Home :: Football :: San Francisco 49ers

Latest San Francisco 49ers News

Highlands football: Former coach brings back winning attitude - Santa Fe New Mexican

Carl Ferrill has always obeyed his mother. He proved that recently even at age 60. Many people probably don't know this, but One of the reasons Ferrill is back coaching the New Mexico Highlands Football team is because of his mom, V.Z. Ferrill. "My mom called me a few months ago and asked me to come back and coach Highlands," Ferrill said. "She told me she was tired of seeing Highlands lose. You would be surprised of how much backing I've had. The administration, community and this state didn't hire me to lose. My mom is still the boss, and she's told me to win."Ferrill has been down the NMHU path before. He recorded a 25-8 record from 1996-1999 at school. His .727 winning percentage is the second best in school history for anyone coaching two or More seasons behind only the legendary John Levra, who posted a 35-4-1 record from 1967-1970. The NMHU Football program has gone through some tough times over the last four years, winning only four games. "A lot of people asked me to come back. My nieces Dawn and Stacy C'de Baca (former NMHU volleyball players and graduates) have been involved with Highlands since they - More available

San Francisco 49ers

No Ebay Marketplace Listings Found