2003. According to a press release, while serving as offensive coordinator, Richards football program had a 51-21 record, including three regional semi-final appearances and two area championship appearances. McNeill, who accepted the head coaching position at East Carolina, hired Riley to be his offensive coordinator. Soon after, Todd and Starla Ellis, who run the local funeral home, stopped by the Riley's table. Watch film with intensity, remember so much about the film, most kids would not remember. Riley has surpassed actor Lee Horsley as Muleshoe's most famous son. Riley even remembered his old high school while working at Texas Tech. Here in Muleshoe, the stunning news of Rileys sudden departure to USC late last month was greeted mostly with sideways glances. As soon as Bob Stoops handpicked Riley to coach the quarterbacks and run the offense at Oklahoma in 2015, Riley began to prove what he had already shown at East Carolina in Conference USA: The guy knows how to motivate and prepare players at footballs most important position. Ive always carried that with me. He was telling me about some other opportunities that were in the foresight of his career. The people in Muleshoe say they didn't know Riley was headed for gridiron greatness. "He loved the job and was used to working for nothing.". "Oh, no doubt," Wood said Thursday night. He raced through his homework as soon as he got to the house simply so he could get back to football as quickly as possible, his mother recalled. Hes the person who has a spare second for those wanting to talk to him during visits home. Were not allowed to talk about the wind in my program. Hes got size, hes got a great family.. He joined The Times after six years with the Southern California News Group. Oklahoma University head football coach Lincoln Riley raises the Big 12 Championship trophy after the Sooners beat TCU 41-17 in the conference title game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas last December. Kind of overwhelmed. We're pretty exited around here. But I don't know that I would've gone this way without having the great experience back home.". Just like he isnt shocked by the anger in Oklahoma. The two weeks since that decision have been a whirlwind in both Los Angeles and Muleshoe, even if the definition differs in both places. Never mind that Riley was only 19 years old. He just knew the game. Of course, it will be up to Riley to decide if he wants a fresh start with the Trojans quarterback room. And mirages! Riley is a Muleshoe native who played quarterback and defensive end for the Mules football team in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Access your Muleshoe Journal e-edition or subscribe here. His family has always been a great part of the community.. David Wood was Rileys high school football coach. Riley also played basketball, baseball and ran track during his youth and high school days, but it was football that piqued his interest. Lot of ag people. It didn't take much, however, to get his competitive football juices flowing in Lubbock. I told him youd better get in shape because youre probably not going to get a down off, Richards said. He was just brilliant. While Riley stayed loyal to McNeill, he also wanted to make sure his next jump was the proper one. Continue reading to hear more about OU's youthful coach. They clearly remained friends throughout the years. Muleshoe always supports their own.. Riley's wife Caitlin is also pure West Texas, even if she's not from Muleshoe. Note: Lincoln Riley turns 35 years old today. For many coaches, its difficult to turn the football mind off. Riley won the Frank Broyles Award in 2015 for being the nations top assistant coach after his first year at OU, but he nearly missed the ceremony. But as he and his wife considered the idea, Riley thought of his daughters. His grandfather Claude Riley, who is 97 and lives at the nursing home with his wife, Evelyn, 89, was a quarterback there, as well. Things got so bad that during Mike Riley's sophomore year. One newcomer Richards is excited about is Nic Reyes, a 5-foot-11, 275-pound sophomore offensive lineman. I really saw his potential to be a rocket scientist, Wood said in 2015. At USC, expectations are already soaring. 866-495-5172 Already a member? Mike and Marilyn Riley had to settle for the revelry generated in their hometown. 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. Mike Riley still works in agriculture; he's run a cotton warehouse for years, which means he's been able to get to Norman for a few games each of the last two years, but when the harvest arrives in November, Saturday's a work day. Ellis is the third generation to run the funeral home, which his grandfather opened in 1959. Fans are already convinced Rileys arrival signifies a triumphant return to the Trojans rightful place atop college football. Everyone knows everyone, especially the Muleshoe native whose hiring as OUs coach created shockwaves throughout the college football world. You know everybody. In addition to coaching the Mules to their only state championship in 2008, David Wood put up a. Even in the classroom, when the teacher was giving notes, he'd just soak it in. Muleshoe, a 5,000 population town about 68 miles northwest of Lubbock, sits about 17 miles east of the New Mexico line. On his 27th birthday, Riley called plays in a thrilling season-opening 51-49 win over Tulsa in 2010. You can cancel at any time. In Muleshoe, no one needs any convincing. After coaching for 14 years, the Clovis native got his dream job and was named the Mules head football coach and athletic director in February. No new houses, he says, have been built in 15 years. Its because he has an exceptional memory a photographic memory. Lincoln knows exactly what the heck hes doing. Start End Years Coach Name Record; 1996: 2011: 16: David Wood: 139-51-0: Add Team Photo. Not only did they know him, he would take the time and just visit with those small kids and the junior high kids. Muleshoe went 1-19 in the two years preceding head coach Jason Richards' arrival. 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. 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. 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. 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. Youre going to put me on the spot, Mike Riley said with a laugh when asked about cheering for Texas. Mike and Marilyn returned home from Austin soon after graduation and eventually took over family-owned cotton warehouses in neighboring Sudan. Growing up here, Ellis says, it often felt like you were insulated from the ails of the outside world. As you might expect, Runnels, who could double as a one-woman Chamber of Commerce, has a special sweet spot for Riley. Many of the standards of the Southwest. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Rileys work ethic and confident mindset were instilled by his parents. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas. Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley, center, talks with quarterback Caleb Williams (13) and quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) before a game against Iowa State on Nov. 20. 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. Hes going to kind of do everything.. As the young mayor explains, change often comes to town at a particularly cautious pace. The day he interviewed, Wood recalls, there were three fights in the schools halls. It shaped who I am, Riley says. quarterback, led the Mules 400 miles to a Class 3A state semifinal game at Texas Stadium in Irving. 1 overall by the Cleveland Browns in last April's NFL Draft. 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. Others speculate he wanted nothing to do with the Southeastern Conference. When he'd watch film he'd just remember defenses and what not. Small town, feels like he's their own. In 2018, Kyler Murray, a highly recruited transfer from Texas A&M, stepped in for Mayfield and earned his own Heisman and playoff appearance. If youre at home, youre trying to be the best son, daughter. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - After two seasons as the Head Football Coach/Athletic Director at Muleshoe High School, Lee Walker has been reassigned. Success on the intramural field, spurred him to attempt to walk on to the Tech team in the spring of his freshman season. The only time they were away was when they attended the University of Texas. While at Muleshoe High, Riley learned under the tutelage of David Wood, who just retired last month after 23 years coaching the Mules. Hal Mumme was the head coach at McMurry University in Abilene, which is about three hours from Muleshoe. And I think the value of honesty from my parents and in the community, those were things that people expected of you and took pride in. "But he had a really good memory, was really good at math and he was very competitive. There are high expectations. He was brought up in Muleshoe after all, raised with its good Christian values. He had a big following when he was coming through high school. Riley played quarterback and defensive end for Muleshoe High School before graduating in 2002. Patience is the whole key.. Eight years later, on the brink of that state championship, Riley returned to Muleshoe High for a pep rally. The crowd roared. California? After two seasons as the Head Football Coach/Athletic Director at Muleshoe High School, Lee Walker has been reassigned. Davis will be Muleshoes defensive coordinator and linebackers coach after previously being at Texico (New Mexico) High School. Hes well-versed on David Woods success with the Mules, which included a 2008 state championship. When Riley was a freshman, the Mules won 10, including a playoff game. Its going to be a total change for Muleshoe to think about Lincoln being in California. Muleshoe football, as Riley remembers, was "one of the worst programs in the entire state of Texas for a long time." Mike Riley, Lincoln's father, was a Mules quarterback through some of those down years. certain: Neither Lincoln nor Garrett wanted to follow their father into the cotton warehouse business. But it's not as if Riley graduated at the top of his high school class. From Muleshoe to Clemson, Riley carries on the principles of Mike. But its what hes always wanted and anticipated. By June, however, coach Mike Leach had seen enough. Donnie always made sure to see them a couple of times a year, said Big 12 associate commissioner John Underwood, a close friend of Duncans. As of September 2019, Harrell and Riley kept in touch often via text message. Riley had instant success at East Carolina, and drew job opportunities from four schools. After two years as OUs offensive coordinator, hell take over as head coach. Ryan Kartje is the USC beat writer at the Los Angeles Times. Who knows what would have become of Riley had he gone to Dartmouth, which seemed most interested, instead of his eventual landing spot at Texas Tech. Rogers returned in 1934, an international celebrity. Honest, hard-working people. His exit left him stunned and, he admits, a bit disappointed. Which brings us to our next topic . Never thought about it growing up, Mike Riley said. Which brings us to our next topic . Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley already has made inroads in Southern California football recruiting, which should help him bolster USCs talent pool. The town would never forget. Richards maintained most of the coaching staff while hiring on four new coaches, all of whom either have a connection to Muleshoe or a general knowledge of west Texas. And these former Longhorns fans are now supporters of the crimson and cream, as well as the University of Kansas, where their youngest son, Garrett, is the quarterbacks coach. "Weather here is always important because this is an agricultural community," said Rennels, 74, sounding every bit a schoolmarm lecturing a student just off the turnip truck. We were on the way to San Antonio and the bowl game and we were obviously thinking we were going to have our normal role at that Alamo Bowl game, said Simmons, who coached wide receivers at the time. Riley, though, doesn't see his biggest 2018 task as replacing a Heisman winner. But he dislocated his throwing shoulder before the start of the season trying to make a tackle during a practice. 12.8K views. 0:46 The Muleshoe Mules had a combined 1-20 record in the two years preceding the hiring of head football coach and athletic director Jason Richards in January 2020. In two seasons as Oklahomas coach, Lincoln Riley has had two quarterbacks win the Heisman Trophy. Which brings us to our final topic . A top-10 preseason ranking is expected and, last week, the Sooners were predicted to win their third consecutive Big 12 championship. Head Boys Powerlifting Coach Jaxon Lee. Seems that back when Riley. Not that the folks of Muleshoe don't respect Saban and what he's done for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Before he even went to Oklahoma, he was talking to some other major colleges. While other small Texas towns have faded off the map, the dairy business has kept Muleshoes population hovering steadily around 5,000. But it was no mirage. The Muleshoe, Texas, city limit sign is seen in the hometown of new USC coach Lincoln Riley in 2015. Did Riley envision himself as a future coach? "I don't think they would havehad to pay him," his father Mike said. Some folks waited afterward to get his autograph. Its probably one of the most supportive communities youll find in the state of Texas, said Richards, who had been Flour Bluffs offensive coordinator for the past five seasons. 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, he opted not to play as a senior. "Yeah, hotel right now," he says. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Heres everything you need to know about Riley. CALL. They were married in 2007. Despite Muleshoes noted success, the squad hit a rough patch, winning just six games over the past three years. , Victor marveled at how much time the older brother spent tutoring elementary school aged Garrett on the football field. The selection committee sorted through 112 applications and interviewed six applicants on Jan. 22 and 23 before determining that Richards would be their choice. Riley is already having huge success recruiting Southern California. Theres no shortage of small-town sleuths here still wondering aloud why Riley up and left the Sooners seemingly overnight. Most recently, he attended a Garth Brooks concert in Kansas City. Following the 2009 season, he left his position as the Red Raiders wide receivers coach to become offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at East Carolina under head coach Ruffin McNeill. This is a 33-year-old who grew up in a rural west Texas town known for its unique name, faith, family and football. Things always change year to year in college football and that's one of the things we enjoy. (Staff / The Dallas Morning News, courtesy), Are these Rangers good? only a means to a football end. In 1996, David Wood inherited a Muleshoe program that hadn't posted a winning record in 13 years. Notice something in common about the starting quarterbacks for Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Georgia entering this year? Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Riley still has an itch to scratch when it comes to winning at the highest level of the sport and must feel he can reach the summit more easily from USC. fellow students never quite understood, she said. It may be a good thing that the show never has had a scripted length. It has been assumed Harrell would move on next season, but, with the hire of his friend, it will certainly be interesting to see if Harrell remains a part of Rileys USC staff. Who can help student-athletes cash in? Oklahomas issue during those seasons was its porous defense, but, during the last two years, its offense sputtered (at least living up to its ridiculous standards), as Riley struggled to work his magic on five-star quarterback prospects Spencer Rattler and Caleb Williams Jr. Look, when 10-2 is your down year, youre doing pretty well. Oklahoma, where Memorial Stadium could hold 17 times the population of Muleshoe. He was selling him to me, Stoops said at the time. Call. As noted in a 2019 Times profile of Riley, Like most boys in West Texas, Riley grew up wanting to be the QB1, not coach him. He felt that it was a good opportunity for him. blockbuster came in June when Muleshoe's own Lincoln Riley, whose parents Mike and Marilyn still live in Rennels' neighborhood, was named the football coach at the University of Oklahoma soon after the unexpected resignation of Bob Stoops. He got an early start, Leach told the Tulsa World last month. the after-school healthy snack program would be? from the offensive staff at Canyon Randall. Dont change anything.. 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. They are high-integrity people who recruit the right way and have a unique ability to work with players on and off the field.. That will never change.. COURTESY/Riley family. Good call. to try to lead the Mules out of the desert. Everybody in Muleshoe's been real supportive. Garrett Riley, Lincolns brother, said he had a little bit of an instinct that something like that may happen. But even he learned his brother took the USC job via social media. The couple was on a tight timeline as Scott was scheduled to catch a 5 a.m. plane the next morning so that she could get to a softball game set for 1 p.m. the next day. The next year, with Mike settling in as quarterback, the Mules won three games. 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. I knew he'd be the best next coach at a major Division I school. Everybody is just so proud.". Harrell told The Times, Really Lincoln was the first person that taught me Mike Leachs offense. I certainly wont be afraid to do it here.. How USC trainers saved Vincent Iwuchukwu after cardiac arrest, How Lindsay Gottlieb blends family into USCs once-in-a-lifetime season. Oklahoma mightve tested their allegiances as Texans, but Norman was still the Great Plains. He once played quarterback for the Muleshoe. How can a West Texas boy go to L.A.? asked David Wood, who coached Riley at Muleshoe High. 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