It dates back and they had really good teams. Specifically, he served as a linebacker and defensive end for his squad, and he helped them win three state tournaments in a row. And, Lovie was again offered a six-year by the University of Illinois in early 2016. Kevin Clark. [53][56] He was the Grand Marshal for the USG Sheetrock 400 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway on July 15, 2007. Scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. . In 1975, Big Sandy had one of the most dominant seasons in high school football history, as the defense allowed only 15 points (11 shutouts) all season, while the offense, featuring eventual Miami Dolphins running back David Overstreet, scored a then-national record 824 points.[3]. Lovie Lee Smith was born in Gladewater, Texas, on 8 th . 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View the Gladewater Varsity Football team schedule on sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com. [5] He struggled during his first season with the Bears, as the installation of new offensive and defensive systems and a series of injuries, including a season-ending knee injury to starting quarterback Rex Grossman, contributed to a 511 record. Whether Coach Derrick or Mayor Derrick, they were one in the same, the mayor said, but his love of people carried through no matter what role he was serving. All rights reserved. Mayor. Upon arriving in Chicago, Smith stated he had three goals: beat the Green Bay Packers; win the NFC North; and win a Super Bowl. Cloudy this morning. [17] However, he parted with defensive coordinator Ron Rivera, who was not re-signed after his contract expired. [13], Smith led the Bears to a 2724 victory against the defending NFC champion Seattle Seahawks during the 2006 Divisional Playoffs, winning the first playoff game of his career. As an honorable mention All-State quarterback under former Gladewater coach David Hussman, Louvier was the District 14-3A Offensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2001, two-time All-East Texas selection and team MVP as a junior and senior. Watkins of Gladewater was killed in action during the first year of the Korean War and was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. Previous Seasons All-Time Roster. On 10/14, the Gladewater varsity football team won their home conference game against Sabine (Gladewater, TX) by a score of 22-13. However, the team lost five of their next eight games. Derrick died Monday at age 88, one week before his birthday. While Smith was content with Orton, Angelo was more interested in creating a long-term solution to the position. GLADEWATER, Texas Home is where the heart isand that rings true for Jonny Louvier who has been named the head football coach at his alma mater, Gladewater High School. The Booster Club supports ALL athletic teams 7th through 12th grade. Call. [10] The preseason criticism increased when he named Grossman, who struggled to move the Bears offense during the preseason, as the Bears' starting quarterback. He served with Gladewaters Meals on Wheels and read to students at Gay Avenue Elementary School. Head Coach: Jonny Louvier. His team won three consecutive state championships from 1973 to 1975, including a 00 tie in 1974 versus G. A. Moore's Celina. Louvier will concentrate solely on coaching football at Gladewater as he wont hold the A.D. title. [29] Phil Emery, who worked for Smith during the 2004 season as an area scout for the Bears, became the new Bears general manager. The Gladewater ISD Board of Trustees approved his hiring Monday at their regular May meeting. In high school, Louvier not only shined on the football field, but was a top-tier basketball and baseball player in addition to his contributions on the track. Season.
. Correct or Update Jack V. Murphy Stadium. GLADEWATER Coach. There was a problem saving your notification. It looks like he was previously committed to Texas State and recruited by Clay Jennings. Nathaniel Vargas (11) and the Grandview Zebras will try to win their fifth consecutive area playoff game when they meet the Gladewater Bears at 7 p.m. Friday in Royse City. Also, he ranks No. You have permission to edit this article. [30] Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice replaced Martz at offensive coordinator. Faculty and Staff; 2019-2020 GHS Federal Report Card; 2018 Campus Accountability Summary; Bell Schedule; Cafeteria Menus; GISD Acceptable Use Policy; TSIA2 Pre-Assessment Activity Further, he aided the Rams defense in winning the NFC Championship and progressing to Super Bowl XXXVI in 2001. I coached for 42 years, and hes one of the most influential people Ive ever been around, Humphries said. In a Facebook post last month, Barrow announced he was leaving Sabine High School in Gladewater to be head baseball coach and offensive coordinator at Iola. Verified Results. There is tradition here [at Gladewater], Louvier said. Thurman Smith and Mae Smith, both of African-American origin, are his parents. Former News-Journal Features Editor Christina Lane Cavazos contributed to this report. Coach Rex Sharp's Cardinals are headed back to the UIL Class 3A Division I playoffs, though, but they first will have to face Tatum. Athletic Secretary: Hannah Bradley Phone: 903-655-5015. Both the Bears offense and defense struggled to keep up with the Panthers, and eventually lost, 2921. Louvier spent seven years at Arp, an assistant at Tyler Lee, the head coach at Frankston, a previous stint at Gladewater as an assistant and this past year at Spring Hill. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Your IP address is listed in our blacklist and blocked from completing this request. Spring Hill's 2019 season was also the subject of the CBS19 docuseries, "PRIDE: All Hail Spring Hill. They also recorded their first postseason victory since the school's 58-28 win over the Van Vandals in 2004, with a 23-12 win over the Caddo Mills Foxes. Gladewater, TX 75647 Phone: (903) 844-3913 Fax: (903) 845-3003. However, he was terminated in 2012 after the team missed the playoffs repeatedly. Sabine High School football began the season, as most successful programs do, with hopes of getting back to the playoffs, perhaps a district championship, and keeping their recent success going. Nonetheless, Smith was then hired as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he was fired after two seasons. Scott Clower, who's been at Gladewater since 2010, will take over as athletic director for the district. The Bears were eliminated from the playoff race for the third consecutive year after losing to the Green Bay Packers during a Week 14 matchup. They havent had that lately. [11] Grossman led the Bears to seven consecutive victories, but struggled during the later portion of the season. High School Football; High School Volleyball; High School Baseball; High School Softball; High School Cross Country; High School Golf; High School Girl's Track; High School Boy's Track . Following graduation, Lovie decided to pursue a coaching career full-time and returned to his alma mater, Big Sandy, to operate as a defensive coordinator for a year before transferring to Cascia Hall Preparatory School to coach wide receivers and defensive backs. Copyright 1999 2023 GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC. Player Rating i 247Sports. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. . 2021 record: 9-3. GLADEWATER, Texas (KETK) The Gladewater Bears are gearing up for the 2022 season looking to rebuild after losing key players to graduation. Questions? Louvier went on to play quarterback at Texas A&M-Commerce where he earned a B.S. Griese led the Bears to a 23 record,[19] but sustained an injury in a game against the Oakland Raiders, which allowed Grossman to become the team's starting quarterback again. [42][43] In the 48 hours following the announcement of the Smith hire, the university sold over 2000 new season tickets and more than 400 new student season tickets. Gladewater Mayor Walter Derrick speaks during a ceremony honoring the late Master Sgt. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. My dad played quarterback here and then I played quarterback here. American football coach and former player (born 1958), Illinois Fighting Illini head football coaches, "Soft-spoken guy named Lovie is perfect fit for Bears", "Biggest Super Bowl Upsets: Will The Hawks Join This List? The former standout quarterback for the Bears was officially named the new head football coach for Gladewater by the school board Monday night. See the Gladewater Bears Varsity Football coach information, news, schedule, rosters, rankings, standings and more at sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com (Les Hassell/News-Journal File Photo). The titles that former Gladewater Mayor Walter Derrick accumulated over his life didnt quite sum up what colleagues said of him Friday. Regarding his personal life, Lovie is married to his long-time sweetheart MaryAnne Smith since 1980. He finished with an overall record of 1739 in five seasons at Illinois, including a 1033 record in Big Ten Conference play. The former standout quarterback for the Bears was . All rights reserved. Allen faked the Cardinal defense and kept the ball going 49 yards downfield. In his only season at Spring Hill Louvier led the Panthers to the playoffs for the first time since 2007. He was such a loving father and grandfather and such a tremendous person, Humphries said. GLADEWATER, Texas (KETK) Jonny Louvier is now the head football coach at his alma mater. Congratulations to Kyron Wilson, Kollin Lewis and Israel Cerda for being selected the Gladewater players of the game. [47] In Smith's first season leading the Texans' defense in 2021, Houston recorded 25 total takeaways, tied for 10th in the NFL, while intercepting 3.1% of opponent passing attempts, the fifth-highest rate in the league. By the numbers: Jenkins took over at Harmony after carving out a 29-8 record in coaching stops at Mount Enterprise and Tenaha. He was also the first black coach at Gladewater High School. Gladewater's stats have been entered for the 59-7 loss vs. Gunter on 9/23/2022 7:30 PM. BRYAN - Hallettsville running back Jonathon Brooks and Canadian linebacker Ethan Jackson are the players of the year on the Texas Sports Writers Association's Class 3A All-State Football Team. Humphries never got the chance to vote for Derrick for public office, but, I would have voted for him. Address Map Link: 2201 W. Gay -- Gladewater, Texas 75647. Gladewater, TX 75647. Gladewater vs Gilmer | Football | 8/26/2021 MaxPreps Gladewater High School alum 'changes game' for graduates with scholarships Longview News-Journal 2022 TEA Grades: How Gregg County Schools did | News | news-journal.com Longview News-Journal Daingerfield vs Gladewater | Football | 8/26 MaxPreps Louvier and the Bears are set to open their 2020 campaign by hosting their Highway 271 rivals, the Gilmer Buckeyes, on Thursday, August 27. Likewise, he also stands at a towering height of5 feet 11 inches (181 cm). The Eagles struggled early, falling to Hooks (17-14), White Oak (39-22), Beckville (51-29) and DeKalb (47-33), but then got on a major roll - defeating Hughes Springs, New Diana, Elysian Fields, Queen . Accordingly, his organization is aimed at assisting low-income children in achieving their educational aspirations. Louvier who has had two prior stints as an assistant coach with the Bears, returns to his hometown after spending one year as the [] [22] Jerry Angelo, the team's general manager, refused to confirm these reports when addressing the media the following Sunday. He was also recognized for his efforts on the basketball court being named the districts MVP twice as a point guard. School: Harmony. Gladewater football coach Scott Callaway just called with some great news. On 10/28, the Gladewater varsity football team lost their home conference game against Atlanta (TX) by a score of 42-21. ", "Lovie Smith out after 9 seasons as Bears coach", "Grossman's return energizes Bears in win over Falcons", NFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF: PANTHERS 29 BEARS 21, Smith feels Bears are primed for playoffs, "Super comeback: Colts rally to stun Patriots", Lovie Smith feels blessed after win, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 01/22/2007, "Smith, Angelo sign long-term contract extensions", Griese replaces Grossman as starting quarterback, "How does ex-Bears RB Neal Anderson stack up? Chance of rain 70%. This is the first-ever head coaching job for Berry, who was named the interim AD/Football Coach in mid-January after long-time friend Jerrod Bau. He was the epitome of a coach.. in Kinesiology. Prior to that, Louvier was an assistant at Robert E. Lee under former head coach Kurt Traylor. The team's inconsistency at the quarterback position and failure to establish a proper running game contributed to the team's 79 finish. 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