Coach John Outlaw

A documentary film is being produced about legendary Lufkin Panther Football coach John Outlaw by filmmaker Matt Skinner that showcases his philosophy in regards to football, life, and the people he influenced. They need your help.

It was a huge night of firsts at the Lufkin - Tyler Lee game Friday night. It was the first win of the season for the Pack, as well as the initial win as Panther head coach for Todd Quick.  It was also the first game played on the newly named John Outlaw Field.

Those were some of the words spoken by Lufkin ISD Superintendent Roy Knight in October during a presentation honoring Coach John Outlaw for his landmark 300th win as a head coach. How could we have known that those words would be used again in just a couple of months for a very somber occasion.

The Panther Nation has lost one of our finest this morning. Head Coach John Outlaw passed away earlier today, collapsing after a morning jog. Even though he amassed over 300 wins as a head coach, he was proud to be more of a mentor than a coach.  You had to play hard to play for Coach Outlaw, but his players knew that he would always be there for them, and no coach could ever love his players more