"I think in the college game, you're dealing with young adults and working with them here (at Sallisaw), you're dealing with young students and teenagers, (ages) 12 to 18, still making a difference in their lives, still being an extension of their parents or guardians and working with them to graduate," Hutson said. Hutson moved to the NFL in 2012 when he became the tight ends coach of the then-Oakland Raiders, serving three seasons there. "(Winning championships is) a great feeling, a great accomplishment, and it's something that the players can tend to believe in what we're doing and keep working hard throughout the summer and throughout the fall, then anything is possible," Hutson said. Coach Etheridge won two state championships in the early 1980s and currently works as the deputy executive director of Cherokee Nation Education Services. That was the year the school board and superintendent hired a new principal, John Homer Hudson. He added that his daughter-in-law is a teacher at the high school already and his son will be joining him as part of the Diamond's coaching staff. COURTESY, Coach Lowe speaks to his players during a timeout. While it may not have felt much like spring this week with the temperatures we had, we are definitely in the thick of it. 138 talking about this. Lowe did not stay with Muskogee High School long. He has previously been at Tennessee State and was a former OU All-American. After the season, he was named the offensive line coach at Grambling, but then left for Sallisaw. During the camp, Lowe noticed all of the coaches having fun and enjoying themselves while they coached the youth. He was forced into early retirement after a back injury and subsequent back surgery. If history does, indeed, repeat itself and new Sallisaw football coach Brandon Tyler replicates the success he enjoyed at Vian and Gore, then go ahead and make hotel reservations for the Class 4A state championship game the first weekend in December 2028. Hutson began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Oklahoma University in 1990. I am doing what it takes to revive the culture of Sallisaw football.". For more news stories stay tuned to The MIX 105.1 or visit. Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Website Navigation 74955, New football coach expects Diamonds to return to elite 4A program. Website Navigation Lowe's "air raid" offense has been successful at every school where he has coached. There are NO tryouts to participate in the football program. Example video title will go here for this video. After three seasons with Cleveland, Hutsonworked under LSUs Ed Orgeron as an offensive analyst. Schedules Staff. Hopefully I can step into this opportunity and build on the foundation theyve built.. March 31, 2023 4:00 pm. Since their run to the 2001 4A title game, Sallisaw has made two semifinal trips since then, the latter coming in 2009. "I wanted to mold my coaching philosophies around Coach Lancaster the most. Back in the 1980s, when Sallisaw dentist Jim Wells was the public-address voice of Black Diamond football, he would pop into the coaches' office before games, his young sons in tow, and get the lineup. The Pirates, who were scheduled to begin their Class A regional tournament at Laverne Friday, Three county golfers qualified for the Class 4A high school girls state tournament on Wednesday at Oak Hills Golf Course in Ada. "Dealing with people and understanding what their demands are and working with the players here. Head Varsity Football Coach, Assistant Athletic Director . Former coach Randon Lowe had served at his alma-mater since 2018 until his resignationin December after posting a 1-9 mark this fall. A former standout at Fort Smith Northside, Hutson went to Oklahoma and was a two-time All-American in the 1986 and 1987 seasons and was a member of the Sooners' 1985 national championship squad. In 2006, Lowe also went back to Muskogee High School to be the OC with head coach at the time, Matt Henessy. 2022-2023 School Supply List Liberty Elementary - (PreK-2nd) Eastside Elementary | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade Sallisaw Middle School Please note that JOM . Sallisaw 27 Tahlequah 38 Final Box Score Sep 17, 2022 @ 2:50am 38-17 (L) Sallisaw vs. Muldrow The Mix 105.1 (918) 790-1051 (Studio) (918) 790 . Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Justin Perry #618 of the Muskogee Turnpike detac Sallisaw NOW Coalition, with the support of the city of Sallisaw, has applied for a second round of funding from the First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (FR-CARA). Craig Benson also quarterbacked Sallisaw; he made all-state and now is the Black Diamonds' head coach. Weeds are growing and need to be mowed. In December, he accepted a job as an assistant at Grambling (La.) A: Main, Main. Read the latest news for the Sallisaw Varsity Football team Sallisaw Away-- September 30, 2022 7:30 pm . Matt Wells served as the 16th head football coach in Texas Tech history, leading the Red Raiders from 2019 to eight games into the 2021 season. The 2021 season marked the ninth for Wells as a collegiate head coach following six seasons at his . Along with bringing years of coaching experience, Hutson is also wanting to bring fun and enthusiasm for his new players at Sallisaw. Storms are brewing and causing limbs t Roland High School golfers Conner Reichert and Kylan White will play in Mondays Class 3A boys regional tournament at Arrowhead Golf Course near Eufaula after advancing from this weeks regional qual On Wednesday at the Class 4A girls regional tournament in Ada, Muldrows Charity Moss and Claire Tabor qualified for next weeks state tournament, which will be held May 3-4 at Prairie West Golf Cour PRESTON -- Gores high school baseball team recently placed third at Prestons Dawson Sumner Invitational. This includes the 2019 15-0 national championship season that featured Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow. It is an honor to coach here at Sallisaw, Bethel said. High School Football Schedule - 2022. Sallisaw High School Soccer | Sallisaw OK Fort Smith Times Record 0:04 0:40 Sallisaw on Monday announced its new football coach was Mark Hutson, a two-time All-American at Oklahoma who has been a college coaching conference champion, SEC Special Teams Coach of the Year and NFL assistant. Boys Track and Field Varsity - Girls Track and Field Varsity. On Dec. 15, Sallisaw fired Randon Lowe after four. Feb. 10: Kimes Gilbert has been hired as Chisholm's next head coach. We just have to try to build on it, Bethel said. Coaching Staff Mark Hutson - Head Coach | Email Coach Hutson Schedules High School Football Schedule - 2022 He then returned to OU and completed his bachelor's degree in communication in 1990. I just want it to be exciting, I want it to be fun for these young men and just bring some enthusiasm and be competitive.". He was part of the 2019 Tigers' squad that went undefeated and won the College Football Playoff national championship. ", Rick Nicholson owner of A-OK Printing (left) with Treye Girdner, Sallisaw Chamber president. This past football season, Hutson was the offensive line coach at Tennessee State University. The pride, support, and investment put into these young athletes within this community is incredible. . Matt Wells, the pride of Sallisaw, is a rising star in college coaching. He then spent two years as assistant offensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns (2016-18) before heading to LSU as an offensive analyst in 2019-20. Scott Bethel, the schools athletic director, was named the head Diamond on Monday night. Head coach - Forrest Mazey 2021: 13-1 After reaching the Class 5A championship finals, the Buffaloes have focused their game plan. In that seasons Orange Bowl loss to Miami, Hutson ran for a 29-yard touchdown on a fumblerooski trick play, Oklahoma's longest play from scrimmage that game. In 2013, Lowe coached with Henessy for a second time at Locust Grove and helped change the culture. In Sallisaw, working with Sparq Renewables, the citys trash is forecast to become the citys treasure. Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Wells was 13-17 overall during his Texas Tech tenure, including a 6-14 mark in Big 12 play. We have great players. Lindsie Dyer, Staff Writer. Hutson, who is originally from Ft. Smith, came to Sallisaw High School in February 2022, bringing with him an impressive resume. The program went 17-25 in his four seasons and reached the second round of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association playoffs in 2019 and 2020. Hutson and his wife both have family in the area and are expecting their first grandchild soon. The crucial fu Wynona Burney of the Miller Ridge community is as sharp as a tack when it comes to remembering people and names, especially those who are famous and may or may not be related to her, she says. Hutson is also looking forward to the challenge of coaching in District 4A-4, long considered one of the toughest districts in the state. Weather forecast provided by weather.gov. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Lowe has made plenty of stops in his coaching career and is familiar with eastern Oklahoma as he has coached at Sallisaw, Roland, Muskogee and Bacone College in the past. The Black Diamonds went just 1-9 in 2017 and missed the playoffs for . He has previously been at Tennessee State and was a former OU All-American. Feb. 12: Sallisaw hired Mark Hutson as its next head coach. 38-27 (L) Sallisaw @ Tahlequah On 9/16, the Sallisaw varsity football team lost their away non-conference game against Tahlequah (OK) by a score of 38-27. Nicholsons father started the company in 1982 and taught Rick the value of hard work through the complexities of surviving as a small business in a growing corporate atmosphere. Hutson was a third-round draft choice for the Dallas Cowboys in 1988. He was named to the Oklahoma All-Century Team and named one of the Top 100 players in OU history. SALLISAW (KFSM) Less than two weeks after a Sallisaw alum resigned as the Black Diamonds head football coach, another has taken the challenge of turning the program around. Lowe just completed his first year as head coach of the football team. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. COURTESY. Both missed postseasons came in the past four seasons. 74955, New football coach hired by Sallisaw School Board. Hutson began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Oklahoma University in 1990. Football. The Black Diamonds went 1-9 this season and were 17-25 under Lowe. Muskogee's football success earned them the nickname, "Legion of Doom." Carter said, "I have worked at the Stillwell campus for the past five years, but I am happy to be closer to home and here at the Sallisaw ICTC campus. Black Diamonds tab former quarterback as new head coach, Deadly crash takes place in Madison County, Police investigate inmate death at Cummins Prison, Sunny next few days before late week storms, Storm warning fatigue | Alerting Arkansas. Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Sallisaw Public Schools football program (class 4A) is open to football athletes starting in 7th grade. Tuesday, February 15, 2022 - In a special meeting held Monday night, the Sallisaw School Board voted to hire former NFL player and coach Mark Hutson as the Black Diamonds new head football coach. SEQUOYAH COUNTY TIMES As Staff Page Only, Template: . Mark Hutson - Head Coach | Email Coach Hutson, Schedules New football coach hired by Sallisaw School Board By Lynn McCulley Staff Writer Sallisaw School Board hired a new head football coach and rehired other school personnel in addition to conducting their regular business at Monday night's school board meeting. Weeds are growing and need to be mowed. Hutson was a third-round draft choice for the Dallas Cowboys in 1988. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. In 2021 Hutson worked at Tennessee State as their offensive line coach. Lowe coming into his first head coaching position knows how tough Sallisaw athletes are and believes he can win with the players who are currently on the team. To participate in the football program, the athlete needs to be academically eligible and in good standing with their school. Lowe started taking mental notes of every coach's teaching style through every sport he played. With his family by his side and the Sallisaw community behind him, Lowe is determined to make next season better than the last. 111 N. Oak The former all-state Northside Grizzly became a starter for the Sooners as afreshman at left tackle, although later moved to guard. Hutson served as the offensive line coach and student-athlete academic liaison at The University of Tulsa from 2000-02. Sallisaw head coach Randon Lowe works with players during practice on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. He was a three-time All-Big Eight selection and wrapped up his college career with an appearance in the 1988 Hula Bowl All-Star game in Hawaii. Sunny, with a high near 66. Updated: 2:46 PM CDT April 15, 2014. Sallisaw OK Sallisaw Head Football Coach Mark Hutson Thursday, August 25, 2022 - The monthly membership meeting for the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce was held on August 24 at the ICTC community building. 8th - Baseball. Hutson responds, "Yes, I am really enjoying it and I am proud to be here. "Those that go to college, good, and those that go on out into the workforce, trying to help prepare them in being an extension of those people.". In the 2006 season, Hutson served as the interim head coach. Lowe would often visit Texas Tech with the WTAMU coaches where the Red Raider's coaching staff would share their knowledge of the offense. The Black Diamonds kick off the 2014 season against Catoosa. Sallisaw on Monday announcedits new football coach was Mark Hutson, a two-time All-American at Oklahoma who has been a college coaching conference champion, SEC Special Teams Coach of the Year and NFL assistant. After Tulsa, Hutson went to Eastern Illinois University and spent four seasons as assistant head coach, offensive coordinator and offensive line coach.