HOW WE KNOW HIM : Simper was a part of the Richwoods football program for 33 years before retiring after the 2007 season. He served as head coach from 1994-07 and compiled a 95-47 (.669) record ...

Simper: We felt really good that day when we got there, but you’re always 12 hours ahead of your symptoms. I was good until about 1 o’clock in the morning, and then I had a splitting headache.

On Dec. 21, 1997, Fowler and Simper got into a fight at their Lehi home. At trial, Simper's attorneys described the couple as having a violent relationship, and both struggled with drugs and alcohol.

Simper said his mentality at Cy Woods as head coach and athletic coordinator will be the same, as a servant leader. “That’s how I approach the job,” he said.

Simper confirmed that he will be leaving the Eagles program in a text message for the Houston-area school in the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. He plans to leave the Corpus Christi school in March.