If you had a Mt. Rushmore of Missouri hs coaches ..

[SW Drill King]

As head coach, Hodge owns the state’s fifth-best winning percentage all-time (.809). He was Seneca’s head coach for 17 seasons and compiled a 161-38 record, covering 1981 to 1987 and again from 1989 to 1998. Overall, he was part of six Seneca teams that played in state championship games, with Hodge either a volunteer coach, assistant or head coach.

His teams won two state championships (1987 in Class 2, 1995 in Class 3) and also earned state runner-up finishes in 1983 and 1986. Seneca also won 11 district titles as well as a dozen Big 13/Big Eight Conference titles in his head-coaching tenure. Never did his teams have a losing season. Hodge also has been Seneca’s athletic director for all but four years since 1981.

All that with undersized kids all over the field, he got the most out of his teams. Players who had the privilege and honor to play under him all talk about him the same way in very highregard. I have never heard a single bad thing said about the man. The way he used his Oline splits to dictate defenses was also ahead of its time and still underused in today’s game

 

[CoachFox-ScreamingEagles]

Greenwood took second in 1980 to Hardin central, Glenn Adam's and Anthony Frazier led teams. Lock wood won in 1974, Greenfield 1977, Jasper 1979, Greenwood 1981. I never stated Stockton wasn't bigger, but the size disparity was not close to what it is today. I graduated with a class of 62 people. Stockton actually had more students in the late sixties due to construction workers families that were building the dam at the time. I fb was not successful during that time period. 1974 went 9 n 1 , first winning season in ten years at the time. We were 0 n 9 in 1972, 3 n 5 under Chuck Broyles in 1973.

In 1974 I believe coach Erickson has the first winning season, as he has said he was in Phoenix when he was hired over the phone by the superintendent.

 

[bullitpdq68]

All that with undersized kids all over the field, he got the most out of his teams. Players who had the privilege and honor to play under him all talk about him the same way in very highregard. I have never heard a single bad thing said about the man. The way he used his Oline splits to dictate defenses was also ahead of its time and still underused in today’s game

I would not call some of those teams undersized by what I remember LOL. But they sure had some hard nose football players back then.
My memory is fading so trying to remember this play the best I can and all the players who were involved. I went and watch Seneca take on Aurora in the very early 90's it was supposed to be a heck of a game. Aurora had this huge safety/QB Cory Roy I believe was his name and trying to remember if he went on to play for the Bears in Springfield? Anyways, Aurora drove the ball down the field and elected to try and kick a field goal just before half with a few ticks left on the clock and I think they made it, and I am thinking at this point it was a close game? Well Aurora kicks off to Seneca who well does what Seneca does best on the first play runs toss sweep right. I believe the running back was Cummings, but not 100% sure on that. But anyways he breaks out in the open has a clear field only one player barely stands in the way Cory Roy. Now Cummings could have probable juked this guy, but no he headed right towards him with a full head of steam and just demolished him. I don't remember if Roy got him down or not on that play I just know it set the tone for the rest of the game Seneca would go on to destroy Aurora in that game. And I still remember that hit, holy cow was that a play. I have only seen two hits like that in my life that one and when Mark Smith of Webb ran over a Pittsburgh purple dragon defender in a game at Webb, Mark also could have probable walked in on that play but he went straight at that defender. I think that kid busted his knee up on that.

 

[anon_utvqikut1knht]

Wow where was this at

Excelsior Springs. The Bonuchi family WAS that town back in my youth.

 

[KCHI]

Excelsior Springs. The Bonuchi family WAS that town back in my youth.

I think I interviewed him years ago when working in Lexington for our Friday afternoon coaches marathon (It was like, 90 minutes long lol)

 

[SW Drill King]

I would not call some of those teams undersized by what I remember LOL. But they sure had some hard nose football players back then.
My memory is fading so trying to remember this play the best I can and all the players who were involved. I went and watch Seneca take on Aurora in the very early 90's it was supposed to be a heck of a game. Aurora had this huge safety/QB Cory Roy I believe was his name and trying to remember if he went on to play for the Bears in Springfield? Anyways, Aurora drove the ball down the field and elected to try and kick a field goal just before half with a few ticks left on the clock and I think they made it, and I am thinking at this point it was a close game? Well Aurora kicks off to Seneca who well does what Seneca does best on the first play runs toss sweep right. I believe the running back was Cummings, but not 100% sure on that. But anyways he breaks out in the open has a clear field only one player barely stands in the way Cory Roy. Now Cummings could have probable juked this guy, but no he headed right towards him with a full head of steam and just demolished him. I don't remember if Roy got him down or not on that play I just know it set the tone for the rest of the game Seneca would go on to destroy Aurora in that game. And I still remember that hit, holy cow was that a play. I have only seen two hits like that in my life that one and when Mark Smith of Webb ran over a Pittsburgh purple dragon defender in a game at Webb, Mark also could have probable walked in on that play but he went straight at that defender. I think that kid busted his knee up on that.

White on White adds 15 lbs of muscle Bullit that’s all

 

[Bear_Eagle]

Dewey Combs (shocker I know)
John Roderique
Bob Fairchild
Fred Bouchard

 

[Steelblues89]

If Matt Webb continues at this pace will have to be fastest to 100 wins.
Currently at 93-5 in 7 years.
Started HS coaching career with 42 consecutive wins.

I was going to post that as well.....LOL Three State Championships, One runner up so far. Seven district Championships in seven years. I have been totally impressed by his coaching abilities in knowing what he has to work with and knowing how to get the best out of them. And as far as i'm concerned his character is without question. He does it the right way!

 

[revno]

re. Midwest Conference..

An undefeated Marionville lost 7-0 against Greenfield in 77. The year the Wildcats won the State Championship. Lockwood beat Pierce City 6-0 in 74, and lost to Stockton. I think LW won it that year? PC beat Jasper the year they won. A tough conference. Stockton probably won or shared more titles than any other team in the Midwest and/or Mid-Lakes. I know they beat Pierce City 19 years in a row!

People say Stockton was in a "weak" conference. Now that they're in a stronger conference they should be better according to the experts?

 

[stocktiger82]

Environment at Stockton has changed much. Dont think there is a former fb coach or fb supporter in positions of authority. Too many 1 sport kids, especially baseball, like many other schools. Yes lockwood won in 1974. Alot of great battles back then. Many great memories and alot of hard physical work and discipline. Something sadly missing in our society today. 1980 was five way tie for conference title, took turns beating each other, crazy.

 

[Peter Quill]

I love the old Mid West and I will end my debate with this question. In football name all the 1A State Champions and then name all the 2A?
Happy thanksgiving to all my football junkies.

 

[Laguna75]

Laguana, wasn't J.C. kind of a mess, or at least not accomplishing much, when Pete arrived? I guess what I am asking is did Pete build the program from the ground up or did it already have a foundation there?
I have story after story about Pete as related by former players. He worked their arses off but they would have done anything he asked them to do.

It wasn’t exactly a mess, but it wasn’t a powerhouse either. When Adkins arrived in 1958 the Jays were in pretty good shape, having gone 7-2 in ‘57 and 9-0 in ‘56. Prior to that it was a lot of 3-5 or 4-5 type of seasons.
Adkins went 6-1-2 in ‘58 and then reeled off 7 undefeated seasons from ‘59 to ‘65. Oddly enough, those 2 ties in ‘58 were the last tie games in program history, 60 years and counting.