Mineral Springs (filled - David Bennett)

[nsuqb10]

Didn't this used to be a good job?

[BLUEBLOOD]

Didn't this used to be a good job?

Has definitely been better than it is right now.  Nothing to get excited about in the last 20 years. 

[panther07]

Has definitely been better than it is right now.  Nothing to get excited about in the last 20 years.

I think that's debatable. They didn't start to really go downhill until about 2007.  Had some really good teams between 96 and 06. 

[HORNET-MAN]

Still A good Job talent there and coming.. drop off started in 2007, 2008,2009,2010 not so good years... 2011,2012,2013 where good years under Perrin & Evans

[greenBlasian]

I wish I had my degree so that way I could become a Head coach. I like the 2A because every school is small which means no stress and I have many ideas for offense that I think would bring MS back to life! As long as you have 15 guys willing to devote their time and train hard then any things possible! I'm thinking a fast paced no huddle spread offense! Yes the playbook is limited by the skill of your qb and his receiving core but as the season goes you add a couple of plays here and there.  If that doesn't work then we do a multi formation offense with simple plays, 4-5 yrd plays are OK. No need for long bombs in this conference. I know Paris has atleast 20 different formations just for looks and if their opponents aren't ready they do work.
Anyway, good luck hornets! Will be attending a few games!

[BLUEBLOOD]

I wish I had my degree so that way I could become a Head coach. I like the 2A because every school is small which means no stress and I have many ideas for offense that I think would bring MS back to life! As long as you have 15 guys willing to devote their time and train hard then any things possible! I'm thinking a fast paced no huddle spread offense! Yes the playbook is limited by the skill of your qb and his receiving core but as the season goes you add a couple of plays here and there.  If that doesn't work then we do a multi formation offense with simple plays, 4-5 yrd plays are OK. No need for long bombs in this conference. I know Paris has atleast 20 different formations just for looks and if their opponents aren't ready they do work.
Anyway, good luck hornets! Will be attending a few games!

You got the job.....when can you start??

[YouKnowUno]

I would like this job, plenty of talent and speed.
I think i will apply for it.

[Pat Swilling]

Any updates?  Tons of potential.  Good athletes.  School support.  New HS on way.

[Razorbacks48]

I haven't heard any names and apparently no one else has either lol

[HorseFeathers]

Any updates?  Tons of potential.  Good athletes.  School support.  New HS on way.

Didn't they just come out of financial distress?

[BLUEBLOOD]

Didn't they just come out of financial distress?

Yes, but the power plant in Fulton happens to fall in their district so money is no longer an issue.  They are still (according to ADE) in academic distress, but that is/was being contested in the courts. 

[COACH-Mike]

I haven't heard any names and apparently no one else has either lol

HUGE SMILE!!!!!!

[Razorbacks48]

one of the very few open 2a jobs right now, any updates or news on this? time the school is giving this?

[Pat Swilling]

Wonder if Nick Evans applied?

[Razorbacks48]

Nick or Neil?

[Pat Swilling]

Nick Evans.  Current Nash assist. former MS HC

[Razorbacks48]

i am not sure, i have not heard of anyone that has applied. not much talking going on with any of the jobs open

[Iknewthemwhen]

School boards sometimes move slowly.

[JohnBarleycorn]

Nick did not apply

[Razorbacks48]

who has applied?

[BigBob]

Any chance Mart mcbride who took the SH job last year try's and comes back to his alma mater?

[BigBob]

Matt* lol

[panther07]

Nick or Neil?

Don't think Neil leaves Harding academy for Mineral. 

[Razorbacks48]

Correct, Neil Evans is at HA for a while

[Iknewthemwhen]

This program is down a bit and that means less interest in taking those positions.

[Razorbacks48]

any new news? names of applicants?

[COACH-Mike]

This program is down a bit and that means less interest in taking those positions.

any new news? names of applicants?

Heard that there is over 20 applicants.  Some are seeing the diamond in the rough.
1. New $19 million school.
2. Teachers Salaries being raised to be able to attract the best. Average 15 students  in a classroom.
3. The best facilities in 2a football.
4. Raw talent.
5. $8.5 million in the bank right now.
6. $1.5 million a year surplus carry over.  (unbelievable resources)
7. Hungry for success community.  Willing to help.

[Razorbacks48]

man some of those stats are nice lol no names with the 20+ apps?

[Made]

Heard that there is over 20 applicants.  Some are seeing the diamond in the rough.
1. New $19 million school.
2. Teachers Salaries being raised to be able to attract the best. Average 15 students  in a classroom.
3. The best facilities in 2a football.
4. Raw talent.
5. $8.5 million in the bank right now.
6. $1.5 million a year surplus carry over.  (unbelievable resources)
7. Hungry for success community.  Willing to help.

There's a reason the money is in the bank....someone ain't spending it

[Iknewthemwhen]

Small schools will almost naturally have problems keeping good coaches because of the lure of more money, prestige, from taking a higher classification position.  Another problem is not always attracting quality experienced applicants and not winning gets them removed.

[COACH-Mike]

There's a reason the money is in the bank....someone ain't spending it

Increased teacher pay by 13% in the last two years and provided bonuses. With plans for more.
Approved a $19 million school.
Additional tutorial personnel and equipment.

[Iknewthemwhen]

Who is the super at Mineral?

[BLUEBLOOD]

Who is the super at Mineral?

Current is Curtis Turner but he is retiring at the end of the school year.  I haven't heard if they have hired replacement yet, but it should be soon.

[Razorbacks48]

with turner retiring who will be making the decision?

[BLUEBLOOD]

with turner retiring who will be making the decision?

Very good question.  They have an AD so maybe he & current admin will collaborate to make the decision.

[nsuqb10]

The last time this job was good the football coach was AD. Won't draw as many good apps when you don't have full control.

[Razorbacks48]

Update on a coach?

[COACH-Mike]

We have 16 applications for the Superintendent and up to 25 for the head coach.  That's all we can share at this time.

[stuck in between]

We have 16 applications for the Superintendent and up to 25 for the head coach.  That's all we can share at this time.

Up to 25 applicants for a job at a school that has averaged 2.5 wins/ year the last four years is pretty impressive. Definitely some talent and potential there. There will be challenges the new coach or any coach will face. I've often wondered how turn out for summer workouts are impacted by the kids that live in Saratoga and I assume Fulton being so far away. I have never looked at it on a map, but it seems to me that it is a rather large district by area and the school isn't very centrally located. How often does the school lose star athletes to neighboring Nashville? It's got to happen with their success. 

[coachsearch]

Any word on this one yet...What is their time frame?

[BLUEBLOOD]

Any word on this one yet...What is their time frame?

I would guess a new coach will be offered by mid-February.  Just a guess, no inside information.

[Razorbacks48]

any names going around for this one?

[BLUEBLOOD]

any names going around for this one?

Very quiet.  Haven't heard any names floating around, only that they have had 25+ applicants. 

[Rida4Life]

I heard an assistant in the El Dorado area might apply.... he said the money is insane for South Arkansas.

[Razorbacks48]

any news?

[coachsearch]

Are they still taking applications

[Iknewthemwhen]

Any leaders for this job.

[~WPS~]

Bo Hembree

[Sick Dog]

Will you guys hurry up and hire someone. Dawson isnt coming back to Howard Co. or even close to it. I know yall think that job deserves someone like that but sorry it doesnt. Might want to call back Segrest.

[~WPS~]

Will you guys hurry up and hire someone. Dawson isnt coming back to Howard Co. or even close to it. I know yall think that job deserves someone like that but sorry it doesnt. Might want to call back Segrest.

Segrest is hot on the trail of Bigfoot right now.