To understand what happened, you need to start by understanding that Garfield is a school deeply tied to Coach Thomass life. Reprinted with permission of the publisher, The New Press. McQuaid Jesuit's Gabe Zawolo (2) runs the ball as Bennett's Demari Clemons (5) tackles him in the Class AA Far West Regional at McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester on Nov. 21, 2022. Its a servant position if youre doing it the right way and for the right reasons. In another bright spot for the Hunters, Hoohuli found receiver Marqas Reece behind the defense for a 74-yard touchdown strike just before halftime, in one of many answers they had for Garfield in the first half. Don't knowingly lie about anyone We even started talking about how other verses of the national anthem talked about killing slaveswe went into depth about that. On 10/28, the Garfield varsity football team won their away conference game against Legacy (South Gate, CA) by a score of 70-7. Inspiring Champions, One Bulldog at a Time! Thomas, who says this is not a good-bye but more of a see you later, wants to be remembered as a trailblazer who did things his own way, and as someone who provided opportunities and experiences that did not exist before. A lot of people thought it was a fluke that we made it to state, and we just wanted to show that girls from a diverse school could come together and win. "He was obviously very talented," McGee said. The team is Continue Reading, 'ALL IN!' He was 73. At Garfield, Thomas led the team to three consecutive state playoff appearances, with his team advancing to the state semi-finals in 2017. He was an old-school coach, a disciplinarian and would do anything for you. If theres a Black person and a white person that has the same degree, same everything, that white person will make more than that Black person, just off of race. Linger later was Central-Hower's athletic director and hired Flossie to coach the final two seasons of Eagles football before C-H closed. I want to be able to change that for the next generation, instead of them having to go through that., Jelani also has advice for others thinking about stepping forward and speaking out. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke on the grounds. But Garfield forged through a few lapses on defense to defeat Canoga Park 54-28. He pressed them. Group front man will.i.am is from Boyle Heights and wanted to give back to area where he grew up. Head CoachMaddie Haydenmqhayden@seattleschools.org. But Garfield forged through a few lapses on defense to defeat Canoga Park 54-28. Nowadays, they are purposefully trying to stop a movement, because they know how big it can become. Pleasebring: cleats, running shoes, a ball to use, your own water (none will be supplied), and appropriate layers for the weather. Gar-Field High School graduate Loren White is Brentsville High School's new head football coach. They also knew, based upon what happened to the football team, that backlash was a probability. You have permission to edit this article. He was intense. Boarman and Tim Flossie became good friends when they coached against each other, and Boarman recalls Flossie always speaking his mind. Flossie played quarterback at Garfield High School for his father and legendary coach Dan Babe Flossie. 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, 2022 CIF LA City Section Football Championships Open Division, Photos: Garfield vs. Roosevelt (East LA Classic). Its interesting because I see coaches now use social media the way that I use social media. WebGarfield High School (Seattle, WA) Varsity Football Garfield Bulldogs Varsity Boys Football Seattle, WA 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Stats Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Garfield High School Football Garfield Football OVERALL 6-4 0.60 Win % DISTRICT 1-3 6th 3A Metro - Mountain HOME4-2 AWAY2-2 NEUTRAL0-0 CNN's MJ Lee reports on first lady Jill Biden's recent remarks suggesting President Biden should invite both NCAA women's basketball champions, LSU, and their losing opponents, Iowa, to the White House. Deep Run went 3-3. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer), Canoga Park players stand for the National Anthem Friday night against Garfield. But mistakes out of the break proved their undoing. They were definitely trying to force me out, one way or the other, he said. He was an outstanding coach and is a Summit County Hall of Famer.". He grew up in Seattle in the citys Central District, the same neighborhood where Garfield resides. Who saw that coming? Weight Room ConditioningMondays & Thursdays 4:00-5:15p.m.Wednesdays 3:00-4:00p.m. Hes now coaching in Florida, and the first thing he said when we spoke was, I saw in your email that you wanted to talk about Garfield High School and the process by which the team took a knee. The allegations against our employees were not substantiated. On 10/29, the Garfield varsity football team won their home non-conference game against Lincoln (Seattle, WA) by a score of 38-6. Pleasebring your own water (none will be supplied), towel, and wear swimsuit to practice and wear/bring appropriate clothing that can be worn home, as changing rooms may not be available. The part where I finally resigned? Its been shown to me what can happen., Coach Thomas said of his players, Everybodys proud they did it because we understand in hindsight that we were part of history, but its very important for people to understand we didnt know it was going to be like this. Nate Ulrich can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer), Canoga Parks Jesse Santoyo returns a Garfield kick Friday night. Lets read it out loud until you have a greater understanding. Each individual came to the belief that, hey, when theyre talking about these liberties and justice, theyre not speaking about me.. On 11/18, the Garfield varsity football team won their home playoff game against Eagle Rock (Los Angeles, CA) by a score of 38-20. Friday Night Live is a weekly look at high school sports in Southern California hosted by Eric Sondheimer and local broadcaster Randy Rosenbloom. He didn't take crap from anybody, which probably made him a successful coach, and in the situations that he was in, he had to be like that, Boarman said. WebIn 1981, the Gar-Field football team was ranked #1 in the Washington D.C. metro area by the Washington Post and Coach Robinson was name the Virginia State Coach of the Year by the Washington Touchdown Club. Tony is currently coaching for the Palmetto Prep Academy in Columbia, SC. . Flossie went on to play quarterback at Ohio Wesleyan, where he made lifelong friends in the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. While he was going around giving people direction for the second half, he paused and screamed at the top of his lungs aggressively, and Alana, you gotta make the damn kick.". (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer), Canoga Parks Kayden Collins carries the ball against Garfield High School Friday night. McKinney used to live in Beaumont. The kids were told that they were never going to get into college., What made Garfield exceptional was that, It was the whole team. What does that mean to them? However, as fate would have it, Thomas, who was one of 15 teachers displaced from Garfield for the upcoming school year, says the fact that he no longer had a position at the school played a role in his final decision. Head CoachSena Alkadirsialkadir@seattleschools.org. I was thinking this morning about how we used to get together in the morning in his room at Buchtel before school would start. The District is in receipt of the completed investigation report regarding the allegations of improper recruiting of student athletes to play football at Garfield High School. He takes over a varsity squad that captured a second consecutive Monsignor WebWe honor the achievements of these athletes and teams to inspire today's athletes and coaches to make the sacrifice necessary for excellence, and become tomorrow's outstanding citizens in our great city of Garfield and our great nation. You'll have a place to stay. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. Your journey is tailor made for you and if you want something go get it.. He let their athletic abilities help them get a free education in college. [Looking back at this email] really just puts everything into perspective of me walking in my calling and doing the things that God has put me on earth to do, says Thomas. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer), Canoga Parks Anthony Villalobos sacks Garfield quarterback Jaison Vargas Friday night. Photographer Michael Jardine has posted a new gallery Eastside Catholic @ Garfield containing 104 photos. Two different programs where the group had a 3.0-plus GPA, and were a city school. Even the managers and even the cheerleaders started taking a knee.. Coach Robinson then moved into the Activities Director (AD) position at G-F from 1991 to 2003. He did the same thing at Buchtel a few years later. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. So when I sat back and I thought about it, I looked at the opportunity and said you know, I do want to be a college coach one day, so I talked it over with my wife and my family and they gave me their blessings. Joey Thomas, head football coach at Seattles Garfield High School, has tendered his resignation effective Tues., April 16. Nobody thought that 15-, 16-, 17-year-old kids would be able to help lead a movement. We talked it out: What was he doing? Now Sanders is studying at an alternative Seattle high school and is focused on doing what he needs to graduate next year. Moving Forward You won't have to worry about nothing.'". Relatives of Tim Flossie gathered Monday night at the longtime high school football coach's Jackson Township house and reflected on his life and legacy. Overall, Flossie compiled a career record of 192-147-3 in 34 seasonson the sidelines as a head coach. Even though we did get support from everybody in our community, there was a long period of time when we were lonely and we were by ourselves, said Coach Thomas. White comes over from Patriot High School, where he was the defensive backs coach. He gave me a tremendous amount of responsibility and he trusted me, and I couldn't thank him enoughfor that because that responsibility carried over and allowed me to get a head coaching job down the road.". Linger said he met Flossie as a student at Goodyear Junior High School in the 1970s. Theres not one incident, but I think at that point, youre no longer naive that everythings okay. He helped you out when you needed help. They have businesses, one kids in med school, so we have a wide range of people that have gone through our program that are doing great things., Most of our kids are productive citizens of society and at the end of the day thats what you want, continued Thomas. On Monday, Thomas, who has been the head coach at Garfield since 2016, confirmed that he has accepted a coaching position with a small college in the Midwest. Roberts joined the Los Angeles Express of the United States Football League (USFL) in 1983 as running "Tim was coaching at East High School with Dom Patella at the time," Linger said. Garfield's stats have been entered for the 55-6 win vs. Ballard on 9/30/2022 7:45 PM. "I don't want no kids to be punished, not having a football season. We took the team from being a good city team to being nationally recognized across the country.. The Griffins also were the Division II state runner-up in 1995 and 1996, with losses to Dublin Scioto and Fostoria, respectively, in title games. Ive pretty much accomplished everything on this list except for starting an all-star game for the state of Washington., You cant deny what weve done and the way we did it, continued Thomas. It's Game Time! Here is the link: Read More. Then there was the one morning where our head coach didnt show up and everybody was just confused. "Timmy was one of those characters that comes around every hundred years,"former Copley and St. Vincent-St. Mary football coach Dan Boarman said. Eventually, the harassment became too much and he left the school to which he had dedicated so much of his life. He tried to help get them into college. Through coaching he has been able to provide exposure for players that may have otherwise been overlooked, and he has helped over 116 kids get to college and obtain their degrees. Learn more about the Garfield Football Booster Club Garfield Football Team Fundraiser - Safeco Field Concessions Work This is my home. Hes now coaching in Florida, and the first thing he said when we spoke was, I saw in your email that you wanted to talk about Garfield High School and the process by which the team took a knee. There are no junior colleges with football programs. He worked them like a lot of coaches my father, Woody Hayes and those guys, I mean, this what we learned from back in the day and he just wanted them to be the best they could be.. 13 years ago, at the age of 25, Thomas, who has since made it part of his lifes work to help establish a nationally respected football community in Washington, sent an email outlining all of the things that he wanted to accomplish through football in the state. He became the head coach at Central-Hower. 'ALL IN!' Flossie went on to play quarterback at Ohio Wesleyan, where he made lifelong friends in the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer), Canoga Parks Brian Alvarenga pressures Garfield quarterback Jaison Vargas Friday night. I think its always easier when people see other people supporting, they jump on the bandwagon. People say negative things to try to scare you on purpose, but if youre able to persevere through thatlike in the days of the civil rights movementI feel like youre going to see more change. Well, it first all started because Coach Thomas used to have these talks with us in the summer about whats going on in the world, before wed even go to practice or before wed watch film. I played at the University of Washington, later transferred to Montana State, where I was an All-American, and I went on to play five years in the NFL. Be Nice. "Tim touched a lot of people's lives," Linger said. We wanted to stand up by taking a knee. The stage was set for the team to act. Flossie was removed as Firestone's coach following the first game of the 2014 season, a loss at Archbishop Hoban. Seeing the gentrification taking place throughout Seattle was something that changed him when he was growing up: the creation of wealthy neighborhoods where he was clearly not wanted. I like to find the positives in the negatives.. Junior signal caller breaks two state records in shootout loss. VIDEO: Teen speaks out about recruiting controversy. Nineteen-year-old Will Sanders from Beaumont, Texas, said he was recruited to play football. Meet outside the Weight Room, Pleasedress in appropriate layers for the weather, bring running shoes and bring your own water (none will be supplied. Following his run at Buchtel, Flossie went19-32 in five seasons at Barberton (1997-2001), 6-14 in two seasons during a second stint at Central-Hower (2004-05) and 32-42 in nine seasons at Firestone (2006-14). Flossie played quarterback at Garfield High School for his father and legendary coach Dan Babe Flossie. But Garfield forged through a few lapses on defense to defeat Canoga Park 54-28. Threats of harming another From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave, (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer), Canoga Park head football coach David Perez talks to his team Friday night. She played on a select team growing up, and once an umpire made a snide remark about her being one of the few Black girls on the field. I asked Coach Thomas if he was nervous before they did it. When the season was over, at Thanksgiving, he said he was encouraged to go back to Texas for a visit. His accomplishments speak for themselves. 2020 Football Season Postponed Due to COVID-19, Former Garfield Football Player Savell Smalls Commits to UW, Reggie Witherspoon Jr. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer), Canoga Park punter Misael Meza Mendoza has his punt blocked by Garfield High School Friday night. Even at our school, like, for assemblies, our principal gives us the option of whether we want to stand or sit for the national anthem. James A. Garfield High in Seattle is a place where you can feel the history thrum through the hallways. Oer the land of the free and the home of the brave. This is the 12th time since 2000 the No. For nearly 20 years, he supported his players and families both on and off the field. Bryan Gorman has been named the interim head coach of the Canisius High School varsity football team for the 2021 season. But he says when he called Coach Thomas he said he was trying to get money together to buy a ticket. After graduating, he returned to Akron to become a teacher and coach. They werent hurting anyone. Its always been a fulcrum of debate, culture, and big-time high school sports. KIRO 7 has requested a complete copy on Tuesday of the investigation and is waiting for Seattle Public Schools to process that Public Disclosure Report. Tim and I were goodfriends. He trusted his assistants, Ben Flossie said. We had two different schools where we had mandatory academic study hall, said Thomas. You run to the police when things are bad, Hey, Officer, I need some help, this is happening. I would probably say, I think that wore off around fifth grade. He was and will remain one of the most special people to me and Im so lucky to have had the opportunity to be coached by him. "He was saying he knew this place where I can come up to play football," said Sanders. What part of the process do you want to talk about? He won Akron City Series titles at Central-Hower, Buchtel and Firestone. David Fawcett is the sports editor for InsideNoVa.com. Do you want to talk about the part where they tried to fire me? All the way to Turkey Day: Readers share memories of Thanksgiving football, a naming recognition ceremony in October of 2019, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The issues are being thoroughly investigated by an outside investigator. The impact that he made on so many young lives in these many years, I couldn't even count, Flossie's wife, Jeannie, said. Photographer Juan Ruvalcaba has posted a new gallery Garfield vs. Roosevelt (East LA Classic) containing 266 photos. On 11/10, the Garfield varsity football team won their home playoff game against Franklin (Los Angeles, CA) by a score of 50-29. The Tigers went 23-19 overall, won or shared three district titles and reached the postseason each season under Mullinax. The well-being and safety of our students is a top priority.". Use the 'Report' link on He wasn't one of these guys who was selfish about his own program. VIDEO: Teen speaks out about recruiting controversy Will Sanders told KIRO 7 he doesn't want anyone else to fall for the empty promises that he did. He said it was his understanding he'd come right back. Without question. "Aside from him being one of Akron Public Schools best coaches of all time, he was also an educator, a fantastic husband, dad and the sweetest grandpa.". Martin Luther King Jr. spoke on the grounds. This is a great loss for us in the Akron Public Schools community and the Summit County sports community. As a coaching colleague, I benefited a lot from knowing him and asking him questions and watching him interact with his staff and his players.". racist or sexually-oriented language. White replaces Joe Mullinax. I knew it was there, but now actually watching the videos myself, it just brought it more into reality for me.. He treated everyone the same. Canoga Park matched Garfield shot-for-shot in the first half and trailed just 23-21 at halftime. Therefore, it wasnt a surprise when they took their knee and a lady yelled from the stands, Shame on you, Garfield!, After that, a lot of teams were really rude to us, Janelle said. WebToday, Coach Labozzetta insisted that his players play the right way, play hard and demonstrate good sportsmanship. WebRoberts began his coaching career at Mercer Island High School from 1969 to 1972, then became the head coach at Garfield High School from 1973 to 1976. If they can do it, I feel like anybody can do it. I didnt see the political backlash or the fallout that lay ahead. 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Sanders said McKinney sent him a plane ticket. WebIn 1981, the Gar-Field football team was ranked #1 in the Washington D.C. metro area by the Washington Post and Coach Robinson was name the Virginia State Coach of the Year by the Washington Touchdown Club. Vassalotti said he coached against Flossie when he was at Tallmadge and Flossie was at Firestone. Why was he doing it? Flossie also helped girls succeed, including former Firestone kicker andsoccer standout Alana Gaither. ), Head CoachBrennon Hambrham@seattleschools.org. California high school football playoff brackets, schedule, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders and scores - live and final. Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. To understand what happened, you need to start by understanding that Garfield is a school deeply tied to Coach Thomass life. Reprinted with permission of the publisher, The New Press. McQuaid Jesuit's Gabe Zawolo (2) runs the ball as Bennett's Demari Clemons (5) tackles him in the Class AA Far West Regional at McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester on Nov. 21, 2022. Its a servant position if youre doing it the right way and for the right reasons. In another bright spot for the Hunters, Hoohuli found receiver Marqas Reece behind the defense for a 74-yard touchdown strike just before halftime, in one of many answers they had for Garfield in the first half. Don't knowingly lie about anyone We even started talking about how other verses of the national anthem talked about killing slaveswe went into depth about that. On 10/28, the Garfield varsity football team won their away conference game against Legacy (South Gate, CA) by a score of 70-7. Inspiring Champions, One Bulldog at a Time! Thomas, who says this is not a good-bye but more of a see you later, wants to be remembered as a trailblazer who did things his own way, and as someone who provided opportunities and experiences that did not exist before. A lot of people thought it was a fluke that we made it to state, and we just wanted to show that girls from a diverse school could come together and win. "He was obviously very talented," McGee said. The team is Continue Reading, 'ALL IN!' He was 73. At Garfield, Thomas led the team to three consecutive state playoff appearances, with his team advancing to the state semi-finals in 2017. He was an old-school coach, a disciplinarian and would do anything for you. If theres a Black person and a white person that has the same degree, same everything, that white person will make more than that Black person, just off of race. Linger later was Central-Hower's athletic director and hired Flossie to coach the final two seasons of Eagles football before C-H closed. I want to be able to change that for the next generation, instead of them having to go through that., Jelani also has advice for others thinking about stepping forward and speaking out. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke on the grounds. But Garfield forged through a few lapses on defense to defeat Canoga Park 54-28. He pressed them. Group front man will.i.am is from Boyle Heights and wanted to give back to area where he grew up. Head CoachMaddie Haydenmqhayden@seattleschools.org. But Garfield forged through a few lapses on defense to defeat Canoga Park 54-28. Nowadays, they are purposefully trying to stop a movement, because they know how big it can become. Pleasebring: cleats, running shoes, a ball to use, your own water (none will be supplied), and appropriate layers for the weather. Gar-Field High School graduate Loren White is Brentsville High School's new head football coach. They also knew, based upon what happened to the football team, that backlash was a probability. You have permission to edit this article. He was intense. Boarman and Tim Flossie became good friends when they coached against each other, and Boarman recalls Flossie always speaking his mind. Flossie played quarterback at Garfield High School for his father and legendary coach Dan Babe Flossie. 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, 2022 CIF LA City Section Football Championships Open Division, Photos: Garfield vs. Roosevelt (East LA Classic). Its interesting because I see coaches now use social media the way that I use social media. WebGarfield High School (Seattle, WA) Varsity Football Garfield Bulldogs Varsity Boys Football Seattle, WA 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Stats Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Garfield High School Football Garfield Football OVERALL 6-4 0.60 Win % DISTRICT 1-3 6th 3A Metro - Mountain HOME4-2 AWAY2-2 NEUTRAL0-0 CNN's MJ Lee reports on first lady Jill Biden's recent remarks suggesting President Biden should invite both NCAA women's basketball champions, LSU, and their losing opponents, Iowa, to the White House. Deep Run went 3-3. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer), Canoga Park players stand for the National Anthem Friday night against Garfield. But mistakes out of the break proved their undoing. They were definitely trying to force me out, one way or the other, he said. He was an outstanding coach and is a Summit County Hall of Famer.". He grew up in Seattle in the citys Central District, the same neighborhood where Garfield resides. Who saw that coming? Weight Room ConditioningMondays & Thursdays 4:00-5:15p.m.Wednesdays 3:00-4:00p.m. Hes now coaching in Florida, and the first thing he said when we spoke was, I saw in your email that you wanted to talk about Garfield High School and the process by which the team took a knee. The allegations against our employees were not substantiated. On 10/29, the Garfield varsity football team won their home non-conference game against Lincoln (Seattle, WA) by a score of 38-6. Pleasebring your own water (none will be supplied), towel, and wear swimsuit to practice and wear/bring appropriate clothing that can be worn home, as changing rooms may not be available. The part where I finally resigned? Its been shown to me what can happen., Coach Thomas said of his players, Everybodys proud they did it because we understand in hindsight that we were part of history, but its very important for people to understand we didnt know it was going to be like this. Nate Ulrich can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer), Canoga Parks Jesse Santoyo returns a Garfield kick Friday night. Lets read it out loud until you have a greater understanding. Each individual came to the belief that, hey, when theyre talking about these liberties and justice, theyre not speaking about me.. On 11/18, the Garfield varsity football team won their home playoff game against Eagle Rock (Los Angeles, CA) by a score of 38-20. Friday Night Live is a weekly look at high school sports in Southern California hosted by Eric Sondheimer and local broadcaster Randy Rosenbloom. He didn't take crap from anybody, which probably made him a successful coach, and in the situations that he was in, he had to be like that, Boarman said. WebIn 1981, the Gar-Field football team was ranked #1 in the Washington D.C. metro area by the Washington Post and Coach Robinson was name the Virginia State Coach of the Year by the Washington Touchdown Club. Tony is currently coaching for the Palmetto Prep Academy in Columbia, SC. . Flossie went on to play quarterback at Ohio Wesleyan, where he made lifelong friends in the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. While he was going around giving people direction for the second half, he paused and screamed at the top of his lungs aggressively, and Alana, you gotta make the damn kick.". (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer), Canoga Parks Kayden Collins carries the ball against Garfield High School Friday night. McKinney used to live in Beaumont. The kids were told that they were never going to get into college., What made Garfield exceptional was that, It was the whole team. What does that mean to them? However, as fate would have it, Thomas, who was one of 15 teachers displaced from Garfield for the upcoming school year, says the fact that he no longer had a position at the school played a role in his final decision. Head CoachSena Alkadirsialkadir@seattleschools.org. I was thinking this morning about how we used to get together in the morning in his room at Buchtel before school would start. The District is in receipt of the completed investigation report regarding the allegations of improper recruiting of student athletes to play football at Garfield High School. He takes over a varsity squad that captured a second consecutive Monsignor WebWe honor the achievements of these athletes and teams to inspire today's athletes and coaches to make the sacrifice necessary for excellence, and become tomorrow's outstanding citizens in our great city of Garfield and our great nation. You'll have a place to stay. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. Your journey is tailor made for you and if you want something go get it.. He let their athletic abilities help them get a free education in college. [Looking back at this email] really just puts everything into perspective of me walking in my calling and doing the things that God has put me on earth to do, says Thomas. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer), Canoga Parks Anthony Villalobos sacks Garfield quarterback Jaison Vargas Friday night. Photographer Michael Jardine has posted a new gallery Eastside Catholic @ Garfield containing 104 photos. Two different programs where the group had a 3.0-plus GPA, and were a city school. Even the managers and even the cheerleaders started taking a knee.. Coach Robinson then moved into the Activities Director (AD) position at G-F from 1991 to 2003. He did the same thing at Buchtel a few years later. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. So when I sat back and I thought about it, I looked at the opportunity and said you know, I do want to be a college coach one day, so I talked it over with my wife and my family and they gave me their blessings. Joey Thomas, head football coach at Seattles Garfield High School, has tendered his resignation effective Tues., April 16. Nobody thought that 15-, 16-, 17-year-old kids would be able to help lead a movement. We talked it out: What was he doing? Now Sanders is studying at an alternative Seattle high school and is focused on doing what he needs to graduate next year. Moving Forward You won't have to worry about nothing.'". Relatives of Tim Flossie gathered Monday night at the longtime high school football coach's Jackson Township house and reflected on his life and legacy. Overall, Flossie compiled a career record of 192-147-3 in 34 seasonson the sidelines as a head coach. Even though we did get support from everybody in our community, there was a long period of time when we were lonely and we were by ourselves, said Coach Thomas. White comes over from Patriot High School, where he was the defensive backs coach. He gave me a tremendous amount of responsibility and he trusted me, and I couldn't thank him enoughfor that because that responsibility carried over and allowed me to get a head coaching job down the road.". Linger said he met Flossie as a student at Goodyear Junior High School in the 1970s. Theres not one incident, but I think at that point, youre no longer naive that everythings okay. He helped you out when you needed help. They have businesses, one kids in med school, so we have a wide range of people that have gone through our program that are doing great things., Most of our kids are productive citizens of society and at the end of the day thats what you want, continued Thomas. On Monday, Thomas, who has been the head coach at Garfield since 2016, confirmed that he has accepted a coaching position with a small college in the Midwest. Roberts joined the Los Angeles Express of the United States Football League (USFL) in 1983 as running "Tim was coaching at East High School with Dom Patella at the time," Linger said. Garfield's stats have been entered for the 55-6 win vs. Ballard on 9/30/2022 7:45 PM. "I don't want no kids to be punished, not having a football season. We took the team from being a good city team to being nationally recognized across the country.. The Griffins also were the Division II state runner-up in 1995 and 1996, with losses to Dublin Scioto and Fostoria, respectively, in title games. Ive pretty much accomplished everything on this list except for starting an all-star game for the state of Washington., You cant deny what weve done and the way we did it, continued Thomas. It's Game Time! Here is the link: Read More. Then there was the one morning where our head coach didnt show up and everybody was just confused. "Timmy was one of those characters that comes around every hundred years,"former Copley and St. Vincent-St. Mary football coach Dan Boarman said. Eventually, the harassment became too much and he left the school to which he had dedicated so much of his life. He tried to help get them into college. Through coaching he has been able to provide exposure for players that may have otherwise been overlooked, and he has helped over 116 kids get to college and obtain their degrees. Learn more about the Garfield Football Booster Club Garfield Football Team Fundraiser - Safeco Field Concessions Work This is my home. Hes now coaching in Florida, and the first thing he said when we spoke was, I saw in your email that you wanted to talk about Garfield High School and the process by which the team took a knee. There are no junior colleges with football programs. He worked them like a lot of coaches my father, Woody Hayes and those guys, I mean, this what we learned from back in the day and he just wanted them to be the best they could be.. 13 years ago, at the age of 25, Thomas, who has since made it part of his lifes work to help establish a nationally respected football community in Washington, sent an email outlining all of the things that he wanted to accomplish through football in the state. He became the head coach at Central-Hower. 'ALL IN!' Flossie went on to play quarterback at Ohio Wesleyan, where he made lifelong friends in the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer), Canoga Parks Brian Alvarenga pressures Garfield quarterback Jaison Vargas Friday night. I think its always easier when people see other people supporting, they jump on the bandwagon. People say negative things to try to scare you on purpose, but if youre able to persevere through thatlike in the days of the civil rights movementI feel like youre going to see more change. Well, it first all started because Coach Thomas used to have these talks with us in the summer about whats going on in the world, before wed even go to practice or before wed watch film. I played at the University of Washington, later transferred to Montana State, where I was an All-American, and I went on to play five years in the NFL. Be Nice. "Tim touched a lot of people's lives," Linger said. We wanted to stand up by taking a knee. The stage was set for the team to act. Flossie was removed as Firestone's coach following the first game of the 2014 season, a loss at Archbishop Hoban. Seeing the gentrification taking place throughout Seattle was something that changed him when he was growing up: the creation of wealthy neighborhoods where he was clearly not wanted. I like to find the positives in the negatives.. Junior signal caller breaks two state records in shootout loss. VIDEO: Teen speaks out about recruiting controversy. Nineteen-year-old Will Sanders from Beaumont, Texas, said he was recruited to play football. Meet outside the Weight Room, Pleasedress in appropriate layers for the weather, bring running shoes and bring your own water (none will be supplied. Following his run at Buchtel, Flossie went19-32 in five seasons at Barberton (1997-2001), 6-14 in two seasons during a second stint at Central-Hower (2004-05) and 32-42 in nine seasons at Firestone (2006-14). Flossie played quarterback at Garfield High School for his father and legendary coach Dan Babe Flossie. But Garfield forged through a few lapses on defense to defeat Canoga Park 54-28. Threats of harming another From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave, (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer), Canoga Park head football coach David Perez talks to his team Friday night. She played on a select team growing up, and once an umpire made a snide remark about her being one of the few Black girls on the field. I asked Coach Thomas if he was nervous before they did it. When the season was over, at Thanksgiving, he said he was encouraged to go back to Texas for a visit. His accomplishments speak for themselves. 2020 Football Season Postponed Due to COVID-19, Former Garfield Football Player Savell Smalls Commits to UW, Reggie Witherspoon Jr. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer), Canoga Park punter Misael Meza Mendoza has his punt blocked by Garfield High School Friday night. Even at our school, like, for assemblies, our principal gives us the option of whether we want to stand or sit for the national anthem. James A. Garfield High in Seattle is a place where you can feel the history thrum through the hallways. Oer the land of the free and the home of the brave. This is the 12th time since 2000 the No. For nearly 20 years, he supported his players and families both on and off the field. Bryan Gorman has been named the interim head coach of the Canisius High School varsity football team for the 2021 season. But he says when he called Coach Thomas he said he was trying to get money together to buy a ticket. After graduating, he returned to Akron to become a teacher and coach. They werent hurting anyone. Its always been a fulcrum of debate, culture, and big-time high school sports. KIRO 7 has requested a complete copy on Tuesday of the investigation and is waiting for Seattle Public Schools to process that Public Disclosure Report. Tim and I were goodfriends. He trusted his assistants, Ben Flossie said. We had two different schools where we had mandatory academic study hall, said Thomas. You run to the police when things are bad, Hey, Officer, I need some help, this is happening. I would probably say, I think that wore off around fifth grade. He was and will remain one of the most special people to me and Im so lucky to have had the opportunity to be coached by him. "He was saying he knew this place where I can come up to play football," said Sanders. What part of the process do you want to talk about? He won Akron City Series titles at Central-Hower, Buchtel and Firestone. David Fawcett is the sports editor for InsideNoVa.com. Do you want to talk about the part where they tried to fire me? All the way to Turkey Day: Readers share memories of Thanksgiving football, a naming recognition ceremony in October of 2019, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The issues are being thoroughly investigated by an outside investigator. The impact that he made on so many young lives in these many years, I couldn't even count, Flossie's wife, Jeannie, said. Photographer Juan Ruvalcaba has posted a new gallery Garfield vs. Roosevelt (East LA Classic) containing 266 photos. On 11/10, the Garfield varsity football team won their home playoff game against Franklin (Los Angeles, CA) by a score of 50-29. The Tigers went 23-19 overall, won or shared three district titles and reached the postseason each season under Mullinax. The well-being and safety of our students is a top priority.". Use the 'Report' link on He wasn't one of these guys who was selfish about his own program. VIDEO: Teen speaks out about recruiting controversy Will Sanders told KIRO 7 he doesn't want anyone else to fall for the empty promises that he did. He said it was his understanding he'd come right back. Without question. "Aside from him being one of Akron Public Schools best coaches of all time, he was also an educator, a fantastic husband, dad and the sweetest grandpa.". Martin Luther King Jr. spoke on the grounds. 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WebRoberts began his coaching career at Mercer Island High School from 1969 to 1972, then became the head coach at Garfield High School from 1973 to 1976. If they can do it, I feel like anybody can do it. I didnt see the political backlash or the fallout that lay ahead. 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