Lake Hamilton coach (filled - Tommy Gilleran)

[Lanny]

Job opening will be closed Jan 23rd

[td24]

Looks like 5-2 is tied for the best conference record since 2011.  so it looks like they did a little better without the wide open offense.  At least in the last 5 years.

Keep in mind the teams LH beat had a combined conference record of 10-25

[OverPrivileged]

Looks like the conference changed a little this year...They lost LR Hall, PB, and LR parkview, gained Russelville, Greenwood, and Siloam.  I think you could argue that the conference got tougher.  Greenwood, and State champ R'ville, are as good or better than PB and LR Pview, Siloam is better than Hall, And they improved by avenging a loss to Sheridan in 20015. 

I don't care one way or the other, but they were definitely a little better and the conference was a little tougher.

[BLUEBLOOD]

I bet the LH brass will ask the "how long do you promise to stay?" question several times.

To which the coach should respond: "How long of a contract are you offering?"

[GotInfo?]

This should get a lot of good coaches applying for this job.  A lot of good things there at LH.  They just got bit by a one and done coach.  Always been a good program and should continue to be.

[Redwolves8526]

Any chance Hembree, Bolding, or Gilleran get this job?

[Lanny]

Any chance Hembree, Bolding, or Gilleran get this job?

No on some of the sames mentioned

[BLUEBLOOD]

Any chance Hembree, Bolding, or Gilleran get this job?

Bolding was just hired at Parkview....not a great football power but surely he won't leave before he starts.

[Wildcat Football]

Bobby Bolding at PB would be a good hire for LH.  He has won several state titles.

[zebrafan]

Bobby Bolding at PB would be a good hire for LH.  He has won several state titles.

I doubt he leaves, but we shall see.

[zebradynasty]

LH actually had a solid season a couple of surprise wins against Benton and Eldorado, even though both were down, was positive. However, that conference has the potential to be very solid if a few teams get their act together.   

[STUNNA]

Any chance Hembree, Bolding, or Gilleran get this job?

Hembrees not leaving Warren for LH

[Trojan]

I'm not sur some schools understand this, but big name proven coach want to be offered the job. they re not going to apply at every good job that comes open. it causes to many problems for them at their current school and with boosters. if I was making the decision at LH, I would not assume only those applying are interested. I would be on the phone asking the proven winners

[Iknewthemwhen]

It's likely that those phone calls have been made to see if the big names are interested.  Problem comes when they don't want to apply at all and keep the interview down to, "only if you are offering me the job".  They do not want to compete for the job.

[Zenyatta]

Dean Norsworthy?

[Beaver Fever]

Never heard of her.

[ricepig]

Never heard of her.

Dean Wormer' sister.

[R. A.™]

it would be interesting to see if Dean would even consider being a HC. He does own a lake home on that side of Hamilton and drives back and forth to Malvern...

[Cabotfan]

No on some of the sames mentioned

"Some" he says. Sounds like it could be one of the three...

[Lanny]

"Some" he says. Sounds like it could be one of the three...

And maybe not. 

[FBFan92]

This thread is awfully quit.  Any new info coming out of Hamilton this week?

[R. A.™]

This thread is awfully quiet.  Any new info coming out of Hamilton this week?

Very Quiet...Seems like it was quiet last year....

[nuttinbuthogs]

I know who it is but I'm sworn to secrecy.   

[Tigerdad2]

Gilleran

[mohawk]

When do they plan to hire?

[R. A.™]

This is so quiet for a 6A hire....

[Lanny]

It's not quite, expect to read about the new coach very soon

[Pat Swilling]

speculation?

[FBFan92]

Lanny likes to keep us hanging.  LOL

[Lanny]

Lanny likes to keep us hanging.  LOL

I will respect the wishes for Lake Hamilton and the new coach

[FBFan92]

I understand.  When do you think they will finally announce it?

[ricepig]

I will respect the wishes for Lake Hamilton and the new coach

He's not a "dud" is he?

[FBFan92]

So is this the week we find something out?

[Lanny]

So is this the week we find something out?

doubtful

[maroonwolf]

So is this the week we find something out?

interviews this week, probably a decision as well.
Possibly a dark horse that is drawing some attention. Not an out of stater but not with many LH connections either. Could be kind of a head scratcher but a proven coach nonetheless.

[Iknewthemwhen]

I've heard this, I'll let you know if it continues to be the dark horse front runner.  Like so many, I'm sworn to secrecy.

[Beaver Fever]

Won't be a dark horse this time, can't risk it, done got burnt with that.  It will be someone they know well and are comfortable with.

[mohawk]

I would assume that they can't get a proven guy that they know well, or the process would already be over. Seems like they are waiting around for a "proven guy"

[GotInfo?]

Heard interviews will finish up today or Monday.  Might find out next week who the next HC is....
Rumors are just rumors at this point.  Have heard a variety of names...

[Pat Swilling]

I havent heard any.  I assume list is similar to last years apps.

[nuttinbuthogs]

expect the unexpected

[Oldbadger]

Study long; Study wrong!!!

[Lanny]

New coach to be announced 2/13/17

[Pat Swilling]

New coach to be announced

When?

[maroonwolf]

expect the unexpected

Here's what went down. Scott Reed from Eldorado was initially offered the job but the salary difference was not significant enough to sway him. That, combined with the fact that LH could not find his wife a job, is the reason he turned them down. The hire is someone that will fit in well and should restore better numbers to the program. Won't be a surprise afterall. His name has come up frequently in this thread.

[td24]

That's unfortunate.  To get Scott Reed, I would have given his wife a job that would have paid enough to sway him...
In other words, you find a way to get the best coach available.

If it's who I think it is, LH gets an unproven coach at a higher classification.  It takes more than increasing your "numbers" aka "players" to win in this conference.  You must throw it to keep up!  I believe his offense is run, run, run.

I hope I'm wrong....

[Lanny]

Tommy Gilleran expected to be approved Monday night 2/13/17 to be Head Football Coach at Lake Hamilton

[Coach DePriest, Sheridan]

Well, it took longer than expected (~376 days), but I think they finally got the right guy.  Congratulations to Coach Gilleran and good luck.

[Iknewthemwhen]

Did the board vote?

[hogalum05]

In agreement with TD on this one. Got to do what it takes to get a guy like Scott Read. Not sure how they can expect a good Coach to come if his wife is going to be without a job. Big step up for Gilleran. Not saying it's a bad hire, just think they missed an opportunity with Read.