Cam Bruffett

Cam Bruffett
Personal information
Born: (1989-05-11) May 11, 1989 (age 35)
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Fair Grove (MO)
College:Evangel (2010-2013)
Position:DB
Undrafted:2014
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena League statistics
Tackles:0
Interceptions:0
Stats at ArenaFan.com
Head coaching record
Regular season:3–14 (.176)
Postseason:0–2 (.000)
Career:3-16 (.158)

Cameron W. Bruffett (born May 11, 1989), is an American football coach. He is currently the head football coach for Parkview High School and the inaugural head coach of the Ozarks Lunkers of The Arena League (TAL), which began in 2024. Bruffett is also a former defensive back in the Arena Football League (AFL).

Early years

Bruffett played high school football at Fair Grove, playing quarterback and defensive back. He set school records in all-time passing yards and all-purpose yards. In his senior season, the team finished 13-1 and he threw for 1,300 yards, rushed for 1,100 yards, made 60 tackles, and had six interceptions.[1]

College years

Bruffett played four seasons at Evangel (NAIA), where he earned All-Heart of America Athletic Conference selections each season as a defensive back.[2] His 14 career interceptions are tied for the second most in program history.[1]

Bruffett received the 2014 Physical Education Graduate of the Year award.[3]

Professional playing career

Bruffett played for the Pittsburgh Power.

On October 16, 2014, Evangel announced that Bruffett had signed with the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League.[1] Bruffett's professional playing career ended due to a hamstring injury.

Coaching career

Parkview High School

On February 21, 2023, Parkview High School named Bruffett their new head coach.[4] Bruffett's record is 0–9 in the regular season and 0–1 in the post-season.[5]

Ozarks Lunkers

On October 4, 2023, Bruffett was named as the inaugural head coach of the Lunkers.[6]

Head coaching record

League Team Year Regular season Postseason
Won Lost Ties Win % Won Lost Win % Result
MSHSAA Parkview Vikings 2023 0 9 0 .000 0 1 .000 Lost first round
High School Total 0 9 0 .000 0 1 .000
TAL Ozarks Lunkers 2024 3 5 0 .375 0 1 .000 Lost semi-final
Professional Total 3 5 0 .375 0 1 .000
Total 3 14 0 .176 0 2 .000

Personal life

Bruffett married his wife, Gabriela Verdugo-Bruffett, in 2015.[7] Gaby was an NCAA Division II National Champion Swimmer at Ashland University and represented Mexico in the 2011 Pan American Games.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c Booher, Kary (October 16, 2014). "Fair Grove grad signs with Arena Football League". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "Cleveland Gladiators Add Depth in Free Agency". BoxScore News. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  3. ^ Coleman, Valorie. "Evangel University Department of Kinesiology announces 2014 graduation awards". Evangel University. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  4. ^ Parker, Chris (February 21, 2023). "Parkview Hires Cameron Bruffett as Head Football Coach". Ozarks Sports Zone. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  5. ^ "Parkview High School 2023-2024 11-Man Football Schedule". MSHSAA. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  6. ^ "Ozarks Lunkers Hire Cam Bruffett as Inaugural Head Coach". Ozarks Sports Zone. October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  7. ^ "2017 Staff". Logan-Rogersville Baseball. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  8. ^ "200 Free Relay Wins Championship". Ashland Eagles Swimming and Diving. Retrieved October 18, 2023.