Red Raven football lost an icon today, with the passing of Richard "Skip" Foster.

 

Foster was one of the most accomplished Ravens in program history, as both a player and coach. He started every game for CCC on the offensive line in 1979 and 1980, being named an All-American in his sophomore season.

 

Skip joined the Raven coaching staff in 1985, before being promoted to head coach in 1989. He would thrive as coach, winning 83 games, including the 1990 NJCAA National Championship.

 

Foster and the Ravens went to six conference championships in 12 years, and produced 58 first-team all-conference players, which was the most of any team.

 

Foster left Coffeyville to pursue coaching in the Arena Football League, where he had stints with the Tulsa Talons, Austin Wranglers, Arizona Rattlers, and San Jose Sharks.

 

Skip Foster is survived by his wife, Gay, two sons, Spencer and Gage, and daughter, Shelby.