02.09.08 - Jim Zorn named Washington Redskins head coach
Just two weeks ago, Jim Zorn, a member of the 1971-72 Cerritos College football teams, was named the offensive coordinator for the Washington Redskins after spending the last seven years as the quarterbacks coach for the Seattle Seahawks, But, on Saturday, Zorn was quickly promoted to the head coaching position, taking over for Joe Gibbs, a member of the 1959-60 Falcon football teams. This will be the first head coaching assignment for Zorn, who signed a five-year deal...[more]

02.05.08 - Eight football players sign letters
After a season in which they lost two overtime games and two others by six points, the Cerritos College football team has announced that eight players have signed letters of intent, while three others are close to signing with a four-year university...[more]

01.27.08 - Jim Zorn named Redskins Offensive Coordinator
Former Cerritos College quarterback Jim Zorn, who surpassed all expectations and went on to have a career in the National Football League, was just recently named the offensive coordinator for the Washington Redskins. Zorn, who spent the last seven seasons as the quarterback coach for the Seattle Seahawks, played for the Falcons from 1971-72 as a backup quarterback. He will now work for an organization that also has two former Cerritos football players on their staff. Joe Gibbs (1959-60), who recently stepped down as the head coach and will serve in an administrative role with the organization, and Rennie Simmons (1959-60), who is the tight ends coach...[more]

01.07.08 - T.J. Houshmandzadeh named to the Pro Bowl
Former Cerritos College All-American wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh completed his best season of his professional career recently for the Cincinnati Bengals. After pulling in a league-leading 112 passes for a career-high 1,143 yards and 12 touchdowns, Houshmandzadeh was rewarded by being named to the AFC Pro Bowl squad. This is the first time in his seven-year career that Houshmandzadeh has been selected to play in the post-season game, which will be played in Honolulu, HI on February 10. He was selected as an alternate last year...[more]

11.19.07 - Ex-Falcon Demetrin Veal signed by Titans
Former Cerritos College football player Demetrin Veal, who was released by the Denver Broncos prior to the start of the regular season, was recently signed by the Tennessee Titans. He was signed prior to the 10^th game of the season and has seen significant action in both games since his signing. ..[more]

11.16.07 - Cerritos has 14 all-conference selections
Despite a season record of 4-5, the Cerritos College football team had 14 All-Mission Conference National Division selections at the all-conference meeting recently. Mt. San Antonio College, who won the division, had 17 selections, while the Falcons were second with their 14, while Pasadena City College was next with 13 selections...[more]

11.10.07 - Defense comes up with big plays to secure win
Although the Cerritos College football team was playing without their best cornerback in their Mission Conference National Division game against Pasadena City College (6-3 overall, 1-3 conference) on Saturday, the Falcon defense still came up with interceptions on three consecutive series, as well as a fourth down stop at the one-yard line. By the time the game was over, the Falcons snapped a four-game losing streak, as they defeated the Lancers, 33-21. At this time, it doesn’t appear as though Cerritos will be making up their cancelled game from October 27 against Saddleback College. As a result, the Falcons will finish the season with a 4-5 overall record and a 1-3 mark in divisional play. It marks the first time since the 1985 season that Cerritos did not play a 10-game season...[more]

11.03.07 - Falcons done in by quick-strike attacks
The Cerritos College football team found the quick-strike aerial attack by Mt. San Antonio College to be too much to handle on Saturday night in their Mission Conference National Division game. The Falcons, who did their best to stay with the Mounties, wound up losing, 54-27, which dropped their record to 3-5 on the year and 0-3 in divisional play. The loss was the fifth in a row for Cerritos, who had lost their previous four games by a total of 20 points. As for Mt. SAC, they improved to 6-2 overall and 3-0 in the division. Cerritos will now travel to Pasadena City College on Saturday for a 1:00 p.m. game, that may or may not be their final game of the season. ..[more]

10.25.07 - Football game against Saddleback cancelled
Due to the fires in Southern California over the week, the Cerritos College football game against Saddleback College scheduled for Saturday night has been cancelled. As a result of the poor air quality, the Gauchos have not been able to practice, while Saddleback College will be shut down until Monday, October 29. The game was also going to be the Falcons annual Homecoming Game...[more]

10.20.07 - Overtime loss another one that got away
When looking at the Cerritos College football team’s record, at first glance it would appear the team wasn’t doing so well. Usually when a team is 3-4 on the season, it’s considered to be a team in a rebuilding stage. Look closer at the scores, and the Falcons could easily be in contention for a post-season bid. After their 22-16 overtime loss at Riverside College on Saturday night, the team has now lost two overtime games this season and the combined points in their four setbacks has been 20 points. In each of the games, Cerritos was in position to either tie the game late or win before going into overtime. They will give it another shot next Saturday night, when the team hosts Saddleback College at 7:00 p.m. in their annual Homecoming Game...[more]

10.13.07 - Injuries hurt Falcons in 23-17 loss
At the start of the season, the Cerritos College football team felt that one of their strongest positions would be the offensive line, With four sophomores returning, including returning All-American tackle Mike Diaz (Schurr HS), along with All-American candidate Phillip Garcia (Schurr HS) at the other tackle, the Falcons appeared to be able to protect their quarterback and run the ball with effectiveness. However, in the last two games, Garcia went down against Fullerton College, while Diaz went down against Santa Ana College on Saturday afternoon in the team’s Mission Conference National Division opener. The result was a 23-17 loss, while sophomore quarterback AJ Toscano (El Rancho HS) was sacked seven times. Cerritos (3-3 overall, 0-1 National Division) must now regroup, as they travel to Riverside College for a 5:00 p.m. game next Saturday...[more]

09.29.07 - Pendulum swings for Fullerton in the end
With as many momentum swings as there were in the Cerritos College football game at home against Fullerton College Saturday night, it would come as no surprise of people were requesting Dramamine by the end of the game. After three lead changes, three missed fourth down conversions deep in opposing territory, 15-of-27 third down conversions and several key turnovers, it all came down to a third down conversion by the Hornets, who escaped Falcon Stadium with a 29-23 win. The win by Fullerton improves their record to 4-1, while Cerritos drops to 3-2, as the Mission Conference enjoys a bye next weekend before they begin divisional play...[more]

09.22.07 - Crosstown Cup goes to Falcons in 22-12 win
In the latest installment of the Cerritos-Long Beach City football rivalry, the Falcon defense spent the first three quarters dominating not only the statistics, but the numbers on the scoreboard. Through the first three quarters, Cerritos held a 15-0 lead and even went up 22-0 before the Vikings scored two late touchdowns to finish the score a 22-12. The win also secures that the Falcons will be the recipient of the annual Crosstown Cup, a perpetual trophy that is awarded to the winner of the game. With the win, Cerritos is now 3-1 on the season and lead the overall series 27-21-1, as this marked the 49^th anniversary of their rivalry...[more]

09.15.07 - Penalties hurt Cerritos in three-overtime loss
It has usually been said that to find out how a football team is going to play during the season, it will show by the third game of the year. If that rule were to hold true, then the Cerritos College football team would need to make some big strides if they are going to improve on their performance Saturday night. The Falcons, off to their first 2-0 start since 2002, dropped a 22-20 Mission Conference crossover game to Golden West College (2-1) in three overtimes. The Falcons (2-1), who turned the ball over four times, were also victimized by penalties throughout the game. If the team is going to turn the corner, they will have to do so against their cross-town rival Long Beach City College next Saturday night at Falcon Stadium. The game will also decide the residence of the Crosstown Cup for the next year...[more]

09.08.07 - Team off to first 2-0 start in five years
The Cerritos College football team picked the right time to win their first game on their new home turf. After going winless at home last season, the Falcons posted a 15-6 non-conference win against Ventura College Saturday night. In attendance for the game were 21 players and coaches from the school’s first football team from 1957, after they were treated to a pre-game reception by the college, athletic department and football team. The 2-0 start by Cerritos is their first since the 2002 season when they started the year 5-0. The Falcons will play their second of four straight home games next Saturday when they face Golden West College at 7:00 p.m...[more]

09.05.07 - College to honor first football team
At this Saturday’s Cerritos College home football game against Ventura College at 7:00 p.m. there will be a special group of fans in attendance. Back in 1957, the college was experiencing their first football season in the history of the school and that team led the community on a ride that took them to the pinnacle of community college football. The Falcon team of 1957 not only won the Western State Conference, they were selected to play in the prestigious Junior Rose Bowl in Pasadena against Arlington (TX) College, now known as the University of Texas at Arlington. Although the team was defeated, 21-12, they introduced the brand new school and community to a football season many look back on with fond memories...[more]

09.01.07 - Falcons open season with 63-36 win
The Cerritos College football team wasted no time in showing their opponent that this year's squad has the ability to strike on offense very quickly and without warning. Just three plays into the season, the Falcons saw sophomore running back Lorenzo Goode (Hermitage (WV) HS/Allan Hancock College) bust through three tackles on his way to a 44-yard touchdown. The quick strike was one of many for the Falcons on the night, as they opened their season Saturday night with a 63-36 win over Compton College in a game that was played at Cabrillo High School...[more]
 

08.25.07 - Location of season opener moved
The season opener for the Cerritos College football team, which was originally scheduled to be played at Compton College at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 1, has been moved to Cabrillo High School in Long Beach. The game will now be played at 7:00 p.m. on the same day. The reason for the switch in location was due to the poor playing conditions at Compton College. There was talk of where the game was going to be moved to, with conversations that the game might be played at Falcon Stadium...[more]