Bauxite HC Resigns-- Who will step in?

[minerjack]

Bauxite's Shane Clancy announced his resignation and the Saline Courier announced it 8 hours ago through a tweet.  Who could step in to take his place? 

[minerjack]

https://twitter.com/SalineCourierSp/status/489472229844213760

[AirWarren]

Bret Watson?

[whippersnapper]

What about the Ole ball Coach Watson. Splitback veer...

[minerjack]

Some of the admins might have some pull to lean that way.

[minerjack]

Don't know.  Last time I talked to him he was kind of itching to get back into the game.  Not at Bauxite, though, I don't think.  But, he might not have seen this one coming.  He claimed he would like to start back at a junior high program.  Just to give him something to do. 

Coach Clancy was a good one, though.  His record doesn't reflect what kind of coach or man he is.

[tmycjy]

Hey u looking for a guy you should see if mike Guthrie will that the job he is already on your coaching staff coach he use to be head coach at Lincoln and ceaderville

[Jacketman65]

Is there a problem at Bauxite?  Why would a coach resign this time of year?  I could see Bret Watson taking that job if they would hire him.  Been trying to get a head job for quite some time from what I understand.

[DogsWin7]

Harv Welch.   I had to do it for UI. 

[whippersnapper]

Coach Guthrie would be an excellent choice. Took Cedarville to the quarters in 2009. Their best season ever. He runs the legendary Diamond T offense Coach Campbell style.

[DogsWin7]

I haven't seen Coach Campbell on here in awhile...I.Hope he is doing well. 


Do they have an Assist they are possibly considering moving up???

[quicksand]

Do they have an Assist they are possibly considering moving up???

that's the problem.  the school didn't search for a new coach when Watson quit they just promoted someone already on staff.  look where that got them.  bauxite needs to actually search for a coach.

[cuckoobird]

Do they have an Assist they are possibly considering moving up???

that's the problem.  the school didn't search for a new coach when Watson quit they just promoted someone already on staff.  look where that got them.  bauxite needs to actually search for a coach.

It's going to be extremely difficult to find a coach just two weeks prior to two-a-days. If Jon is willing I think that would be their best bet.

[AirWarren]

It's more than just coaching that is the problem at bauxite. You can see it when other teams in the 7-4a step on the field beside them.

[SouthpawSensation]

It's more than just coaching that is the problem at bauxite. You can see it when other teams in the 7-4a step on the field beside them.

Interesting tidbit about Bauxite ....
The Miners are 79-64-1 since the 2001 season, but since their move to Class 4A, their record has been 5-35. Ugh!

[DogsWin7]

Not a kind conference, looks like.


Any ideas when the next board meeting is? 

I assume the assists are continuing with camps, drills and etc. 

[AirWarren]

It's more than just coaching that is the problem at bauxite. You can see it when other teams in the 7-4a step on the field beside them.

Interesting tidbit about Bauxite ....
The Miners are 79-64-1 since the 2001 season, but since their move to Class 4A, their record has been 5-35. Ugh!

Ouch.

[Big Fan]

It's more than just coaching that is the problem at bauxite. You can see it when other teams in the 7-4a step on the field beside them.

Interesting tidbit about Bauxite ....
since their move to Class 4A, their record has been 5-35. Ugh!

Coincidence that the winning stopped when Watson left. 

[hogdiggity]

Bauxite has some kids with a lot of heart and a couple of really good players.  The problem there is they just don't have enough to play 4 quarters against the competition in the 7-4a. 

I was told the dc is the front runner for the hc job. 

[AirWarren]

It's more than just coaching that is the problem at bauxite. You can see it when other teams in the 7-4a step on the field beside them.

Interesting tidbit about Bauxite ....
since their move to Class 4A, their record has been 5-35. Ugh!

Coincidence that the winning stopped when Watson left. 

Other factors.

1. Went from playing against 2a competition to 4A competition almost over night. 2A to 3A to 4A all in the matter of about 12 years. The schools growth has been it's biggest enemy.

2. The football squad is small in comparison to their conference opponents (see Nashville, Arkadelphia, Malvern).

3. Aren't consistently playing the cedervilles, Jessevilles, cutter morning stars, and other non Junction city/Beardens of the 2A world.

[tmycjy]

I haven't seen Coach Campbell on here in awhile...I.Hope he is doing well. 


Do they have an Assist they are possibly considering moving up???

The last time I seem him he was doing fine

[Big Fan]

It's more than just coaching that is the problem at bauxite. You can see it when other teams in the 7-4a step on the field beside them.

Interesting tidbit about Bauxite ....
since their move to Class 4A, their record has been 5-35. Ugh!

Coincidence that the winning stopped when Watson left. 

Other factors.

1. Went from playing against 2a competition to 4A competition almost over night. 2A to 3A to 4A all in the matter of about 12 years. The schools growth has been it's biggest enemy.

2. The football squad is small in comparison to their conference opponents (see Nashville, Arkadelphia, Malvern).

3. Aren't consistently playing the cedervilles, Jessevilles, cutter morning stars, and other non Junction city/Beardens of the 2A world.

Watson would have won a heck of a lot more than 5 games in 5 years though......

btw....does size really matter?   

[AirWarren]

It's more than just coaching that is the problem at bauxite. You can see it when other teams in the 7-4a step on the field beside them.

Interesting tidbit about Bauxite ....
since their move to Class 4A, their record has been 5-35. Ugh!

Coincidence that the winning stopped when Watson left. 

Other factors.

1. Went from playing against 2a competition to 4A competition almost over night. 2A to 3A to 4A all in the matter of about 12 years. The schools growth has been it's biggest enemy.

2. The football squad is small in comparison to their conference opponents (see Nashville, Arkadelphia, Malvern).

3. Aren't consistently playing the cedervilles, Jessevilles, cutter morning stars, and other non Junction city/Beardens of the 2A world.

Watson would have won a heck of a lot more than 5 games in 5 years though......

btw....does size really matter?   

Maybe he would. Will never know.

As far as size, you would just have to see the bauxite squad to understand haha.

[HorseFeathers]

It's more than just coaching that is the problem at bauxite. You can see it when other teams in the 7-4a step on the field beside them.

Interesting tidbit about Bauxite ....
since their move to Class 4A, their record has been 5-35. Ugh!

Coincidence that the winning stopped when Watson left. 

Other factors.

1. Went from playing against 2a competition to 4A competition almost over night. 2A to 3A to 4A all in the matter of about 12 years. The schools growth has been it's biggest enemy.

2. The football squad is small in comparison to their conference opponents (see Nashville, Arkadelphia, Malvern).

3. Aren't consistently playing the cedervilles, Jessevilles, cutter morning stars, and other non Junction city/Beardens of the 2A world.

1. The jump from 2A to 3A didn't stop their winning, the jump from 3A to 4A seen their win total drop from 11 to 1 in a single year...What year did Watson leave?

2. I don't seem to recall any team moving into the 4A-7 recently(Maybe CAC?), and actually finding success?

3...ah well yeah it's hard to compare any conference in 3A or 2A to the 4A-7...Nashville, Ashdown, Malvern, Arkadelphia(off and on)

[SUGARTOWN]

They're 5-35 since moving up to 4A? Looks they may be turning into another Waldron.

[cuckoobird]

Well they play waldron this year and since its a conference game, somebody has to win

[SUGARTOWN]

Well they play waldron this year and since its a conference game, somebody has to win

That game should definitely be on the pick em that week!

[DogsWin7]

It's more than just coaching that is the problem at bauxite. You can see it when other teams in the 7-4a step on the field beside them.

Interesting tidbit about Bauxite ....
since their move to Class 4A, their record has been 5-35. Ugh!

Coincidence that the winning stopped when Watson left. 

Other factors.

1. Went from playing against 2a competition to 4A competition almost over night. 2A to 3A to 4A all in the matter of about 12 years. The schools growth has been it's biggest enemy.

2. The football squad is small in comparison to their conference opponents (see Nashville, Arkadelphia, Malvern).

3. Aren't consistently playing the cedervilles, Jessevilles, cutter morning stars, and other non Junction city/Beardens of the 2A world.

Watson would have won a heck of a lot more than 5 games in 5 years though......

btw....does size really matter?   

Yes.....yes it does. 

[DogsWin7]

I haven't seen Coach Campbell on here in awhile...I.Hope he is doing well. 


Do they have an Assist they are possibly considering moving up???

The last time I seem him he was doing fine

thank you! 

[Wendell Robinson]

Well they play waldron this year and since its a conference game, somebody has to win

That game should definitely be on the pick em that week!

Done!

[whippersnapper]

Via Twitter: Bauxite has promoted DC Mike Guthrie to head coach.

[nomorewhining]

The defense only gave up 50.1 points per game last year.....good choice

[whippersnapper]

Mike Guthrie is qualified to be a hc. He took Cedarville to their best season ever in 2008. I hope he runs the ball like he did before.

[hawgfan15]

The defense only gave up 50.1 points per game last year.....good choice

Coaching only goes so far...

[minerjack]

Mike Guthrie is qualified to be a hc. He took Cedarville to their best season ever in 2008. I hope he runs the ball like he did before.

They averaged about 32 points a game last season.  I think since Guthrie is just the interim HC, he will continue to let the OC do his job.

[HorseFeathers]

Mike Guthrie is qualified to be a hc. He took Cedarville to their best season ever in 2008. I hope he runs the ball like he did before.

They averaged about 32 points a game last season.  I think since Guthrie is just the interim HC, he will continue to let the OC do his job.

wait...they only hired an interim? Why not give a guy the reigns and let him do his thing, or promote from within?

[whippersnapper]

Not sure, just what I saw. I am pretty sure Guthrie's wife is in administration work so that could have to do with it. Guthrie also stepped down from Cedarville to be an assistant, some coaches prefer coaching rather then being a hc.

[quicksand]

or promote from within?

they did promote from within once before...they went 5-35

[DogsWin7]

Mike Guthrie is qualified to be a hc. He took Cedarville to their best season ever in 2008. I hope he runs the ball like he did before.

They averaged about 32 points a game last season.  I think since Guthrie is just the interim HC, he will continue to let the OC do his job.

wait...they only hired an interim? Why not give a guy the reigns and let him do his thing, or promote from within?

Sometimes they do that to see how they handle the season, or it could have been at the Coaches request.   At the end of the year he could still end up with the position.   Maybe the board wanted more time.....many possibilities.  Who knows??    Wish them well.

[tmycjy]

Mike Guthrie is qualified to be a hc. He took Cedarville to their best season ever in 2008. I hope he runs the ball like he did before.

They averaged about 32 points a game last season.  I think since Guthrie is just the interim HC, he will continue to let the OC do his job.

So who did get the job
wait...they only hired an interim? Why not give a guy the reigns and let him do his thing, or promote from within?

Sometimes they do that to see how they handle the season, or it could have been at the Coaches request.   At the end of the year he could still end up with the position.   Maybe the board wanted more time.....many possibilities.  Who knows??    Wish them well.

[Lions84]

The Miners have had a tough row to hoe since 2001. Best of luck to their New Coach.

[TBone70]

I love old school running games. They have gone to the way side.

[tmycjy]

Hey a question answer did mike Guthrie get the coaching job at bauxite if he didn't tell me who did and also want to know what offense that coach is going to run

[whippersnapper]

Yes he did. And I hope runs 27/43 trap!

[tmycjy]

Yes he did. And I hope runs 27/43 trap!

What offense is he running

[whippersnapper]

Not sure but I'll see if I can find out

[DogsWin7]

Not sure but I'll see if I can find out

any word??

[Lionheart88]

It's more than just coaching that is the problem at bauxite. You can see it when other teams in the 7-4a step on the field beside them.

Interesting tidbit about Bauxite ....
since their move to Class 4A, their record has been 5-35. Ugh!

Coincidence that the winning stopped when Watson left. 

Other factors.

1. Went from playing against 2a competition to 4A competition almost over night. 2A to 3A to 4A all in the matter of about 12 years. The schools growth has been it's biggest enemy.

2. The football squad is small in comparison to their conference opponents (see Nashville, Arkadelphia, Malvern).

3. Aren't consistently playing the cedervilles, Jessevilles, cutter morning stars, and other non Junction city/Beardens of the 2A world.

1. The jump from 2A to 3A didn't stop their winning, the jump from 3A to 4A seen their win total drop from 11 to 1 in a single year...What year did Watson leave?

2. I don't seem to recall any team moving into the 4A-7 recently(Maybe CAC?), and actually finding success?

3...ah well yeah it's hard to compare any conference in 3A or 2A to the 4A-7...Nashville, Ashdown, Malvern, Arkadelphia(off and on)

Arkadelphia moved into the conference in 2011-2012 and won it last year, didn't they?

[phdefense]

It's more than just coaching that is the problem at bauxite. You can see it when other teams in the 7-4a step on the field beside them.

Interesting tidbit about Bauxite ....
since their move to Class 4A, their record has been 5-35. Ugh!

Coincidence that the winning stopped when Watson left. 

Other factors.

1. Went from playing against 2a competition to 4A competition almost over night. 2A to 3A to 4A all in the matter of about 12 years. The schools growth has been it's biggest enemy.

2. The football squad is small in comparison to their conference opponents (see Nashville, Arkadelphia, Malvern).

3. Aren't consistently playing the cedervilles, Jessevilles, cutter morning stars, and other non Junction city/Beardens of the 2A world.

1. The jump from 2A to 3A didn't stop their winning, the jump from 3A to 4A seen their win total drop from 11 to 1 in a single year...What year did Watson leave?

2. I don't seem to recall any team moving into the 4A-7 recently(Maybe CAC?), and actually finding success?

3...ah well yeah it's hard to compare any conference in 3A or 2A to the 4A-7...Nashville, Ashdown, Malvern, Arkadelphia(off and on)

Arkadelphia moved into the conference in 2011-2012 and won it last year, didn't they?

Not really the same.

http://www.fearlessfriday.com/school/Arkadelphia.html

Conference   Joined   Left
AAAA Southwest   2001   2005
5A Southwest   2006   2007
4A-7   2008   2009
5A Southwest   2010   2011
4A-7   2012   2013

[Lionheart88]

Okay, they joined, left, rejoined, then went 13-1 in their most recent two years in the conference.