Cougar Football Histroy

1970-1982

On March 4, 1982, the COC football program was discontinued in a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees. The resignation of Coach Larry Reisbig, the $65,000-$75,000 costs to operate the program, and lack of community interest and support were among the reasons cited for the action.

After receiving input from a community-based athletic expansion feasibility committee, Superintendent-President Dianne G. Van Hook recommended to the college’s Board of Trustees on July 9, 1997 that an athletic expansion program be approved. The plan included the reinstatement of football. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the recommendation.

1998-Present