Our Story
Built on Grit.Bound by Brotherhood.
For over 50 years, the MC Knights Football program has forged men of character, discipline, and pride. This is the story of those who built it — and those who carry it forward.
Our Mission
More Than a Game
The MC Knights Football Alumni Association exists to preserve the legacy of one of the most storied junior college football programs in the nation. We connect former players and coaches, and ensure that the values instilled on the field — sacrifice, accountability, and brotherhood — live on in every Knight who ever laced up.
We believe football is a vehicle for life. The lessons learned in the film room, on the practice field, and on Saturday game days shaped our men long after the final whistle. Our mission is to honor that transformation.
The Knights Pledge
I pledge to go forward with the many lessons of life learned as a result of my association with the Fightin' Knights. I pledge to become a responsible and solid citizen within my chosen community: ever striving to display the personal qualities important in living life to its fullest with unquestionable character. I will remember always my days spent at Montgomery. The brotherly bonds developed, the tears and laughs shared, the fractions of time held forever in lifelong memories and the eternal inner strength by what is symbolized by "The Rock." I pledge to be a loyal Knight, now and forever.
Legacy
We honor those who came before us and take responsibility for what we have left behind.
Service
We give back to Montgomery College, the overall community, and our continued bond of brotherhood.
Program History
Five Decades of Knights Football
The Program Begins
MC Knights Football is founded with 34 players and a vision to build champions — on the field and in life.
The Martin Era Begins
Under Coach Phil Martin, the Knights and the "Dirty Thirty", begin to set the standard for decades to come.
The First National Championship Game
The Knights would go undefeated throughout the entire regular season and would play Coffeyville in the National Championship Game.
The Second National Championship Game
The Knights would play in their second National Championship Game, only to be on the losing end to ____.
Alumni Association Formed, the First Reunion is Hosted at MC
Through the efforts of the Knight Leadership Council, the first bi-annual, all-alumni reunion was established.
First Post-Covid Reunion
The Knights celebrate the 50 years of football with a reunion of over 190 alumni and family members from every era of the program. The Leadership Council establishes the Wall of Honor and instills members from the Legends group, the Class of 1982, 1983, and 1984.
Leadership
The Coaches Who Shaped Us
21 seasons
137 wins
Head Coach, 1982–2003
Phil Martin
Phil Martin led Knights football for 21 seasons with a final record of 137–58–9, sending more than 188 players on to four-year programs and earning induction into the NJCAA Football Hall of Fame.
You're Still a Knight
Whether you played in the '50s or the 2000's, this brotherhood is yours. Reconnect, give back, and help us write the next chapter.