Bolding heads across town to White Hall...best of luck to him! As for candidates for the PBH job I wouldn't know where to begin, thoughts on who might get this job? Also the state has control of PBH that will effect things.
Doubt he would take it... But Hembree would be a great fit at Pine Bluff in my opinion. But he has some studs coming through middle school right now in Warren.
Hembree has had so many opportunities to leave Warren over the years. I can't imagine him leaving to go to a school that is under State Control.
Rod Stinson
I'd be really shocked if Hembree took it! He has it good where he's at and appears to be comfortable. I think Stinson would be the front runner but I think there's at least one more on the current staff that at one time wanted it. Not sure how much the district being under state control will affect the number or quality of candidates. Without a school board it might be hard to address the athletic department needs.
Shelton?
Stinson slam dunk!!
Quote from: Jesusfreak on March 15, 2019, 01:19:52 pm
Shelton?
He'd be a dandy but I don't think either side will pursue it
Quote from: Dr. Defense on March 16, 2019, 06:53:06 pm
He'd be a dandy but I don't think either side will pursue it
Could just see Pine Bluff fans loving the wishbone all the way down the field then going to the spread inside the 10.
Quote from: Oldman on March 16, 2019, 08:08:59 pm
Could just see Pine Bluff fans loving the wishbone all the way down the field then going to the spread inside the 10.
I don't recall Shelton making those type of playcalls, but I only saw him coach when he played ElDo 4 times in 2008 and 2009. I remember his power running attack out of the wishbone was almost unstoppable, easily one of the most physical offenses I've seen ever. He would throw it deep at times, but I never remember him switching to a spread in goaline situations, just shoving it down the Ds throat with the wishbone. Also always seemed to go for the 2 pt conversion and converting at a very high percentage.
Anyway, I don't have a dog in this fight, but I always thought Shelton was a great coach and a class act.
Hope the Zebras get a coach who can get the job done, but they have high expectations there, and have one of the best talent bases in the state as far as size, speed, and athleticism.
I miss the Pine Bluff Eldo rivalry, perhaps reclassification or a non conference series
an bring these two great programs back together in the future, or at least meeting in the playoffs regularly. Last year's PB Eldo playoff game was ugly and beautiful to watch, too bad the wrong team won....
Quote from: Jesusfreak on March 16, 2019, 09:36:52 pm
I don't recall Shelton making those type of playcalls, but I only saw him coach when he played ElDo 4 times in 2008 and 2009. I remember his power running attack out of the wishbone was almost unstoppable, easily one of the most physical offenses I've seen ever. He would throw it deep at times, but I never remember him switching to a spread in goaline situations, just shoving it down the Ds throat with the wishbone. Also always seemed to go for the 2 pt conversion and converting at a very high percentage.
Anyway, I don't have a dog in this fight, but I always thought Shelton was a great coach and a class act.
Hope the Zebras get a coach who can get the job done, but they have high expectations there, and have one of the best talent bases in the state as far as size, speed, and athleticism.
I miss the Pine Bluff Eldo rivalry, perhaps reclassification or a non conference series
an bring these two great programs back together in the future, or at least meeting in the playoffs regularly. Last year's PB Eldo playoff game was ugly and beautiful to watch, too bad the wrong team won....
I hope we stay at a high level...We will see how it goes..😂 last years game was ugly/beautiful!
I was not aware that we also lost Lovelady to white hall. Losing his work with the Qb's might sting a little. Wasn't all that impressed with his play calling. It's a long shot but I would like Cortez Lee to come to PB as an asst or head coach.
Quote from: zebradynasty on March 16, 2019, 11:22:31 pm
I was not aware that we also lost Lovelady to white hall. Losing his work with the Qb's might sting a little. Wasn't all that impressed with his play calling. It's long shot but I would like Cortez Lee to come to PB as an asst.
Would like Lee to come over on staff as well.
I don't pretend to know all the coaches in the state, but I surely don't know Stinson. Why haven't I heard about him? Someone give us the lowdown. Not sure PB alums would want a wishbone offense. lol.
Quote from: Oldbadger on March 17, 2019, 01:12:57 pm
I don't pretend to know all the coaches in the state, but I surely don't know Stinson. Why haven't I heard about him? Someone give us the lowdown. Not sure PB alums would want a wishbone offense. lol.
Was RB here at Pine Bluff then went on to the UA, in the mid 90's. Bolding hired him as position coach some years ago. He eventually got a head coaching job at LR Hall lasted maybe 2 seasons (Hall could care less about winning in football) then came back to PB and has been here as an assistant head coach. His son was a pre-season all state last year but broke his foot in preseason and never recovered.
Bring back Marion Glover :o
Weren't there 2 assistants that went to White Hall? Who and what they coach?
Quote from: 1reddieLB on March 20, 2019, 01:21:03 pm
Weren't there 2 assistants that went to White Hall? Who and what they coach?
OC- Lobelady
LBs- Blake Johnson
Both left with Bolding, curious to see if any transfer go to WH in the off-season.
Quote from: zebrafan on March 20, 2019, 09:48:33 pm
OC- Lobelady
LBs- Blake Johnson
Both left with Bolding, curious to see if any transfer go to WH in the off-season.
Yep I can see maybe one or two.
Quote from: zebradynasty on March 20, 2019, 10:03:10 pm
Yep I can see maybe one or two.
Hopefully not main pieces buuuuut you never know😑
Is it be too late to transfer and be eligible to play this fall anyway? Unless they actually moved to white hall.
Quote from: zebradynasty on March 25, 2019, 11:02:37 am
Is it be too late to transfer and be eligible to play this fall anyway? Unless they actually moved to white hall.
Not sure but Bolding was a master in the "recruiting trail".
I didn't know they were under state control. It will be hard to attract a good quality coach to fill the shoes of Bolding. How long was he at Pine Bluff for? I'm sure this will cause some kids to transfer and go across town to White Hall. White Hall hit a big homerun with this hire.
Quote from: YoungThunder on March 27, 2019, 12:55:45 pm
I didn't know they were under state control. It will be hard to attract a good quality coach to fill the shoes of Bolding. How long was he at Pine Bluff for? I'm sure this will cause some kids to transfer and go across town to White Hall. White Hall hit a big homerun with this hire.
State control will only be an issue if the new coach wants to be the Athletic Director and not teach class...that ain't happening. Kids transferring to white hall may have a couple but not in mass.
Quote from: YoungThunder on March 27, 2019, 12:55:45 pm
I didn't know they were under state control. It will be hard to attract a good quality coach to fill the shoes of Bolding. How long was he at Pine Bluff for? I'm sure this will cause some kids to transfer and go across town to White Hall. White Hall hit a big homerun with this hire.
11 years.
From what I've seen, outside of Athletes everywhere, Pine Bluff would be a really tough job...... not a lot of positives.
Quote from: BlueCrew4U on April 02, 2019, 01:15:28 pm
From what I've seen, outside of Athletes everywhere, Pine Bluff would be a really tough job...... not a lot of positives.
Tough...I dunno maybe challenging There are more positive things going on here now than have been in years. Main thing is figuring out how to improve the educational system that's the tough part!
Quote from: zebradynasty on April 03, 2019, 02:07:26 pm
Tough...I dunno maybe challenging There are more positive things going on here now than have been in years. Main thing is figuring out how to improve the educational system that's the tough part!
Is discipline bad in the high school?
Quote from: Redwolves8526 on April 04, 2019, 10:03:10 am
Is discipline bad in the high school?
In the high school yes on the football team NO!
rumors?
Quote from: Pat Swilling on April 08, 2019, 08:22:32 am
rumors?
You won't hear anything on candidates for this job probably...and in the end I'm pretty sure Stinson will be the HC.
Quote from: zebrafan on April 08, 2019, 05:53:31 pm
You won't hear anything on candidates for this job probably...and in the end I'm pretty sure Stinson will be the HC.
That's who I'm hearing as well. That would be my choice it would help with the continuity of what has been done. It also will help with the mentoring part of the job.
Rod Stinson is the new Zebra head coach. Congrats!
Quote from: zebrafan on April 17, 2019, 03:19:32 pm
Rod Stinson is the new Zebra head coach. Congrats!
Congrats, Z's on getting the guy you wanted.
Quote from: Pr8hd on April 17, 2019, 07:02:44 pm
Congrats, Z's on getting the guy you wanted.
I wanted Saban.
Great hire for the Z's
Quote from: zebrafan on April 17, 2019, 03:19:32 pm
Rod Stinson is the new Zebra head coach. Congrats!
2 Thumbs up. He Deserved it, and will be great for PB.
Don't know who else applied but this is about as good of a hire as we could asked for. Stinson learned a LOT from Bolding and there are some very experienced assistants already on staff. He has the ZEBRA PRIDE and his family ties to the program reaches back for decades. The kids here respond well to him and he is an excellent mentor for the many at risk kids here. Losing our OC stings a little, having an ex college QB as a OC was a plus. BUT I think some new ideas specifically in our passing game could be great (In the past our passing game has been way too simple, even if it was effective at times).
Quote from: zebradynasty on April 18, 2019, 10:42:18 am
Don't know who else applied but this is about as good of a hire as we could asked for. Stinson learned a LOT from Bolding and there are some very experienced assistants already on staff. He has the ZEBRA PRIDE and his family ties to the program reaches back for decades. The kids here respond well to him and he is an excellent mentor for the many at risk kids here. Losing our OC stings a little, having an ex college QB as a OC was a plus. BUT I think some new ideas specifically in our passing game could be great (In the past our passing game has been way too simple, even if it was effective at times).
Hopefully he gets the support he needs...and will maybe keep some kids from jumping to WH.
Good luck to Coach Stinson
Happy for Coach Stinson. If they let him hire for the positions lost, they will have a chance to be good next year. I'm like zebrafan, hope this keeps the kids from jumping to WH with Coach Bolding.
Was Stenson the OC under Bolding?
Quote from: Da Truff on April 24, 2019, 09:29:58 am
Was Stenson the OC under Bolding?
DC under Bolding, the 2 that went to WH are Lovelady (OC) and and a younger asst (forgot his name).
Good luck coach Stinson
Quote from: zebradynasty on April 03, 2019, 02:07:26 pm
Tough...I dunno maybe challenging There are more positive things going on here now than have been in years. Main thing is figuring out how to improve the educational system that's the tough part!
That district seems to be losing numbers of students at a steady pace. Some years back they had to close 1 elementary school (Oak Park) and closed their 7th Grade school (Southeast) too. Just recently they announced that they are going to close 2 more Elementary schools after the school year ends. One was to wonder how much longer they will be in 6A.
Quote from: GuvHog on May 02, 2019, 02:50:23 pm
That district seems to be losing numbers of students at a steady pace. Some years back they had to close 1 elementary school (Oak Park) and closed their 7th Grade school (Southeast) too. Just recently they announced that they are going to close 2 more Elementary schools after the school year ends. One was to wonder how much longer they will be in 6A.
PB is only ahead of Greenwood (890) and LR Parkview(864) with (893) students, I'm sure the next cycle we will be in 5A.
Quote from: zebrafan on May 03, 2019, 03:24:18 am
PB is only ahead of Greenwood (890) and LR Parkview(864) with (893) students, I'm sure the next cycle we will be in 5A.
If PA can petition to play up in class I wonder if PB could play up also?
Quote from: zebradynasty on May 03, 2019, 09:14:22 am
If PA can petition to play up in class I wonder if PB could play up also?
Only if you get one to agree to move down, I believe.
Quote from: GuvHog on May 02, 2019, 02:50:23 pm
That district seems to be losing numbers of students at a steady pace. Some years back they had to close 1 elementary school (Oak Park) and closed their 7th Grade school (Southeast) too. Just recently they announced that they are going to close 2 more Elementary schools after the school year ends. One was to wonder how much longer they will be in 6A.
Remember though, PB has the future Casino development on the way. Could bring some numbers back to the area.
Quote from: Cabotfan on May 03, 2019, 01:11:15 pm
Remember though, PB has the future Casino development on the way. Could bring some numbers back to the area.
There's that and the Gas Refinery Plant that could add some kids. If move-ins come, I figure a lot will try to go to white hall which can't take anymore right now. I haven't heard any plans for them to build new schools (that to can change). Of course some could choose watson chapel... Anyway if we drop down to 5A we'll just dominate there!
Quote from: zebradynasty on May 03, 2019, 03:59:17 pm
There's that and the Gas Refinery Plant that could add some kids. If move-ins come, I figure a lot will try to go to white hall which can't take anymore right now. I haven't heard any plans for them to build new schools (that to can change). Of course some could choose watson chapel... Anyway if we drop down to 5A we'll just dominate there!
I still believe the Dollarway school district will eventually be shut down and absorbed by the PB school district. that would keep the Zebras in 6A for a while longer.
Quote from: GuvHog on May 04, 2019, 03:09:58 pm
I still believe the Dollarway school district will eventually be shut down and absorbed by the PB school district. that would keep the Zebras in 6A for a while longer.
There was a time when I called you crazy for saying that but....it's not near as crazy as I first thought!
What's going on in Pine Bluff? I saw where they had about 4-6 assistant football jobs open.
I know at least a couple went to White Hall but 4-6? Dang!
Quote from: 1reddieLB on May 13, 2019, 08:42:37 am
I know at least a couple went to White Hall but 4-6? Dang!
https://arkansas.schoolspring.com/search.cfm?
Quote from: Arkansauce on May 13, 2019, 09:51:57 am
https://arkansas.schoolspring.com/search.cfm?
Wow. Looking like a complete reload of coaches at PB.
Quote from: Jwolf12 on May 13, 2019, 10:37:04 am
Wow. Looking like a complete reload of coaches at PB.
Hmmmm, I wonder who all is still here 🧐
Quote from: Jwolf12 on May 13, 2019, 10:37:04 am
Wow. Looking like a complete reload of coaches at PB.
I talked to someone that is in a position to know what is going on and he told me that these openings were to allow the new HC to bring in an entire staff of his choosing!!! Looks like PB is going all in on this hire, as I think they should!!
Quote from: Arkansauce on May 14, 2019, 08:20:59 am
I talked to someone that is in a position to know what is going on and he told me that these openings were to allow the new HC to bring in an entire staff of his choosing!!! Looks like PB is going all in on this hire, as I think they should!!
Nice!
Quote from: BlueCrew4U on April 02, 2019, 01:15:28 pm
From what I've seen, outside of Athletes everywhere, Pine Bluff would be a really tough job...... not a lot of positives.
Agreed. I was told that the main reason Boldin left is because he is a big disciplinarian but he had no backing from the Administration or faculty. He just grew weary of not having any backing and left.
Quote from: GuvHog on June 19, 2019, 02:29:36 pm
Agreed. I was told that the main reason Boldin left is because he is a big disciplinarian but he had no backing from the Administration or faculty. He just grew weary of not having any backing and left.
Gather around everyone, grab your marshmallows and roasting sticks, it's time for another GUV tale.
Quote from: GuvHog on June 19, 2019, 02:29:36 pm
Agreed. I was told that the main reason Boldin left is because he is a big disciplinarian but he had no backing from the Administration or faculty. He just grew weary of not having any backing and left.
BULL SHT! He had no boss for all practical purposes, answered to the asst superintendent. Made about $85-90K and didn't teach class, had total control of the football program from grades 7-12, was the de facto principal when it came to disciplining high school football players, and his recommendations for hiring or reassigning coaches was nearly always accepted. Demanded and got a indoor practice facility (which he determined who could use) Ask for and got artificial turf (despite the school district's precarious financial condition). Very short list of Arkansas high school coaches have that much control or power. All that and he had first pick of some of the best athletes in
South Arkansas...yes his life here was purgatory! ::) You sumptin else! ???
Quote from: zebradynasty on June 20, 2019, 04:43:21 pm
BULL SHT! He had no boss for all practical purposes, answered to the asst superintendent. Made about $85-90K and didn't teach class, had total control of the football program from grades 7-12, was the de facto principal when it came to disciplining high school football players, and his recommendations for hiring or reassigning coaches was nearly always accepted. Demanded and got a indoor practice facility (which he determined who could use) Ask for and got artificial turf (despite the school district's precarious financial condition). Very short list of Arkansas high school coaches have that much control or power. All that and he had first pick of some of the best athletes in South Arkansas...yes his life here was purgatory! ::) You sumptin else! ???
I'm just telling what I heard. There were some players that he kicked off of the team in recent years but was forced by the administration to let them back on the team.
Quote from: GuvHog on June 20, 2019, 06:30:03 pm
I'm just telling what I heard. There were some players that he kicked off of the team in recent years but was forced by the administration to let them back on the team.
That is true the Admin a very few times didn't back him up on some suspensions but that's because at times he's administered discipline unevenly. Heck he kicked the starting CB off the team two weeks before the state championship game (which from what I was told was the right thing to do) but got little if any blow back from it. But there have been times when a kid should have been kicked out of school never mind play football and they let the player stay.
Bottom line the reason he left PB had nothing to do with how he was treated! The same people saying he left under duress are the same ones that predicted mass transfers to white hall...didn't happen!
Quote from: zebradynasty on June 20, 2019, 08:37:30 pm
That is true the Admin a very few times didn't back him up on some suspensions but that's because at times he's administered discipline unevenly. Heck he kicked the starting CB off the team two weeks before the state championship game (which from what I was told was the right thing to do) but got little if any blow back from it. But there have been times when a kid should have been kicked out of school never mind play football and they let the player stay.
Bottom line the reason he left PB had nothing to do with how he was treated! The same people saying he left under duress are the same ones that predicted mass transfers to white hall...didn't happen!
From what I've been told, there were not very many transfers to White Hall from PB because White Hall can't take them. They are maxed out enrollment wise.
Quote from: GuvHog on June 21, 2019, 02:36:49 pm
From what I've been told, there were not very many transfers to White Hall from PB because White Hall can't take them. They are maxed out enrollment wise.
True! But it was like that BEFORE Bolding took the job. Yet I "heard" from a number of people that white hall expected a good number of PBH players to transfer...didn't happen. In fact so few I haven't been able to figure out who is missing.
It's all good! I just wanted to make sure the truth was told and then people can believe what they want. PB treated Bolding well and he did not leave because he was or had been treated poorly....TRUTH.
Quote from: GuvHog on June 21, 2019, 02:36:49 pm
From what I've been told, there were not very many transfers to White Hall from PB because White Hall can't take them. They are maxed out enrollment wise.
Well there apparently there letting WC kids come over.
Quote from: zebrafan on June 21, 2019, 05:19:11 pm
Well there apparently there letting WC kids come over.
Last I heard there were 2-3!
Quote from: zebradynasty on June 22, 2019, 11:31:47 am
Last I heard there were 2-3!
They tried but were rejected because White Hall is maxed out enrollment wise.