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{{Short description|Canadian football player and coach (born 1970)}}

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* [[Grey Cup]] champion ([[82nd Grey Cup|1994]])
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'''Cory Philpot''' (born May 15, 1970) is a former [[running back]] for the [[B.C. Lions]] of the [[Canadian Football League]]. He played [[college football]] at The [[University of Mississippi]]. He was two-time winner of the [[Eddie James Memorial Trophy]] for top rusher (Western Division) in 1994 and 1995. <ref name=BCLions>{{cite web| url = http://www.bclions.com/index.php?module=page&id=3058| title = History: All time award winners, BC Lions Official Site| accessdate = 2006-10-20}}</ref> He played on the Lions' winning [[Grey Cup]] team in 1994.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.bclions.com/index.php?module=page&id=3061 | title = Lions History Year by Year, BC Lions Official Site| accessdate = 2006-10-20}}</ref>
'''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]] (CFL) for the [[BC Lions]] and [[Winnipeg Blue Bombers]]. He played on the Lions' winning [[Grey Cup]] team in 1994.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.bclions.com/index.php?module=page&id=3061 | title = Lions History Year by Year, BC Lions Official Site| accessdate = 2006-10-20}}</ref>


==College career==
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In 1995, Philpot set the CFL record for most [[touchdown]]s in a season with 22, a record that was broken by [[Milt Stegall]] in the [[2003 CFL season]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?fid=1168&hubname= | title = TSN.ca CFL regular season - individual records | accessdate = 2006-10-20}}</ref> 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 braking moves that were sure to put up a quick 6 on the scoreboard.
Philpot played [[college football]] at the [[University of Mississippi]] for the [[Ole Miss Rebels football|Rebels]] from 1990 to 1992.


==Professional career==
==Today==
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 Stallions|Baltimore]] in the [[82nd Grey Cup]] game in 1994.
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Philpot currently serves as BCFC Game Commissioner of the [[Canadian Junior Football League]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.cjfl.ca/archives.php?subaction=showfull&id=1138857342&archive=1139785132&start_from=&ucat=2& | title = Canadian Junior Football League, "Philpot Takes Charge of the Trojans" | accessdate = 2006-12-15}}</ref>

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In 1995, Philpot set the CFL record for most [[touchdown]]s in a season with 22, a record that was broken by [[Milt Stegall]] in the [[2003 CFL season]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/feature/?fid=1168&hubname= | title = TSN.ca CFL regular season - individual records | accessdate = 2006-10-20}}</ref> He was a two-time winner of the [[Eddie James Memorial Trophy]] for top rusher (Western Division) in 1994 and 1995.<ref name=BCLions>{{cite web| url = http://www.bclions.com/index.php?module=page&id=3058| title = History: All time award winners, BC Lions Official Site| accessdate = 2006-10-20}}</ref> 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 [[Langley Rams|South Fraser Rams]] in 2005 before joining the [[Vancouver Trojans]] in 2006 where he served as [[head coach]] for four years.<ref name=Head>{{cite web|url=https://www.cflaa.ca/cory-philpot-named-rams-head-coach/ |title=Cory Philpot Named Rams Head Coach |publisher=CFLAA |date=August 11, 2021}}</ref>

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In 2010, he joined the Board of Directors for the BC Football Conference as a Game Commissioner and the Conference Head Coach.<ref name=Head/> In 2015, he became the first President of the BC Provincial Football Association (BCPFA).<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.cjfl.ca/archives.php?subaction=showfull&id=1138857342&archive=1139785132&start_from=&ucat=2& | title = Canadian Junior Football League, "Philpot Takes Charge of the Trojans" | accessdate = 2006-12-15}}</ref>

In 2018, Philpot returned to coaching as an assistant coach for the [[Langley Rams]].<ref name=Head/> On August 11, 2021, he was promoted to head coach of the Rams.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cjfl.org/news_article/show/1178164 |title=Cory Philpot Named Rams Head Coach |publisher=[[Canadian Junior Football League]] |date=August 11, 2021}}</ref> In his first season, he led the team to their first national championship in their [[Canadian Bowl]] win over the [[London Beefeaters]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cjfl.org/news_article/show/1197133 |title=Langley Rams Win Canadian Bowl |publisher=[[Canadian Junior Football League]] |date=December 4, 2021}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Philpot has two sons, twins [[Jalen Philpot]] and [[Tyson Philpot]], both play in the CFL as [[wide receivers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2022/01/14/landry-top-prospect-philpot-twins-preparing-take-next-step/ |title=Top prospect Philpot twins preparing to take next step |publisher=[[Canadian Football League]] |date=January 1, 2022}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 02:47, 22 September 2024

Cory Philpot
Langley Rams
Date of birth (1970-05-15) May 15, 1970 (age 54)
Place of birthMelbourne, Florida, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)Head coach
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight186 lb (84 kg)
US collegeMississippi
Career history
As coach
2004North Delta Longhorns (VMFL)
2005South Fraser Rams (CJFL)
2006–2009Vancouver Trojans (HC) (CJFL)
2018–2020Langley Rams (AC) (CJFL)
2021–presentLangley Rams (HC) (CJFL)
As player
1993–1997BC Lions
1999–2000Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1995

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 (CFL) for the BC Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played on the Lions' winning Grey Cup team in 1994.[1]

College career

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

Professional career

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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

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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

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Philpot has two sons, twins Jalen Philpot and Tyson Philpot, both play in the CFL as wide receivers.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Lions History Year by Year, BC Lions Official Site". Retrieved October 20, 2006.
  2. ^ "TSN.ca CFL regular season - individual records". Retrieved October 20, 2006.
  3. ^ "History: All time award winners, BC Lions Official Site". Retrieved October 20, 2006.
  4. ^ a b c "Cory Philpot Named Rams Head Coach". CFLAA. August 11, 2021.
  5. ^ "Canadian Junior Football League, "Philpot Takes Charge of the Trojans"". Retrieved December 15, 2006.
  6. ^ "Cory Philpot Named Rams Head Coach". Canadian Junior Football League. August 11, 2021.
  7. ^ "Langley Rams Win Canadian Bowl". Canadian Junior Football League. December 4, 2021.
  8. ^ "Top prospect Philpot twins preparing to take next step". Canadian Football League. January 1, 2022.
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