{"id":44599,"date":"2020-02-27T11:19:54","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T16:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=44599"},"modified":"2020-02-27T13:29:00","modified_gmt":"2020-02-27T18:29:00","slug":"reactions-to-the-passing-of-legendary-coach-corky-rogers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=44599","title":{"rendered":"Reactions To The Passing Of Legendary Coach Corky Rogers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Legendary high school football coach Charles \u201cCorky\u201d Rogers has died. He was 76 years old. He passed away last night surrounded by his family. In a statement released by the family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8221; Last night there was a giant celebration in heaven as Corky peacefully passed at 10:40pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;While he will be sorely missed by all of the family, friends, and community we take great peace knowing that he did accept Jesus as his Lord and savior and we will see him again. Thank you to the incredible support by so many during this time. &#8220;<\/em>&#8211; Rogers Family Statement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Corky-honored-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Corky-honored-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Corky-honored-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Corky-honored.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Corky Rogers capped a 45-year career following the 2016 season that produced the most wins, state titles (10), championship game appearances, Hall of Fame inductions and collegiate players of any coach in Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rogers finished his coaching career with a 466-85-1 record, accumulating a 141-39-1 record at Lee from 1972-1988 and 325-46 at Bolles from 1989 through 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_3562-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3066\"\/><figcaption>Bolle&#8217;s HC Corky Rogers stands during halftime of a 2014 playoff game vs Raines H.S<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He became the eighth coach in the history of high school football throughout the nation to reach 400 wins, while also being named the National High School Football Coach of the Year for 2004-05 by the National High School Coaches Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Legendary Coach Corky Rogers on the Bolles sideline tonight, former players greet him.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uunrIYstQi\">pic.twitter.com\/uunrIYstQi<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Andre&#39; Ellis\ud83d\uddef (@andreellis55) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/andreellis55\/status\/1200587719111524352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 30, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the Hall of Fames Rogers has been inducted to include: National High School Hall of Fame (2015), Florida Sports Hall of Fame (2013), Robert E. Lee High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame (2013), Gator Bowl Hall of Fame (2012), Florida High School Athletic Hall of Fame (2005) and Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) Hall of Fame (2002).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_2671-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Head Coaches Corky Rogers (Bolles) and Deran Wiley (Raines) embrace after their hard faught game last week\" class=\"wp-image-1842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_2671-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/IMG_2671-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Bolles Corky Rogers with Raines Deran Wiley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The outpouring of sentiments poured in from around the country after the learning of the legends passing. Here locally, William M. Raines Head Coach Deran Wiley reflected on his friend and opponent.  <em>&#8221; I don&#8217;t think anyone has ever impacted the game as he did. He made me a better coach going up against him twice a year at one point. He really made you get yourself together fundamentally, but also made you get your coaches and players together as well. &#8221; <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">RIP to Corky Rogers, one the most legendary coaches in state history. Ten state championships and more importantly countless lives influenced!  He will be missed! \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd<\/p>&mdash; Manny Diaz (@Coach_MannyDiaz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Coach_MannyDiaz\/status\/1233042772870873088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">One of the Best! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pQqMZVFeCQ\">https:\/\/t.co\/pQqMZVFeCQ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Coach Steve Spurrier (@SteveSpurrierUF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveSpurrierUF\/status\/1233035916681371648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">To one of the most impactful coaches of my life:<br>I only got one yr with you, but I\u2019m grateful for every second. U taught me that repetition, discipline and attention to detail&#8230;is what wins! Ur reputation and record speak for themselves. RIP Bolles football coach, Corky Rogers! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zj3Npi01Ug\">pic.twitter.com\/zj3Npi01Ug<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealCJ10\/status\/1233057444215042048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/coachstomps\/status\/1233032489427439616?s=20\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">RIP Corky Rogers. You are a Legend that truly impacted those around you.<\/p>&mdash; Cocoa Football (@CocoaFootball) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CocoaFootball\/status\/1233058672982536193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/WildcatAthleti2\/status\/1233026095039078401?s=20\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Coach Rogers touched the lives of so many on and off the field.  Dan is right, as legendary as they come. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/pXlDyESKog\">https:\/\/t.co\/pXlDyESKog<\/a><\/p>&mdash; City of Jacksonville (COJ) (@CityofJax) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CityofJax\/status\/1233021029628481544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cHey Pal, any day that ends in Y is a great day to get better \u201c. Corky Rogers RIP coach <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aUx7Xau601\">https:\/\/t.co\/aUx7Xau601<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Chris Bono (@ChrisBono) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisBono\/status\/1233034677721665536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">So sad to hear of the passing of Corky Rogers. Complications from when he was helping another motorist when all of his health problems began.Typical, always willing to lend a hand. From Lee to Bolles, he impacted so many lives. My son played for him and is better for it.<\/p>&mdash; Sam Kouvaris (@samkouvaris) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/samkouvaris\/status\/1233030500262072320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s a sad day for many as we mourn  the loss of a great coach and mentor, Corky Rogers.Through it all he demanded perfection which we were happy to give. Those lessons learned off San Jose Blvd will never be forgotten. Rest Easy Coach, those of us here will carry on your legacy. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BXYIht6zmf\">pic.twitter.com\/BXYIht6zmf<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Brandon Howard (@SCCoachHoward) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SCCoachHoward\/status\/1233062706804068353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/CoachTimHorton\/status\/1233059943575457794?s=20\n<\/div><figcaption><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Sad to hear about the passing of Corky Rogers. He was one of my very first HSFB interviews in Jax. Whether you knew him for 2 hours or 20 years, he made you feel welcome. Truly one of the kindest people I\u2019ve ever met. Rest In Peace, Coach <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/u8QKGpSSDo\">https:\/\/t.co\/u8QKGpSSDo<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Alyssa Lang (@AlyssaLang) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlyssaLang\/status\/1233092569216753666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Not able to put into words the impression he left on me time and time again.  Thanks Coach Corky Rogers.  Rest easy. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8wABRFlKqU\">pic.twitter.com\/8wABRFlKqU<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Art Link (@Coach_ArtLink) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Coach_ArtLink\/status\/1233030441508261889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legendary high school football coach Charles \u201cCorky\u201d Rogers has died. He was 76 years old. He passed away last night surrounded by his family. 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