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Father of Jalen Hurts steps down as Channelview (TX) head football coach
TL;DR
Averion Hurts Sr. has stepped down as the head football coach of Channelview High School in Texas after two decades of leadership. The decision marks a significant change for the program.
Key points
- Averion Hurts Sr. has stepped down as head coach.
- He coached Channelview High School for two decades.
- The decision signals a new direction for the football program.
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![Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (center) with his father Averion Hurts (L) and his brother Averion Hurts Jr. (R) before the National Quarterback Club Awards Dinner & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, Ariz. on January 19, 2019.
Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (center) with his father Averion Hurts (L) and his brother Averion Hurts Jr. (R) before the National Quarterback Club Awards Dinner & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, Ariz. on January 19, 2019. Z6i0711
The Channelview (TX) football program the last two decades has been at the controls of Averion Hurts Sr., but the longtime head coach has decided it was time to go in another direction, per a report by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football.
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Per the report, Hurts has stepped down as the Falcons’ head coach after leading the program since the 2006 season. Averion is the father of Philadelphia Eagles’ star quarterback Jalen Hurts.
“End of an era indeed! It’s no question that I chose this profession because of you,” Averion Hurts Jr. wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter over the weekend. “31 years on this planet and every one of them I’ve witnessed relentless effort and sacrifice. Dad, you are my hero and I will continue to make you proud! Job well done old man!”
During Hurts’ time leading the program, the Falcons went above the .500 mark four of the 20 seasons he led the program. Hurts’ record from 2006 to 2026 was 74-133, according to MaxPreps statistics.
Jalen became the most prominent player to have ever come out of the school as in his senior season under his father, the former Channelview quarterback threw for 2,384 yards and 26 touchdowns while also adding 1,391 yards and 25 more scores on the ground.
Q&A
Why did Averion Hurts Sr. step down as Channelview head coach?
Averion Hurts Sr. decided it was time to go in another direction, although specific reasons for his departure were not detailed.
How long did Averion Hurts Sr. coach Channelview High School football?
Averion Hurts Sr. served as the head coach of Channelview High School football for two decades.
What impact will Averion Hurts Sr.'s departure have on Channelview football?
His departure could lead to significant changes in the team's direction and strategy, affecting future seasons.