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If they go on the outside and bring in a new Head Coach, does he resign himself to working with the existing Assistant Coaches, or... will he have the latitude to bring in some new Assistant Coaching personnel? Someone mentioned in an earlier message a coach with great defensive experience would be a good candidate. Defense has never been the problem for FRA. Give Clarke credit for that. The offense just didn't score because of the predictability of play calling. I have asked Santa for a good Irish Catholic Coach from an all boy's school in a Chicago suburb. But I won't bet five cents it will happen. Santa had some issues with my behavior this year. Too all the FRA fans MERRY CHRISTMAS AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEW YEAR.

I feel confident that whoever is hired, they will be an outstanding individual. Having lived up North for sometime, might I offer an idea. A coach from a small, successful Catholic program from Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, or Wisconsin. Now that the snow has started to fly up there, they would be anxious to escape to the South.

My son played in the 2000 game. That was the only time I saw tears in the boy's eyes. That was probably the best football game on any level I ever witnessed. I wouldn't bet against David Pack, no matter what the odds. This year he will have spotted the field three region wins and when the dust settles will have another gold football.

Once again FRA will miss the playoffs. The only thing FRA fans have to look forward to is the retirement announcement at the football banquet.

The entire CPA community should be honored to have a coach that would make the decision that was made, and own up to responsibility for the oversight. I cannot communicate enough good things about how meaningful that decision will be to those in touch with the CPA program. Good luck the rest of the year.

RWest you are correct. FRA has developed great programs outside of the football program. That alone should tell you something about the problems in football. My credentials? Considering that I predicted no playoffs before the first snap was taken, I think I know something about the program. Also ask youself this question, why isn't anyone coming on here and defending this program and this year's results? You want another prediction? Look for the "retirement" card to be played in a couple months. Then someone else can clean up the mess that will be left behind.

It is very difficult to score points when the defense knows exactly where the point of attack will be on the play. Yes it is a difficult region. What also complicates the situation is the fact that the coaches become familiar with the opposing coaches and their style. This requires someone with a real talent for creativity. Those of you at CPA have it, FRA doesn't have it offensively. This is a bad situation. But don't get me wrong, I still hold a lot of respect for FRA as an educational institution. But the football program is not one of those areas. What I find so difficult to stomach is the players only have a maximum of four years to be their best. Then there high school career is over. Coaches on the other hand can be mediocre and continue to be coaches for years. Oh well, hang in there, track season is just around the corner. See you at the DCA-CPA game.

Just got back into town and I am not surprised by either the outcome or the score. Online LC, this should not have surprised you. Just think about the yearly regression. To the FRA players, I appreciate and know your pain. I have seen it before. But until that "good old boy coaching network" is flushed down the drain, this will continue. Can't wait to see the DCA-CPA game. Is it possible to buy a ticket ahead of time?

Coach, my gripe is not with you or the job you do. I just happen to believe the young men deserve better and the parents that are forking out $10,000 a year deserve better. At that cost you are competing with MBA and BGA for student/athletes, and look at the success of those programs. When the private/public split occurs, you are in deep deep trouble. In 1991 FRA won a state championship. CPA didn't even have a football program then. Look what they have became in a little over ten years. Conversely, look where FRA has gone in ten years. Aren't you guys getting a little tired of .500 seasons? Don't think that doesn't enter into the equation when a parent considers a school for their athletic son or daughter. So the cycle continues and deteriorates. No athletes, no wins, no wins, no athletes. I have the utmost admiration for players wearing blue, just give them the tools and the opportunity to win.

From what I read, you and your teamates played your hearts out. The problem is not athleticizm, desire, or numbers of players. The problem is the guy calling the plays. FRA does not score enough points against the tough teams. He is too predictable, unimaginative, and outlasted his years of being a contributing coach. When was the last time a quarterback called an audible at the line? That was the last year of good FRA football.

Ezell 42-7

Sorry, throttled is a slang term for pounded. As in: 37-6 in 2002 41-7 in 2001 20-6 in 2000 44-9 in 1998

Ezell has throttled better teams then this FRA team in the past. No reason to expect anything different this year.

Congratulations on a great game. Can't wait to see the DCA - CPA game.

But don't forget this is Jo Byrnes' homecoming game. Definetly a big game.