History of Art Briles in Timeline
Art Briles is an American football coach, most notably the former head coach of the Houston Cougars and Baylor Bears. He achieved significant success at Baylor, transforming the program into a national contender. However, his tenure ended in scandal; he was fired in 2015 due to his alleged mishandling of sexual assault allegations within the football program. Briles has authored 'Beating Goliath' and is the subject of the biography 'Looking Up'. He currently coaches in the Italian Football League.
1925: Pine Bluff HS National Record
In 1925, Pine Bluff High School established a national record with 8,588 yards, which Stephenville High School later broke in 1998.
1952: Stephenville HS Playoff Drought
In 1952, prior to Art Briles' arrival, Stephenville High School had last reached the football playoffs.
December 3, 1955: Arthur Ray Briles Born
On December 3, 1955, Arthur Ray Briles, who would later become a prominent American football coach, was born.
1973: Led Rule HS to State Championship Game
In 1973, as a senior quarterback at Rule High School, Art Briles led his team to the Texas Class B state championship game. However, they lost to Big Sandy.
1975: Big Sandy National Record
In 1975, Big Sandy achieved a national record of 114 touchdowns rushing, which was ahead of Stephenville's later records.
October 16, 1976: Family Tragedy
On October 16, 1976, Art Briles' parents and aunt died in a car crash while traveling to see him play, a game he was playing in Dallas. His girlfriend, Jan Allison, had decided to stay behind.
1977: Played in Cotton Bowl Classic
In 1977, Art Briles played in the Cotton Bowl Classic for the University of Houston after switching to wide receiver. He played for three seasons at Houston
1980: Assistant at Sweetwater High School
In 1980, Art Briles began serving as an assistant coach at Sweetwater High School, a position he held until 1983.
1980: Southwest Conference Title
In 1980, Baylor last won their outright Southwest Conference title before the 2013 season.
1980: 10-Win Season
Prior to the 2011 season, the last time Baylor had won as many as 10 games was in 1980.
1983: End of Assistant Coaching at Sweetwater HS
In 1983, Art Briles ended his time serving as an assistant coach at Sweetwater High School.
1984: Began Coaching in Texas
In 1984, Art Briles began serving as a head football coach in Texas.
1984: Head Coach at Hamlin High School
In 1984, at the age of 28, Art Briles became the head coach at Hamlin High School, a 2A school.
1985: State Semifinals Loss
In 1985, Art Briles coached Hamlin High School to a 27-1-1 record, which included a loss to Electra High School in the state semifinals.
1986: Coaching Job at Georgetown HS
In 1986, Art Briles left Hamlin High School for Georgetown High School. This was Georgetown High School's first two seasons at the highest classification in Texas high school football.
1987: Left Georgetown High School
In 1987, Art Briles left Georgetown High School after a difficult two-year span.
1988: Head Coach at Stephenville High School
In 1988, Art Briles became the head coach at Stephenville High School in Stephenville, Texas.
1989: 4-5-1 Season
In 1989, Art Briles' Stephenville squad had a 4-5-1 season.
1990: Playoff Berth
In 1990, Art Briles' Stephenville squads made the playoffs and continued to do so every year during his tenure.
1993: State Championship Win
In 1993, Art Briles' Stephenville squad won a state championship, facing La Marque, then coached by Alan Weddell.
1993: 89 Rushing Touchdowns
In 1993, Art Briles' Stephenville team scored 89 touchdowns rushing, which was the second all-time in the nation.
1994: State Championship Repeat
In 1994, Art Briles' Stephenville squad won another state championship, facing La Marque, then coached by Alan Weddell.
1994: 96 Rushing Touchdowns
In 1994, Art Briles' Stephenville team scored 96 touchdowns rushing, which was the third all-time in the nation.
1995: Last Win Against Texas Tech
In 1995, prior to the 2011 season, Baylor last defeated Texas Tech.
1995: Baylor's Last Winning Season
Prior to Art Briles' arrival, 1995 was the last time Baylor had a winning season.
1996: Inaugural Season
In 1996 the school's inaugural season in the C-USA was.
1996: Big 12 Conference Formation
In 1996, the Big 12 Conference was formed. The 2011 Baylor team had its most successful season since its formation.
1998: Spread Offense
In 1998, Art Briles team posted 8,664 yards of total offense, breaking the national record of 8,588 yards. Briles also adapted the spread offense, helping to introduce it to Texas high school football.
1998: State Championship Win
In 1998, Art Briles' Stephenville squad won a state championship.
1999: Ended High School Coaching Stint
In 1999, Art Briles ended his first high school coaching stint with a record of 165-46-3.
1999: Joined Texas Tech Staff
In 1999, Art Briles left Stephenville to join Mike Leach's staff at Texas Tech as running backs coach.
1999: State Championship Win
In 1999, Art Briles' Stephenville squad won a state championship.
2002: Improved Rushing Average at Texas Tech
By 2002, Art Briles improved Texas Tech's rushing average to 99.6 yards a game from 66.4 yards a game in his first year.
2003: Hired as Head Coach at University of Houston
In 2003, Art Briles was hired as head coach at the University of Houston. In his first season, he led the Cougars to a 7-5 record, including a loss in the Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl.
2004: Last Win Over Ranked Opponent
In 2004, prior to the 2011 season, Baylor last defeated a ranked opponent.
2005: Bowl Game Appearance
In 2005, Art Briles guided the Cougars to a 6-6 season and another bowl game.
December 1, 2006: Conference USA Championship
On December 1, 2006, Art Briles led the Cougars to a 10-4 record and the Conference USA Championship, where they defeated their opponent 34-20.
November 27, 2007: Interviewed for Baylor Head Coach Position
On November 27, 2007, Art Briles interviewed for the Baylor head coach position, and was hired the next day for a seven-year term.
2010: Winning Season and Bowl Appearance
In 2010, Art Briles led Baylor to a 7-5 record, their first winning season and bowl appearance in 15 years. They lost the Texas Bowl to Illinois.
2010: 4 Conference Wins
In 2010, Baylor had 4 conference wins. In 2011, the Bears accumulated 6 conference wins.
2011: Successful Season, Heisman Trophy
In 2011, Art Briles led Baylor to a 10-3 record and a win in the Valero Alamo Bowl. The team also had upset victories over Oklahoma and Texas. Robert Griffin III, Baylor's quarterback, was awarded the Heisman Trophy.
2011: Baylor administrators knew of assailant
In fall 2011, multiple senior Baylor administrators knew about a serial sexual assault assailant but, along with Briles, failed to act.
2012: Upsets and Holiday Bowl Invitation
In 2012, Art Briles' Bears defeated the #1 ranked Kansas State Wildcats. The Bears finished the season strong and earned an invitation to the Holiday Bowl in San Diego.
2013: Best Season in School History
In 2013, Art Briles led Baylor to one of the best seasons in school history, finishing with a school-record 11 wins and the Big 12 title. They earned a trip to the 2014 Fiesta Bowl.
2014: Fiesta Bowl Appearance
In 2014, Art Briles and Baylor lost to the University of Central Florida 52-42 in the Fiesta Bowl. Briles announced he would remain at Baylor.
2014: Big 12 Co-Champions and Cotton Bowl Berth
In 2014, Art Briles's Bears finished with another 11 win season and repeated as Big 12 Co-Champions, earning a berth in the 2015 Cotton Bowl.
May 26, 2016: Findings of Fact Document Released
On May 26, 2016, Baylor released a findings of fact document prepared by the board of regents based on an independent investigation by Pepper Hamilton. The report reflected concerns about the tone and culture within Baylor’s football program, and the regents suspended Briles with intent to fire him.
June 2016: Settlement with Baylor
In June 2016, Art Briles and Baylor reached a settlement, formally terminating his contract but providing him with a letter of recommendation and a severance fee. In a joint statement, both sides acknowledged shortcomings in the response to reports of sexual violence. Ken Starr and Ian McCaw also lost their jobs because of the scandal.
May 2017: Baylor Letter
In May 2017, Baylor's legal counsel Christopher Holmes sent Art Briles a letter saying that Baylor was unaware of Briles discouraging victims from reporting to law enforcement or university officials.
August 28, 2017: Briles hired and then not hired by Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On August 28, 2017, Art Briles was hired as assistant head coach for offense by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats but, due to criticism and league pressure, the offer was rescinded hours later.
September 2017: Letter Released
In September 2017, the Canadian Football League released the May 2017 letter from Baylor's legal counsel to the Waco Tribune-Herald.
June 19, 2018: McCaw deposition
On June 19, 2018, former Baylor athletic director Ian McCaw testified that the sexual assault scandal was manufactured to cover up a larger university-wide issue.
July 2018: Briles turns over documents
In July 2018, Briles turned over documents pursuant to a subpoena, revealing senior Baylor administrators' knowledge of a serial sexual assault assailant in fall 2011, but failed to act.
August 2, 2018: Briles hired as head coach in Italy
On August 2, 2018, Art Briles was announced as the head coach of the Guelfi Firenze American football team in Florence, Italy.
2018: Settlement in Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
In 2018, Art Briles' wrongful termination lawsuit against Baylor was settled, with Baylor paying Briles $15.1 million.
May 2019: Briles hired by Mount Vernon High School
In May 2019, Art Briles was hired as the head coach for Mount Vernon High School in Texas on a two-year deal.
November 16, 2019: Mount Vernon Tigers lose playoff game
On November 16, 2019, the Mount Vernon Tigers, coached by Briles, lost to the Sabine Cardinals in the first round of the Texas high school playoffs, 20–14.
2019: Returned as Head Coach
In 2019, Art Briles returned to being a head football coach in Texas.
December 11, 2020: Mount Vernon Tigers lose
On December 11, 2020, the Mount Vernon Tigers lost to the Jim Ned Indians in the state semi-finals.
December 14, 2020: Briles Resigns
On December 14, 2020, Briles resigned as head coach after posting a 20-6 record in 2 seasons.
2020: Coaching in Texas Ended
In 2020, Art Briles' time serving as a head football coach in Texas ended.
February 24, 2022: Briles hired by Grambling State
On February 24, 2022, Briles returned to college game when he was hired by Hue Jackson as the offensive coordinator for Grambling State.
July 2, 2022: Guelfi Firenze wins Italian Bowl
On July 2, 2022, Briles led the Guelfi Firenze to win the 41st Italian Bowl championship game with a 21–17 upset over the Milano Seamen.
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