fromthetop2 Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 You heard it hear-scratch Crawford from the list. Not happening. Maybe Jack Daniels (big maybe), but that's the only one from Brentwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilesplyr Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 im pretty sure he was the head coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF38478 Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Jackie L. Smith??????? HA! You can laugh...But He has stepped back into the coaching ranks after leaving, he is the safe choice and the Giles Co. Football fans will only smirk at his return. Agreed he is not the person needed at this time but he will not leave for a more high profile postion. And from all of the coaches mentioned except Smith from Mt. Pleasant (who has already turned down better postions) is the most loyal to the county. And before anybody makes a remark loyalty should be a trait in the job search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catfish-hunter Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 You can laugh...But He has stepped back into the coaching ranks after leaving, he is the safe choice and the Giles Co. Football fans will only smirk at his return. Agreed he is not the person needed at this time but he will not leave for a more high profile postion. And from all of the coaches mentioned except Smith from Mt. Pleasant (who has already turned down better postions) is the most loyal to the county. And before anybody makes a remark loyalty should be a trait in the job search. With Smith as the head coach the football program at Giles Co. went backwards after the good run they had in the late-90's. In 2000 Giles Co. went to the playoffs but that was because the region was terrible and not because they were actually good. They were 3-8 that year and got killed in the first round by Crockett Co. The region that year consisted of Marshall Co., Page, and a team full of sophomores and juniors known as Sycamore. Outside of those teams the region then was Mont. Cent., Waverly, and Hickman Co. Needless to say those aren't three of Tennessee's better teams at all. Montgomery Central has gotten considerably better with Rickey Ray as the head coach and Hickman Co. is on the rise with Swenson at the helm but back then the football programs at those three schools were awful. THAT WAS THE LAST TIME GILES CO. MADE THE STATE PLAYOFFS!!!!! In 2001 Giles Co. started off fast and fell to pieces down the stretch. They finished 5-5 and missed the playoffs. In '02, '03, and '04 under Jackie Smith Giles was a combined 5-25 during those three years. This past year with those same group of seniors that went 5-25 during their first three years at Giles Co. coach Tim Johnson went 4-6 overall (4-3 in the region). That proves how great he was for Giles Co. Football right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the whole 9 yds Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 You can laugh...But He has stepped back into the coaching ranks after leaving, he is the safe choice and the Giles Co. Football fans will only smirk at his return. Agreed he is not the person needed at this time but he will not leave for a more high profile postion. And from all of the coaches mentioned except Smith from Mt. Pleasant (who has already turned down better postions) is the most loyal to the county. And before anybody makes a remark loyalty should be a trait in the job search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the whole 9 yds Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 The Columbia coach is Randy Smith who is the D.C..He is very well thought of by the players and the community.He is a players coach who cares alot for the kids.He would be a very good choice for the Giles Co. program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcatcrazy Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 With Smith as the head coach the football program at Giles Co. went backwards after the good run they had in the late-90's. In 2000 Giles Co. went to the playoffs but that was because the region was terrible and not because they were actually good. They were 3-8 that year and got killed in the first round by Crockett Co. The region that year consisted of Marshall Co., Page, and a team full of sophomores and juniors known as Sycamore. Outside of those teams the region then was Mont. Cent., Waverly, and Hickman Co. Needless to say those aren't three of Tennessee's better teams at all. Montgomery Central has gotten considerably better with Rickey Ray as the head coach and Hickman Co. is on the rise with Swenson at the helm but back then the football programs at those three schools were awful. THAT WAS THE LAST TIME GILES CO. MADE THE STATE PLAYOFFS!!!!! In 2001 Giles Co. started off fast and fell to pieces down the stretch. They finished 5-5 and missed the playoffs. In '02, '03, and '04 under Jackie Smith Giles was a combined 5-25 during those three years. This past year with those same group of seniors that went 5-25 during their first three years at Giles Co. coach Tim Johnson went 4-6 overall (4-3 in the region). That proves how great he was for Giles Co. Football right there. Catfish, I think you are getting to caught up in the numbers of the Jackie Smith Era. He is a revered mind of highschool football that strikes fear into the hearts of those who play him and his teams. Folks in Lawrence County would be shaking in their boots if they looked across the field and saw that general directing his troops. We can only hope the rumors of him coming back are false. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catfish-hunter Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Catfish, I think you are getting to caught up in the numbers of the Jackie Smith Era. He is a revered mind of highschool football that strikes fear into the hearts of those who play him and his teams. Folks in Lawrence County would be shaking in their boots if they looked across the field and saw that general directing his troops. We can only hope the rumors of him coming back are false. Can you say "sarcasm"????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF38478 Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 With Smith as the head coach the football program at Giles Co. went backwards after the good run they had in the late-90's. In 2000 Giles Co. went to the playoffs but that was because the region was terrible and not because they were actually good. They were 3-8 that year and got killed in the first round by Crockett Co. The region that year consisted of Marshall Co., Page, and a team full of sophomores and juniors known as Sycamore. Outside of those teams the region then was Mont. Cent., Waverly, and Hickman Co. Needless to say those aren't three of Tennessee's better teams at all. Montgomery Central has gotten considerably better with Rickey Ray as the head coach and Hickman Co. is on the rise with Swenson at the helm but back then the football programs at those three schools were awful. THAT WAS THE LAST TIME GILES CO. MADE THE STATE PLAYOFFS!!!!! In 2001 Giles Co. started off fast and fell to pieces down the stretch. They finished 5-5 and missed the playoffs. In '02, '03, and '04 under Jackie Smith Giles was a combined 5-25 during those three years. This past year with those same group of seniors that went 5-25 during their first three years at Giles Co. coach Tim Johnson went 4-6 overall (4-3 in the region). That proves how great he was for Giles Co. Football right there. Yes, but good year for Giles Co. Since 1980 has been 3-7 to 6-4 (With the exception of that good year with B.J. at QuarterBack.) When you put together a string of winning seasons like Richland did in the 80's then you can talk about tradition. Until then I dont think all those numbers you put matter a whole lot because you just put up the record of about 50-60% of the states football teams during the same time frame. You can be a good football coach and still loose. I also noticed you mentioned TJ who I also agree is an excellent football coach there is no doubt about it. GC football tradition has been up and down for several years, all I am saying is the need stability not names. A young up and coming coach will do the same thing T.J. did and will G.C. embrace him as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 They would do well to bypass the big name and get them a young fellow (mind you not to young) who has head coaching experience, a family, and has been around a successful program. Theres too much talent down there to waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilesplyr Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 They would do well to bypass the big name and get them a young fellow (mind you not to young) who has head coaching experience, a family, and has been around a successful program. Theres too much talent down there to waste. well he aint real young but the coach from lee in alabama was there today at workouts with his wife and some boster club members and our assistant coaches so im pretty sure he is our pick. but we will see tomorrow. and as far as jackie smith comin back uh HECK NO. and if this coach is any good or not expect us in atleast the first round of the playoffs this year fellas we lost 3 starters and our qb has alot of experience, but with joseph and sam comin back and a young strong experienced line and powerful fast defense, lawrenceburg and anyone else on our schedule better watch out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympian Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Two early names in the Pulaski search. Ron Crawford, David Oconnell Who is this David O'Connell from Lee High School in Huntsville? Never heard of him . . . . what is his background and/or successes????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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