BIG NEWS FROM CENTENNIAL

[cowboys]

Look for coach Palmer to be in the running. Would be a great fit and he would get out the players. I think Daniels is a done deal at Page so he is out of the picture. I also hear that Phillips will be promoted which I think would be a mistake. He is already there and couldn't get the players out nothing changes once he is head coach. CHS fans should get behind coach Palmer or a hard push for Daniels. They are both in the county and could start working with the players right away.(weightroom,etc.)

Edited October 27, 2006 by cowboys

[AlonBabayan]

This is interesting timing. This is something that Shrader and Lifsey have apparently decided on long ago and would let him finish out the season. It appears tthat they let him know early to ensure that nothing to lose mentality and give the players an extra motivational boost. However this could backfire, as it could turn out to be a bigger distraction than a boost.

I agree, I think that this could be a HUGE distraction. As a player, what do you do? There are some players on the team that can't stand Gregory, now that they know he isn't going to be there next year, what compels that player to listen to him. There are going to be some players that are going to try and win this last game for Gregory but there are also going to be some that aren't going to put forth the effort b/c of what has happened. This could turn out to be pretty ugly.

[McNine4MVP]

I'm going to throw a few candidates out there and lets see what sticks. Centennial is one of those programs with a lot of potential, but they have just never really been able to get over the hump. There is some talent on hand, but they just have to get someone there that can utilize it. There are some qualified assistants within 20 miles of that campus that would be great. Here are some candidates for the job with the fourth name being a shocker.

 

1. Scott Sempthenfelter - Brentwood

2. Jason Eubanks - Independence

3. Chad Kirby - Ravenwood

4. BRIAN RECTOR - Ravenwood

5. Eric Felts - Independence

 

All of these guys are young, enthusiastic, and are motivators. Exactly what the Cougars need.

[COACH.X]

COACH BLADE FROM HILLSBORO MAY BE THE FRONT RUNNER FOR THE JOB

[fromthetop2]

This is some kind of news. Hopefully, the Cougars go out strong with a worthy effort tonight- no matter what their feelings pro or con about Gregory. The team- and especially the seniors who will be playing their final football game ever- need to do the "right thing" and play hard.

 

This also will be the lasting impression of the character of the team for the future head coach.

 

Thoughts from the Brentwood side-

Scratch both Semp and Jack D. Semp doesn't have a teaching certification, and Jack D wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. He's already had the experience of playing against his former players and school, and it didn't work. Jack may be going to Page, or another school, or to a college program; heck he may just hang for a couple of more years. But Centennial would take more of an effort than he would want to put in. If he goes, it will be for something new and different.

 

There would be NO motivation for Rector to change sides of the interstate.

[zoosee12]

who knows

it will be interesting for the game tonight

[CHS 2007]

This is some kind of news. Hopefully, the Cougars go out strong with a worthy effort tonight- no matter what their feelings pro or con about Gregory. The team- and especially the seniors who will be playing their final football game ever- need to do the "right thing" and play hard.

 

This also will be the lasting impression of the character of the team for the future head coach.

 

Thoughts from the Brentwood side-

Scratch both Semp and Jack D. Semp doesn't have a teaching certification, and Jack D wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. He's already had the experience of playing against his former players and school, and it didn't work. Jack may be going to Page, or another school, or to a college program; heck he may just hang for a couple of more years. But Centennial would take more of an effort than he would want to put in. If he goes, it will be for something new and different.

 

There would be NO motivation for Rector to change sides of the interstate.

But it is interesting you mentioned Rector. I'm not sure if this is true, but apparently Rector had been interested in Centennial for a long time. I also heard that he was interested the head coaching job the first time it opened up. I'm not sure if he would jump ship or not, but just a thought.

Edited October 27, 2006 by CHS 2007

[reddevil1]

Just an outside observer - Jack Daniels ain't going to a college program!!

[CHS 2007]

P.S. This probably wont happen, but for all you Freedom Middle alums, what do you think of Fred Lane Sr. as a possible candidate?

[zoosee12]

lane!

that would be amazing!

[AlonBabayan]

I wouldn't count on anyone coming from another team in the district to take over. Centennial has been considered the "whipping boy" of the district the past two years. I don't think anyone would wanna contend with that plus the moral is low, who ever takes over has alot of work to do.

[AlonBabayan]

Lane has it made at Freedom, less problems to deal with at Freedom. Don't hold your breath.