i cant imagine an AD or administration in their right mind would every consider this as an option. There has to be more of an investment than I'm going to coach my kids friends and then get out. Hard enough to have a handle of Lay coaches as assistants sometimes. Head Coaches that are Lay coaches can be tough to wrangle sometimes. Professionalism tends to be the biggest thing to get them to understand.
So because Loveless is a "little league" coach, you automatically dismiss his candidacy? Is it not possible that someone who coaches youth sports could have previous coaching or playing experience that could make them qualified for the position? I have no idea of the guys background, but just laughing him off because he's coaching "little league" seems like a rather simplistic view to take. Heck, I know a guy who coached "little league" not too long ago and now is a Power5 HC and one of the most talked about coaches in CFB.
You're right, I shouldn't dismiss him. However, There is a lot to taking on a roll as head coach besides Xs and Os that can become overwhelming and take away from them being a successful "Coach". Just because someone played in the College or the NFL does not automatically qualify or make them a great candidate. Nor automatically make them a good coach.
You might be surprised who coaches little league football. The last two years McAlester's 6th grade little league coach has been a dude named Forrest Mazey.
Who is did they hire as new supt? I'm sure they have a few guys they are already considering for the football job.
Dr Espolt. He was an assistant superintendent and over district finances I think
My guess is that Poteau will now be looking for a Superintendent again. Dr. Espolt had accepted the Superintendent job at Poteau back in December. Must have changed his mind.
Per the Oklahoman, Shawnee hired Jason Madonna from Del City, seems like a great hire to turn that program around. They are in a tough district, but Piedmont is headed to 6A2, so by the time he gets it going they should be competing for playoffs in the near future.
Per the Oklahoman, Shawnee hired Jason Madonna from Del City, seems like a great hire to turn that program around. They are in a tough district, but Piedmont is headed to 6A2, so by the time he gets it going they should be competing for playoffs in the near future.
Agreed, The town is excited for him to be here. He does have a huge task in front of him. Cleaning up Brown's and Sexton's mess. As an alum. I am excited!
Per the Oklahoman, Shawnee hired Jason Madonna from Del City, seems like a great hire to turn that program around. They are in a tough district, but Piedmont is headed to 6A2, so by the time he gets it going they should be competing for playoffs in the near future.
Agreed, The town is excited for him to be here. He does have a huge task in front of him. Cleaning up Brown's and Sexton's mess. As an alum. I am excited!
LOL at comparing how Brown left the program vs how Sexton left things.
Post by duckandcover on Aug 25, 2023 9:42:44 GMT -6
New Era starting in 2023. What do you people predict will be the outcome of the season. Will they find winning ways again? How was the scrimmage last week? What is on tap for tonight?
HC Madonna and DC Blitch have it looking like night and day compared to last season. Defense looks a little ahead of the offense as it typically would this time of year, but they all are competing. They won last weeks scrimmage, first time they've won anything since 2021 and tied last nights scrimmage. They play Seminole in their opener next week. I think they'll be somewhere in the 3-7 to 4-6 range just because of the district they play in, best outcome is 6-4 if they pull off a couple major, major upsets. In another district they're a playoff team.
That district is a gauntlet run for sure…. Daily Oklahoman has it as easily the toughest district in the state. A lot of changing next season when they redistrict…. McGuiness moving to 6A-2 being my move interesting move. Carl Albert will always reign supreme though. Tough for Shawnee to know end of the day the greatest you’ll ever be is second best regardless and I don’t see either ever leaving that district now…. But any given Friday I suppose.