A legend retires, Summerville's coach Mckissick

[roostah1]

glad to say I had the opportunity to play under him! Nothing official yet but it's looking likely!

 

[Stewart McMillan]

glad to say I had the opportunity to play under him! Nothing official yet but it's looking likely!

 

[AgnosticTrollCock]

The old man had a good run. Once the Summerville area split the talent and population with Ft. Dorchester his teams weren't as dominant as the 70s and 80s. Got to play against his JV and Varsity teams was always impressed with the amount of players they brought.

 

[uscdoc]

62 years and 620 wins. He was motivated by a passion to teach and mold his players. We were fortunate to have worked with him. Despite all his many accolades I was always impressed by his humility. When most 87 year old guys were napping he was coaching his team in the summer heat. His ability to be successful at any age gives all of us reason to believe we can carry on as well. We will miss you Coach!

 

[tatertime]

The old man had a good run. Once the Summerville area split the talent and population with Ft. Dorchester his teams weren't as dominant as the 70s and 80s. Got to play against his JV and Varsity teams was always impressed with the amount of players they brought.

The split when Ashley Ridge came was even more detrimental to Summerville's talent, but the school itself was badly needed.

 

[Freddie.B.Cocky]

I heard years ago, that he had more football wins than any other coach in America on any level of football.

 

[Golden Cock]

I heard years ago, that he had more football wins than any other coach in America on any level of football.

Heard that on Greenville sports program last night.

 

[tatertime]

I remember there was a game where it was the reunion of the first class he coached (like 1953 or something) and all the folks looked 10 years older than he did. I feel sorry for whoever has to fill his shoes. His grandson coach Call I take it?

 

[G-C-Gamecock]

Nah, he used to say he's "got 4-5 years" left in him and now it's down to "2 or 3". I wonder if it will hurt his recruiting.

 

[Casey_gamecocks]

I played against him back in the 70's. I was fortunate to have my name mentioned in his book

 

[zack#]

I played against him back in the 70's. I was fortunate to have my name mentioned in his book

 

[zack#]

Did he coach elsewhere before Summerville?

 

[Casey_gamecocks]

Did he coach elsewhere before Summerville?

I'm not positive but I believe Summerville was is only coaching job

 

[Anna_Nimmitty]

Nah, he used to say he's "got 4-5 years" left in him and now it's down to "2 or 3". I wonder if it will hurt his recruiting.