Richmond Raiders by the numbers

[Football-Friday]

Since the other thread was deleted, let's just look at the numbers.

Richmond has lost 7 games over the last 2 yrs under Coach Castellano. The last time the Raiders lost that many games in back-to-back seasons you have to go all the way back to 1993-1994.

Raider fans wanted a wide open offense yet only averaged 37 pts last yr & 34 pts this year. The prior 3 seasons under Hoggard they averaged over 40 pts a game.

Hoggard won a State Championship in his 2nd yr as Head Coach. He only lost 2 games in his final season, but yet was basically forced out. Castellano lost 3 last yr, then 4 this year. Raider fans that wanted change got it. You guys are getting worse.

Just stating facts, the proof is in the numbers.

 

[rcoraider98]

I'm not taking up for coach C but we lost 4 games this season all four are still playing and I believe the 2 4a state champs will come from these 4 teams (Dudley and Butler). I hate losing and I hate the season is over but let's be real starting over with a new coach is not the answer. We lost to some of the best teams in the state with D1 players all over the field. We don't have any D1 players and haven't in a few years. But I do question coach a lot during the game but I'm sure we all do.

 

[kingdiamond2123]

Since the other thread was deleted, let's just look at the numbers.

Richmond has lost 7 games over the last 2 yrs under Coach Castellano. The last time the Raiders lost that many games in back-to-back seasons you have to go all the way back to 1993-1994.

Raider fans wanted a wide open offense yet only averaged 37 pts last yr & 34 pts this year. The prior 3 seasons under Hoggard they averaged over 40 pts a game.

Hoggard won a State Championship in his 2nd yr as Head Coach. He only lost 2 games in his final season, but yet was basically forced out. Castellano lost 3 last yr, then 4 this year. Raider fans that wanted change got it. You guys are getting worse.

Just stating facts, the proof is in the numbers.

This is what I been saying, the numbers don't lie. The Raiders are in worse shape today than before the current coach arrived. The incident last year won him no friends and he has alienated many that use to be big supporters of the Raiders. It is a recipe for disaster. It's better to cut our losses now and say mistakes were made.

 

[DCImonkey]

I guess I'll post for the first time in a year or 2.

I went to the game on Friday. Only my 2nd Raider game this year and the 1st one I could really watch. The offense is explosive. They can score at will and fast. They are certainly not one dimensional as some of the offenses of the past were. The issue with Richmond, and has been for several years now is the defensive play. The reason Daryl Barnes' teams won championships was because the Richmond defense was stellar. These guys are giving up way too many yards and way too many points. This is the greatest point of emphasis going forward if I'm the head coach. If they don't make giant strides in the defensive area, they'll never win a championship.

Lastly, I find it troubling and a little sad that so many people are asking for a man to lose his job and livelihood because a bunch of teenagers cannot execute his vision perfectly. I don't know Coach Castellano, and I don't know if he has any children, but I really hope nobody would ask for my job to end because my students weren't perfect. This is not the NFL or college even. If you live vicariously through these high school kids trying to relive your HS days, great.....but seriously, there are other things you can do with your time. Like finding a life.

Meanwhile..... Go Scots

 

[Deana_King]

Great post!

 

[Blue and Gold22]

Here are some numbers for you.

I thought Hoggard was a good coach, I think Castellano is as well. You guys havent been relevant in a title discussion in 8 years and even before 08 the slide was relevant. It used to be Charlotte schools that were taking you out but now its actually the Wake county schools that are bitch slapping you around. You guys can keep changing coaches every year or two if you want but it only deepens the hole ( see Indy).

Its not the 90s anymore and things have changed dramatically across the state. You guys are plenty good enough to compete and every 4 or 5 years you probably make a run by the title domination is never coming back.....thats just reality

 

[JMACDE99]

Here are some numbers for you.

I thought Hoggard was a good coach, I think Castellano is as well. You guys havent been relevant in a title discussion in 8 years and even before 08 the slide was relevant. It used to be Charlotte schools that were taking you out but now its actually the Wake county schools that are bitch slapping you around. You guys can keep changing coaches every year or two if you want but it only deepens the hole ( see Indy).

Its not the 90s anymore and things have changed dramatically across the state. You guys are plenty good enough to compete and every 4 or 5 years you probably make a run by the title domination is never coming back.....thats just reality

Make Richmond Great Again! 8-4 man that really sucks against teams that are 49-3 combined. SMFH!

 

[RaiderDaddy]

The biggest gripes I hear are that the Raiders are losing more and the people that are close to the program & do know Castellano feel he is nowhere near the role model that we gave up. It's nice people are worried about a guy they don't know, but he ain't what he wants you to think he is. Some folks see right through it and are ready to move on.
We need better role models for our student athletes. We need people that make better decisions. We need people to have better morals and ethics. We need that in Richmond County because I truly feel sorry for our young men and what they are being taught.

Now that's a GREAT post!

 

[kingdiamond2123]

It appears fans of other teams hopes Castellano stays at Richmond, so the Raiders remain irrelevant. If he does, they will and yall can rejoice.

 

[UNCGrad2014]

I guess I'll post for the first time in a year or 2.

I went to the game on Friday. Only my 2nd Raider game this year and the 1st one I could really watch. The offense is explosive. They can score at will and fast. They are certainly not one dimensional as some of the offenses of the past were. The issue with Richmond, and has been for several years now is the defensive play. The reason Daryl Barnes' teams won championships was because the Richmond defense was stellar. These guys are giving up way too many yards and way too many points. This is the greatest point of emphasis going forward if I'm the head coach. If they don't make giant strides in the defensive area, they'll never win a championship.

Lastly, I find it troubling and a little sad that so many people are asking for a man to lose his job and livelihood because a bunch of teenagers cannot execute his vision perfectly. I don't know Coach Castellano, and I don't know if he has any children, but I really hope nobody would ask for my job to end because my students weren't perfect. This is not the NFL or college even. If you live vicariously through these high school kids trying to relive your HS days, great.....but seriously, there are other things you can do with your time. Like finding a life.

Meanwhile..... Go Scots

Couldn't have said it any better.

 

[JMACDE99]

Other than complaining has anyone ever asked the man what can I do to support the program? Don't get me wrong I think Bailey should have delivered SC a championship but things happen and we have fallen short for a multitude of reasons but I will never call for his head because it is not my place as a fan. If Coach C is that bad of a role model then I'm sure the administration will deal with it. The DUI was bad but lets quit it with this Holier than thou talk. We all have made mistakes and committed sins. Coach C is no different. I'm sure he realizes that he was wrong. If he had SC record right now none of you would be talking about morals you would be singing his praises and kissing his ass. This is about W & L's for a fan base that thinks you should always be the Big Bully on the block! Your good but you are not feared anymore.

 

[RaiderRaider]

I am glad to read some of the posts above. Recently, Ryan Switzer, a wide receiver for the Tarheels wrote an impressive letter. If you haven't read it, I encourage all of you to do so. I believe what he shares is valuable. I'm sure he hated to see Carolina lose to Duke and State recently, but what he emphasizes in the letter are the relationships he built at Carolina and the lifelong lessons he learned from his coaches, the University, AND the fans. Winning is important, especially in Raider country, but what's more important is the foundation given to these boys during their time as a high school athletes that will mold them into men... good men. It's imperative that they are led by men who are pristine role models, who make good decisions, who provide constructive criticism to their performance as athletes and community citizens, who support their religious beliefs (and in my opinion, pray for them), who encourage them when they are down, and who emphasize the importance of their future roles as college students, husbands, fathers, employees, etc. This list could go on forever, but you get my point. I don't firmly believe that Richmond County is the place for Castellano, but I'm also not asking for his livelihood to be taken. He is far different than what our program has had in the past. Our program, at some point, must find someone who not only knows both sides of the game, but understands this community and the passion behind the Raider football legacy. Lastly, I am sure the players read parts, if not all, of this forum. While I don't believe high school students should be sheltered from the real world, I believe they are easily influenced by the community that surrounds them. As Ryan Switzer pointed out in his letter, the fans are teachers and have a huge part in the growth of these athletes. I hope we all can consider this in our future posts.

 

[RaiderDaddy]

I vividly remember Scotland fans on here by the hundreds it seemed calling for Mark Barnes head for losing 3 & 4 games a year. At least he didn't get a DUI I guess.

Let Raiders that go to the games weekly chat w/o other schools or 1 & 2 timers a year chiming in.

 

[JMACDE99]

I vividly remember Scotland fans on here by the hundreds it seemed calling for Mark Barnes head for losing 3 & 4 games a year. At least he didn't get a DUI I guess.

Let Raiders that go to the games weekly chat w/o other schools or 1 & 2 timers a year chiming in.

not after 2 years

 

[kingdiamond2123]

I don't firmly believe that Richmond County is the place for Castellano. He is far different than what our program has had in the past. Our program, at some point, must find someone who not only knows both sides of the game, but understands this community and the passion behind the Raider football legacy. .

Agreed. Now is the time for change.

 

[RaiderDaddy]

not after 2 years

That's because Barnes 1st 2 yrs were better than Castellano's 1st 2. Plus, Barnes was an improvement for ya'll at the time. Castellano has not been an improvement here. And, let's be honest yall were just happy to have a Barnes of your own at that time.

 

[DCImonkey]

I remember Tom Knotts getting a DUI.....and I know for a fact that Richmond County would sell their sisters on the black market to get him to be the Raiders head coach. I don't believe for one second "morals and ethics" outweighs wins and losses

 

[JMACDE99]

That's because Barnes 1st 2 yrs were better than Castellano's 1st 2. Plus, Barnes was an improvement for ya'll at the time. Castellano has not been an improvement here. And, let's be honest yall were just happy to have a Barnes of your own at that time.

But you guys keep talking about the past as someone stated you have no d1 players to my knowledge. SC has 4-7. Is that the coaches fault?

 

[19UNC64]

I don't think you missed JMACD's point, but just in case, coaches don't control genetics! Sometimes genetics
runs in your favor for years, and then it turns. When, it turns against you, Nick Saban couldn't take the players
and win or win at the rate some fans seem to think a coach ought! Been there, experienced that, it isn't funny to the coaching staff at all, they can only do so much with what they got and what they got is what it is!

 

[RaiderDaddy]

But you guys keep talking about the past as someone stated you have no d1 players to my knowledge. SC has 4-7. Is that the coaches fault?

Exactly my point. If it was Hoggard's fault, it is Castellano's. Why isn't Ziegler, Isaac, Jones, Miller, Bowyer, etc D1 talent?

 

[Football-Friday]

Exactly my point. If it was Hoggard's fault, it is Castellano's. Why isn't Ziegler, Isaac, Jones, Miller, Bowyer, etc D1 talent?

Hard to argue with this.

 

[Deana_King]

Do any of these kids go to these combines to get exposure? There are some good ones to go to (VTO Sports).

I got to a lot and never see any Richmond kids.

 

[go_scots]

While I may joke with the Raiders about their programs fact are facts. There are no Mike and Eric Thomas', Micheal Waddells, Flip Ellerbees, Oscar Sturdis', Jamar Bryant's, etc. right now. Richmond hasn't fallen as much as many of you think. Other programs have raised their own expectations and efforts. There are not many teams that actually fear the Raiders these days.

 

[19UNC64]

Is the assumption here, football friday and raider daddy that if the coaching is there they would be? Are you saying
the kids aren't D1 talent because of the coaching?

 

[raiderstud]

Is the assumption here, football friday and raider daddy that if the coaching is there they would be? Are you saying
the kids aren't D1 talent because of the coaching?

All I'll say is if I was a college football coach , I would really love to have #2 and #6 on my team....Special players with exceptional speed , big hearts , tons of guts , and big desire to win....nuff said......

 

[RaiderDaddy]

#1. GoScots those guys you mentioned were special no doubt. But, even you'll agree, there were plenty of times the Raiders didn't have as much talent as Scotland but still won.

#2. When you have talented athletes, the better coaching they receive the better their college chances are.

 

[go_scots]

There is not a handful of kids that his high school coach made him a D1 football player. Either a kid has it or he doesn't.

 

[Deana_King]

I can't speak for all coaches in this state, but there are some that go way above and beyond their duties to get their players at the next level. There are also some that don't for whatever reasons.

 

[go_scots]

I agree Deana. As you know D1 coaches want kids that are a certain height and weight. Nick Saban can't coach a 5'8" to be 6'4".

 

[kingdiamond2123]

Either a kid has it or he doesn't.

Just like either a coach has it or he doesnt.

Some of these Raider players listed are taller than 6 ft. The ones that aren't don't play positions where they need to be 6'4.

 

[19UNC64]

I agree Dena, for the most part, but you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, now can you. And, a D1
prospect doesn't need a campaign to get him notice, most all of them in any sport are identifiable at the ages
of 12-14.

 

[Football-Friday]

As I stated when starting this thread, the numbers suggest Richmond football is in worse shape than 2 yrs ago. If some are saying it's talent and has been for some time was Coach Hoggard run off prematurely? Because, honestly I remember this site being much worse on him.

 

[go_scots]

Coach, it almost sounds like you are agreeing with me. I never thought that day would come. Lol

 

[Blue and Gold22]

I think it was exactly the same. He was run off and it was a mistake and now you are repeating the same mistake.

3 of the 4 losses may very well have been to the 3 best teams in the state. He has been in place 18 months. You guys are absolute lunatics

 

[19UNC64]

kingdiamond2123 apparently seems to think that you can pound butter through a piece of steel. Therefore,
his false logic makes sense to him, but I wonder to how many others?

 

[kingdiamond2123]

Everything I said was True.

Guess time will tell.

 

[Blue and Gold22]

Richmond has talent and if allowed to develop with a solid coach and staff there is no reason to think they cant be one of 5-10 teams each year in 4aa that could compete for a title. The days of 3 and 4 titles in a row and losing 2 games over 5 years are gone and never coming back.....The landscape has changed.

What can happen though is keep messing around with is 2 and 3 win seasons if you keep running off coaches after 2 years because they don't dominant or aren't the type of individual you like. Go look at Indy as example #1

 

[19UNC64]

The statistics you quote maybe true, but your logic is screwed! You can't apply them to the counter arguments that
other posters have put forward. I.E., lack of D1 talent numbers, losing 4 games to 6 of the top teams in the state.
By ignoring the validity of those points, you are implying that Richmond Co. should have won those 4 games and
that better coaching would have overcome superior talent and equally as good of coaching. So, how do you justify
such logic? "Everything I said was true." ??????????????????

 

[kingdiamond2123]

You better go back and read everything I've posted on this thread because everything I've posted is true.
It's also true that I don't think Castellano is the right fit for Richmond for numerous reasons.
As a group sitting behind me Friday night said....he's #NotMyCoach.

 

[JMACDE99]

Exactly my point. If it was Hoggard's fault, it is Castellano's. Why isn't Ziegler, Isaac, Jones, Miller, Bowyer, etc D1 talent?

Jones IMO is the only one of those kids that is close to a d1 player. In this day in time if you are d1 caliber they will find you. Ziegler is to inconsistent to be considered a prospect. Everything cannot be laid at the feet of the coach.