TCU's Gary Patterson knows a little bit about longevity in the coaching profession.
Patterson knows as well as anyone that great coaches have to keep proving year after year. Doing it as a Texas high school football coach isn't easy, but Randy Allen, who retired last week after 44 years, including the past 19 as the head coach at Highland Park, made winning look routine.
Highland Park head coach Randy Allen looks on as his team plays against Denton Ryan in the 5A Division I State semifinals on Dec.