pioneerfan54

Rome wasn't built in a day, and it takes more than a few months to put in an offense this complicated. Give the staff time and opinions will change. Takes more than just flipping a switch to change things. Looking to seniors to bring the intensity this friday night. To much potential on this team for them not to win. GO PIONEERS

He's not a Wing-T guy. It was more of an option style offense when he was at Warren County.

Like it or not guys, he's here. So either keep complaining or get on board! Work outs start back on Monday.

what is he wanting to run on O and D?

Wasn't able to listen to the press conference. What all was said? Good to have the position filled. Now we can move forward.

Any idea as to which board member it was? Really getting tired of them telling everyone they want to help but then tying the AD's hands.

so what was the problem last year? what offense and defense did the staff run?

Freshmen looked good tonight. First time I've seen that bunch since their 8th grade season last year. The coach played all of them, and for the most part they all played well. Had the starters stayed in the majority of the time it would have been a blow out. Not sure about this years varsity (only seen them once) but the future looks promising.

I agree with Nitro....who says he's the primary candidate? I don't think a decision will be made until mid to late January. I'm sure there are several others on the short list that we don't know of.

From the conversation i gathered that Woodstock, Snoopy and the rest of the gang are still holding interviews.

A little birdie tells me a hire won't be made until mid January. Curious as to how many of the supposed 40+ applicants are getting an interview? Looks like we have a while to wait...

Hear the first wave of interviews has begun. Any word on who the front runners are? when a decision will be made? or does the board plan to keep us all in the dark until the announcement? the clock is ticking for the kick off of the 2010 season. taking time on hiring a coach is a double edged sword. yes we need to make the right choice, but we're wasting time that could be used by the new coach in getting kids to play, putting together a staff, and hitting the weight room! are the boys even working out right now or has the entire program been put on pause?

Don't look for Dunlap to come back. I have a feeling he'd ask for a lot (all of which is needed for a winning program) and wouldn't get it. Plus he seems to be having a lot of success at NSU. 2 of his position players making all conference and one getting honorable mention......but then again, in WC you never know what's going to happen next!

If I'm not mistaken, Wilmore is the HC for both the men's and women's soccer teams. While he would make a great HC, I do not see him taking it because it would simply put too much on his plate. Several names being thrown around still. Would like to see a list of top 5 candidates in the Standard.

I don't see the new guy (whomever it ends up being) getting the chance to bring in a new staff. I too know of a former alum i would like to see back here at the helm of the high school program, but after talking to him, i see he's goign to ask for to much lol... i guess this off season will show just how bad this administration wants a winning program. don't look for many teaching positions for this new staff. i'm pretty sure the new basketball staffs filled everything we had available.

who ever they decide on, i hope it is sooner than later. this is the time for off season weight programs to get started for those not involved in other sports. give the boys a week (2 at tops) to rest then get started on next season. spring is closer than you know! Good luck to Madewell and his staff with the future, and good luck to the Pioneers as we all move forward.

Good luck to coach Madewell and staff. Wish the best for all of them. Good men. hope the new coach (whoever it maybe) is ready to come in, roll up his sleeves, and push these guys and not waiver when he gets pushed back.

i will be there, haven't seen/heard who is playing for each side so i will not cast my vote either direction

so what time will the freshmen play on saturday?

not 100% sure but i think they are just going to have a Blue and White game

we've got around 30-35 showing up. its a mix of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. been around 15-19 8th graders coming so next years freshmen squad is moving along nicely. keep hearing a lot of kids in other sports (baseball and basketball) are going to play football for the freshmen squad so the future is looking bright for the program! good hearing from you man, hope all is well

stopped by the HS the other day to see how the workouts are going. the guys were working really hard and i think many are getting stronger. haven't seen the after school group. heard a lot of new faces have been coming out. next years freshmen have been working out at the middle school and they are really coming along!

Nitro, have you heard if they've made out a freshmen schedule yet?

i believe they'll start Feb 17th. congrats to coach martin. good coach, great guy. hope he does well at the freshmen level

i agree with most of the points made by the previous posters "list" while i did not play basketball for WC i did play football and i too got little or no playing time my first three years, but i was finally rewarded my senior year. it stinks to hear of these kids bailing their last year, sad, but somewhat understandable...if we want to start winning we have to give these kids something to win for and i believe that starts with the student body as a whole first! 4 or 5 years ago it was near impossible to get a seat in the student section because it was packed from top to bottom with seniors on down to freshmen cheering on their team, now teh only ones sitting in the student section are senior football players (for the most part). the FRB (front row bros for you younger kids) were an X factor in many of the Pioneers big home wins of past....get the students involved and things should (at least) start to turn the corner. how did the game go last night? i wasn't able to attend because of a 6th grade tourny at the middle school