Head Football Coach - Emporia State University
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So glad to see these officials enforcing that new knee pad rule. Definitely not a MIAA crew! 🤔
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Proud of this team, coaches & Sr. Class on getting the bowl win!! Back to Back 9 win seasons and multiple offensive records broken! What a journey and we did it together! #FOE
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They always said a good coach can change a game but a great coach can change a life. Dad, you have impacted so many and you are still doing it today. So awesome to hear that you are going into the Oklahoma HS Coaches Hall Of Fame!! ❤️u Dad!!
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100 wins..first I want to say “Thank You”to my family. And to all my players and coaches both past and present “Thank You” your commitment, dedication and sacrifice helped shape this program to what it is today!! #FOE now let’s get 101!!
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Words cannot express how thankful I am for all the former players and coaches—past and present—who helped make this milestone possible. YOUR hard work, effort, and belief built this program. Being the winningest coach at Emporia State is about one thing “The Team” #FOE
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Official visit weekend, Family Over EVERYTHING 🐝 #HigginsSisters ❤️
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What a great game and big win to finish the season. So proud of this football team, coaches and seniors. Last but not least our fans were AWESOME today and we fed off their energy. Can’t wait to play one more game for our seniors and in front of our fans! @CorsicanaBowl
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We love you Brexten & we will miss you, your infectious personality, competitiveness & your love for your teammates. You will always be in our hearts & will forever be a part of this family!
Stingers up for Brex!
Emporia State mourns the passing of @ESUHornetsFB player Brexten Green. bit.ly/3ApYf8a
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Proud to announce our captains for the 2021 season. Each captain went through an extensive interview process and was elected by a vote of their peers/our coaching staff.
Congratulations to these Hornets and excited to continue to build toward the 2021 season.
#StingersUp
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Special evening last night with my father “the original Coach Higgins” being inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Hall Of Fame!! What an influence you have been to all your players & coaches through the years. I do what I do because of you❤️ u Dad!
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Never thought I would be mentioned in the same tweet as these two legends but very thankful for the opportunity to talk @ESUFOOTBALL with a great group of coaches! Thanks to @KU_Football for the invite.
That’s all from the 2020 KU Football Coaches Clinic! #KUfball
We had a great weekend of football talk, including guest speakers Michael Irvin and Garin Higgins today.
Special thanks to everyone for coming out!
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What a great team win today! So proud of our coaches and players and a big thanks to all our fans that battled the elements! #WeEarnEverything
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Decided to really push it and go 6k...Big THANKS to my exercise buddy who really pushed me mentally to finish. #ESU5K #FoundAWay! #StingersUp
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No playoffs on the line but this game meant something to this special group. This team showed grit, character and perseverance today on the road at one of the toughest places to play in the MIAA! Proud of this team!
Back to back 8 win seasons for @esuhornetsfb for just the fourth time in school history. #StingersUp
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Last official practice of 2021! So fortunate to have a great group of players & coaches. Looking forward to taking the field tomorrow with this group! #StingersUp #FOE
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Stand up, brush yourself off and move on! Can't wait to rebound & play in front of our home fans this week! #PackWelch #FOE
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Congratulations to a great group of SR’s on the victory today! Special group of players that represent our core values every day! True example of FOE!
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I want to give a HUGE THANK you to all of my coaches and players both past and present because without them none of this would be possible. HORNET NATION is a special place. Stingers Up for the long haul!!
Emporia State Athletics and @ESUHornetsFB Coach Garin Higgins agree to three year contract #StingersUp bit.ly/3Cxqy50
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In a special addition to senior day, the inaugural Steve Henry award was awarded to @Cutondime_31. The award is given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of Steve Henry who was a former ESU player and outstanding member of the Emporia community.
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After a long pause from Nov. 10 2019 -Sept. 4 2021, it was great to see our players, coaches and staff get a W! And a BIG THANKS to all the fans that were there to support us!
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As we have done every Saturday, we played for one another and got the W! Can’t say enough about this group and all the grit, toughness and character they showed throughout the season! #CorsicanaChamps #CultureWins
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What a season 11 in a row ,22-5 last two years, great group of SR's! Big Thanks to our fans. Tradition doesn't graduate...see you next yr!
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This news is most difficult for our players. We thank ALL of them for being 1st class through uncertainty, challenges, testing, and regulations. They have gone WAY above and beyond. VERY proud to be their coach. The core of our program is strong and we’ll be back. #StingersUp
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Today was a great day! 1st annual ESU QB ALUMNI GOLF OUTING!! ✅ ALL MIAA QB’s ✅3 Harlon Hill Candidates ✅ RECORD SETTERS ✅ Great Young men
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Love this team & their resiliency. I believe in this group and as we continue to grow together great things will happen. #FOE #StingersUp!
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Congrats to one of the coolest cats I know but also a pretty good QB! Career leader in Passing Yards and Total Offense! #Sheriff #BusDriver
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Great win! On to the next!
About last night…
Take a look at 21st ranked @esuhornetsfb second straight Top 25 win - a 24-21 victory at 4th ranked Pitt State in front of 10,266 in Pittsburg. #StingersUp #FearNone
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Big Thank you to my family, friends, colleagues and all my players past and present for the birthday wishes. It was a Great day to turn 50 and what a special gift from the captains and QB’s after practice. #MTXE
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Proud of these guys on earning Offensive position of the year in Strength & Conditioning….just like their coach they love the weight room! #TopGun #StingersUp!
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Proud of this little worker bee, earning the right to work graduation with her high GPA and other important credentials. She is actually just as excited as I am 😂@harleehiggins
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2018 MIAA POY and former bus driver for @ESUFOOTBALL is leaving Emporia for the first time in 23 yrs! Best of luck to my main man @beeracks9 on his new job in North Carolina! #FOE
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It’s not just something @CoachNardo27 says on recruiting visits, it’s something we live by. This is my favorite picture to take with our players every year! This is an unbelievable group who I am proud to have join the Hornet Alumni Family!
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🟡Over the past year, I could not be more proud of what our team achieved in the classroom.⚫️
➖18 total ESU graduates (Dec/May)
➖15 were high school signees
➖7 will be competing this fall and already in graduate school!
#CultureWins
#StingersUp 🐝⬆️
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Great team win today! Proud of our toughness and togetherness!! Also loved having my sidekick there with me today, she kept me in line!! @gracynhiggins11 #FOE
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The best play I ever called was asking this gal to marry me. Happy Anniversary@hr071972!23yrs #BlessedAndGrateful
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1. Trust and Accountability 2. Attitude 3. Family Over Everything Culture wins in tough times! So proud of this team and coaches today for not flinching and A BIG Thank You to all our fans!
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Chase will go down as one of the greatest teammates to ever wear the Black and Gold!! Never wavered about his situation & was always ready when called upon! This football program is better because of Chase Ricke.
Thank you @CoachGHiggins and @CoachGleason10 for all that you have done for Chase over the last 5 years! You have both been big influences to him and I appreciate what you have poured into him!
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Congratulations @CoachNardo27 proud of all the work you have put in and earned this opportunity. Great coaches can come from any level! #FOE
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At the 35 sec. mark of the video…I heard a voice inside my head that said “low Battery” 🔋⬇️
6:15AM practice made @CoachGHiggins bring the JUICE! If you are juiceless, you are useless. #StingersUp #FOE
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Work begins tomorrow to exceed expectations!! #FOE
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Very proud of these guys and extremely blessed to have coached such a great group of young men! #FOE #StingersUp
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✅ 3yr captain
✅ 3.97 GPA
✅ 1,000 yd rusher(led MIAA)
✅ All-MIAA
✅Husband
Coach @CoachGHiggin presenting @ESUFOOTBALL senior Landon Nault his Google Cloud Academic All-American Award at the basketball game tonight. Congrats! #StingersUp
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Happy Fathers Day Dad! It meant a great deal to me to teach you about Netflix...enjoy watching Breaking Bad today!
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Happy Mother Day mom! I could not be where I am at today without your love and guidance. I am so thankful and love you so much....but mom please do not step on the E! #Pushups #StayOffTheE
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Plenty of food, fellowship and laughter at the annual Captains dinner!! Great group of young men! #FOE #HotSauceMac&Cheese
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Congratulations to former teammate @QuincyTillmon on being inducted into the ESU Athletics Hall of Honor!! Well deserved and what a story! Great player who could make you miss in a phone booth!
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2023 Senior Class put one together today in all phases in their last game at Welch! #FOE
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Congratulations to our newest set of players that earned their bricks today. Trust and accountability, family over everything, attitude!
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Thanks to @RonBaker31 for making our athletics auction one of a kind! Appreciate the time you took to be here!
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Proud of these young men graduating today! Truly winners both on and off the field! #CultureWins #FOE
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Proud of our fans that made the trip today to Kearney! YOU were loud in a hostile environment! Gut check for our players today and they pushed through! We needed #EveryManEveryPlay! See you next week! #PackWelch
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So proud of Harlee! Graduating Summa Cum Laude in Communication. New berg Outstanding Senior nominee. Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Can’t believe she didn’t even want to go college!! 🖤💛
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There is a new little sheriff in town! Welcome to the world Heidi Grace and a heartfelt congratulations to @BrentWilson9 &@MadisonEsmith! Can’t wait to see what Heidi looks like in black and gold #StingersUp!
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Proud of this team and coaches!! Took care of business!! 5 in a row!!
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This guy could get from Point A to Point B faster than any player I ever coached. Congratulations to @ShjuanTime22 on his induction into the ESU Athletic Hall of Honor!! Part of our first true recruiting class that helped lay the foundation of what the culture is today.
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From preseason pick # 7 in conference to one of only eight teams left in d2 playoffs! #LovethisTeam
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Congrats to the newest group of Hornets that earned their brick this spring!
Trust & Accountability ➖ Attitude ➖ Family Over Everything
#StingersUp 🐝⬆️
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In my entire coaching career one of the best I have ever coached and I know one of the best to ever play at Welch Stadium!! Can’t wait to see what is next!! #Baller
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Congratulations to our midterm graduates! Very proud of what these young man have accomplished on and off the field! #STUDENTAthlete #CultureWins #FOE photos courtesy of @beeracks9 👍
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Proud of our players, coaches & training staff today! Thanks to all our fans who believed in us! We rose up& clocked in! #BeTheBaddest
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Our student section was on point today!! "We Let Em Know" what Hornet Nation should be like every Saturday at Welch!! Thank you!
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Hard work & Character!! Great Team Win!! So proud of all the players and coaches!! #TheTeam #Builtdifferent #FOE
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FINALLY, game day is here! Let’s go Hornet Nation!#StingersUp
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Wish Coach Cochran and his family all the best. Thank you for everything you have done for ESU Football. You were a huge part of our success on and off the field. I know you will do great things in the coaching profession. Good luck on your journey!
#FOE #StingersUp
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Coaching is about relationships. Some relationships are built through tough times. It was great to see former player now army Ranger Danny Mcevoy 08’09’show up in the Hornet locker room today! Thank you for your service and THANK YOU for reminding me what coaching is about!
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A father who coaches can drive me crazy at times! But I'm glad he is there with me every Saturday. Love u dad!
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Thank you again 2024 Seniors!! What a special group of young men. @esuhornetsfb truly is a special place. #FamilyOverEverything
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