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16 minutes ago, VarsityBlue said:

Let me be clear here. A head coach has his prerogative and he is entitled to use it. But just because you can doesn't mean you should. We are talking about young people here. Good men who did good work have chosen to take their abilities elsewhere. This isn't just about winning games. It's about raising young men of character. The fact that so many capable people chose to move elsewhere in such a short time should be cause for concern. That's all I was saying here.

Keyword: Chosen. Your just going off what you've been told. Give the man a chance before you make these assumptions about him. Good men I have no doubt, good coaches is up for debate.

For all you know, Tygard could come up with a staff that's better

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1 hour ago, VarsityBlue said:

Let me be clear here. A head coach has his prerogative and he is entitled to use it. But just because you can doesn't mean you should. We are talking about young people here. Good men who did good work have chosen to take their abilities elsewhere. This isn't just about winning games. It's about raising young men of character. The fact that so many capable people chose to move elsewhere in such a short time should be cause for concern. That's all I was saying here.

Unfortunately it is "ALL " about winning games. I had the same mindset about building character, a sense of pride and learning to be great sons, husbands and fathers... But Shadowens, Watson, Hartsfield.... they all tried to instill that in ese boys.. Unfortunately it was not enough and wasn't the way the bosses thought it should be.... I don't know if this is about one of your family members or someone you are friends with, but I hate it for anyone looking for a job nowadays...But for some coach looking this is going to be a landings spot just like they will find a new one. 

 

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The coach that got a head coaching job got one in Georgia. I don’t really want to out guys that have given me information so I’m hesitant to give too many specifics but I do know that he tried to fire his DC at halftime down in Alabama and North Jackson was in the process of moving on from him when he left for Blackman. 

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41 minutes ago, VarsityBlue said:

I understand what you’re saying Blaze45....it was just an observation that I thought merited mentioning. None of these coaches were pushed out...they all chose to leave ... I think it’s important to note that. I just think it’s an example of the fact that we’ve lost our way a bit.

I agree, we have lost our way in so may things,  but first and foremost if we use football as our measuring stick we are in trouble . But I completely hear you 

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1 hour ago, VarsityBlue said:

I understand what you’re saying Blaze45....it was just an observation that I thought merited mentioning. None of these coaches were pushed out...they all chose to leave ... I think it’s important to note that. I just think it’s an example of the fact that we’ve lost our way a bit.

For the 3rd time and from the 2nd person - can you provide examples of the unprofessionalism? It counters what has been said about him at previous schools e.g. Notre Dame, Ravenwood. 

It appears he has hit the ground running with conditioning. 

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Sounds like the new coach put his trust in the wrong person. 

I'm not connected with Blackman so im looking from outside in. VB sounds like you are looking or hearing from inside out. I think I'll take what Blaze45 stated. His honest opinion without the emotion holds a lot of weight and he shoots it pretty straight. If Blackman was not happy with what Kit was doing then why not start fresh all the way around. Let the new guy in, hire his people, and if it doesnt work start over again. 

I do find it interesting that supposedly CB applied and obviously didn't get it. I would have thought that his resume would have been better.

 

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12 hours ago, VarsityBlue said:

He told a coach on the staff that the current OC was “trash” and “had no business calling plays”.

He also told a coach on the staff about his intentions about personnel and told him not to tell others on the staff.

I can’t say if he actually said that or not but the statement is true. The OC was way in over his head and pretty much led to kits downfall. If you look back at the talent that Blackman had they severely underachieved offensively. 

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