ReitzFan Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 (edited) West Tennessee Sports is reporting that Blake Butler has resigned as head football coach at Trinity Christian Academy. He has accepted the same position at Evangelical Christian School. He informed his team in a meeting at 9:30am this morning. Butler, who started his coaching career at ECS, became the HC at TCA in 2011. During his time at TCA, Butlers teams reached the TSSAA state semifinals twice (2013 & 2015). While at TCA, 2 of his players won the TSSAA Mr. Football award (Kyle Akin and Andrew Goldsmith). Combined, they both hold many state records. Butler was also the assistant track coach at TCA when Kevin "Flash" Davis won the state title twice in the 100m dash and once in the 200m dash. Blake Butler is married to Allison Butler, and he has 3 children (Kade, Drake, and Hudson). “This is one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make. After 12 years of being your head football coach, Allison, our boys, and I feel that the Lord is leading us to return to Memphis. I will be accepting the position as the next Head Coach at ECS. I will always be a supporter of TCA and cheer the Lions on from a distance now. Thank you for the last 12 years and the lifetime relationships we have formed while here in Jackson.” One a personal note, I'd like to wish Blake, and his family, the very best of luck in their new adventure. Blake has been a blessing to me personally, and I am proud to call him my friend. Stan Gerard Edited February 15, 2023 by ReitzFan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booger Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 Booger just sayin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradertwo Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 5 hours ago, ReitzFan said: West Tennessee Sports is reporting that Blake Butler has resigned as head football coach at Trinity Christian Academy. He has accepted the same position at Evangelical Christian School. He informed his team in a meeting at 9:30am this morning. Butler, who started his coaching career at ECS, became the HC at TCA in 2011. During his time at TCA, Butlers teams reached the TSSAA state semifinals twice (2013 & 2015). While at TCA, 2 of his players won the TSSAA Mr. Football award (Kyle Akin and Andrew Goldsmith). Combined, they both hold many state records. Butler was also the assistant track coach at TCA when Kevin "Flash" Davis won the state title twice in the 100m dash and once in the 200m dash. Blake Butler is married to Allison Butler, and he has 3 children (Kade, Drake, and Hudson). “This is one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make. After 12 years of being your head football coach, Allison, our boys, and I feel that the Lord is leading us to return to Memphis. I will be accepting the position as the next Head Coach at ECS. I will always be a supporter of TCA and cheer the Lions on from a distance now. Thank you for the last 12 years and the lifetime relationships we have formed while here in Jackson.” One a personal note, I'd like to wish Blake, and his family, the very best of luck in their new adventure. Blake has been a blessing to me personally, and I am proud to call him my friend. Stan Gerard Hate to hear that for the TCA faithful Reitz. Coach Butler got as much from what he had as anyone could expect and then some. The demeanor and actions of the team between whistles says a lot for the man as well...they say that teams take the personality of the coach, and TCA should be as proud of the kids' conduct as they have of their performance. I hope that Coach Butler and TCA both succeed going forward, it's much deserved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownTownCharlie1 Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 My how the tables have turned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kublah Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 Great hire by ECS. Will be interesting to see what Coach Butler can do with a bigger roster. He almost always found a way to compete at TCA, even in down years with few upperclassmen. With that said… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booger Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 have to assume the feller in the evangelical hallways with the gold ball on his livin room mantel didnt want the load of that gig Booger just sayin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBsostupid Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 What was his won/loss record at TCA? Over the past 11 years, how many times was the mercy rule applied with TCA on the losing side? Just keeping real here. Don't react to reasonable questions with hate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradertwo Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 2 hours ago, YBsostupid said: What was his won/loss record at TCA? Over the past 11 years, how many times was the mercy rule applied with TCA on the losing side? Just keeping real here. Don't react to reasonable questions with hate. Then ask reasonable questions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReitzFan Posted February 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 3 hours ago, YBsostupid said: What was his won/loss record at TCA? Over the past 11 years, how many times was the mercy rule applied with TCA on the losing side? Just keeping real here. Don't react to reasonable questions with hate. During Butler's tenure, he mercy ruled more teams than he was mercy ruled. Just keeping it real, and truthful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBsostupid Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 11 hours ago, tradertwo said: Then ask reasonable questions. There's no way to get any more reasonable than: What was he won/loss record, including the score totals for each game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBsostupid Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 10 hours ago, ReitzFan said: During Butler's tenure, he mercy ruled more teams than he was mercy ruled. Just keeping it real, and truthful. I tell you what, I will research his won loss record at TCA and we will see. I will include details of exactly where I got my information for anyone to verify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBsostupid Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 73 wins 66 losses Mercy rule applied 24 of the 66 losses. Source: CoactT "Schedules". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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