Scooter announced retirement this AM.
This is great news for Central.
Brad Bolding.....head up the road down 630???
Why is this great news?
Quote from: Michiganhog on February 28, 2018, 12:46:53 pm
Why is this great news?
Because. He was underachieving at LR Central.
Historical Arkansas coach, but possibly "tea dropping" during his time as HC when he went from catholic to central.
Underachieving?
When he got there, there was 35 people in the program. In 2012/2013 there were 195 players in the program. They had lost 22 consecutive games prior to his arrival. He orchestrated the 9th grade having a 10 game schedule and a conference to play in. He led the charge to renovate the bathrooms, playing surface, visitors locker room, and weight room. Won the first road playoff game in the LRSD since 1994. Had to constantly keep players from transferring. There are 12 players at a school in Pulaski County that transferred for greener pastures. This is not under achieving, it is having to deal with 6 private school, suburban sprawl, facilities, and parents. Get your facts straight
Also got to work everyday at 7:00am and didn't leave most nights until 9 or 10. Worked on Saturdays and sundays and 6 days a week in the summer working 12 months on a 10 month contract. Doesn't sound much like "T" Dropping to me. If you even know what that means.
Even if he was "T" dropping, so what? That has no effect on his job performance, none.
Quote from: Michiganhog on February 28, 2018, 02:29:04 pm
Underachieving?
When he got there, there was 35 people in the program. In 2012/2013 there were 195 players in the program. They had lost 22 consecutive games prior to his arrival. He orchestrated the 9th grade having a 10 game schedule and a conference to play in. He led the charge to renovate the bathrooms, playing surface, visitors locker room, and weight room. Won the first road playoff game in the LRSD since 1994. Had to constantly keep players from transferring. There are 12 players at a school in Pulaski County that transferred for greener pastures. This is not under achieving, it is having to deal with 6 private school, suburban sprawl, facilities, and parents. Get your facts straight
Lol.
Man.
Opinions, everyone has one. Everyone just doesn't know how to take them. Geez, take it easy.
Quote from: Iknewthemwhen on February 28, 2018, 03:16:27 pm
Even if he was "T" dropping, so what? That has no effect on his job performance, none.
He was 32-54. In a school that should be a mirror image of NLR. A public school in LR that actually produces solid academics.
I dunno. Educators are known for taking "bridge to retirement jobs" especially when private school pay and retirement will never match that of a public school. Especially a 7a beast in central Ark.
Now. That's not a knock on anyone. I find it smart and if I was an educator you best believe I would make that kind of move.
From what I hear most retiree's are doing quite well on retirement, T drop and SSI. Even if they are padding their retirement with T drop that doesn't have an adverse affect on the way they do their jobs and you left the impression that "T dropping" was a bad thing.
Quote from: Iknewthemwhen on February 28, 2018, 03:29:47 pm
From what I hear most retiree's are doing quite well on retirement, T drop and SSI. Even if they are padding their retirement with T drop that doesn't have an adverse affect on the way they do their jobs and you left the impression that "T dropping" was a bad thing.
No, trust me. I don't view it as a bad thing.
However, I stand by my opinion that LR Central has underachieved in 8 years. No reason it cannot do what NLR does. It ALSO fights the problems that all central Arkansas schools in Little Rock face and has been a contender for some time now.
Well, only time will tell if LRC can improve in a big way. I'm not convinced.
Numerous factors in LRC demise. Scooter was well connected, and that gave him a leash that lasted longer than most would have there. He hadn't adapted to the modern urban kid. Understandable. Times change. Central needs someone who understands the times and the urban kid that can help them. U of A also needs this hire to be good.
Someone has already called this. Gotta agree that if anyone can get players back at Central, it's gotta be the guy who got them from there in the first place...
Brad Bolding.
Best fundraiser and promoter in Arkansas high school sports. Might screw up a key 4th quarter game management situation, but will get the players that he needs to compete and be in the picture of the play offs
Airwarren,
You seem like you know it, just apply for the job and we can see how well you can do. I love to see how well you can do compare to what Register has done in 43 years.
You should had listen to his press conference you would had gain something from it.
Quote from: thebigshot on February 28, 2018, 09:55:41 pm
Airwarren,
You seem like you know it, just apply for the job and we can see how well you can do. I love to see how well you can do compare to what Register has done in 43 years.
You should had listen to his press conference you would had gain something from it.
Jeez, get your underwear settled. He ain't talking bout the last half century... he's talking about the last dozen years. Times change. If coaches don't, then they get changed out for one that does. Unfortunately that's reality. Unless parents start teaching discipline and hard work... and good luck with that...
Quote from: thebigshot on February 28, 2018, 09:55:41 pm
Airwarren,
You seem like you know it, just apply for the job and we can see how well you can do. I love to see how well you can do compare to what Register has done in 43 years.
You should had listen to his press conference you would had gain something from it.
Quit letting you're personal feelings get in the way here. This is no shot on him or his legacy as a high school coach. Everyone knows that he is one of the premiere names in high school coaching in this state.
However, forgive me if I think 32-54 is underachieving when right across the river NLR(who faces the same type of transfer issue, demographics, Private school) is flourishing, McClellan(who has FAR worse facilities than LR Central) is on the rise, and Joe T. Robinson is making strides as well. And if Coach Bolding stays at Parkview, look out. They will become competitive.
With LR Central's athlete base, there is no reason this school should not be competitive. Just need to find the right coach.
Have you seen the facilities at NLR? You cant compare NLR and Central. They do not face the same transfer issues. That is a very inaccurate statement. They are the only school in town being fed by numerous middle schools. When they were just dealing with NLR kids on their team, they weren't winning. They branched out into the entire county a few years back and invested money in athletics. This made kids want to come. The LRSD is working to plug the holes but their is much damage. It is apparent that you are comparing tradition with actual facts. Kids don't care about tradition, they want apparel and flash. The football budget for central is $4700 a year. it is the same for every LRSD school. It is tough to run a 7A school on that kind of budget. Plus LRSD coaches teach 6 classes.
Scooter is a great coach. I'll be willing to bet any coach they hire will underachieve according to the fans there.
LRC will land a good Coach.
Quote from: Michiganhog on March 01, 2018, 09:01:27 am
Have you seen the facilities at NLR? You cant compare NLR and Central. They do not face the same transfer issues. That is a very inaccurate statement. They are the only school in town being fed by numerous middle schools. When they were just dealing with NLR kids on their team, they weren't winning. They branched out into the entire county a few years back and invested money in athletics. This made kids want to come. The LRSD is working to plug the holes but their is much damage. It is apparent that you are comparing tradition with actual facts. Kids don't care about tradition, they want apparel and flash. The football budget for central is $4700 a year. it is the same for every LRSD school. It is tough to run a 7A school on that kind of budget. Plus LRSD coaches teach 6 classes.
Of course I have. NLR has great facilities and overall its a good public school for Central Arkansas.
How do you explain what Moody has done? There is no "apparel and flash" at that school. ZERO.
Still comparing apples to oranges
Quote from: Michiganhog on March 01, 2018, 11:23:08 am
Still comparing apples to oranges
How so?
Both LRSD.
BOTH have a budget of 4700$ according to you.
One school has turf.
One had to play at a neutral site because their field was in bad shape.
Both deal and have dealt with flight.
Both fight the private schools.
Both fight other area public schools.
One is 5a(less talent pool).
One is 7a(more talent pool).
So, what's the difference?
I understand what the perception of your facts are, but unfortunately they are two entirely different examples. No big name coach is going to leave a position where they are not teaching to come to a situation where they are. Central is a tough challenge and one that is not an easy fix. It is going to require patience and a lot of understanding.
Quote from: AirWarren on March 01, 2018, 11:30:32 am
How so?
Both LRSD.
BOTH have a budget of 4700$ according to you.
One school has turf.
One had to play at a neutral site because their field was in bad shape.
Both deal and have dealt with flight.
Both fight the private schools.
Both fight other area public schools.
One is 5a(less talent pool).
One is 7a(more talent pool).
So, what's the difference?
Not sure what you're saying with this comment: Are you still comparing NLR to Central?
Quote from: francocat on March 01, 2018, 04:16:22 pm
Quote from: AirWarren on March 01, 2018, 11:30:32 am
How so?
Both LRSD.
BOTH have a budget of 4700$ according to you.
One school has turf.
One had to play at a neutral site because their field was in bad shape.
Both deal and have dealt with flight.
Both fight the private schools.
Both fight other area public schools.
One is 5a(less talent pool).
One is 7a(more talent pool).
So, what's the difference?
Not sure what you're saying with this comment: Are you still comparing NLR to Central?
LR McClellan not NLR I think
Quote from: francocat on March 01, 2018, 04:16:22 pm
Quote from: AirWarren on March 01, 2018, 11:30:32 am
How so?
Both LRSD.
BOTH have a budget of 4700$ according to you.
One school has turf.
One had to play at a neutral site because their field was in bad shape.
Both deal and have dealt with flight.
Both fight the private schools.
Both fight other area public schools.
One is 5a(less talent pool).
One is 7a(more talent pool).
So, what's the difference?
Not sure what you're saying with this comment: Are you still comparing NLR to Central?
McClellan vs Central.
Oh crap, I actually agree with AirWarren on something. 🤪
Brad Bolding will be hire as the next football coach heard from strong source
Quote from: Bbencathcart on March 01, 2018, 08:27:35 pm
Brad Bolding will be hire as the next football coach heard from strong source
Nailed it.
Personally, I hope Bolding does take the job. Although he might improve Central, the fun effect will be how he changes the free-rein recruiting advantage that NLR has enjoyed. But, I just don't see him having any credibility if he takes the Central job so soon after taking the Parkview job & I just can't see the LR School Board allowing it to happen.
There is no school board on LR. Also, I don't know who your source is but that is absolutely not true. Stop spreading rumors.
Quote from: Michiganhog on March 02, 2018, 10:43:13 am
There is no school board on LR. Also, I don't know who your source is but that is absolutely not true. Stop spreading rumors.
What do you think a message board about high school football in March is for?
Quote from: Michiganhog on March 01, 2018, 02:45:28 pm
I understand what the perception of your facts are, but unfortunately they are two entirely different examples. No big name coach is going to leave a position where they are not teaching to come to a situation where they are. Central is a tough challenge and one that is not an easy fix. It is going to require patience and a lot of understanding.
You act like Central is different than any other job. Why has Moody had success? He teaches just as many classes. Less tradition and alumni base. He gets his kids from a much poorer side of town. No game field this year. Didn't make an excuse. They won and were close to a state title. The LRSD has tailored made the district boundaries for Central to succeed. Go look at those zones and tell me how they make sense. Central has a HUGE alumni base who if used correctly could help generate financial gains for the program. Stop making excuses for Register and the program. There aren't any. No one wants to hear about your facilities, your class schedule, your athletic budget or how kids have transferred to the "school in PCSSD". Kids left because of Scooter and his staff. Just like they went to Central because its "Central", but fact of the matter is for at least right now Central isn't "Central"
LRSD wanted Scooter to retire last year but he told them no. Bolding was promised that if he want to Parkview for year that he was basically going be the next coach for Central after this year
Once again totally false. I know now how ignorant people can really be to the way this process works. I don't mean ignorant as a bad word, just complete lack of knowledge on situations.
Who was the last State Champ Coach at Central and didn't they run him off just a few years after he won the state?
Air-warren, you're an idiot. Stay off central topic please. Go pull weeds out of my garden.
Quote from: thebigshot on March 05, 2018, 05:03:10 pm
Air-warren, you're an idiot. Stay off central topic please. Go pull weeds out of my garden.
Brave.
Forgive me if your coach's 32-54 record at a historically prominent football school is mediocre at best. AT BEST.
Quote from: Michiganhog on March 03, 2018, 08:23:31 am
Once again totally false. I know now how ignorant people can really be to the way this process works. I don't mean ignorant as a bad word, just complete lack of knowledge on situations.
Please explain the "process" to us. The process that Moody at McClellan has apparently figured out but Scooter never did the second go around in LRSD. You complain about that they're not even close to the same job, and you're right. Central is set up for success by the LRSD but hasn't had any in a LONG time. You brag about him being there at 7AM and leaving late, but who cares. That's the life of a coach. I understand that coaches shouldn't always be judged by their wins and losses. But he averaged a game over .500 for his career. Central wasn't in a good place when he took over, but it's not much better right now either. Look forward to hearing about the "process". Please don't speak on kids leaving either. Central has been getting kids for years that don't live in their attendance zone.
Quote from: Da_CountiesFinest on March 06, 2018, 09:39:22 am
Please explain the "process" to us. The process that Moody at McClellan has apparently figured out but Scooter never did the second go around in LRSD. You complain about that they're not even close to the same job, and you're right. Central is set up for success by the LRSD but hasn't had any in a LONG time. You brag about him being there at 7AM and leaving late, but who cares. That's the life of a coach. I understand that coaches shouldn't always be judged by their wins and losses. But he averaged a game over .500 for his career. Central wasn't in a good place when he took over, but it's not much better right now either. Look forward to hearing about the "process". Please don't speak on kids leaving either. Central has been getting kids for years that don't live in their attendance zone.
According to greatschools.com, LR McCllellen ranks a 1/10 as a school. LR Central ranks 7/10.
All this disadvantage talk is hot garbage. And sounds more and more like excuses to me.
Little Rock is a challenging scenario. But it's being proven at a LRSD with LESS KIDS, LESS RESOURCES, and MORE EDUCATIONAL problems that it can be done under good leadership. And IF Bolding stays at PV, it will happen there too.
Quote from: AirWarren on March 06, 2018, 11:11:56 am
According to greatschools.com, LR McCllellen ranks a 1/10 as a school. LR Central ranks 7/10.
All this disadvantage talk is hot garbage. And sounds more and more like excuses to me.
Little Rock is a challenging scenario. But it's being proven at a LRSD with LESS KIDS, LESS RESOURCES, and MORE EDUCATIONAL problems that it can be done under good leadership. And IF Bolding stays at PV, it will happen there too.
Agree with you 100%. LRSD has set Central up to have many advantages. If Bolding stays at Parkview it'll be just another school Central people can claim is taking all their players. Kids didn't use to leave Central. I wonder why they do now? It'll be said it's for the "swag or to be cool". How does Bolding get all that stuff at Parkview? It's an LRSD school with that daunting $4700 budget. It's called fundraising. Sound like some coaches at Central need to get off their butt and get to work. Times have changed. Have to keep up with the Joneses.
I hear there is a former Warren coach on that staff. Im sure Warren would happily take him back. Great coach. And from I have heard, great teacher.
You have answered your question. These aren't excuses. They are facts.
I'm curious: If all this chatter is solid, why wouldn't Moody be a better fit than Bolding?
Quote from: francocat on March 06, 2018, 02:57:07 pm
I'm curious: If all this chatter is solid, why wouldn't Moody be a better fit than Bolding?
He may be.
Moody is a great coach and has done great things. He would do great at Central but the academic expectations at Central are through the roof. The principal demands eligibility and the faculty and staff hold players to the grindstone. Moody develops his players from the 9th grade on. Other schools in the county take players that have been coached for three years by someone else.
Quote from: Michiganhog on March 07, 2018, 08:16:44 am
Moody is a great coach and has done great things. He would do great at Central but the academic expectations at Central are through the roof. The principal demands eligibility and the faculty and staff hold players to the grindstone. Moody develops his players from the 9th grade on. Other schools in the county take players that have been coached for three years by someone else.
So are you saying other schools in the county are playing ineligible players or that Central holds their kids to a higher standard than a 2.0? And lets calm down on the Moody developing kids from the 9th grade on. 3 of the starters on his team were at Fair as 9th graders.
As far as kids that are transferring being ineligible yes but as far as grades I don't have a clue.
So if you know kids are playing and are ineligible then why not tell your schools admin so they can contact AAA?
Quote from: Michiganhog on March 07, 2018, 12:12:24 pm
As far as kids that are transferring being ineligible yes but as far as grades I don't have a clue.
Fixed that for you.
There are two kinds of ignorance, Simple and Willful
Anyone know the time line for getting this job filled?
Quote from: Michiganhog on March 08, 2018, 09:32:52 am
There are two kinds of ignorance, Simple and Willful
You literally never answer a question that's brought to you. You spout off some babble and never answer. You either know something or you don't. Right now you're accusing programs of cheating. If they did and you know it. Then show us evidence. Go to your schools admin and let them report to them. Otherwise don't spout off false accusations. Which is exactly what you're doing. Which means you're either a coach associated with LRSD or some parent who "thinks" they're in the know. So right now I guess you fall into the willfully being ignorant category. Bring something to the table or quit making accusations.
The guilty yell the loudest. Sounds like someone is getting a little loud.
Quote from: Da_CountiesFinest on March 08, 2018, 12:33:35 pm
Which means you're either a coach associated with LRSD.....
Ding Ding Ding!
Quote from: Michiganhog on March 08, 2018, 12:51:46 pm
The guilty yell the loudest. Sounds like someone is getting a little loud.
Thank you for proving my point. Instead of having an adult conversation and providing facts. You continue to respond with nonsense and bring nothing to the table. Most people who don't have actual info usually just bump their gums until someone leaves them alone or gets tired of arguing with them. Guess that's the approach we're looking at from you.
I'm not the one arguing.
Quote from: Michiganhog on March 12, 2018, 09:55:00 am
I'm not the one arguing.
Alrighty then. Let's say for second that you're not arguing. Could you please shed some light on the inappropriate things going on in LRSD and PCSSD as far as playing ineligible players? Then please explain why the AAA hasn't been involved. They were involved this year, and years past, with Earle, Morrilton last year, McClellan a few years back, etc. So why hasn't some of these other schools been turned in, or at least reprimanded by the AAA?
I'm just going to leave it alone. I have two sons come through the LRSD and have been pleased with what the coaches have done. It is time to move on.
I can't see anything but positive! It was time for Register to move on he had plenty of opportunity to build Central into a perennial winner and for whatever reason(s) it didn't happen. Good man, good coach but let someone else take a whack at it!
Strong rumor a coach that won big in 7A is in the loop.
Quote from: B.G. on March 13, 2018, 09:31:37 pm
Strong rumor a coach that won big in 7A is in the loop.
D.P?
Would make sense with some of the things happening in ole Saline county right now.
Who got hired here?
Still open. Might be a bit.
Interviews to begin on friday
Brad Bolding or Casey Dick??
Interesting to see which one they hire
What if they could get D-Mac to be offensive coordinator?
Blake Pizan New HC according to Wess Moore.
Do they really need to have more interviews? What happened to the other top choices? Maybe they will have better luck.
New interviews? Any new names?
Why did Pizan back out?
Who got this peach of a job
Word is they are going to interview again? Is that correct?
I heard their last and only option was Molly McGrath.
From Jeremy Muck:
BREAKING: LRSD is recommending Frisco (Texas) Heritage OC Kent Laster as the new Little Rock Central football coach
http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/apr/18/offensive-coordinator-texas-high-school-recommende/#.Wtenmw9pQhU.twitter
Strange hire. is he connected to Ark? Frisco is an awesome place
Heard the new coach on the Buzz this morning. Sounds like a good man. Wish him well.
More out of state coaches. Build a wall?
Hope they hire an Arkansas coach next year
Quote from: southarkdaddy on April 23, 2018, 10:29:12 am
Hope they hire an Arkansas coach next year
What is the importance of hiring an "Arkansas" coach?
Are we just not blessed in Arkansas with good coaches?
Quote from: Baitshop on April 23, 2018, 01:20:10 pm
What is the importance of hiring an "Arkansas" coach?
That's kind of my thought process.
The man is coming from the pinnacle of high school football....Texas.
I think there is something to be said for promoting your own. When you die are you going to leave your fortune to your family or to some guy down the street?
Quote from: Iknewthemwhen on April 23, 2018, 06:17:03 pm
I think there is something to be said for promoting your own. When you die are you going to leave your fortune to your family or to some guy down the street?
But if Arkansas coaches are not cutting it. You have to look else ware.
You are correct if they cannot find a qualified Arkansas guy and maybe they didn't get any qualified apps, but I'd be surprised. I'm curious do many Arkansas coaches go to Texas?
They made a recommendation based on a rubric used by a hiring committee comprised of teachers that quite frankly don't know jack diddly about how to run a football program. I will sit back and watch this train wreck in slow motion. Any decent candidate that interviewed was ready to back out of this offer if it came after the interview.
Quote from: incogneto on April 24, 2018, 08:42:01 pm
They made a recommendation based on a rubric used by a hiring committee comprised of teachers that quite frankly don't know jack diddly about how to run a football program. I will sit back and watch this train wreck in slow motion. Any decent candidate that interviewed was ready to back out of this offer if it came after the interview.
some good wisdom and insight here. Who gives a flip if it's in state or out of state on any hire. Did they get the right fit. And by right fit at Central, I mean someone who is willing to be stuck behind the 8 ball.