Rumors are out that there’s gonna be a change at East Gaston. Anybody else heard it or can anybody put the rumors to bed?
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I would go with at least someone with a clue about defense!Excepting reality... it's time to turn to looking to see who can come in and coach the 2020 team. Looking ahead, EG had a very solid JV team... one of the best they've had in a long while. Although, the 2020 team will be young with only a small handful of juniors on the '19 team becoming seniors next season, the 2021 team will be one to watch. If we can somehow talk a guy into staying two years, that would be a homerun.
Does East Gaston make a double hire and go out and hire a professional furniture and appliance wholesale expert to help cover the Beam Boy's business in Lincolnton while Matt Beam comes to coach the Warriors?
Does East Gaston make a call to Tuscola to see what the going offer rate is for bringing in new head coaches?
What about the ole Kings Mountain coaching tree? Think one of them would want to get their feet wet? What about maybe the special teams guy?
Just brainstorming...
With the lack of recent success is this an attractive job? What are the positives and negatives?
What about the guy that just left Ashbrook?
No, please, no.Not a bad idea. And I suggested the exact opposite on another board.
Pretty quick hire, don't you think? Or is that just meInteresting rock. I have no clue either.
Pretty quick hire, don't you think? Or is that just me
Seems odd, right? LOL.....
This was more so my concern with him from the get-go. Not as much as the previous poor results.This seems to be Lippards MO. He was at North Stokes, Brevard, and NE Guilford all for two year stints.
If this is true... it does seem really quick as if they already had their replacement. The Bolton mention makes sense with respect to the above considering that he has Forestview ties with the current AD.
Wonder if Jon Putnam put in for the job?
I agree. I have no idea if he put in for it this time but I remember hearing that he had interest prior to EG hiring Lippard.IMO Putnam is ready to be a HC. I don't know if he put in for it, but I think he would be a great hire.
He would be my choice, as well.I agree. I have no idea if he put in for it this time but I remember hearing that he had interest prior to EG hiring Lippard.
With McMillan not having the best track record at SC, do you think Putnam is just waiting his turn there? Better facilities, newer school, more kids etc..
It would be good to get Putnam but it might be a long shot. IMO the program needs an entire shake up like when Latham and company came in guns blazing changing the whole mindset and culture. Whoever they hire, needs to gain the support of the alumni and the community first. EG had a promising JV season with wins over SP and Shelby with some promising young talent so we will see how it shakes out.
Rumors floating around that Putnam is the man. I think that is a good hire, if they can get him some coaches in the building. It is always hard to truly be successful when you have to rely fully on community volunteers.
So maybe bad intel that they already have their man, anybody find it funny that the EG job is drawing more attention then the Ashbrook job?I believe they are conducting interviews all day today.
Top dog in Gaston County Middle School football is Southwest (Huss feeder). Grier (one of the Ashbrook feeders) has fallen off.Both jobs come with various baggage that would have to be overcome to be successful. The Ashbrook job has also had a few guys come in recently and struggle to build a winner. You have to wonder what is the speed bump preventing success when the middle school that feeds Ashbrook has won several county championships in the last 5-7 years.
Top dog in Gaston County Middle School football is Southwest (Huss feeder). Grier (one of the Ashbrook feeders) has fallen off.
Rumors floating around that Putnam is the man. I think that is a good hire, if they can get him some coaches in the building. It is always hard to truly be successful when you have to rely fully on community volunteers.
Not what I have heard.... someone coming down the mountain.
I'll be really surprised if it is Putnam. We've talked briefly about it and he seems really happy where he is at. Seems like he is a popular pick by the EG fan base but the rumor I heard used the word "shocking" when describing the new head coach. I don't think Putnam would be considered "shocking" given his local roots. Sounds like SPRedRaider might be on to something when he said someone might be coming down the mountain. No matter who it is, they better be ready to tackle a monumental task. EG has never been able to sustain any level of success (for various reasons) no matter who the coach was (Lloyd gave it the best shot). Good luck to whomever is the latest to get the opportunity.
So, since it's not him...are their any names making the rounds? I've heard 0