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Sam Jernigan: A Lifelong Coach and Roswell Legend
A detailed profile of Sam Jernigan a longtime Goddard and Roswell area football figure in New Mexico. The piece traces his rise from humble roots to top coaching ranks noting 212 wins six Blue Trophies and a 2012 perfect season while highlighting his dedication to developing players and unlikely mentorship of both star and underdog students.
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East Texas
Sam Jernigan
Roswell
New Mexico
Goddard
Sam
New Mexico High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame
New Mexico Hall of Fame
Terrell High School
Terrell
Texas
South Garland
Tommy Kirk
Kirk
Miller
NFL
Rocket
Pentagon
Geof Miller
Robert Kerns
Kerns
Jernigan
Art Bolanos
Abilene High School
McMurray College
Montreal Alouettes
Canada
Fort Sumner
Jim Hite
Hite
Lupe Leyba
Lovington
Jim Bradley
Ricardo Martinez
James Hite
The
Rockets