Talking with a buddy last night who had a lot to do with the last Greenback hire and he was telling me he knows one of the “applicants” and said he hopes he gets it. Problem is that applicant told him he’s 100% sure he won’t even be considered even though he has one heck of a coaching resume and knows the AD personally. I’m not saying I think he should or shouldn’t be considered because I don’t know him tbh, but it does raise a question about the hiring process for athletics in this area. The Good ole boy system is heavily in place for one. We saw it up here in Greenback! And 2, I’ve noticed schools hiring a “name” not an actually proven Coach. Maybe that’s just me I don’t know. But I remember going to AE when I was in school and it was a rowdy fun football atmosphere! They used to do that chant and hit their pads when they came out! Just menacing!