5-A Coach of the Year??

[Intelligentsia]

Several coaches may deserve consideration, but I think McClellen's Coach Moody deserves that recognition.  Very impressive team turn around!!  BTW, congratulations to P.A. on their victory tonight, and to McClellan, ad well, for a very hard fought game.

[AT]

Several coaches may deserve consideration, but I think McClellen's Coach Moody deserves that recognition.  Very impressive team turn around!!  BTW, congratulations to P.A. on their victory tonight, and to McClellan, ad well, for a very hard fought game.

Going to be hard pressed to find someone other than Coach Moody.

Coach McBride may be the only other possible contender.

[PA Dad]

I think Moody earned it.  Just a fantastic job turning that program around.

[WPWells]

It can't be anyone other than Moody IMO

[Red Devil Alum]

Several coaches may deserve consideration, but I think McClellen's Coach Moody deserves that recognition.  Very impressive team turn around!!  BTW, congratulations to P.A. on their victory tonight, and to McClellan, ad well, for a very hard fought game.

Agree.

[urban legend2]

Moody no question.

[Chief_Osceola™]

In before Fairview posters...


Haha

[DT]

Moody had my vote before last night game, After his team's performance in the title game, I don't see how anyone else could be as worthy of winning it.

[Rolling]

Moody no doubt about it.

[sevenof400]

Not that he probably cares, but Moody didn't endear himself to many with his published comments in the ADG today. 

[AT]

Not that he probably cares, but Moody didn't endear himself to many with his published comments in the ADG today.

I don't know what he said earlier in the week, but what did he say today, seven? I don't think saying (indirect quote) "That's Kelley, that's who he is and I can't stop him from being that." is exactly wrong.

[Bondfan4ever]

In my opinion, Maurice Moody is the 5A Coach of the Year.  In three seasons, the Crimson Lions have gone from 1-9 to 10-3 and 5A runners up.  More than impressive!

[Red Devil Alum]

In my opinion, Maurice Moody is the 5A Coach of the Year.  In three seasons, the Crimson Lions have gone from 1-9 to 10-3 and 5A runners up.  More than impressive!

I would give McClellan band of the year with hope a close 2nd.

[ricepig]

In my opinion, Maurice Moody is the 5A Coach of the Year.  In three seasons, the Crimson Lions have gone from 1-9 to 10-3 and 5A runners up.  More than impressive!

I would give McClellan band of the year with hope a close 2nd.

Well, at least you are finally posting about a subject I'm sure you are all too familiar with.

[PA Dad]

In my opinion, Maurice Moody is the 5A Coach of the Year.  In three seasons, the Crimson Lions have gone from 1-9 to 10-3 and 5A runners up.  More than impressive!

I would give McClellan band of the year with hope a close 2nd.

Well, at least you are finally posting about a subject I'm sure you are all too familiar with.

He obviously knows more about bands than you do about 5A football.

[ricepig]

In my opinion, Maurice Moody is the 5A Coach of the Year.  In three seasons, the Crimson Lions have gone from 1-9 to 10-3 and 5A runners up.  More than impressive!

I would give McClellan band of the year with hope a close 2nd.

Well, at least you are finally posting about a subject I'm sure you are all too familiar with.

He obviously knows more about bands than you do about 5A football.

And you would base this on what? I've never seen such truly upset from a fan base over a terrible decision.

[PA Dad]

In my opinion, Maurice Moody is the 5A Coach of the Year.  In three seasons, the Crimson Lions have gone from 1-9 to 10-3 and 5A runners up.  More than impressive!

I would give McClellan band of the year with hope a close 2nd.

Well, at least you are finally posting about a subject I'm sure you are all too familiar with.

He obviously knows more about bands than you do about 5A football.

And you would base this on what? I've never seen such truly upset from a fan base over a terrible decision.

What did your post have to do with a decision?  You were insulting him over a compliment to a band.

[ricepig]

In my opinion, Maurice Moody is the 5A Coach of the Year.  In three seasons, the Crimson Lions have gone from 1-9 to 10-3 and 5A runners up.  More than impressive!

I would give McClellan band of the year with hope a close 2nd.

Well, at least you are finally posting about a subject I'm sure you are all too familiar with.

He obviously knows more about bands than you do about 5A football.

And you would base this on what? I've never seen such truly upset from a fan base over a terrible decision.

What did your post have to do with a decision?  You were insulting him over a compliment to a band.

Yet, you didn't address my question on your basis? I'm also not a veterinarian, but I recognize a horse's rear when I see one.

[Red Devil Alum]

In my opinion, Maurice Moody is the 5A Coach of the Year.  In three seasons, the Crimson Lions have gone from 1-9 to 10-3 and 5A runners up.  More than impressive!

I would give McClellan band of the year with hope a close 2nd.

Well, at least you are finally posting about a subject I'm sure you are all too familiar with.

He obviously knows more about bands than you do about 5A football.

And you would base this on what? I've never seen such truly upset from a fan base over a terrible decision.

What did your post have to do with a decision?  You were insulting him over a compliment to a band.

Yet, you didn't address my question on your basis? I'm also not a veterinarian, but I recognize a horse's rear when I see one.

As far as your head is up it I'm sure you recognize the taste and smell too.

[ricepig]

In my opinion, Maurice Moody is the 5A Coach of the Year.  In three seasons, the Crimson Lions have gone from 1-9 to 10-3 and 5A runners up.  More than impressive!

I would give McClellan band of the year with hope a close 2nd.

Well, at least you are finally posting about a subject I'm sure you are all too familiar with.

He obviously knows more about bands than you do about 5A football.

And you would base this on what? I've never seen such truly upset from a fan base over a terrible decision.

What did your post have to do with a decision?  You were insulting him over a compliment to a band.

Yet, you didn't address my question on your basis? I'm also not a veterinarian, but I recognize a horse's rear when I see one.

As far as your head is up it I'm sure you recognize the taste and smell too.

At least you admit what you are.

[PA Dad]

In my opinion, Maurice Moody is the 5A Coach of the Year.  In three seasons, the Crimson Lions have gone from 1-9 to 10-3 and 5A runners up.  More than impressive!

I would give McClellan band of the year with hope a close 2nd.

Well, at least you are finally posting about a subject I'm sure you are all too familiar with.

He obviously knows more about bands than you do about 5A football.

And you would base this on what? I've never seen such truly upset from a fan base over a terrible decision.

What did your post have to do with a decision?  You were insulting him over a compliment to a band.

Yet, you didn't address my question on your basis? I'm also not a veterinarian, but I recognize a horse's rear when I see one.

He was a drum major in high school and your posts evidence a lack of familiarity with 5A football.

[MDXPHD]

Kids, let's calm it down some. Thanks.

[ricepig]

In my opinion, Maurice Moody is the 5A Coach of the Year.  In three seasons, the Crimson Lions have gone from 1-9 to 10-3 and 5A runners up.  More than impressive!

I would give McClellan band of the year with hope a close 2nd.

Well, at least you are finally posting about a subject I'm sure you are all too familiar with.

He obviously knows more about bands than you do about 5A football.

And you would base this on what? I've never seen such truly upset from a fan base over a terrible decision.

What did your post have to do with a decision?  You were insulting him over a compliment to a band.

Yet, you didn't address my question on your basis? I'm also not a veterinarian, but I recognize a horse's rear when I see one.

He was a drum major in high school and your posts evidence a lack of familiarity with 5A football.

Dude, he was  talking about bands here, lol, try to keep up. I wasn't the one who brought up bands as a put down of the other 5A coaches.

[PA Dad]

Kids, let's calm it down some. Thanks.

I thought you were gone til February?  You get my hopes up and then disappoint me!

Besides, you told me to stop being so PC.  I follow your advice and you correct me.  I just can't win!

[Red Devil Alum]

In my opinion, Maurice Moody is the 5A Coach of the Year.  In three seasons, the Crimson Lions have gone from 1-9 to 10-3 and 5A runners up.  More than impressive!

I would give McClellan band of the year with hope a close 2nd.

Well, at least you are finally posting about a subject I'm sure you are all too familiar with.

He obviously knows more about bands than you do about 5A football.

And you would base this on what? I've never seen such truly upset from a fan base over a terrible decision.

What did your post have to do with a decision?  You were insulting him over a compliment to a band.

Yet, you didn't address my question on your basis? I'm also not a veterinarian, but I recognize a horse's rear when I see one.

He was a drum major in high school and your posts evidence a lack of familiarity with 5A football.

Dude, he was  talking about bands here, lol, try to keep up. I wasn't the one who brought up bands as a put down of the other 5A coaches.

Who did I put down? On this thread I said moody was the 5A coach of the year.

[MDXPHD]

Kids, let's calm it down some. Thanks.

I thought you were gone til February?  You get my hopes up and then disappoint me!

Besides, you told me to stop being so PC.  I follow your advice and you correct me.  I just can't win!

All very good points lol. I'll fix it. You're on the right track!

[Yellowcake]

McClellan coach. Shouldn't be close.

[PA Dad]

In my opinion, Maurice Moody is the 5A Coach of the Year.  In three seasons, the Crimson Lions have gone from 1-9 to 10-3 and 5A runners up.  More than impressive!

I would give McClellan band of the year with hope a close 2nd.

Well, at least you are finally posting about a subject I'm sure you are all too familiar with.

He obviously knows more about bands than you do about 5A football.

And you would base this on what? I've never seen such truly upset from a fan base over a terrible decision.

What did your post have to do with a decision?  You were insulting him over a compliment to a band.

Yet, you didn't address my question on your basis? I'm also not a veterinarian, but I recognize a horse's rear when I see one.

He was a drum major in high school and your posts evidence a lack of familiarity with 5A football.

Dude, he was  talking about bands here, lol, try to keep up. I wasn't the one who brought up bands as a put down of the other 5A coaches.

I think your anti-PA bias is over the top.  He voted for Moody as coach of the year above.  You obviously didn't read the post and jumped to the conclusion that he was putting down the coach when he was just complimenting the band.  Maybe you should read the thread before jumping to a conclusion based on your bias.

[Black and Gold]

Kelley without a doubt.

[ricepig]

In my opinion, Maurice Moody is the 5A Coach of the Year.  In three seasons, the Crimson Lions have gone from 1-9 to 10-3 and 5A runners up.  More than impressive!

I would give McClellan band of the year with hope a close 2nd.

Well, at least you are finally posting about a subject I'm sure you are all too familiar with.

He obviously knows more about bands than you do about 5A football.

And you would base this on what? I've never seen such truly upset from a fan base over a terrible decision.

What did your post have to do with a decision?  You were insulting him over a compliment to a band.

Yet, you didn't address my question on your basis? I'm also not a veterinarian, but I recognize a horse's rear when I see one.

He was a drum major in high school and your posts evidence a lack of familiarity with 5A football.

Dude, he was  talking about bands here, lol, try to keep up. I wasn't the one who brought up bands as a put down of the other 5A coaches.

I think your anti-PA bias is over the top.  He voted for Moody as coach of the year above.  You obviously didn't read the post and jumped to the conclusion that he was putting down the coach when he was just complimenting the band.  Maybe you should read the thread before jumping to a conclusion based on your bias.

Nah, you would be wrong there. I'm not anti-PA at all, find one post where I've said anything negative about the school or kids. There have been some so called adults on here that I've made comments on, but I don't believe I've ever mentioned the students or school. I commented that he was better qualified to rate the band's than the coaches, which you confirmed with your drum major post. It looks to me that you jumped in, lol.

[PA Dad]

In my opinion, Maurice Moody is the 5A Coach of the Year.  In three seasons, the Crimson Lions have gone from 1-9 to 10-3 and 5A runners up.  More than impressive!

I would give McClellan band of the year with hope a close 2nd.

Well, at least you are finally posting about a subject I'm sure you are all too familiar with.

He obviously knows more about bands than you do about 5A football.

And you would base this on what? I've never seen such truly upset from a fan base over a terrible decision.

What did your post have to do with a decision?  You were insulting him over a compliment to a band.

Yet, you didn't address my question on your basis? I'm also not a veterinarian, but I recognize a horse's rear when I see one.

He was a drum major in high school and your posts evidence a lack of familiarity with 5A football.

Dude, he was  talking about bands here, lol, try to keep up. I wasn't the one who brought up bands as a put down of the other 5A coaches.

I think your anti-PA bias is over the top.  He voted for Moody as coach of the year above.  You obviously didn't read the post and jumped to the conclusion that he was putting down the coach when he was just complimenting the band.  Maybe you should read the thread before jumping to a conclusion based on your bias.

Nah, you would be wrong there. I'm not anti-PA at all, find one post where I've said anything negative about the school or kids. There have been some so called adults on here that I've made comments on, but I don't believe I've ever mentioned the students or school. I commented that he was better qualified to rate the band's than the coaches, which you confirmed with your drum major post. It looks to me that you jumped in, lol.

I apologize for reading you wrong.

[ricepig]

In my opinion, Maurice Moody is the 5A Coach of the Year.  In three seasons, the Crimson Lions have gone from 1-9 to 10-3 and 5A runners up.  More than impressive!

I would give McClellan band of the year with hope a close 2nd.

Well, at least you are finally posting about a subject I'm sure you are all too familiar with.

He obviously knows more about bands than you do about 5A football.

And you would base this on what? I've never seen such truly upset from a fan base over a terrible decision.

What did your post have to do with a decision?  You were insulting him over a compliment to a band.

Yet, you didn't address my question on your basis? I'm also not a veterinarian, but I recognize a horse's rear when I see one.

He was a drum major in high school and your posts evidence a lack of familiarity with 5A football.

Dude, he was  talking about bands here, lol, try to keep up. I wasn't the one who brought up bands as a put down of the other 5A coaches.

I think your anti-PA bias is over the top.  He voted for Moody as coach of the year above.  You obviously didn't read the post and jumped to the conclusion that he was putting down the coach when he was just complimenting the band.  Maybe you should read the thread before jumping to a conclusion based on your bias.

Nah, you would be wrong there. I'm not anti-PA at all, find one post where I've said anything negative about the school or kids. There have been some so called adults on here that I've made comments on, but I don't believe I've ever mentioned the students or school. I commented that he was better qualified to rate the band's than the coaches, which you confirmed with your drum major post. It looks to me that you jumped in, lol.

I apologize for reading you wrong.

No problem, everyone takes up for their school, usually right or wrong. I would imagine there is plenty of blame to go around for every situation. I don't ever mean anything on my posts, just trying to add a different perspective, haha. It's all good and like many have said, this will blow over quickly.

[sevenof400]

Quotes like we've read lately tend to be long remembered. 

[PA Dad]

Quotes like we've read lately tend to be long remembered.

Seven, if I've crossed the line with any of my posts, I apologize.  I try to refrain from name calling and I don't think I have. 

[STBruin]

Would have to say...only unbiased choice would be Moody...turned around that program...McBride did an outstanding job too...but Moody made it to the championship game...

[sevenof400]

Quotes like we've read lately tend to be long remembered.

Seven, if I've crossed the line with any of my posts, I apologize.  I try to refrain from name calling and I don't think I have.

PA Dad,

I was referring to the coaches quotes this week with the above post - sorry for the confusion on that.   Hopefully (all of us - and I count myself in this group as well) continue the good debate about the current topics. 

Have a good week ahead!

[tmycjy]

My 3 finals

McClellan coach
Lakeside coach
Blytheville coach

[Intelligentsia]

My 3 finals

McClellan coach
Lakeside coach
Blytheville coach

While I said Moody should receive top honor, it's hard to overlook the Blytheville coaching staff.  What an outstanding job this year.

[Pat Swilling]

My 3 finals

McClellan coach
Lakeside coach
Blytheville coach

agree %100

[MikeDiesel™]

My 3 finals

McClellan coach
Lakeside coach
Blytheville coach

This.  Blytheville's coach took over a team that went 1-9 two years ago.  Got them to 6-5 last year with a playoff appearance, and then to 8-3 this year.  McClellan made the finals, but that could easily have been just as much the luck of the draw (in the bracket).  Moody has definitely done a great job at Mc.  But, I don't think it's as clear cut as a lot of those on here are saying.

[Pat Swilling]

My 3 finals

McClellan coach
Lakeside coach
Blytheville coach

This.  Blytheville's coach took over a team that went 1-9 two years ago.  Got them to 6-5 last year with a playoff appearance, and then to 8-3 this year.  McClellan made the finals, but that could easily have been just as much the luck of the draw (in the bracket).  Moody has definitely done a great job at Mc.  But, I don't think it's as clear cut as a lot of those on here are saying.

1st Blytheville/McClellan
3rd McB

[Longfellow]

It should seriously be Coach Kelley. Love him or hate him, he's a great coach

[the voice]

I'm going to mention someone that hasn't been brought up.
Not to take away from others but just to give credit to a job well done.
The Vilonia coach led a team to playoffs after getting a late start and installing an offense in a short time.

[PA Dad]

I'm going to mention someone that hasn't been brought up.
Not to take away from others but just to give credit to a job well done.
The Vilonia coach led a team to playoffs after getting a late start and installing an offense in a short time.

That's a great point.  Coach of the year nearly always goes to a coach whose team goes deep in the playoffs, but the Vilonia coach did a great job and I'd be fine if he got coach of the year.

[pantherblue]

Moody at McClellan gets my vote.

[Chief-Chickasaw]

I'm gonna go ahead and say this up front I don't like Moody.  He almost killed Blytheville football. When he left we were down to 20 players.  It wasn't cause he had integrity and he was hard on the kids.  It was because he was lazy and treated the kids like crap.  I will not go into his personal life which directly effected his job here but unless he has made some major changes he is definitely not the Coach of the Year.  It has been my personal experience with Moody that he usually has one assistant that will carry the load for him.  I will give him some credit on X's and O's for in game adjustments but he is not a coach I would ever want around my son.  After seeing Moody in person it is beyond me how anyone could give this man praise for anything.

Rant over. LOL

Personal homer vote Blytheville's Ben Fisher rebuilt what Moody tore down or Lakeside or LRC coaches.
 

[PA Dad]

I'm gonna go ahead and say this up front I don't like Moody.  He almost killed Blytheville football. When he left we were down to 20 players.  It wasn't cause he had integrity and he was hard on the kids.  It was because he was lazy and treated the kids like crap.  I will not go into his personal life which directly effected his job here but unless he has made some major changes he is definitely not the Coach of the Year.  It has been my personal experience with Moody that he usually has one assistant that will carry the load for him.  I will give him some credit on X's and O's for in game adjustments but he is not a coach I would ever want around my son.  After seeing Moody in person it is beyond me how anyone could give this man praise for anything.

Rant over. LOL

Personal homer vote Blytheville's Ben Fisher rebuilt what Moody tore down or Lakeside or LRC coaches.

Serious question.  Should character count in voting for coach of the year or should the vote be confined to only what he did on the field?

I don't know the answer, but I'm curious about what others think.

[the voice]

I think it should take everything into account. Whenever a coach leaves there are always those who are happy to see it and there are some who aren't . I don't know that there is a way to actually weigh out the good and bad.  I also think having a good fit for school and coach is key to success. If the fit is wrong, chances are success will not follow.

[Chief-Chickasaw]

Yes character should count heavily as a coach especially in high school you a molder of men. What you teach will stick with those players for a lifetime. Every coach I've had ranks just under my parents as far as influence on the man I am today. Xs and Os are important but the kids you develop as good people is your legacy as a coach.

[Intelligentsia]

I agree, character should count, but I know little about other Coaches character except for what I read here (which must be taken with a very large grain of salt:)

I'm mostly going for the turn around / more than we expected factors.  Yes, Blytheville's Coach might have been as good a pick from what appears to be his high expectations and good treatment of players (from what I have heard.)