Small town, feels like he's their own. But he dislocated his throwing shoulder before the start of the season trying to make a tackle during a practice. Riley is a Muleshoe native who played quarterback and defensive end for the Mules football team in the late 1990s and early 2000s. After two seasons as the Head Football Coach/Athletic Director at Muleshoe High School, Lee Walker has been reassigned. Richards went on to lead. But Riley is able to handle the job while spending time with his daughters, Sloan and Stella. Duncan drew close to Riley and McNeill during the Alamo Bowl and was a mentor to the pair until his death on March 12, 2016. He once played quarterback for the Muleshoe. The rapid rise of Lincoln Riley, from small-town quarterback to one of the most promising football minds in America, is rooted deep in this arid soil. That part has always been important to me.. Riley's wife Caitlin is also pure West Texas, even if she's not from Muleshoe. When Wood talks about Riley, it sounded like Lou Holtz, who a couple of months ago came through Oklahoma City and noted his innate ability to immediately see and comprehend the intricacies of football. It wont be long, Wood assures. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, USC hires Lincoln Riley: Complete coverage of Trojans shocking coaching move, extended this week all the way to the state Senate, Lincoln Riley jetted for USC, and Oklahoma is left to furiously wonder why, Breaking down the USC roster Lincoln Riley inherits, Rileys arrival signifies a triumphant return, USC football coaches: Glory and gaffes, from Gloomy Gus to Lincoln Riley, Roundtable: Our March Madness projections for UCLA, USC and others. Momentum was building, and at quarterback, the attention turned to Riley, who Wood says was set to take the reins as a sophomore. "One of the greatest assets our town has is its name," Rennels said. We're pretty exited around here. , Victor marveled at how much time the older brother spent tutoring elementary school aged Garrett on the football field. Its hard to imagine a place any further away from Los Angeles. But Muleshoe wanted discipline, he said. Maybe even an astronaut. Head Girls Track Coach Adrienne Ross. Volunteer. How did Lincoln Riley zoom from Muleshoe High School to the Sooners new head coach? If youre at home, youre trying to be the best son, daughter. We were huge Muleshoe fans.. Yet, with the aplomb of a seasoned coaching veteran, he guided Oklahoma to a Big 12 championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff. They want their kids to be successful, not just in athletics, but in anything they do.. And, from those days as a young coach on Leachs staff, he hasnt let his own pride bog him down. But like L.A., they have complete faith now that Lincoln Riley will deliver. She's from Dimmitt, 45 miles away. 4 min read. On a recent late-night broadcast of ESPN's Sports Center, anchor Neil Everett said, "When it comes to college football coaches, there's Nick Saban and there's everyone else.". Muleshoe Football Coach History Mascot Mules Team Varsity 2022 Colors Black, White Coach N/A Address 514 W Ave G, Muleshoe, TX 79347 Overall 4-1 District 0-0 State (TX) Rank 488. Oklahoma football head coach Lincoln Riley hugs quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) after the Sooners won the Big 12 title last December in Arlington, Texas. Just like he isnt shocked by the anger in Oklahoma. While its Richards hope he can turn that around, hes made it a point to implement a program that doesnt discuss wins, but rather make sure the Mules master the things that take no talent., Having a great attitude, having great energy, being where your feet are, doing the best, he explained. Many of the standards of the Southwest. Pride Football camp starts Monday morning. Conventional wisdom might tell you to stay in that, thats what you do, and I certainly think that wouldve turned out just fine. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley already has made inroads in Southern California football recruiting, which should help him bolster USCs talent pool. Muleshoe dropped a 28-27 decision to Merkel in the area round of the Class 3A Division I playoffs last weekend. He was selling him to me, Stoops said at the time. You can cancel at any time. Soon after, Todd and Starla Ellis, who run the local funeral home, stopped by the Riley's table. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'easternnewmexiconews_com-box-4','ezslot_1',130,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-easternnewmexiconews_com-box-4-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'easternnewmexiconews_com-box-4','ezslot_2',130,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-easternnewmexiconews_com-box-4-0_1'); .box-4-multi-130{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:50px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}"Getting to work for one of the most legendary coaches this school has ever had, and a great guy on top of that, it was fun for me to sit back and watch him work while I grew as a young coach," Riley said. He inspired the whole town, Wood said. Stitt expresses 'strong disagreement' with Oklahoma AG over Catholic charter school, Bill Haisten: A massive event NCAA wrestling in downtown Tulsa, Lincoln Riley: 12 things you may not know about the OU football coach, Big 12 Media Days: After a whirlwind month, new OU coach Lincoln Riley takes center stage, Dan Snyder is under investigation over line of credit taken out by Commanders, Lionel Messi named men's Player of the Year at the 2022 Best FIFA Awards, LeBron James is facing weeks on the sidelines after foot injury, "I am scared of needlesr" Lillard on getting a drug test after his 71-point game. Muleshoe, just 22 miles from the New Mexico border, is home to the National Mule Memorial. Coaches came and went. Still, the savvy proprietor of the town's only cable station can't possibly know what stories might fall into her lap for the three times a week Muletrain report on her family-operated Channel 6. Richards also knows the talent that has come out of the program, like Riley brothers Lincoln and Garrett. COURTESY/Riley family. Kind of overwhelmed. Just do what got you here, Riley said. Riley already has plenty of quality head-coaching experience behind him, plus a hefty new contract approved by the school last month. A Muleshoe Mule is coaching the Sooners. While Riley stayed loyal to McNeill, he also wanted to make sure his next jump was the proper one. But it's not as if Riley graduated at the top of his high school class. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He holds a masters of administration in education from Sam Houston State University, and graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science in physical education from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, where he was quarterback for the football team. Riley was a defensive end during his sophomore season at Muleshoe, but he was shifted to quarterback for his final two years. HomeDirectoryPhotosAboutContactAdvertise. But in high school, there were only a few shotgun sets, and the Mules ran a Power-I attack. But it has come at a price. He was a walk-on quarterback at Texas Tech in the spring and summer of 2003 before starting his coaching career as a student assistant there under head coach Mike Leach for three seasons (2003-05), working with the offense. Tech racked up 579 yards of total offense. He was just more of a kid that soaked it all in. Patience is the whole key.. Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the daily Sports Report newsletter. Muleshoe Football History Previous Seasons All-Time Roster 2022-23 ( 36 players) Head Coach: Reyes, Nic ( Sr.) Martens, Nathan ( So.) Anytime they wanted to bounce something off of someone, Donnie was the person that they talked to , I think it was their mutual love and admiration for college football. After all, Muletrain isn't 60 Minutes. During the season, itll be harder because hell be gone before they are awake and theyll be asleep before he gets home. Riley will have no shortage of talented quarterbacks to evaluate right here in his new backyard. Hes well-versed on David Woods success with the Mules, which included a 2008 state championship. Annie Rice/Avalanche-Journal Muleshoe's head football coach Jason Richards reacts to water being poured on him after the team's win against Brownfield in a bi-district playoff football. Garrett Riley is taking over the Clemson offense after winning the Broyles Award as the nation's top assistant this past season. When he'd watch film he'd just remember defenses and what not. But after Riley walked on at Texas Tech, then-Red Raiders coach Mike Leach encouraged him to get off . Lincoln Riley Oklahomas new head football coach recently greeted everyone with a smile at Leals Restaurant off the main drag in Muleshoe, Texas. Theres an intense sense of pride. As a freshman, he had a team-leading 221 receiving yards with a touchdown and will be expected to stay on the field for as long as he can to play on offense, defense and special teams. ", And so, Wood said, he hitched his career to, "Lincoln helped me get established and stay here," Wood said as he prepared for his 22nd season at the school. Hes going to play receiver, hes going to play corner, hes going to return kicks for us. He can be heard Monday through Friday from 4:40-5:20 p.m. on The Sports Animal radio network, including FM-98.1. No matter how savvy the journalist, the decision to eliminate one of the town's two traffic lights has a newsy shelf life. Which brings us to our final topic . Oklahoma mightve tested their allegiances as Texans, but Norman was still the Great Plains. "I think grit, never giving up and just playing . He wasnt afraid to change things up, to do things different from what had been done there. Call. In 2018, Kyler Murray, a highly recruited transfer from Texas A&M, stepped in for Mayfield and earned his own Heisman and playoff appearance. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. "But he had a really good memory, was really good at math and he was very competitive. The older he got is when I was more impressed with him. Youre going to put me on the spot, Mike Riley said with a laugh when asked about cheering for Texas. There was a reason theyd come this far. New USC football coach Lincoln Riley grew up in Muleshoe, Texas. His final game at Muleshoe and last as a quarterback in a competitive game was a senior-year loss in a state semifinal game at old Texas Stadium. For Riley's part, Muleshoe was good to him, providing the setting for a solid upbringing, a town where a boy who would someday lead one of the nation's most famous college football programs could learn lessons that shaped him. California? We have to put things together, do it again. Some people dont desire to be a head coach. As you might expect, Runnels, who could double as a one-woman Chamber of Commerce, has a special sweet spot for Riley. "I thought he was more in the realm of NASA or something like that," Wood said. He just knew the game. Stoops said he wouldnt have retired this offseason if not for his confidence in Riley. Muleshoe's high-powered offense is led by junior running back Daniel Sianez (579 yards, 6 TD) and the senior wide receiver duo of Ivan Torres (27 receptions, 293 yards, 2 TD) and Eliasar . "Oh, no doubt," Wood said Thursday night. He was a defensive end as a sophomore, but took over the offense in his final two seasons which included one state semifinal finish. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft during back-to-back seasons. ", football hit an extended drought in the second half of the 20th century as coaches came and went with remarkable regularity. Last year, Muleshoe named its football field after the longtime coach. I told him youd better get in shape because youre probably not going to get a down off, Richards said. The Sooners lost their CFP semifinal to Georgia, 54-48 in double overtime at the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day, but Riley had led them to a 12-2 record 8-1 against Big 12 teams in just his first season as Stoops' replacement. The word snake is being used a lot: How new USC football coach Lincoln Riley may have replaced Kevin Durant as Oklahomas public enemy number one. Every time we get steaks and have friends over, they ask, Where did you get these knives? Always my wife will say, The Rileys bought them for us as a wedding gift. He tells me to come and visit him. Ive always carried that with me. 2003. Football offered a nice escape. Has to have shaped him a little bit.. The Mules are set to kickoff the 2021 football team on Friday night by hosting Sundown. But that was 1965, 15 years before the birth of Channel 6. The biggest story in town history, she said, has to be the dedication of the National Mule Memorial, constructed in homage to the animal that was once farming's beast of burden. The hustle and bustle is happening at the livestock auction down the highway, where sheep and hogs and goats are being sold at a breakneck pace. Following the 2016 season, he was appointed Bob Stoops' successor, and he guided the team to the 2017 Rose Bowl and a #2 position in the College Football Playoffs. Every Friday night that season, Muleshoe shut down. Their hearts belonged to the Longhorns until sons Lincoln and Garrett went off to college at Texas Tech. I cannot wait to get this thing going. He introduced his fianc, the head softball coach at Flour Bluff. Muleshoe's Daniel Sianez (21) runs the ball against Jim Ned during the UIL 3A-D1 Area Playoff game on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at PlainsCapital Park-Lowrey Field in Lubbock, Texas. Fans are already convinced Rileys arrival signifies a triumphant return to the Trojans rightful place atop college football. "I don't think they would havehad to pay him," his father Mike said. District 514 W. Ave G Muleshoe, Texas . From Muleshoe to Clemson, Riley carries on the principles of Mike. Success on the intramural field, spurred him to attempt to walk on to the Tech team in the spring of his freshman season. But by then, the town had already galvanized around its team, and Muleshoe was firmly on the football map. But I don't know that I would've gone this way without having the great experience back home.". Weve been busy, but weve enjoyed every day., I cover the University of Oklahoma football and mens basketball teams. But it was no mirage. They were married in 2007. He can be heard Monday through Friday from 4:40-5:20 p.m. on The Sports Animal radio network, including FM-98.1. Even his childhood mischief has become a part of the town mythos. Copyright 2022. "But he was the kind of athlete you wanted running the show. Lincoln is also well-known for being the Oklahoma Sooners' head football coach. Will Rogers was a restless 18-year-old in 1898 when he signed on to be a cowboy for the sprawling Mashed O Ranch, which covered parts of Lamb and Bailey counties in the Texas Panhandle. Thats something they never felt in Norman, where fans would recognize Rileys wife, Caitlin, at the grocery store and knew their daughters names. With a coach of Rileys pedigree now leading the Trojans, the Pac-12 is unquestionably now USCs for the taking in the coming years. He was a computer on legs. However "favorite" and "biggest" were eclipsed when 33-year-old, coach, took over one of America's most storied. 866-495-5172 Already a member? Now that Riley is a head coach, it probably is harder. 1. That was pretty exciting.. Some were convinced hed leave for Louisiana State. One asset he had last year that he is without this season is Mayfield, who was selected No. Over the past six years, the offense averaged 38 points per game and amassed an average of more than 400 yards per game. It's also home to two of the greatest offensive minds in college football. After two years as OUs offensive coordinator, hell take over as head coach. In a back corner booth at Leals, where cowboy hats line the front walkway and tables are filling ahead of the lunch rush, Bob Graves is still sorting out his emotions over fresh-baked tortilla chips. Muleshoe football went from one of the worst programs in the state to one of the best. They celebrated East Carolina University victories when their oldest son spent five seasons as the Pirates offensive coordinator. When he announced it was Oklahoma, I thought, that would be a good place for him to be a head coach, too.'. For years, Magann's favorite Muletrain story focused on a local who grew tulip bulbs in a cotton field and shipped them to the Netherlands. The only passing reference to L.A. found here comes from a novelty Rodeo Drive sign behind the bar at Rodeo, Muleshoes lone watering hole. Others speculate he wanted nothing to do with the Southeastern Conference. "Each year presents new challenges, but there are parts of the job and all the things that come with it that I'm a little more settled in with for sure.". It was a fortuitous first step on a coaching ladder that has led him to. Note: Lincoln Riley turns 35 years old today. The Mules won one game in Wood's first season, then five the next, giving Muleshoe its first. Life is too short, so dont be afraid to go for it.. Please subscribe to keep reading. Muleshoe (locals pronounce it mule-SHOE), named in honor of a nearby ranch and developed in 1913 to take advantage of commerce sure to come with newly laid railroad tracks linking Lubbock to New Mexico, was back on the map. People know each other. Theres something about being raised in a small town, said his wife, Caitlin Riley. The Rennels' house on West 3rd Street is conveniently located just down from Muleshoe High, whose Friday night football games the station videotapes for continuous airings on Saturdays and Sundays. Leach took to introducing Riley, then 23, as the youngest full-time major college assistant coach in the country. But he happily embraced the familys other enduring legacy in town, as the third of four Rileys to quarterback the Muleshoe Mules. The town is quiet on a recent Saturday afternoon as Colt Ellis, Muleshoes 31-year-old mayor, locks up at the family funeral home and leads an out-of-town visitor on a tour in his pick-up truck. "He knew where every kid was supposed to be on every play," the coach said. They just didnt know how to do it.. He doubled that win total in his first . Then cast your vote, Bruce Springsteen adds to mythology with three-hour show at Tulsa's BOK Center, State board approves new academic standards with Ryan Walters' last-minute revisions, More than 800 Oklahoma medical marijuana farms linked to organized crime, drug agency says, Gov. Start End Years Coach Name Record; 1996: 2011: 16: David Wood: 139-51-0: Add Team Photo. You can also view his personality page at newsok.com/berrytramel View Comments Muleshoe ultimately fell short in the state semifinals, losing handily to Forney High, a much larger school, 41-17. Davis will be Muleshoes defensive coordinator and linebackers coach after previously being at Texico (New Mexico) High School. Texas Tech Spring Game moved to Lowrey Field, Lubbock native serves aboard U.S. Navy floating airport, Bo Bryant is Littlefields Head Football Coach/AD, Meadow looking for a new head football coach, AD. "Yeah, hotel right now," he says. First-year coach Lincoln Riley and quarterback Baker Mayfield took center stage Monday, as Oklahoma had its turn at Big 12 Media Days in Frisc. The gridiron, no. When Stoops retired on June 7, the decision to replace him immediately was so quick that the Rileys didn't have time to make the six-hour drive from Muleshoe. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Oklahomas Lincoln Riley is the nations preeminent quarterback guru, Lincoln Rileys hiring at USC already impacting Trojans recruiting, Malachi Nelson, The 12 hours that transformed USC football: How the Lincoln Riley deal went down, Jaguars, narcos, illegal loggers: One mans battle to save a Guatemalan jungle and Maya ruins. I just wanted to build on people that wanted to be in Muleshoe and want to get things going again.. We just saw even at a young age he was pretty special for a 3A school, Wood said. I am a Haskell Indian Nations University graduate. Before he even went to Oklahoma, he was talking to some other major colleges. Hes just an athletic big kid. (Courtesy of Bryan Terry / The Oklahoman). But he chose football, and his immediate success with three College Football Playoff semifinal appearances in his first three years as head coach at Oklahoma has become an inextricable part of the towns story, one theyre more than happy to share, even if most cant quite reckon with the latest twist. Everybody in Muleshoe's been real supportive. As impressed as Wood was with his Muleshoe quarterbacks ability on the field, he was just as amazed by his off-the-field work. Its something that weve both always wanted, Caitlin Riley said. In the beginning, it was because he was the only guy that was around to watch film with me.. The next year, with Mike settling in as quarterback, the Mules won three games. Born in Muleshoe, he was raised and schooled primarily in Colorado. MULESHOE, Texas -- Speaking over the phone Friday morning, new USC football coach Lincoln Riley is discussing his adjustment to Los Angeles so far and laughs when asked about his current living arrangement. Caravans of pick-ups and SUVs would filter out of town for road games, packing visiting bleachers across the plains. Learn how this Muleshoe High School student is connecting with coaches in TX and nationwide. Suddenly Muletrain was competing with SportsCenter for eyeballs. My dad worked me enough there throughout the years that he broke me on that, Riley joked during an interview with The Times last week. Still, Lincoln Riley grew up loving the Mules and football, in general. Former Mule Jaxon Lee, an AP all-state first team lineman for the. 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It's also home to two of the greatest offensive minds in college football. A Michigan native and University of Michigan graduate, Kartje previously wrote for Fox Sports Wisconsin and the Bloomington (Ind.) Today, he contends that their prank, now a part of town lore, was delayed payback for Friona painting the previous seasons score all over Muleshoes own weight room. 3 games every Oklahoma fan should circle on the calendar; full season predictions for 2017. Hal Mumme was the head coach at McMurry University in Abilene, which is about three hours from Muleshoe. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He was a young man who could create plays, said Black, the longtime mayor. You have permission to edit this article. Coaches came and went. Things always change year to year in college football and that's one of the things we enjoy. Take a stroll along Main Street in Muleshoe; pay your respects to Old Pete, the mule monument standing guard near Muleshoes only stoplight; hit the livestock auction just outside of town; and maybe stop for a tamale or two during the lunch rush at Leals, the towns beloved gathering spot, and youll start to understand what they mean. "Small town, very tight-knit community. Ive always carried that with me., USC coach Lincoln Riley on what he learned from high school coach David Wood, There was backlash to his new, strict approach at first, too. A top-10 preseason ranking is expected and, last week, the Sooners were predicted to win their third consecutive Big 12 championship. The theories are numerous, but some here who know the Rileys wonder if the sprawl of Los Angeles might offer a semblance of anonymity. Lincoln Riley's father doesn't seem to be a big talker. Call. Richards comes to Muleshoe from Flour Bluff High School in Corpus Christi, where he served as offensive coordinator. 4:13. And maybe after a few recruiting classes keeping Southern California talent at home Riley will be in a better position to take down the goliaths of the SEC by facing them in the playoff rather than tussling with them during the entire regular season. In addition to coaching the Mules to their only state championship in 2008, David Wood put up a. "He knew all the progressions. We was driving over a Country where 36 years before as a boy 18 years old I had helped drive a bunch of cattle from that very place to Western Kansas, and there wasent a house or a chicken in a whole county. Some speculate the injury mightve changed his trajectory, but the next season, Riley led Muleshoe to new heights as its quarterback anyway. Ryan Kartje is the USC beat writer at the Los Angeles Times. ".. It's been hectic. Muleshoes favorite son is now the youngest head coach in major college football. Some folks waited afterward to get his autograph. Most recently, he attended a Garth Brooks concert in Kansas City. USC coach Lincoln Riley remains a celebrated figure in the Muleshoe High football program. How could she possibly have known nefarious souls would steal the portable, outdoor air-conditioning system down at the nursing home necessitating an emergency fundraiser; or just how. Lincoln, theyll tell you, couldve been anything. Donnie trained both of us and patience was a big thing, McNeill said about coaching transitions. He's certainly more comfortable in his job than he was a year ago at this time. As of September 2019, Harrell and Riley kept in touch often via text message. The pride of Muleshoe is the new head coach of Oklahoma football, and to paraphrase a certain Oklahoma humorist, no one ever met a Muleshoe man who didn't like Lincoln Riley. But its what hes always wanted and anticipated. BREAKING after two seasons Muleshoe has reassigned HFC/AD Lee Walker, Muleshoe is open #txhsfb @dctf. Muleshoe went 1-19 in the two years preceding head coach Jason Richards' arrival. They embraced whats good for it. As impressed as Wood was with his Muleshoe quarterback's ability on the field, he was just as amazed by his off-the-field work. While the Sooners did not recruit as much in the Southland in Rileys first five years in Norman, theyve made camp in recent years, pulling commitments in the last year from some of the top offensive talent in the region 2022 five-star Santa Ana Mater Dei running back Raleek Brown, 2023 five-star Los Alamitos quarterback Malachi Nelson (the top quarterback in his class), 2023 five-star Los Alamitos athlete Makai Lemon and 2023 four-star Los Alamitos receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. Those players could switch their commitments to USC soon enough, and there will be more local players and coaches taking immediate notice of Riley putting down roots in Los Angeles to restore the proud tradition of the USC program. DW Rutledge. According to the Dallas Morning News, the Mules scored just one touchdown during the entire 1969 season. I just knew there were things I wanted to try to do. I certainly wont be afraid to do it here.. Greatness, yes. I told someone the other day that Ive always felt a strong sense of anytime I was any part of a team, I didnt want to be the one to let my team down whether as a player or student assistant or (graduate assistant) or coach or coordinator or now as a head coach.. Conventional wisdom would say that you guys have been smallish-town people. Rileys coaching success has been anchored by a spread-it-out, fast-paced attack. Deep on the dusty plains of West Texas, where grain silos line the sparse landscape and a dry breeze blows loose tufts of cotton across U.S. Route 84, a stretch of railroad runs along a lonely highway. from the offensive staff at Canyon Randall. Jalen Hurts could be next for the Sooners. USC coach Lincoln Riley is introduced as the Trojans new head football coach at the Coliseum on Nov. 29, in front a bustling city backdrop vastly different than where he grew up. 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