There are 9 article(s) tagged Rodney Saulsberry:

• March 2026

  • Whitehaven finds new head football coach

    Whitehaven High has reached back into its football past for the man who will lead its immediate future.

    By John Varlas March 14, 2026

• January 2026

  • Varlas: Whitehaven will always be a part of Rodney Saulsberry

    A two-time state champion is headed for a new job with the Memphis Tigers. But his impact on high school football — and his community in particular — will be long felt.

    By John Varlas January 08, 2026

• August 2025

  • Prep football 2025: At Whitehaven, Tigers keep an eye on past and exciting future

    Longtime coach Rodney Saulsberry wants this year’s team to honor the program’s legacy — and they have the talent to do just that.

    By John Varlas August 21, 2025

• July 2023

  • Memphian Aubrey Miller Jr. determined to prove he belongs in the NFL

    The former Whitehaven High star played at Missouri and Jackson State before signing this year with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent.

    By Liaudwin Seaberry Jr. July 02, 2023

• December 2022

  • Ten years ago, all ‘Haven broke loose

    Their first state championship — and an undefeated season — was a long time coming and quite a celebration for the Whitehaven football community.

    By John Varlas December 02, 2022

• September 2022

  • Whitehaven looking to shine under bright lights

    The showcase game against Germantown in the region opener is full of subplots, talking points and potential.

    By John Varlas September 01, 2022

• September 2020

  • Grieving coaches plead for support, assistance after shooting death of Whitehaven football player

    Shooting death of Demetrius Robinson prompts coaches from other schools to stand in solidarity against violence.

    By John Varlas September 08, 2020

• May 2020

  • Local high school prospects affected by lack of college camps

    Lack of college camps affecting local high school prospects. There are missed opportunities for those players to increase their stock with college coaches. 

    By Jonah Jordan May 30, 2020

• November 2018

  • Whitehaven’s band of brothers faces Oakland in 2016 title-game rematch

    Just like in 2016, the Whitehaven football team is in the state championship game. They’ll play Murfreesboro Oakland on Thursday – just like in 2016.

    By John Varlas November 29, 2018