Cory Philpot

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Cory Philpot
Langley Rams
Born: (1970-05-15) May 15, 1970 (age 53)
Melbourne, Florida
Career information
CFL status American
Position(s) Head coach
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight186 lb (84 kg)
College Mississippi
Career history
As coach
2004North Delta Longhorns (VMFL)
2005 South Fraser Rams (CJFL)
2006–2009 Vancouver Trojans (HC) (CJFL)
2018–2020 Langley Rams (AC) (CJFL)
2021–present Langley Rams (HC) (CJFL)
As player
19931997 BC Lions
19992000 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star 1995
Honors Grey Cup champion (1994)

Cory Philpot (born May 15, 1970) is a Canadian football coach and a former professional running back who is currently the head coach for the Langley Rams of the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL). He played for eight seasons in the Canadian Football League for the BC Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played on the Lions' winning Grey Cup team in 1994. [1]

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College career

Philpot played college football at the University of Mississippi for the Rebels from 1990 to 1992.

Professional career

Philpot joined the BC Lions for the 1993 season. In his sophomore year, he played in 15 regular season games where he had 201 carries for 1,451 yards and 13 touchdowns. He won a Grey Cup championship as the Lions defeated Baltimore in the 82nd Grey Cup game in 1994.

In 1995, Philpot set the CFL record for most touchdowns in a season with 22, a record that was broken by Milt Stegall in the 2003 CFL season. [2] He was a two-time winner of the Eddie James Memorial Trophy for top rusher (Western Division) in 1994 and 1995. [3] Philpot's nickname while playing for the Lions was "Quick Six" which alluded to the number 6 jersey that he wore, and even more so his ankle breaking moves that were sure to put up a quick 6 on the scoreboard.

Coaching career

Philpot coached in the CJFL for South Fraser Rams in 2005 before joining the Vancouver Trojans in 2006 where he served as head coach for four years. [4]

In 2010, he joined the Board of Directors for the BC Football Conference as a Game Commissioner and the Conference Head Coach. [4] In 2015, he became the first President of the BC Provincial Football Association (BCPFA). [5]

In 2018, Philpot returned to coaching as an assistant coach for the Langley Rams. [4] On August 11, 2021, he was promoted to head coach of the Rams. [6] In his first season, he led the team to their first national championship in their Canadian Bowl win over the London Beefeaters. [7]

Personal life

Philpot has two twin sons, Jalen Philpot and Tyson Philpot, both play gridiron football as wide receivers. [8]

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