WestVol

3 hours ago, BigEdMo said:

This should be interesting!

What does that mean?

1 hour ago, OCRebel00 said:

I’m hearing Jarrod Neal is the hire. Announcement coming. 

Where is he currently at?

As previously stated the Westview job is a tough one. They are just coming off their first winning season in several years, numbers and athletes are down, and they are playing in a very tough region.  In its current state, they wont be competing for a region championship anytime soon. Hopefully with Westview being one of the smaller 3A schools they will drop to 2A and in a couple years, will become much more competitive in doing so.  On top of those challenges, Weakley County is one of the lowest paying around which makes it very difficult to hire a successful coach away from another program. I strongly believe at this point they will need to hire an up and coming coach which they already have in house that I hear the players love. 

In regards to parents being too involved, I believe it may be due to them just wanting  whats best for their children. I'll use myself and my situation as an example.  When my son was ending his middle school years and starting to look forward to his new beginning at Westview there wasn't much to look forward to. Westview was still in a downward spiral and had won very few games, we contemplated going elsewhere but chose to stay as he didn't want to be away from friends. We played the next year and after another very unsuccessful season Coach Cantrell resigns.  Many other parents including myself were happy to hear of his resignation and were looking forward to better days ahead. In comes McConnell, he gets the players fired up, changes the culture the best he can, gets them started in the right direction and ends up getting them into the playoffs. Great, all things are looking up! Then they aren't, he resigns and heads home. Bring on another coaching search, these are fun right? I mean I truly wouldn't want to be in the principal's shoes and have the responsibility of hiring a coach for a program that just isn't currently a great job and that doesn't really compete financially with others around.  I get it, it's hard, really hard!! What I can't understand that was done is not reaching out to every possible candidate that shows interest. I heard from several reliable sources that there were in fact, several coaches that had shown interest in the job that were never even contacted.  Why wouldn't you try to reach out to everyone possible, especially those that have expressed interest. If all I've been told is correct, only 3 interviews were conducted. One of the candidates took another job shortly after, one was offered, given time to decide his future with the program ultimately turning it down, and then the other option respectively declined as well. Where does that leave us 48 days after Coach McConnell's resignation? Still without a coach and no where to look but inside. Which is fine, as stated before, I think he could be a great up and coming coach for Westview and the players love him but I do believe more should have been done early on into the search. As far as parents "threatening" to leave, I'm somewhat in touch with many parents and have no knowledge of anyone making threats. I have however heard some state that they might be contemplating leaving if they didn't feel the program would continue in the right direction, those that made those comments definitely wouldn't be considered "cancerous", are great kids, and the true definition of a team player. In my opinion I hope all involved choose to stay and make the best of their remaining time at Westview but I do, to some extent, understand their frustrations and wanting for their children to have a chance at a more successful program. I just hope they know what they are getting into and remember that the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence. 

Still nothing offical on a coach I guess??

Was pulling for Wolfe to get the job but as of today its sounding like Renshaw took another job and Gray  got offered, hopefully we'll hear something offical soon.  

3 hours ago, mamabear37 said:

You all may discount what I said here, as of this moment, it has been spot on. They will announce their mediocre hire soon so get your popcorn ready. Any parent who has a son at Westview that is serious about football, my advice to you is to consider the success & resources your child can have at almost ANY other school. Westview administration is enept at best, & is completely comfortable with continuing to stay a mediocre football program. 

Seems that you may have heard of a possible announcement coming soon. Hopefully the hire will be a good surprise and that it will be someone that can do good things at Westview with intentions to stay for the long haul (the kids and program need that). I've heard several names floating around and I, like many others I've spoken with, share your desire for Puckett as the man for the job. However, I don't see Westview knocking it out of the park. Westview didn't actually get much interest in the job as I expected.  I'd hate to see any kids leave the program over a coaching hire because that would only worsen things. Maybe Westview can fall to 2A after next year and can be more competitive in the future.

4 minutes ago, TipToe421 said:

TSSAA.COM

 

Lake County Falcons

Championship Record: 51-33
Appearances (36): 2019, 2018, 2017, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1989, 1988, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1972, 1969
Finals Appearances/Runners-up (6): 2019, 1994, 1985, 1980, 1979, 1977
Championships (3): 2019, 1985, 1980

________________________________________________________________________________________

Martin Westview Chargers

Championship Record: 28-24
Appearances (24): 2019, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1990, 1989
Finals Appearances/Runners-up (1): 2001

And you might add that according to the TSSAA website, while looking at historical data in boys/girls basketball, baseball, and football, the only sport in which Martin Westview has ever achieved more success in is girls basketball. 

12 hours ago, WesTNFootball said:

After reading some of these comments, I would say most of you guys replying to this topic have no clue about Westview football. Lake Co has never & will never be a better place than Martin, lol, there’s no comparison. 

I'm not sure Westview has a clue about Westview Football.

4 hours ago, WestVol said:

McConnell left to be with family, go back home, and got a bump in pay in doing so.......that’s it, nothing more to that story.  Puckett seems like a smart guy, I’d doubt he’d even consider replacing his son with Ty. I’m sure he’d put his kid in a position to get the ball in his hands as often as possible, why wouldn’t he, the kids a playmaker himself. I’d personally like to see them both in the backfield together, they could be dangerous. UTM Simpson doesn’t interfere like people often suggest he does. I agree with everything else.

I stand corrected,  hearing too many chiefs and not enough Indians was part of the reasoning McConnell left and im not referring to Simpson

34 minutes ago, howdoitknow said:

3 weeks ago Lake County was a much better place than Martin.  

3 weeks, lol. Football wise its been better for years, Westview might have won 16 games in 4 years,  LC won 15 just this year alone.  

41 minutes ago, WesTNFootball said:

After reading some of these comments, I would say most of you guys replying to this topic have no clue about Westview football. Lake Co has never & will never be a better place than Martin, lol, there’s no comparison. 

Maybe not towns but I know one trophy case that's much larger and isn't full of just round balls. Lake County also has its share of NFL guys so don't argue that.

2 hours ago, lakecounty1968 said:

Another thing to consider about Coach Puckett is at Lake County he has the final say so on football and baseball related matters. At Westview I don't think he would have that control. Coach Puckett may very well end up at Westview but I highly doubt it. At LC  he can win just about every year at Westview not so much. Just look at the region they play in. Lake County will pretty always be in the mix in 1A. Westview can't say that in 3A. Look at Westview since Cody left. It's been mediocre at best. LC fielded very good to decent teams during that same stretch. I also believe it is Caydens time to be the man at qb.UTM Simpson will never let that happen. There is more to the story on McConnell leaving after 1 year.

McConnell left to be with family, go back home, and got a bump in pay in doing so.......that’s it, nothing more to that story.  Puckett seems like a smart guy, I’d doubt he’d even consider replacing his son with Ty. I’m sure he’d put his kid in a position to get the ball in his hands as often as possible, why wouldn’t he, the kids a playmaker himself. I’d personally like to see them both in the backfield together, they could be dangerous. UTM Simpson doesn’t interfere like people often suggest he does. I agree with everything else.

That's true,  I would assume they'd move asap. I'd like to think they'd favor Martin over Lake County.

6 hours ago, WesTNFootball said:

Would Puckett be able to handle this job? Tough district & a completely different type of school than Lake Co

I mean absolutely no disrespect to Lake County,  but I think if someone can do what he has done there, then he can be successful anywhere.  Yes, it's a very tough district, but if given a few years to work the boys in the weight room, I think he'd get Westview back on track. He'd also be bringing his son with him as well, that would be another much needed target for Simpson. I think the Puckett kid will be either a sophomore or junior and could really compliment the QB and his spread offense. I think if Puckett is interested in the job they need to make it happen.

5 minutes ago, BIGPURPLEMACHINE said:

I would agree with you. I ultimately think it is a clash of styles. Simpson’s dad will have a say in the next coach. And Pickett likes to run the Qb as well as throw. I can’t see Simpson wanting his son to run the ball 20 times a game and risk that scholarship. Just my two cents. 

I wouldn't have a problem with Simpson  helping in the search,  afterall he does have experience in hiring coaches.  I've also never heard of him trying to run things while Coach McConnell was in charge.  I'd think if anything he'd be willing to help in anyway possible if needed. As far as coaching style is concerned, I think any coach could easily adjust their style to fit Ty's game.  Yes he can sling it but he doesn't hesitate to fly up field when needed. Only deference is Ty wouldn't be able to take the pounding up the middle all game like LC's Snider but don't think he'd need to, especially if the Puckett kid was lining up on the same side of the ball. I think Puckett would be a great at westview if they could land him but then again not sure he'd leave Lake County.  

Top 4 could really go anyway but this is what I think as of now:

1)Trenton lost a ton of talent  but have playmakers returning. If SJ stays he'll have them boys ready to roll. 

2)UC is always in the mix if they can stay healthy.

3)Gibson, Finley has done a great job  and will should finish top 3

4) McKenzie typically has a well coached team with large fellas up front,  they may surprise me.

2 hours ago, BigEdMo said:

BPM. I have To agree with you. Diamond in the ruff. Give the man a shot and they might be surprised. Trying to get a big name has not worked so try something different. Who knows may a stud at a little school that might see a chance for bigger exposure. 

If my research is correct,  the diamond in the ruff you speak of is 31-53 with a winning percentage of only 37% and is 1-3 in the post season. I guess  Milan missed out on him as well!!

How's the Westview coaching search going? Anyone have names of interested candidates?

On 12/6/2019 at 1:50 PM, RalphEBoy said:

Dang.  Didn't get to watch the last little bit of the game.  Man, Lake Co. is impressive.  One of the biggest 1A teams I have ever seen.  Those boys are huge!   You could see when GB #23 went out that their offense just kind of went into a shell.  That's when the game ended.  If Lake had been more disciplined and had a playbook bigger than 4 running plays and 2 pass plays, they would have beat GB by 30.

They have a much bigger play book, just didn't need it. Towards the end they ran the same zone read 17 times in a row. 

18 minutes ago, riverrat said:

Is the Westview job better, worse or the same as last time?  

Better without a doubt. McConnell has them ready to work and wanting to win.

5 minutes ago, TryNotToSuck said:

Because where has Westview been in the last 3-4 years?

Exactly my point, if they are serious about wanting to win its time to spend some money and hire a proven head coach with a proven history of continuous playoff appearances. Don Cody left, talent was down, they promoted Cantrell to HC and he just couldn’t get it done. Cantrell is a good guy and a great assistant but didn’t need to be HC at the time. McConnell had them going in the right direction but has since gone home, time to right the ship.

32 minutes ago, Beagle said:

first job low money short contract  kinda thing.Maybe if he was already on staff..

If your referring to Johnson I agree, ONE DAY he’d probably make a great head coach. Kids love him, he brings energy/passion, knows the game well (especially the defense, played LB for UTM and had a short stint in the NFL) and is a master in the weight room. He’s definitely a huge asset to the staff, the new coach would be a fool to not keep him. 

19 hours ago, 3rddownpunt said:

who will they turn to now?

puckett?

alcoa d cord?

I’m sure Puckett would do great at Westview, I’ve heard nothing but great things about him and always enjoy his radio commentary on coaches corner. Seems to be very good with x’s and o’s too. I attended the Huntingdon semi final game against Lake County and was surprised how good LC looked and how well coached they were, the final score really doesn’t indicate just how bad they beat a good, well coached mustang team. Westview needs to strongly consider him if he’s interested but not sure he’d leave LC. 

10 hours ago, Beagle said:

Let them have high hopes.  The pay for coaches in the east usually stops any of them coming west. A kid from our 2010 team is a position coach in Chattanooga and makes more  than our HC here.He said the pay in the west sucks no matter the school in comparison. 

He’s correct, coach and teacher salaries are horrible in West TN and even worse in Weakley County.

Please explain how someone with little experience is low risk?