Sonny Cumbie
Sonny Jack Cumbie (born August 8, 1981 in Abilene, Texas) is an American football assistant coach and former American Football quarterback. He is currently the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs. Cumbie played professionally in the Arena Football League, the Indoor Football League, and briefly in the NFL. Cumbie was the starting quarterback for Texas Tech during the 2004 season, where he led the nation in passing and total offense, a win in the 2004 Holiday Bowl, and MVP honors for the game.
High school years
Cumbie attended Snyder High School in Snyder, Texas, and was a three-sport letterman in football, basketball, and baseball. In football, as a senior, he won first team All-District honors, Honorable Mention All-South Plains honors, and was named the District M.V.P. He was coached by David Baugh, the son of legendary college quarterback "Slingin'" Sammy Baugh. In basketball, he won All-District honors and All-Big Country honors. In baseball, he was named the District MVP as a senior. Cumbie graduated from Snyder High School in 2000. He received scholarship offers from Tarleton State University and West Texas A&M University. Cumbie declined them both and enrolled at Texas Tech, about 80 miles from Snyder, and decided to accept an invitation to walk on to the Football team from then coach Mike Leach.