Workforit247

You’re right... the kids deserve better! If things stay the same (with coaches and the AD), Grundy won’t have a team next year. Several of the players that are left will transfer schools. The school board has said several times that they want to stop kids from our county going to other counties to play sports, but instead of fixing this problem the people they have put in place to help fix this problem have made things worse. Once again they need to clean house on several different levels within the county. A good place to start is the HC and the AD. The defense, which the HC is responsible for, allowed on average 40 plus points a game this season. That average is more than last year’s average, so the person they should fire first should be the HC. The AD, the HC, and a few others are just worried about the money, the power, and titles..... when the thing they should be worried about are the players and the program. The only coach that cared about that was let go two weeks ago. Why? Because he probably didn’t agree with the three stooges and took a stand for someone that was right for the players and the program.

Buddy, I don’t think you know what in the heck you are talking about. I wasn’t at the game last night. I am on vacation with my family in another state. I don’t work at whatever division office you are talking about. I am usually working out of town and only get to watch the Grundy County games on GCTV. However, I do talk to several of the players and parents and they vent to me their frustrations and concerns. I think it is funny how you see things. So you think the players, fans, and the some of the other coaches are the problem? I am sure that will win over everyone.

Thank you..... as long as I can remember Coach Caine, his coaching staff, and the Upperman players have always been respectful and give it their all on the field. Best of luck to y’all going forward in your season.

Considering Grundy County is one of the poorest counties in Tennessee and they don’t generate much revenue.... yes they pay way more of a supplement than other counties around Grundy especially for a Coach with zero high school coaching experience.

Any thoughts on the game this week? Upperman should take the win this week since Coach Hayworth doesn’t know anything about defense, special teams, or offense. Most people like to blame Grundy’s offense as the problem, but people fail to mention all of the points that have been scored on the defense. Coach Hayworth needs to fix the defense, but he doesn’t know how. He thought he could fix the offense by changing the OC in the middle of the season.... maybe he could fix everything by quitting and going home and take the new OC with him. They are not good for the kids. They are only there for the money and to be seen on Friday nights. They do no work in between Friday nights and take their frustrations out on the kids. Parents and players need to speak up and stand up for themselves.

Yes, he is still on the team. He had an injury and the Bledsoe game was his first game back. Yes, he was good in middle school, but we all know high school is a different ballgame.

You would think someone would investigate it..... The investigation should have started months ago..... no spring scrimmages, no pre-season scrimmages, and spring and summer workouts were not consistent. I really think the reason they don’t practice like every high school in Tennessee is because he is out of his league coaching. He might have played the game years ago, but coaching the game is different. He doesn’t know enough to be coaching. Watch the defense.....something he can’t fix because he is lost and he surely won’t ask for help.

Just to show the lack of effort from the HC ..... yesterday’s practice was called off because the electricity was out. Now I am not a rocket scientist, but you could have practiced outside in the sunlight where the game of football is normally played!

Yes, it is crazy! You would think someone would try a little harder considering how much money her makes!

I have heard about the same thing. It is hard to get any better if you don’t practice. I would think that if the HC wanted to keep his job next year he try a little harder, unless coaching high school football at Grundy County is beneath him.

Any thoughts on this week’s game?

Yep....that is what I am hearing. Maybe 2 practices a week. No pre-season scrimmages, no spring scrimmages. All that will catch up with the team. They need a new D-line and O-line coach to show those kids something. There is a great group of athletic kids on the team, they just don’t have a HC that gives a crap. The HC likes to look the part, but that is about all you will get out of him. I hope the county taxpayers are satisfied with their $60k employee.

Unfortunately, they have not gotten rid of the terrible AD. I am not sure what other proof they are wanting to have before they send him back to his while in Gruetli. Has anyone heard the status of them getting a middle school head coach? Or heck just other coaches to help out at the high school level?

The middle school program is made up of 6-8 graders that are in the area elementary schools. The middle school program plays at the high school. Hopefully the HS Head Coach will get back with you soon.