Finally some local news:
Coach Hite resigns
The big news is that FHS Head Football coach Cliff Hite stepped down as coach on 12/1/2005. He became the winningest coach in school history, chalking up a 68-40 record in 10 seasons. Since 1998 his teams have six out seven league titles and appeared in the state playoffs in 1999, 2002, and this season.
His scheme was a version of the run and gun spread offense that allowed quarterbacks to put up some impressive yardage and touchdown stats. His most famous student is current Pittsburgh Steelers starting QB Ben Roethlisberger.
A replacement probably won’t be named until the spring when coaching changes are usually decided, but the local paper, The Courier, speculated that current offensive coordinator Mark Ritzler might be in line for the job.
Being a classmate of Ritz back in 1980’s at FHS, I hope he gets the job if he wants it.
Hite steps down as Trojans coach
David Cryer to play Broadway
Actor David Cryer, Findlay High ’54, who has been with the touring company of the musical “Phantom of the Opera” for the past 13 years, will be playing “Monsieur Firmin” in the Broadway production starting in January.
The touring company is performing in Cincinnati through January 1st.
Cryer is the father of actor Jon Cryer who stars on the show “Two and Half Men” on CBS.
Phantom’s foe: 10 questions with actor David Cryer
Originally posted on the blog “Hancock County Politics Unfiltered”
