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Give me the lowdown on Paxton Parker, his father and what kind of position he took. Was he in coaching?

The biggest thing to overcome is being in the same region with the schools in the Boro.

Wondering if he will keep players there...I think the coach at CCCHS has gotten a few from Tullahoma. Welch's biggest challenge will be overcoming that, football and baseball...but I'm sure he looked at that before taking the job. There is talent there...just not sure what the dedication level is...but if someone taps into that the sky is the limit in that district.

You and I probably don't but others do...it is a sad fact of life. I especially like the belief that a certain race can't coach another race because they don't "understand" us. It's backward and stupid...and racist.

I think you are rather naïve to think it isn't common place...even in 2019.

Is this why Troy Bond left? Just curious...I don't know him or his situation that well but I know he pretty much started the program and had great success.

Absolutely correct...

That might be the reason I said he wouldn't get the job...even if he wanted it.

That certain jobs go to certain races...common practice I think. They have had that policy in Fayette Co for some time now.

You would think so...but it won't happen.

Their best bet would be Steve Thompson...currently lives there...HOF nominated in MS...409-221 record...7 state tournaments...but they won't hire an old guy.

I hear they let Affirmative Action dictate their hiring practices...not only for coaches but teachers as well...is this true?

Give us the inside on that job...on the surface you would think there are athletes enough to win.

Does Pete have a new job?

I'm sure all they did was trade teaching positions. Sanders is a good coach. Bibb is a good coach. Not a bad flip flop. Now SC has to get a girls coach.

I would be very surprised to see Bruce coach again. Like so many "old school" coaches his style just isn't accepted at very many places. I know he wasn't successful at Sparta primarily because he was such a hard nosed coach and his regimented style wasn't popular with the kids. I'm wondering about his son? What grade? Is he a strong D1 prospect? Interested to keep up with him.

Kirk Haston...he now coaches the Vikings.

Had 2 state tournament teams at Perry Co and Culleoka...was at White Co...Cleveland. Girls coach at Moore Co but was not renewed even though he won games there. Last I heard he was the boys coach at Whitwell.

Bruce Slatten...

Bibb is a solid coach. Trey Sanders would be the perfect fit back in Carthage. Linus Martin is solid as well. I'll throw out another name for the boys job...Mike Buck.

Who was the last coach...why is he leaving?

Jody should have played zone. Wooddale not a great 3 pt shooting team and they proved that early. I just think zones are a better defense for high school teams because not every player is a good defender...and not every player needs to be defended.

If they swallowed their bitterness Coach Thompson would be the perfect choice. Some road miles on the old warrior but alot of experience...400+ wins...7 state appearances...doubt anyone including Ash has that kind of resume.