Coach Morris is stepping down

[SHHS87]

Milan's head coach has stepped down according to the Milan Mirror.  Someone will have big shoes to fill.  Will Milan promote from within or go outside bulldog nation and find their next coach?

[riverrat]

3 hours ago, SHHS87 said:

Milan's head coach has stepped down according to the Milan Mirror.  Someone will have big shoes to fill.  Will Milan promote from within or go outside bulldog nation and find their next coach?

First of all hats off to Morris, one of the great ones in West TN. 

I have heard for several years some of the folks in Milan want Ward from Crockett.  I do NOT see them hiring from the current staff but I have no inside knowledge to base this assumption on.  This job will draw a huge amount of interest.  The coaching carousel has the potential to really start to spin in West TN!

[CHARGERFAN]

Coach Morris has been a really great coach, from all that i have ever heard. I wish him the best.

Butch Jones is unemployed right now.  Just sayin'.

[ManOfMillions]

Morris is a legendary coach that should have something at the stadium named after him. Milan is going to miss him. Tip my hat to the guy. I hope he finds what he is looking for in retirement. Milan is a very attractive job. 

[TPeabodyGT]

2 hours ago, riverrat said:

First of all hats off to Morris, one of the great ones in West TN. 

I have heard for several years some of the folks in Milan want Ward from Crockett.  I do NOT see them hiring from the current staff but I have no inside knowledge to base this assumption on.  This job will draw a huge amount of interest.  The coaching carousel has the potential to really start to spin in West TN!

Coach Ward was my first thought when I saw Coach Morris is retiring.  It makes sense to me if they went after Ward! 

[BigStickDiplomacy]

Besides Ward, what about Swenson, Comer or Bowlin?  Give me some time and I can think of another half dozen.  Milan is one of the most coveted jobs in West Tennessee. 

[tradertwo]

Ward has long been thought by most to be the heir apparent whenever Morris called it quits...guess we will see.

I hope that this goes nowhere until after the championships are held, for multiple reasons. best for all involved to be patient.

Edited November 15, 2017 by tradertwo

[cofo]

24 minutes ago, tradertwo said:

Ward has long been thought by most to be the heir apparent whenever Morris called it quits...guess we will see.

I hope that this goes nowhere until after the championships are held, for multiple reasons. best for all involved to be patient.

Coach Ward's name has been in the rumor mill for a long time to go to Milan when Coach Morris hangs it up...whoever takes the job will be looking at at least 3 years of loaded talent...word is Nick Saban and Urban Meyer have inquired....not....seriously...what about South Gib's Stidham?... as a Milan fan....I'd take Alcoa's Coach Rankin.....again...not gonna happen...

[TryNotToSuck]

5 hours ago, BigStickDiplomacy said:

Besides Ward, what about Swenson, Comer or Bowlin?  Give me some time and I can think of another half dozen.  Milan is one of the most coveted jobs in West Tennessee. 

Ward would have to deal with Haywood each year and he knows that. However, Crockett is still a good job where going to Milan, may not make it that much better. Swenson, he is in the perfect situation where he is at. Bowling, he is getting everything he wants. But it’s up to him if he wants to move to Milan or not. I know one guy that should be considered, he is just down the highway. Just down the highway.

[pizzpatriot]

Personally, I feel for who ever comes in there. If they don’t win off the bat, could get rough. Those folks over there are used to winning!

[BIGPURPLEMACHINE]

Haven't had a chance to comment on this but here's my thought. Coach Mirris you will be missed. You have made such a difference in the lives of young people in Milan. Thanks for all you've done. 

I believe there will be an abundance of applicants for this job. An amazing amount of talent coming up and wonderful community support make this a very good situation. Also the coaching supplement is great. But I would like to see someone get this job that will make 2 things a priority (along with winning of course). I want someone who will open up the offense a little more. For years now I could watch a Milan game and tell you what play they were about to run. Very predictable. Also I would like to see someone get hired that will strive for some improvements to Johnnie Hale. Great field house. Great weight room and workout facility. But stadium is beyond old. Yes it is adequate but we aren't keeping up with the Jones'. 

[mrbigster]

Ive heard Ward's name as well but he has had Crockett Co winning for the past several seasons. Would he take the Milan job. And just curious. As an outsider. Does Milan lose any kids to South Gibson now they they are winning ? If so, does that diminish the job somewhat? And if they don't ,would losing Coach Morris maybe change some kids minds that may want to play at South Gibson? Theres also another coach with Milan ties ,Bobby Sharp. Coached his early years under Coach Tucker and his wife is from Milan. Going into the Hall Of Fame this year.

Edited November 15, 2017 by mrbigster