Mike Rumph named coach for All-American game

American Heritage coach Mike Rumph will be on the sideline as part of the coaching staff for the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Rumph was named one of the eight coaches on the East squad, which will include his star quarterback Torrance Gibson and cornerback Tarvarus McFadden, for the Jan. 3 game at the Alamodome.

Rumph, who was also named an assistant coach last year when Heritage running back Sony Michel was selected as an Army All-American, will be part of a staff led by Philadelphia (Pa.) St. Joseph Prep coach Gabe Infante. The East team's defensive coordinator last year, Rumph said he anticipates he'll either serve that role again or coach the defensive backs.

"To be selected as one of 16 coaches in the nation is definitely an honor," Rumph said.

Rumph said he was impressed by San Antonio's commitment to the all-star game during his appearance last year. "They laid out the red carpet for the All-Americans," he said.

The other East assistant coaches are McEachern (Ga.) High's Kyle Hockman, Miami Westminster Christian's Sedrick Irvin, St. Joseph's (Pa.) Kyle Hockman, Xavier (Ohio) High's Steve Specht and North Gwinnett (Ga.) High's Bob Sphire.

Rumph, a former University of Miami standout defensive back who played six seasons in the NFL, is in his second season at Heritage. Last fall, he led the Patriots to a 14-1 record and the Class 5A state championship – the first in program history. The Patriots are 6-3 this season.


(sun-sentienl.com)