National Letter of Intent
Signing Day
February 4, 2009 – 8 a.m. – MHS Library
Robert Thomas – NG – 6’3 – 305 lbs
Grandparents – Robert & Sonya ThomasMother – Roslynn Thomas
2008 Stats – 85 Tackles, 15 TFL, 3 Sacks
2008 Tulsa World All State
2008 Daily Oklahoman All State
2008 Vype All State
2008 Muskogee Phoenix Defensive Player of the Year
2008 6A-4 DL of the Year
2008 Muskogee Rougher DL of the Year
Committing to University of Arkansas
Head Coach Bobby Petrino / Recruited by Garrick McGee
Vernon Scott – Ath – 6’1 – 180 lbs
Parents – Vernon & Shirley Scott
2008 Stats – 720 yds Rushing, 325 yds Rec, 1330 APY, 9 TDS, 6-2pt
68 Tackles, 2 X State Qualifier in Track
2008 6A OCA All-State
2008 Muskogee Phoenix All-Area
2008 District 6A-4 Iron Man of the Year
2008 Rougher Pride Award
2008 Muskogee Rougher Iron Man of the Year
Committing to Colorado State University
Head Coach Steve Fairchild / Recruited by Daren Wilkinson
Erik Howell – LB – 6’2 – 230 lbs
Parents - Jeff Howell & Terri Johnson
2008 Stats – 156 Tackles, 8 TFL, 4 Sacks
Career Stats – 405 Tackles
2008 6A OCA All-State
2008 District 6A-4 Player of the Year
2008 Ultimate Rougher
2007 & 2008 Muskogee Rougher Defensive Player of the Year
2007 & 2008 Muskogee Phoenix All-Area
Committing to East Central University
Head Coach Tim McCarty
Matt Messer – DE – 6’1 – 215 lbs
Parents – Ken & LouAnn Messer
65 Tackles, 6 TFL, 8 Sacks, 1 Int, 1 Def TD
2008 OCA 6A All-State
2008 Muskogee Phoenix All-Area
2008 All-District 6A-4 DE
2008 Muskogee Rougher IMPACT Defensive Player of the Year
Committing to East Central University
Head Coach Tim McCarty
Angelo Shipp – WR – 6’1 – 175 lbs
Uncle & Aunt – Robert & Sonya Thomas
520 yds Rec, 3 TDS, 28 Tackles
2008 Muskogee Phoenix All-Area
2008 All-District 6A-4 WR
2008 Muskogee Rougher Most Improved Offensive Player of the Year
Committing to East Central University
Head Coach Tim McCarty
D’Niccko Cubit – DB – 5’11 – 175 lbs
Parents – Don & Annette Cubit
42 Tackles, 4 TFL, 7 Forced Passes, 6 BUP
2008 Muskogee Phoenix All-Area
2008 All-District 6A-4 DB
2008 Muskogee Rougher UNBREAKABLE Player of the Year
Committing to East Central University
Head Coach Tim McCarty
Jordan Brown – DB – 5’10 – 185 lbs
Parents – Calvin Brown & Camille Allen
95 Tackles, 7 TFL, 1 Int, 10 BUP
2008 Muskogee Phoenix All-Area
2008 All-District 6A-4 DB
2008 Muskogee Rougher Defensive Player of the Year
Committing to East Central University
Head Coach Tim McCarty
Jack Lewis – OL – 6’0 – 220 lbs
Parents – Jack & Sherri
Starting OG
2008 Rougher Pride Award
2008 All-District 6A-4 OL
Committing to East Central University
Head Coach Tim McCarty
Kevan Anderson – DE – 6’1 – 215 lbs
Mother – Faith Green
38 Tackles, 5 Sacks, 8 TFL
2008 All-District 6A-4 DE
2008 Muskogee Rougher COMEBACK Player of the Year
Committing to East Central University
Head Coach Tim McCarty
THE HISTORY OF MUSKOGEE HIGH
The history of Muskogee High School started with it's birth in 1970, but the roots for the education of this community can be traced back to before statehood. Muskogee High School came into existence on August 19, 1970, when Central High and Manual Training High were integrated.
The last graduating classes from Central and Manual were in May 1970. The following fall, all high school students integrated to what is now known as Muskogee High School. This marked the end of two historical institutions but spawned a new school to build our traditions on.
In 1925 the Central football team won another state championship and the squad was tagged with the nickname “Roughers” because of their rough play. The current Rougher mascot is a roughneck with a bulldog face symbolizing the Oklahoma oil days and the Manual High bulldog mascot. This mascot we see today was created by MHS students in the mid 1970's. Both the mascot and the term “Roughers” are copyrighted and can never be used by any other institution. Because of the rich history and tradition, the Muskogee High School Roughers have become an icon to the Muskogee community.
Muskogee High State Championships
1910 - 1914 - 1919 - 1920 1923 - 1925 - 1935 - 1940 1948 - 1950 - 1986Muskogee High State Finalist
1969 – 1985Muskogee's Manual Training High School State Championships
1914 - 1947 - 1949 1951
