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Rodgers, Argyle Eagles prepare for sixth state title game
Coach Todd Rodgers has been a staple in the Argyle community. (Photo Credit: Todd Rodgers)

Rodgers, Argyle Eagles prepare for sixth state title game

ARGYLE, Texas — The last time the Argyle Eagles won a state championship was back in 2013. The team finished 16-0 and outscored its opponents by a wide margin. Fast forward to 2020, and the Eagles are perfect once again (15-0) and heading for their sixth state championship appearance. 

For 18 seasons, Todd Rodgers has led the Argyle Eagle football team. And in those 18 years as head coach, the program has an overall record of 209-37. He also has been to five state championships but has only won one. Fans may see this as a blemish on Rodger’s coaching career, but it really speaks to Rodgers’ consistency and hard work his coaching staff put into every season. 

“In each of those years, our football program won five playoff games to get to that point,” Rodgers said. “We’ve had very competitive teams, and every game lost was either by one score. [The critics] haven’t practiced seven days a week or worked seven days a week for 22 weeks. I really don’t care what their opinion is.”

Being that consistent can be challenging for coaches at the high school level. But Rodgers and his coaching staff continue to get the most out of their players and win plenty of football games. 

In just the last five seasons, Argyle has an overall record of 78-6. That’s including this year’s 15-0 record. Also, the Eagles currently hold a 57-game winning streak in the regular season. And only once, in 2016, did the Eagles win less than 12 games. 

So, some may wonder if there is bound to be a statue dedicated to the head coach that has given so much to his community.

“[The thought] is actually hilarious in my mind,” Rodgers said. “People love success, and they want to be connected to success. It’s very endearing and appreciative that people think they ought to put a statue up there to memorialize me. It’s great. I’ve raised my kids in this community. I’m very invested in the community here in Argyle, and I’ll continue to make decisions that will benefit the kids of Argyle.”

But now, with the regular season behind them and the playoffs completed, the Eagles are ready for their bout with Lindale, which is making its first appearance in a state title game. 

“I think there’s a level of anxiousness [on both sides],” Rodgers said. “There’s anxiousness in [our] situation and in Lindale’s situation. But I’ve been in there before. It’s not going to be overwhelming. I’ve been in before. It’s still an overwhelming moment, and I’m not saying it could impact our team. I’m going to tell them it’s a 120-yard field, 53 yards wide, and let’s go.”

Looking back on past seasons, Rodgers has already solidified his legacy at Argyle. But he isn’t focusing on the past or the future. His only concern right now is hoisting that trophy with the 2020 Argyle football team.

“[This team] has always been a tight-knit group, a united group,” Rodgers said. “They didn’t lose any middle school games, period. They won every football game, every middle school basketball game, and every track meet. It was a pretty good indication that they were going to be a successful group. They’re used to winning, and they are used to giving the effort to win.  I think that’s the thing I’ll remember the most about them.”