Change at Harriman

[Sodsofanarchy]

I have heard Tommy Morrell has put his name into the running for it. I wouldn't even give this guy the time or day for an interview unless you want to destroy the program like he's done in the past. 

[Fanofballs365]

I hope they hire someone who is a huge flop. Hopefully they keep the same staff they have so they can continue to lose to the Cats. 

[orngnblk]

1 hour ago, SayWhen55 said:

Idk Copeland, and no doubt that he was a phenomenal athlete, but can he coach? I've seen a few, and heard of many, that played the highest of levels, and they cannot effectively teach or call the game. Surely they don't pencil in their hometown hero simply because of that. I've heard some concerning things about his son from a teacher at Harriman, whether true or not, what kind of role model would he be for his players?

I'm with you on this one.Such a great place and a huge area to pull from.Get the best qualified Coach out there.Im with Sportswriter!Go offer the Huntingdon Coach a great offer and get a proven winner.Copeland was a once in a lifetime player for HHS but doesn't mean he can Coach a lick.Im sure he would pull players from Kingston and Rockwood just on name alone but what can he do with them???You can win Championships there in 1A especially!!

[SayWhen55]

12 minutes ago, orngnblk said:

I'm with you on this one.Such a great place and a huge area to pull from.Get the best qualified Coach out there.Im with Sportswriter!Go offer the Huntingdon Coach a great offer and get a proven winner.Copeland was a once in a lifetime player for HHS but doesn't mean he can Coach a lick.Im sure he would pull players from Kingston and Rockwood just on name alone but what can he do with them???You can win Championships there in 1A especially!!

I'm biased, I hope a friend of mine gets it. He and the staff he could put together would quickly make competing for 1A championships a regular thing. The talent in that community (and surrounding) could compete for 1A or 2A championships consistently, presuming they may have to move up in the next realignment. It's a pipe dream. Those kids just need quality coaching. I'm not trying to knock Tapp either, but that place seems like a goldmine.

Edited January 31 by SayWhen55

[orngnblk]

18 minutes ago, SayWhen55 said:

I'm biased, I hope a friend of mine gets it. He and the staff he could put together would quickly make competing for 1A championships a regular thing. The talent in that community (and surrounding) could compete for 1A or 2A championships consistently, presuming they may have to move up in the next realignment. It's a pipe dream. Those kids just need quality coaching. I'm not trying to knock Tapp either, but that place seems like a goldmine.

I have watched all those teams for 30 years and yes it's a Goldmine and yes they would compete soon with the right hire!

[SayWhen55]

Here's to hoping the AD and Admin do their due diligence and the interviews aren't just a formality as some have eluded to.

[DVP41324000]

2 hours ago, orngnblk said:

Copeland was a once in a lifetime player for HHS but doesn't mean he can Coach a lick.Im sure he would pull players from Kingston and Rockwood just on name alone but what can he do with them???You can win Championships there in 1A especially!!

Copeland did Coach in the Canadian Football League for a few years after he retired.

[SayWhen55]

12 minutes ago, DVP41324000 said:

Copeland did Coach in the Canadian Football League for a few years after he retired.

I get the logic, I really do. It's easy to presume one can coach well if they played the sport at a high level. But I've learned over the years when speaking with guys who have played major collegiate or professional ball, that many can't regurgitate schematic information, but they'll get some great jobs solely based on their name and athletic accomplishments. It really would surprise you. Now, I do think that most can be solid as position coaches, the techniques and fundamentals, but there's so much more to it.

[EdForHeisman]

29 minutes ago, SayWhen55 said:

I get the logic, I really do. It's easy to presume one can coach well if they played the sport at a high level. But I've learned over the years when speaking with guys who have played major collegiate or professional ball, that many can't regurgitate schematic information, but they'll get some great jobs solely based on their name and athletic accomplishments. It really would surprise you. Now, I do think that most can be solid as position coaches, the techniques and fundamentals, but there's so much more to it.

You mean you can't be like Sanders? Where you just move up and get hall of famer players to come coach for him?  That hasn't worked for him at all has it? Or Dan Campbell its not worked in the NFL either or wait what about Bridgewater coaching his first year for a state championship? They were not athletes were they?

[orngnblk]

1 hour ago, DVP41324000 said:

Copeland did Coach in the Canadian Football League for a few years after he retired.

Didn't know that.He will definitely bring in some players on name alone.If he can coach then Watch out!

Edited January 31 by orngnblk

[SayWhen55]

1 hour ago, EdForHeisman said:

You mean you can't be like Sanders? Where you just move up and get hall of famer players to come coach for him?  That hasn't worked for him at all has it? Or Dan Campbell its not worked in the NFL either or wait what about Bridgewater coaching his first year for a state championship? They were not athletes were they?

Bro get your panties out of a wad. Where did I say that no former athlete can make the transition and have great success? I only suggested that many of these top athletes struggle to switch roles and that you or anyone, including myself at one point, would be surprised by the number who don't pan out as coaches and this is because one would presume that they could easily become great coaches. FFS

[Turtle]

If I'm Shay, I'm calling Scotty Dykes for the opening spot. I know some folks might laugh and say, “He didn’t do much at Cocke County!” But lets be forreal, nobody seems to win there. At Harriman, Dykes could really shine with the skill players he’d have and the fact that his job is right by the school makes it a solid choice. Then he might even bring his son on board to coach the running backs, which could really boost the running game over at Harriman.I think Dykes could be a game changer for Harriman.