Here's the story as I have been told from a reliable source. A former NC HC was in the running but he pulled out making Bailey the overwhelming option of the school/system admin and search committee. Bailey was offered the job, provided a contract based on board approval. He informed his admin with plans to meet the team. The school board turned down the Bailey offer and opted for McCollum who had not been in the mix after initial interviews. Small town politics and several members wanted him for the job. Why even have the superintendent, principal, or a search committee have any authority if the school board will not support their choice.
Marlboro plays Scotland the few weeks of the season. If you are Bailey and SC has a big lead do you throttle them for four quarters or do you pull back?