MidTennFootball Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Who will be the proverbial heir to the throne at Oakland High School? Thoughts, guesses, rumors, input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPoppa Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Who will be the proverbial heir to the throne at Oakland High School? Thoughts, guesses, rumors, input? Woodson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magoo043 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 doubt it will be filled by someone currently on staff....I think it will be an outsider...Look what hiring outside the "family" did for football. possibly Couey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidTennFootball Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Woodson I think the window for hiring within the coaching staff has come and gone. I always thought that Woodson would be the heir apparent, but not as sure right now. doubt it will be filled by someone currently on staff....I think it will be an outsider...Look what hiring outside the "family" did for football. possibly Couey. Difference being is that football was in dire straits, and there arent really candidates that compare similarly to Thomas. Much as I would love to see Michael at Oakland, it would be a very risky hire at best. There are plenty of coaches in middle tennessee who are at the top of their game and still alot left in the tank. Also, hiring Couey would technically be keeping it in the family. This is one of those hires that could propel Oakland from a very good program to an elite program if the right hire is made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modincus Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 I think the window for hiring within the coaching staff has come and gone. I always thought that Woodson would be the heir apparent, but not as sure right now. Difference being is that football was in dire straits, and there arent really candidates that compare similarly to Thomas. Much as I would love to see Michael at Oakland, it would be a very risky hire at best. There are plenty of coaches in middle tennessee who are at the top of their game and still alot left in the tank. Also, hiring Couey would technically be keeping it in the family. This is one of those hires that could propel Oakland from a very good program to an elite program if the right hire is made. Doug Kiel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman10 Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Go Pats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchssupporter Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I think the window for hiring within the coaching staff has come and gone. I always thought that Woodson would be the heir apparent, but not as sure right now. Difference being is that football was in dire straits, and there arent really candidates that compare similarly to Thomas. Much as I would love to see Michael at Oakland, it would be a very risky hire at best. There are plenty of coaches in middle tennessee who are at the top of their game and still alot left in the tank. Also, hiring Couey would technically be keeping it in the family. This is one of those hires that could propel Oakland from a very good program to an elite program if the right hire is made. No disrespect to Coach Couey, just stating facts-his overall record when he was with us was 4-42 in two years. I just don't see him as the fit at a program like Oakland has right now, maybe later though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidTennFootball Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Doug Kiel? Maybe, but I think he has shacked up good and tight at Lebanon. No disrespect to Coach Couey, just stating facts-his overall record when he was with us was 4-42 in two years. I just don't see him as the fit at a program like Oakland has right now, maybe later though. I agree, but also keep in mind that the cupboard was completely bare. In terms of what Oakland runs and what Coach Couey does, it is a spot on match, but I agree with the notion that if Coach King retired a few more years down the road, this job would be a little more attainable for Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackie Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Murfreesboro Post confirming the rumors that Coach King will be the next coach at Providence Christian Academy in the Boro. From the Post's website: Coach Randy King joins Providence Christian By: TMP report Posted: Friday, March 27, 2009 10:50 am Randy King, following his resignation from Oakland High, will be coming to Providence Christian Academy next fall and the athletic director and coach. "As you are well aware of his coaching ability and his success at Oakland, he is even a better person who lives by Godly principles," said Providence head master Butch Vaughn. "At PCA, he is the type of character person that we want working and teaching the students," Vaughn said. King served 33 years as a coach at Oakland and 23 years as head coach. His overall record was 552-173 for a winning percentage of 76.1. His teams won seven region titles, made five Boys State appearances and had 20 straight 20-plus win seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidTennFootball Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Just a few names to ponder: Troy Allen- Mt. Juliet Troy Bond- Wilson Central Kevin Thomas- Shelbyville Chad Hibdon- Blackman Bobby Luna- Gallatin Kevin Woodson Jay Johnson- Franklin Darrin Joines- Beech Al Cooper- Clarksville NE Doug Bontrager- Father Ryan Eric Mitchell- White Co. Kent Smith- Bradley Central Joey Reed- Eagleville I am sure there are some other names that will require intrigue, but for the most part, any one of these guys would be my ideal head coach at Oakland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman10 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Just a few names to ponder: Troy Allen- Mt. Juliet Troy Bond- Wilson Central Kevin Thomas- Shelbyville Chad Hibdon- Blackman Bobby Luna- Gallatin Kevin Woodson Jay Johnson- Franklin Darrin Joines- Beech Al Cooper- Clarksville NE Doug Bontrager- Father Ryan Eric Mitchell- White Co. Kent Smith- Bradley Central Joey Reed- Eagleville I am sure there are some other names that will require intrigue, but for the most part, any one of these guys would be my ideal head coach at Oakland. Jay Jpnson and Kevin Thomas would eb very good hires...doubt Kevin would leave. Have you heard the name Randy Wheil being mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidTennFootball Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Jay Jpnson and Kevin Thomas would eb very good hires...doubt Kevin would leave. Have you heard the name Randy Wheil being mentioned? No and Hope I never hear it. I have talked to some that seem to think KT wouldnt ever leave Shelbyville and have talked to some that think he would leave for the right job, so who knows. There is a incredible wealth of coaching talent in Wilson, Williamson and Sumner Counties, so Oakland wont have to go too far for its next coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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