Paragould Head Football Job

[nuttinbuthogs]

Does seem that people tend to believe the spread is a cure all so it's no wonder you didn't see it right away.

[Footballguru16]

The thing about Paragould is that the spread won't be the answer because thats what they've been doing. The answer in Ram country has to be getting kids to play football.

[bigchief72455]

The thing about Paragould is that the spread won't be the answer because thats what they've been doing. The answer in Ram country has to be getting kids to play football.

True. It is hard to get excited about mediocre seasons. They need some form of turn around. Maybe some new ideas from a new coach will solve it. If they start winning more then more kids may show an interest. Some times you need a band wagon effect.

[Pat Swilling]

If facilities are what yall say they are PHS may bring in the next big up and comer?

[bigchief72455]

If facilities are what yall say they are PHS may bring in the next big up and comer?

They have great facilities. They have a nice field also.

[OB11]

If facilities are what yall say they are PHS may bring in the next big up and comer?

They have great facilities. They have a nice field also.

I would put their facilities up against any schools in this area for sure, maybe the rest of the state.  The field just got new turf either this year or last year.  They have a great set up there. 

[bigchief72455]

If facilities are what yall say they are PHS may bring in the next big up and comer?

They have great facilities. They have a nice field also.

I would put their facilities up against any schools in this area for sure, maybe the rest of the state.  The field just got new turf either this year or last year.  They have a great set up there.

Better than the old Harmon Field. lol. Great memories there though.

[OB11]

If facilities are what yall say they are PHS may bring in the next big up and comer?

They have great facilities. They have a nice field also.

I would put their facilities up against any schools in this area for sure, maybe the rest of the state.  The field just got new turf either this year or last year.  They have a great set up there.

Better than the old Harmon Field. lol. Great memories there though.

I think my backyard would have been better to play on than Harmon. lol

[ricepig]

If facilities are what yall say they are PHS may bring in the next big up and comer?

They have great facilities. They have a nice field also.

I would put their facilities up against any schools in this area for sure, maybe the rest of the state.  The field just got new turf either this year or last year.  They have a great set up there.

Better than the old Harmon Field. lol. Great memories there though.

I've got two splits on my chin from Harmon field in 1975.

[hurricane 09]

Wynne had a set of seasons after "The General" left following the 06 season.  Coach Shempert took over and for some strange reason the diamond T was just not the same.  The defense was.  Enter Chris Hill with a new plan and that modern method of offense.  Instant success.  Went from worst to first pretty quick so to speak.

No reason a younger, motivated, enthusiastic and steward of the game could not come in and get the thing ripping right out of the gate.  Sort of like what coach Gary Moody has done over there in Gosnell.  If the guy taking the job can sell his brand of oats to the guys playing the game, get them to buy in and believe in what they are capable of, it would work.  It has to be the right man for the job though.  He has to be a proven winner with superior knowledge of the game.  I know there has to be some level of talent up there.  I wish them well and hope the administration gets the right guy, and gets out of his way and lets him do his thing.

Chris Hill was not a young coach when he took over at Wynne. True, he had a plan, but that plan was based on a number of years of experience. Also, I would not call his coaching style enthusiastic. He coaches his kids hard. Real hard. Are Paragould players ready to be coached hard, or would they all quit?

[Chief-Chickasaw]

Personally I think Paragould could line up in the I and play 3 yards and a cloud of dust and ball control and have success.  I haven't seen the team speed to match up in the spread but they have big strong kids who could push the line and control the ball.  There is no quick fix when kids don't want to play.  Blytheville has a lot of the same issues with kids just not wanting to play.  I think you pick a coach that you like and can relate to the kids.  He needs to focus on the JR high team and getting success and numbers there and build up from there.  From what I've seen at Paragould they have the enough to be a 3 or 4 seed team regularly.  I think people jump on the spread and think it cures everything but you have to have team speed to be good.  If I were to coach Paragould I would line up with two tight ends and get the boys fired up to smash the man in front of you.  I think that is a Paragould attitude I think the kids would respond to that and they already play with that attitude in Basketball, do the little things and be physical. That's just my thoughts.

[Footballrulz]

Personally I think Paragould could line up in the I and play 3 yards and a cloud of dust and ball control and have success.  I haven't seen the team speed to match up in the spread but they have big strong kids who could push the line and control the ball.  There is no quick fix when kids don't want to play.  Blytheville has a lot of the same issues with kids just not wanting to play.  I think you pick a coach that you like and can relate to the kids.  He needs to focus on the JR high team and getting success and numbers there and build up from there.  From what I've seen at Paragould they have the enough to be a 3 or 4 seed team regularly.  I think people jump on the spread and think it cures everything but you have to have team speed to be good.  If I were to coach Paragould I would line up with two tight ends and get the boys fired up to smash the man in front of you.  I think that is a Paragould attitude I think the kids would respond to that and they already play with that attitude in Basketball, do the little things and be physical. That's just my thoughts.

I agree, that attitude is already there, just not in football.  Gonna take someone making kids believe in them.  Definitely can be done. 

[OB11]

Has anyone heard names of applicants?  Wondering if they will leave this open for a while or close it soon.

[ricepig]

Has anyone heard names of applicants?  Wondering if they will leave this open for a while or close it soon.

So, how many JPS Jr high coaches have applied???

[MountieForLife]

Better than the old Harmon Field. lol. Great memories there though.

I've got two splits on my chin from Harmon field in 1975.

BEST memory of Harmon Field was JR year ('92) when we found out we got to play at U of A instead!!

[OB11]

Has anyone heard names of applicants?  Wondering if they will leave this open for a while or close it soon.

So, how many JPS Jr high coaches have applied???

Have not heard of any.  Would not be surprised at all if one or two do.  I think one of JHS's high school coaches would be a great fit.  But I don't know if he has any interest in it. 

[ricepig]

Has anyone heard names of applicants?  Wondering if they will leave this open for a while or close it soon.

So, how many JPS Jr high coaches have applied???

Have not heard of any.  Would not be surprised at all if one or two do.  I think one of JHS's high school coaches would be a great fit.  But I don't know if he has any interest in it.

Yeah, I had heard one had thrown his name in some high school jobs in the area in the past, figured he might here.

[FD4]

I have not heard of any from our grape vine here in Wynne either, but I do believe Paragould has made a call or two.

[Pat Swilling]

potential guys?

[Okieback]

How big is the staff , will the new coach get to bring at least a few of his own guys?
Weight room?
Weight lifting classes?
How's the non conference schedule?
What's the town like?
Who's the ad, do all the sports and "band" get along ( can't believe is just typed that) lol

I'm just asking cause these are all question a coach considering applying would want to know right away.

[ricepig]

How big is the staff , will the new coach get to bring at least a few of his own guys?
Weight room?
Weight lifting classes?
How's the non conference schedule?
What's the town like?
Who's the ad, do all the sports and "band" get along ( can't believe is just typed that) lol

I'm just asking cause these are all question a coach considering applying would want to know right away.

I'm pretty sure those applying know the details.

[footballguy34]

Anyone know any names of applicants??

[GotInfo?]

Crickets

[Pat Swilling]

even the crickets are asleep. 

[Pat Swilling]

I looked on there school Web page.  the former HC made a very good salary.  With salary and obviously great facilities I would think they would be able to attract a good applicant.

[GotInfo?]

Having not won in a long time curbs it. 

[Pat Swilling]

I know.  I feel they will hire a smaller school guy with success that is looking for a pay raise and get on bigger stage.

[Okieback]

Not always

Things always seem different outside looking in.

[Okieback]

How big is the staff , will the new coach get to bring at least a few of his own guys?
Weight room?
Weight lifting classes?
How's the non conference schedule?
What's the town like?
Who's the ad, do all the sports and "band" get along ( can't believe is just typed that) lol

I'm just asking cause these are all question a coach considering applying would want to know right away.

I'm pretty sure those applying know the details.

They might know now after interviewing, but things change when a new hire is about to be made

[Lionheart88]

How big is the staff , will the new coach get to bring at least a few of his own guys?
Weight room?
Weight lifting classes?
How's the non conference schedule?
What's the town like?
Who's the ad, do all the sports and "band" get along ( can't believe is just typed that) lol

I'm just asking cause these are all question a coach considering applying would want to know right away.

A few?  He'll probably be lucky to get one or two.  Paragould can't just fire existing teachers because they aren't the new coach's guy.  That's not how it works in high school.  They really shouldn't be bringing guys in just because the new HC vouches for them either.  Might be tough to explain to the parents why you hired a less-qualified applicant just because he's buddies with the new football coach.  I have a feeling teaching comes first in Paragould.

[UncleRico]

Have they started interviewing?

[Missco]

Other than LR Fair it might be the toughest place to win and worse job in 5A. The right person could turn it around but would need total control and be given the proper resources.

[ricepig]

Other than LR Fair it might be the toughest place to win and worse job in 5A. The right person could turn it around but would need total control and be given the proper resources.

Wow, that's a pretty low blow. It definitely has it's challenges, but I don't think it's that level.

[Pat Swilling]

new guy has got to be a good salesman and find something they can be successful at.

[Missco]

It probably is more attractive to some people. Everyone is different. In the 5A east I am sure some would say its a better job than Bly. or FC, but it wouldn't be to me. The same goes for the LR schools. One also could put it higher than maybe Mills.

[Chief-Chickasaw]

It probably is more attractive to some people. Everyone is different. In the 5A east I am sure some would say its a better job than Bly. or FC, but it wouldn't be to me. The same goes for the LR schools. One also could put it higher than maybe Mills.

I don't think it's a bad job.  The main problem is getting kids motivated to play.  If the kids play the community will support it there.  Things could turn around quickly there.

[Missco]

True, but I have heard that for the last 40 years. Just saying.

[nuttinbuthogs]

It probably is more attractive to some people. Everyone is different. In the 5A east I am sure some would say its a better job than Bly. or FC, but it wouldn't be to me. The same goes for the LR schools. One also could put it higher than maybe Mills.

I don't think it's a bad job.  The main problem is getting kids motivated to play.  If the kids play the community will support it there.  Things could turn around quickly there.

So why has no coach been able to get it done?   

[Chief-Chickasaw]

It probably is more attractive to some people. Everyone is different. In the 5A east I am sure some would say its a better job than Bly. or FC, but it wouldn't be to me. The same goes for the LR schools. One also could put it higher than maybe Mills.

I don't think it's a bad job.  The main problem is getting kids motivated to play.  If the kids play the community will support it there.  Things could turn around quickly there.

So why has no coach been able to get it done?   

If I had that answer I would be coach.  I don't think they are a State Champion contender but a 3 or 4 seed contender they have the parts now.  They need better numbers.  Paragould is a basketball school how many of their star basketball players play football? In a 5A school you really need all your athletes to play multiple sports. It makes the Blytheville job way harder.  Some of our best athletes just play basketball which I think is dumb.  Not a lot of scholarships going to 6-1 power forwards and centers but our kids think they will be the one. We have a kid right now playing the 4 who is 6-0 215 who would be a college football player if he just played but he thinks he is gonna play basketball in college. Hard to get over that mindset.

[Qhcaoc]

I have heard this job has been filled. Any truth to that?

[Missco]

Who got it?

[OB11]

Not sure if it means much, but the job is still posted on the school's website and the AAA website. I don't imagine they want to drag this out much longer before naming a coach though.

[bvillehawg]

The border war is on because the front runner might sneaking back across

[Pat Swilling]

This may have already been discussed bud does the PHS HFC teach?

[OB11]

This may have already been discussed bud does the PHS HFC teach?

I don't believe the one that was there did.  But the job posting on the school and AAA website was advertised as Head Football Coach/ Secondary Teacher.

[Jimbo Morphis]

This may have already been discussed bud does the PHS HFC teach?

I don't believe the one that was there did.  But the job posting on the school and AAA website was advertised as Head Football Coach/ Secondary Teacher.

that means their d-backs have been weak.

[OB11]

This may have already been discussed bud does the PHS HFC teach?

I don't believe the one that was there did.  But the job posting on the school and AAA website was advertised as Head Football Coach/ Secondary Teacher.

that means their d-backs have been weak.

It took me a lot longer than I'd care to admit to figure out what you were saying. Haha!

[hurricane 09]

The border war is on because the front runner might sneaking back across

What does this mean?

[olemissjacket99]

I heard this was filled tonight.

[Pat Swilling]

anybody know who interviewed?