Oak Ridge

[bounder]

For fear that I will acccused of being a Joe Gaddis basher (which I am Not. He was a very good coach when he was here) what is his record at the three schools he has been at since he left here?

[o21putt]

Did not say that Joe Gaddis was not a good coach. Just said that he would not be hired. I believe there is a difference. There are more factors in hiring a coach than him just being able to coach. Only time will tell if the "secret" committee makes the right choice. Some will be pleased and some will not and of course there will be some unhappy no matter who is hired. Don't know of anyone that does not have respect for Coach Carringer. Did not know that I said there was a lack of respect for him. Just said that he had his hands full. I did not know that being a part of a discussion had a requirement that someone cares who is selected as a coach of a particular football team. If you don't want to read my comments on here so be it, its your choice and its my choice to say whatever is on my mind as long as it is appropiate and does not violate the rules of the board.

[bounder]

Thanks Voice I stated in another post Joe was good at turning a program around.

Edited April 11, 2005 by bounder

[bigpapa]

Cat- PackScratchWatchLOSERS:

 

Personal vendettas are ugly, especially when they are aired publicly. It's a shame your son/"daughter's" high school football careers didn't live up to the expectations you hoped for, especially after your "careers" fizzled - yes, I know who you are.

 

Ask any current Oak Ridge football player, or any Wildcat from the last 10 years (except for your son/"daughter") who's best suited to be the head coach. To a man, they'll say RON GRAY. If that's not enough, look at the numbers - his offenses have averaged well over 35 points a game over his time as offensive coordinator.

 

Head Coaching experience? Give me a break! If you don't think Gray has a detailed plan as to how to take the 'Cats to consistent glory, then you haven't been by his classroom ANY Saturday or Sunday during the season (as any of his players do) to witness his commitment, work ethic, or dedication.

 

GET A LIFE, you "true Wildcat fans"

[AERoadrunners]

Well well Well! Someone ask why Stevens can't beat Fulton? I put it this way, it's hard beating a team two times. Every coach, player, fan, and anybody else knows that. Stevens can beat anyone he wants, if don't get the OR job he can bring his Roadrunners down to the Ridge and they'll beat OR. But give Stevens a chance. I hope he don't take the OR job but if he does, he'll be the right man for the job. He'll take OR back to Boro and he have the community behind. Right now they're not behind him because they're not giving him a chance.

[orwildcatfan]

good post and all but no way does ae team beat an oak ridge team. its a big jump from 3a to 5a. its whole different game at the top.

[Tnbreakers]

papatj,

 

Thanks for your wisdom on this matter. I will wait for your inside info. Please keep us posted when the hire is made.

[o21putt]

TNBREAKERS,

 

You will probably know who is hired before I do. If I had any inside information I would share it.

[dragonsn05]

Gaddis was a good coach. Lots of talent on his teams. He would be a good choice. Who do the kids want? I think they are always the ones who get left out.

[catscratch]

BigPapa:

 

I accept your challenge. Go ask EVERY player to a man in the last ten years who should be head coach. He won't even get 50% of the vote. That's a promise.

[deserthawk238]

Per Oak Ridge tradition Ron Gray the offensive and assistant head coach should and will be the new head coach!!!!!

[orwildcatfan]

Per Oak Ridge tradition Ron Gray the offensive and assistant head coach should and will be the new head coach!!!!!

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You are exactly right