GrumpyBulldog

On 3/13/2024 at 5:28 PM, tennesseeannouncer said:

Technically they left Dyersburg to go to Riverdale.

True...

Ayers left Dyersburg to go to USJ. 

3 hours ago, Bobcats83 said:

Not going to “pull” kids from MS Or surrounding counties.  Why would kids from Hardin or Chester come when they have had successful programs.   McNairy County has open enrollment so kids can go to either high school. There won’t be any kids coming from outside the middle schools so it does matter which one is successful.  Selmer middle is the largest and until this year they haven’t been good.  
 

You obviously don’t know financial context of a small school system.  Pay will not change.  Only people that will be interested in this job will be retired from MS or someone from this area.  

100% correct. The school system is the largest employer in the county, and the tax base is not good. Base pay and supplements aren't going to change anytime soon. 

17 hours ago, Tigersandcats said:

Where do you think they go from here? Probably not to attractive of a job for sure. I was really hoping he was gonna be coach for the long term. 

McNairy Central hasn't had any real coaching continuity outside of Coach Lott since the late 90s with Coach Browder in football and Coach Brown in basketball. Revolving door in both sports, and you guys are right, base pay and coaching supplements aren't competitive, and community expectations are unrealistic. Community support and commitment aren't where they need to be either. Plus, a lot of good players are crossing the state line into Mississippi. Adamsville is also in a downturn. Entire county government, central office,  and school board need to be replaced or the downward trend isn't going to stop. Really sad situation.

Really good high school football game. Both teams played good football. The better team won tonight. Congrats East and good luck. Great season Dyersburg.

Vincent turned in one  of the gutsiest performances I've ever seen from a HS QB. He was under constant pressure and took a pounding, but he kept coming back for the next play. Hats off young man.

Dyersburg wins, but in a closer matchup than during the regular season. East had several big plays in the passing game, and receivers running free in the secondary. Covington rematch will be very interesting.

Hearing Stowe is returning this week. Hope the powers that be find a way to keep him out of harm's way.

4 hours ago, shockernation said:

Gotta applaud LC for scheduling UC!!! 

Region 7A matchup. 

This will be ugly. Running clock in quarter 3.

7 hours ago, Macnarry said:

A problem could be issues between the Ayers' and the USJ administrator. He may not care as much as the coaches like. The Ayers' daughter is a star softball player. They will want to move to a program that has a strong softball program in addition to a strong basketball program.

Ayers is the softball coach...

Two years I think.

Hearing rumblings that the Ayers might be on the move......

Getting the job.

Hearing Puckett is practically a done deal.

1979-80 Middleton with Bobby Parks, James Burkley, Wayne Haddix (NFL All-Pro) and Zem Prewitt have to be in the discussion.

Blake Stigall, assistant from Ripley.

54 minutes ago, BigGuy11 said:

Oh wow really? When did that one open?

Thursday 

Make that 17. Halls (West TN) is now open.

Is Smith headed to USJ????? 

Dyersburg is still a couple of years away. Upcoming senior class has some solid players, but also has some serious gaps on the line. Upcoming junior class has a couple of good linemen, but is a weak group overall. Upcoming sophomores have potential, but potential is a long way from production. Lot of questions in this class. Best group in the program is the upcoming freshman class. Good players in every position group on both sides of the ball.

Haven't seen McKenzie play this season, but I know they are really, really good. Hanging 34 and shutting out MASE is impressive. MASE was hands down the best single A team I've seen in 30+ years. Good luck in Chattanooga.

This one won't be quite as one sided as the first matchup. Dyersburg should get more than 17 total yards from scrimmage and at least one first down. That said, Covington wins easily. 

Still MASE by as many as they want....

MASE wins by as many points as they want. They are better at every position, they have quality depth, they execute well on both sides of the ball, and they are well coached. Congrats to Lake County on a good season, but it ends Friday night.