Published: August 10, 2009 09:20 pm      

Cobb resigns as SHS football coach

Somerset — During Somerset High School’s ‘Meet The Jumpers’ annual picnic last night — two days prior to the start of classes — athletes, coaches and parents gathered to kick off the new year of athletics and award their student-athletes with letter jackets and the traditional ‘rabbit yard signs’.

A large contingence of ‘purple and gold’ faithful were gathered in the front lawn of the historic institution with one noticeable exception — Somerset head football coach Jay Cobb.

According to Somerset High School athletic director Bob Tucker, Cobb submitted his letter of resignation as the school’s head football coach yesterday afternoon.

Tucker declined further comment, other than to point out Cobb’s resignation is not yet considered “official.” Tucker said Cobb’s letter will be given to Somerset Independent School Superintendent Dr. Teresa Wallace for further review.

Neither Cobb nor Wallace could be reached for comment last night.

Two years ago, Cobb resigned his position at Somerset High School for a head coaching position at Henderson County High School, only to change his mind and return to the Briar Jumper program four days later.

Cobb has coached for Somerset High School for the past 11 seasons and has compiled a 82-48 record. Cobb has led Briar Jumper football teams to four regional titles with a string of three consecutive semi-state appearances in 2005, 2006 and 2007.