My Father
always told me to use my head!
After a few
concussions, I went over to
a Pac 3 Helmet
and a Perm.
It worked.
Once again
I was able to use my head!
OUCH!
1976 Championship
Team - SJCC Jaguars - #76
"Blitz"
"Lyrch"
(team nickname)
SJCC Jaguars
I enjoyed playing
football as it gave me a way to use both my body and brain to overcome
obstacles that were placed in my way, as it also taught me the meaning
and spirit of teamwork.
It gave me
a way to vent frustration, anger, and hostility, but it also taught me
the meaning of structure and above all,
the art and
concept of discipline and self control.
It built
my character and self esteem, and these
are qualities
that are still with me to this day.
The sport
also taught me how to fight and not give up,
no matter
how hard the situation became.
I made quite
a few life long friends along the way and they are friendships that are
based on respect, admiration, and love for each other, as friendships should
be. The team was my tribe, and I had brothers of many colors... we were
all one,
and Unity
is Power!
I spent many
years as a player and Coach and
I thank the
lord for giving me the opportunity
to be involved
in a sport that taught me lessons
that are the
tools I will carry with me forever
and try to
pass on to others.
Song Playing
is "The Brickwall"
Teams
I played for from 1975 to 1982...
San
Jose City College Jaguars - #76
Colors:
Purple, White, and Gold
6'4"
- 230 lbs.
Right
Defensive End
Left
Defensive Tackle
Nose
Tackle
This
was the 1976 season that we went all the way to the Championships and won
28 to 23 in the "Bay Bowl"
against
the Contra Costa Comets.
Semi
Pro Teams
San
Jose Tigers - #77
Colors:
Red, White, and Gold
6'4"
- 245 lbs.
Right
Defensive End
Nose
Tackle
1978
was a good year for the Tigers...
we
were 13 - 0 and took the Championships.
Fremont
Cavaliers - #76
Colors:
Purple, White, and Gold
6'4"
- 268 lbs.
Left
Defensive Tackle
Nose
Tackle
The
Fremont Cavaliers was a farm team for the
Oakland
Invaders of the now defunct USFL.
Our
first year we were 3 - 10.
After
the season, the team folded,
and
due to a severe neck injury...
I
retired from playing the game for good.
...........
Head Coach,
Defensive Coordinator
and Defensive
line Coach
Milpitas White
Knights Football team
The kids called
me RoboCoach due to the prosthetic brace,
and I let
them for it was out of love and respect.
"The
Milpitas White Knight Football Team"
Colors:
Green, Gold, and White
Favorite Team of the NFL...
My Number One Team!
I am an avid and loyal
fan of the Oakland Raiders,
or as they are known
back in the hood, the Oaktown Boys!
I have been a raider
fan for over 30 years now and have never given up on them. I hope that
this is Their Season!
