Tyrone Rogers resigns as head coach at Robert E. Lee

Tyrone Rogers has resigned after seven seasons as head coach at Robert E. Lee.

Rogers told his team following the Generals' 34-27 loss at Central-Phenix City in Friday's Class 7A semifinals. Lee finished 8-4 this season.

Rogers said he'd been in talks with Lee Principal Lorenza Pharrams about the decision for several weeks.

Rogers, a former NFL defensive lineman with the Cleveland Browns, posted a 30-44 record and made four state playoff appearances as head coach at Lee. 

"I didn't want my players or the principal to be blindsided, especially after a loss like (Friday) night," Rogers said. "It was really emotional. I just want to be able to take a step back and do what I need to do as a father and a grandfather. I've learned more from these young men than any other time I've been coaching."