mamabear37

It’s all good. I never intended any disrespect to BPM, I was just curious & he very kindly answered me. Thank you again BPM. Yes, I am an unapologetic, passionate football mom, but I’m also more intelligent than most of you on here would give me credit for. FYI...mama bear clearly indicates I’m most likely not a “sir”, ya know, context clues.

No sir, no threats. Just simply stating the obvious fact that people would/should be considering other options in the event that the administration was not able to secure a successful head coach. Which, may I add, they have yet to do.....So now we are approaching month 2 of the ongoing search for a head coach. Funny that this is what you chose to pick apart & respond to out of the last several posts. Great effort on your part, but you are still wrong. Not one threat has been made by me, just some friendly advice given to those who may need it. Also what say your “inside sources” about why Westview is struggling to fill this position???

23 minutes ago, BIGPURPLEMACHINE said:

To answer your last question yes you might want to consider other programs.  I blame no one at all for wanting to do that. I have two sons in elementary school and if their interests are football I would want them to be part of a successful program. However it would have to be one with sound academics as well. As a teacher and “coach” I will always have academics as first priority. If a program is available, and there are some, where children can get the best of both worlds it is a no brainer. And I know some stuff about west view because my wife worked there until recently. I know lots of people there. Plus I have been an educator in West TN for 21 years now. Lots of connections. I do sincerely wish y’all nothing but the best in finding your new coach. 

Thank you, sincerely, for your response. I agree with every word, & I appreciate your honesty. Academics is at the very top of the list & will always come first. Our high schooler is  an A+ student, we always expect his best with academics. Again, thank you.

1 hour ago, BIGPURPLEMACHINE said:

Key words “to my knowledge”. Not saying you are necessarily wrong. You just can never say something isn’t happening just because YOU didn’t hear it. 

True. You said a mouthful there. Would you care to give your opinion on my last question in the previous post?  To be from Milan, you sure seem to know a lot about what’s going on over here in Martin. 

The whole narrative about the parents being the problem is false. You can spin it anyway you’d like & it’s still bs. If anything, parents are fed up with the politics of it all, the lack of consistency, integrity & professionalism. To my knowledge NO “threats” to leave have been made by parents. Many legitimate concerns have been raised by parents, & rightfully so, given the state of the program over the last several years. Why,  when looking at all the successful programs across West TN, would parents not be considering better for their kids?! Enough is enough. 

On 1/8/2020 at 9:57 PM, WesTNFootball said:

From inside sources, no coach has turned down the job. They are still working on it, idk why they haven’t been in a hurry to get a new coach 

FACT...2 coaches have turned the job down. There are others that pulled their name from consideration for the position. Where there is smoke, there is fire & seems to me, there’s a whole lot of smoke. Funny how you continue to refer to your “inside sources”, but yet have no idea what you are talking about. The truth is,  no successful, proven coach seems to want the HC job at Westview. The BIG question we all need to be asking is why?     

1 hour ago, Beagle said:

Seems they are doomed to left overs..  Coach wolfe could be had and would be a great hire..  Ya'll missing the boat on this guy

I completely agree with you. Wolfe should be a top choice for Westview. I have heard, however, that he may no longer be interested in the job. Not sure what is going on. Unfortunately.

1 hour ago, BIGPURPLEMACHINE said:

Josh Wolfe would be a good one. Just my two cents....

Without a doubt. A+ hire if it turns out to be him. Westview football would be lucky to have someone like Josh Wolfe. How can you not like the guy?  Wolfe is an all around outstanding  person, the kids really relate to him, they love him, and he loves them. He’s in the coaching profession for all the right reasons and it shows. With the right support staff in place at WHS, he has potential to do big things. Absolutely a hire the parents would be pleased with having at the helm. 

28 minutes ago, Mustang1969 said:

Any word on interviews?

Interviews that have already taken place and can be confirmed are: Adam Renshaw from Cleveland, Josh Wolfe from WC

It appears as though Brandon Gray from Adamsville was a top choice among very few, along with Don Coady. It should be very interesting to see how it all plays out. Stay tuned.....

On 12/10/2019 at 3:05 PM, mamabear37 said:

Westview will make a mediocre hire that will be centered around their star QB, & good PR. Too many chiefs  in the mix making decisions & calling the shots. Westview probably won’t even reach out to Puckett. Even IF he were ready to look elsewhere. He is #1 on the list for a lot of folks from Martin, but it just isn’t happening. If Westview gets this hire wrong this time( and they will) it will be interesting to see where some of their best players will be transferring....Henry Co? Trenton? Wait & see. The tables will turn.

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. 

58 minutes ago, WesTNFootball said:

I don’t understand the “three strikes you’re out” comment? Cantrell was a great assistant for 15yrs, and earned every right at his chance to be HC. Bad first season, lots better second season, bad third season, and gone. Second “strike” is McConnell who is/was a great coach, moved the program back in the right direction, but left after one season to be with his family. So both guys were the right hire for Martin Westview at the time of their hiring.

Westview is a fairly attractive job, I would think they would make another good hire similar to a McConnell type. They should have most of their skill guys & a 5* QB returning, but will be a little thin on the line

That comment was really meant more as sarcasm to the other guy to be honest. You make some very valid points here & although I agree that Cantrell being promoted within was the right move at that time, he wasn’t successful, & I’m thankful they moved on from him. I cannot speak highly enough of Coach McConnell & what he did for Westview football. He loves what he does, & it shows in his love for the players. We hate to see him go, but we understand & wish him nothing but success. Really my main concern is that they take their time & make a proven hire here, someone that’s in it for the long term. Players & parents have dealt with 2 coaching searches, & at some point enough is enough when our kids could easily be playing at other places. These boys work hard in the classroom & on the field. They only get 4 years to make it count. 

13 minutes ago, BigEdMo said:

You quoted me. So shut up and support your son and leave me out of it then. I didnt Come at you. If you don’t like responses then I suggest To sign off. Ha newbie. 

Oh sugar I promise you I’m no “newbie” even if I’m new to posting on here. You didn’t come at me? That’s exactly what you are doing now. It’s ok, I’m pretty thick skinned so if it makes you feel better so be it. I apologize if your feelings got hurt. I hope it makes you feel like a real man to tell a lady to shut up. I won’t be responding any further as this is  irrelevant to discuss. Bless your heart.

8 hours ago, BigEdMo said:

Your right. The fact is 2 coaches in two years. Thanks. Third time will be the charm right. 

Third times a charm or three strikes you’re out. However you look at it. Westview HAS to make the right hire for the program here long term, no doubt. You can take your sarcasm & have a seat. No one is disputing the fact that Westview is not sitting pretty right now considering this is our 2nd coaching search in less than a year. The talent is there, those kids are hungry & ready to work. They deserve a proven coach who will get the job done & stay. 

6 minutes ago, BigEdMo said:

Man I dont Know him and his whole history. I just Agreed with BPM. But hey go for a big name and let him stay a year and move on. The choices seem to have been working lately. It was an opinion. That’s all. Sorry it didn’t line up with yours. 

You said it best earlier. It’s just hard to argue with facts. Stats speak for themselves. 

1 hour ago, BIGPURPLEMACHINE said:

Thanks for the assurance. Just something to chew on. Greenfield has won 15 games in the last 2 years. You have to add up the last 5 seasons for Westview to reach and pass that mark. I assume you have some knowledge of Don Pitts that I and others don’t have. I just know he wins a lot more football games than Westview and I assure you I am spot on about that. 

First, the simple fact that Don is winning more games at Greenfield with a handful of decent athletes than Westview is with the absolute playmakers they have, says all I need to know about the direction Westview football is headed. Unless they make a big time hire here, it could get ugly. You are correct on all of the above, but not about Pitt being anywhere near a good hire for Westview. I assure you I am spot on about that.

35 minutes ago, BIGPURPLEMACHINE said:

This is just my two cents and a lot of people may not agree with this. But if I were Jeremy Davidson (Westview principal) I would have made a call right down the street to greenfield on day 1 of this search. Look what that guy has done with practically zero talent. He gets the most out of those kids and they have been very successful the last couple of years. 

LMAO! I can assure you no one wants Don Pitt at Westview. You are usually spot on BPM. Your opinion here couldn’t be farther out in left field. Let ol Davidson go for Pitt & see how fast those players will leave.

Westview will make a mediocre hire that will be centered around their star QB, & good PR. Too many chiefs  in the mix making decisions & calling the shots. Westview probably won’t even reach out to Puckett. Even IF he were ready to look elsewhere. He is #1 on the list for a lot of folks from Martin, but it just isn’t happening. If Westview gets this hire wrong this time( and they will) it will be interesting to see where some of their best players will be transferring....Henry Co? Trenton? Wait & see. The tables will turn.