COMING HOME: Scott Ripley (above) returns to Cardinal Gibbons, from which he graduated in 1987, and which he coached to an MIAA B Conference title in 2000.
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Former Cardinal Gibbons football coach, Scott Ripley, is just that, once again.

Ripley, who guided the Crusaders' program through a winning stint for four years through 2001, has returned to that program after spending time as an assistant at thriving, Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference powers, Loyola, and, Gilman, over the past few years.

Ripley was the head coach of the Crusaders from 1998-through-2001, guiding his team to an MIAA B Conference title in 2000

"We are pleased to have Coach Ripley back at his alma mater and very excited about the future of Gibbons football," said Crusaders' athletic director Jeff Cheevers of Ripley, a 1987 graduate.

"Being an alumni, it feels like I'm coming home. This past year at Gilman was the best experience of my coaching career. Coach [Biff] Poggi and his staff are no doubt the best in the state," Ripley said. "I hop to model the Gibbons program around the 'Building Men for Others' philosophy."
 

 

History: Cardinal Gibbons Alumnus- Class of 1987

 

 

 

Head Coach at Gibbons from:

1998- 2001              Record: 24 – 17

2000 MIAA “B” Conference Champions- 8 – 3

 

*Involved in the Gibbons Football Program for 12 Years- JV Head Coach- Varsity Assistant

Served as Co-Athletic Director in 1999

 

Star Players coached at Gibbons:

Hassan Muhammad- current RB at Towson State University-  Rushed for 1737 yards breaking Vaughn Hebrons record in 2000- Scored 55 touchdowns.

 

Chris Stimmel- LB- Central Connt. State University-

                     Possible NFL Free Agent this weekend

 

Gerrick McPhearson-  RB/DB- University of

                          Maryland- NFL- Played for

                          New Giants

 

Mitchell “Rocky” Brown-

                          WR- Towson State Starter

 

 

 

Coaching Background:

 

Loyola Blakefield- 2002-2006-

*5 Years:  Record: 41-14

Defensive Coordinator- Defense ranked in the top 10 each year- Massay Rankings.

Won 2 Championships while at Loyola 

 

Gilman- 2007- 1 Year:         Record 4 - 5

Defensive Back Coach and Running Back Coach,

Recruit Coordinator.

 

 

Baltimore Touchdown Club Information:

2nd Vice President of the Baltimore Touchdown Club:

Runs the Annual Senior All-Star Game.

 

Awards: 2000 “Building Men for Others Foundation-

                                Coach of the Year.”

 

              2003- Baltimore Touchdown Club Hall of

                     Fame inductee- Service to Football

 

              2004- Arbutus Golden Eagles Football

                 Association Special Achievement

                                  Award Winner