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DEL.ICIO.US2008’s best high school football coaching hires: Pilcher, Propst head list
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
There have been 95 coaching changes in Georgia high schools since the 2007 season, plus another six schools hired head coaches to start programs. That’s 101 new coaches in all.
Below are the 10 most intriguing coaching hires of the off-season. Here are my questions for you:
Why were there so many changes for 2008? There were only 66 new coaches hired for 2007. Are schools not patient enough with head coaches?
Consider this quote by Wendell Early, new coach at South Forsyth: “A lot of times, communities and administrators or boosters, they all say they’re excited about building character and discipline and helping their kids grow up, but the bottom line is a lot of them really just want to win. … Everyone always thinks the fix is to get a new coach.”
It’s not only schools looking for change. About 25 Georgia coaches moved to other Georgia schools. The turnover is most pronounced in metro Atlanta. In East Cobb, only Walton has held firm lately. Four of the other five schools have new coaches, and the fifth (Sprayberry) got a new coach last season. All have had at least three coaches in the last five years.
Here are my 10 top hires of 2008. Which coaches do you think will have the most impact? Did I forget somebody?
Kenny Barrow, Douglass - One of the top young coaches in metro Atlanta, Barrow is the coach who started M.L. King’s program and took it to the Georgia Dome semifinals in 2004. He had pretty good teams at Mundy’s Mill but never had a breakthrough. Now, he’ll have all the talent in the world at Douglass. He’s replacing Gary Cantrell, who took a job in administration.
Wendell Early, South Forsyth - Early put Berkmar in the playoffs twice in his last four seasons. That’s not an easy place to win. Now, he’ll have more resources and community support at a school that’s struggled the past four seasons and never been a big winner.
Victor Floyd, Brunswick - Floyd was head coach at Chester High in South Carolina and made the Class AAA championship game in his third season. His teams improved each season: 2-9, 6-5, 7-4, 12-3. Brunswick has no shortage of athletes. Remember that this was the last school to beat Parkview in 1999 before the record winning streak.
Kyle Hockman, McEachern - Hockman was 15-7 in two seasons at Campbell in Smyrna. Now, he takes over for a legend in Jimmy Dorsey, who won 219 games in his 24 seasons in Powder Springs. But McEachern was 4-6 in 2007, the school’s first losing season under Dorsey. More than 225 applied at McEachern, probably the most for any vacant job.
David Humphreys, Trion - Trion bottomed out at 2-9 last season just four years after reaching the Class A semifinals and taking Lincoln County to the brink. Humphreys was 42-8 in four seasons at Rome (2001-04) before venturing into the Arena Football League. He was an assistant with the Georgia Force last season. I’d buy stock in Trion right now.
Mitch Olson, Oconee County - Olson comes from California, where he won eight league titles in 21 seasons as head coach. His J.F. Kennedy team last season was 8-4. At Oconee County, he inherits Zach Mettenberger, the state’s top-rated quarterback recruit. He has committed to Georgia. Oconee County has been mediocre (and impatient with coaches) since winning a Class AAA state title in 1999 under Jeff Herron.
Ed Pilcher, Bainbridge - Pilcher made the most startling off-season move in Georgia this year when he left Thomas County Central, where he won five state championships in the 1990s and led the Yellow Jackets to the Class AAAA semifinals in 2007. There were rumors of tension with administration at Central, but Pilcher just said he needed a new challenge. Bainbridge, which went 9-4 last season, is putting tons of money into its athletic facilities and is viewed as a state power in the making. Bainbridge plays at Thomas Central on Nov. 7 in a game may expect will decide Region 1-AAAA. Bill Shaver, Pilcher’s former offensive coordinator, has taken over at Central.
Rush Propst, Colquitt County - The most famous and controversial high school coach in the country, Propst won five state championships at Hoover High of Alabama. He had become a star of the MTV reality TV show, “Two-A-Days,’’ which chronicled Hoover’s 2005 and 2006 seasons. Propst resigned after the 2007 season. There were allegations of professional misconduct, including involvement in a grade-fixing scandal, but nothing was proven, and Propst maintained his innocence.
Jim Showfety, Northview - The former Marist assistant was 12-2 in his only season as Chamblee’s head coach. Now, he’ll bring the option offense to Northview in Alpharetta, which has not had a winning season in its six years of varsity football.
Perry Swindall, LaFayette - Swindall is widely known in Alabama, where won a state title in Alabama at Daleville High in 1992. He was the defensive coordinator at Spain Park (arch-rival to Hoover High) last season. He’s taking over a Georgia program that has won only 26 games the past 10 seasons.
Kick off the debate: You’ve seen Todd’s list. Now give us yours. Which coaches top your list of best new hires? Are you surprised by all the turnover in 2008?
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By JD
August 4, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this
Maurice Freeman - Won a state title with Brooks County in 1994 as well as a couple of other Dome visits later in the 90s. Is back with BCHS after almost a decade at Macon schools and Brunswick.
By Will
August 4, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
Several of the coaching changes came about because of school systems not allowing coaches to hold admin jobs and coach. This was the case at Douglass,Washington,Westlake and Banneker. I can remember a time when most coaches were AD’s or Asst Principles as well as coaches. What gives now? Great list, I would like to see what happens at Mays,Westlake, Douglass and Banneker with their new coaches. I have yet to hear if Washington has named a new coach.
By Eagle Fan
August 4, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
What about Ed Koester, South Cobb. He took teams to the playoffs 6 straight years in Oklahoma and 6 out of 7 years in Texas before moving to Georgia to take over at Cherokee High School. Doesn’t get much credit for getting the program startd for the coach who took over for him. Took the program from 40 kids and only fielding a JV and Varsity team to when he left there was 100+ kids and Freshman, JV and Varisty teams. He should do the same things with South Cobb if given the chance to do his thing.
By Repete
August 4, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this
Humility…Humility.
By jacketman
August 4, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this
Great list! What about Mark Daniel coming to Wayne County, he sports a AAA state championship at Screven County
By North Georgia "hype"
August 4, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
What about Coach Campbell being hired by Dodge County? He won two back to back state championships and was in the dome two other times in the 2000’s with Hawkinsville. Several of his players have gone on to play major college football and one is in the pros now (Charles Johnson. Campbell is from Hawkinsville and played for them. This was quite a steal to get him away from a long time rival and they will play Hawkinsville again this year.
By Clyde
August 4, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this
Igor Peterovski - Locust Grove HS. This guy came from Siberia and his work ethic is legendary. He’ll put the Podunks on the map with his unorthodoxed style of play. Just watch out for the Siberian Express when they come to a town near you.
By Pope 2008
August 4, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this
How about Matt Kemper as new coach at Pope HS in East Cobb. I understand he took his Orlando HS team to new heights and several championships. I know Pope is very excited about having him. Go Greyhounds!
By trionfan
August 4, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
Humphreys may in fact lead a tradition rich Trion school back, but not this year. Trion just does not have the talent they used to have. Give him a couple of years though. He is a good fit for that school, if he sticks around.
By The ole ball coach
August 4, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this
Perry Swindall, LaFayette, The buzz is this guy is doing and saying everything right …. He already has the recreation center youth , Middle school, High school, and community working together. Money is being raised, And publicity is being made…. the little kids are as exicted as the moms and dads.
LaFayette hosted over 500 kids at a football camp, guests including Spain High out of Hoover
Perry Swindall seems to fit the Rayvan Teague mold a coach who was highly successful at LaFayette in his short time there…
Coach Swindall has coaching DVD’s available on the spread offense and is well respected among his peers in the South.
David Humphreys, Trion He has all the Trion folks as excited about Bulldog football as ever…. He is a really great coach and Trions new completely rebuilt stadium will not take a back seat to anyone…… It is a site to see. It may match the best small stadiums in the south…..
LaFayette and Trion are back on the right road…
By Ted
August 4, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this
Adam Winegardern, Dalton - He’ll be only the 5th coach in the tradition rich school’s history. At only 30 years of age, we could be hearing his name for quite some time.
By Brian
August 4, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this
Nevermind hiring a qualified teacher who can coach football as the extra-curricular activity which it is.
By Maniac is accurate
August 4, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
Welcome south Mitch Olson. I’m sure he experienced culture shock of a pleasant sort coming here. Having worked in California, I know there were lots of high school “stadiums,” that made practice fields in Georgia look high end.
By BC
August 4, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
Billy Wells will do good things at Collins Hill.
By justinfh88
August 4, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this
what is roswell’s new coach?
By Bulldogfan
August 4, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
Mark Daniel at Wayne County should be in this top 10, way before Propst. Alot more character.
By jdb
August 4, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
How about that Guy in South Georgia Rush Propst at Colquitt county? We all watched his movie and we all know this guy has incredible talent and his record speaks without say… He should be on THE “MOVE TO GEORGIA” OutStanding High School Head football coach…. Yea another is that Greg Robinson At Warner Robins, I hear great stuff about that guy!!
By Shiloh Stirl
August 4, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
Don’t forget Shiloh’s new coach Keith Wilkes he won 2 state championships in North Carolina and is an offensive genius. I think he and the rest of the Generals are going to surprise some people this year.
GO GENERALS
By jdb
August 4, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this
How about that Guy in South Georgia Rush Propst at Colquitt county? We all watched his movie and we all know this guy has incredible talent and his record speaks without say… He should be on THE “MOVE TO GEORGIA” OutStanding High School Head football coach…. Yea another is that Greg Robinson At Warner Robins, I hear great stuff about that guy!!
By Westie
August 4, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this
Maybe these new high school coaches can instill some sense of responsibility and integrity in the players as well. Then if by some long shot, they get to play at UGA, they will not be getting suspended several times a year. Or not at all!
By Bad Brad
August 4, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this
Yeah, Winegarden better win, or Lamar will run him out of town. Dalton folks’ sense of importance is all out of proportion to what they accomplish.
By SM
August 4, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
Dalton’s fans may be conceited, but name me another school that has gone 4 decades without a losing season. They the GHSA version of the Braves. Consistent winners every year, but not enough to win the big one.
By Alpha Dog
August 4, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this
Lassiter (Cobb County) snared Chip Lindsey former offensive coordinator for national known Hoover (AL) High School.
By Eagle Fan
August 4, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
I wonder do the administration consider that with new coaches, there is a learning curve and this often hinders some kids progression learning the game? Is it fair to the kids bringing in a new coach every 2 years? That’s learning a new system and more often than not causing the program to decline. Just my .02cents!
By ADL
August 4, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this
Rush Propst??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
By HornetFan
August 4, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this
Coach Leo Barker, whose name isn’t on your list, will top them all! Go Roswell!!
By AthensMatt
August 4, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this
Rush Propst gets Colquitt back to the state championship in the next 3 years, mark it down..
Can’t wait to see some of the great matchups this year in Georgia, especially some of the interstate games like Camden vs Hoover Al, and NS Warner Robins vs Booker T Wash, Miami. Go Harrison Hoyas!
By BamaKJ
August 4, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
Frank Hepler at West Forsthye High is probably the best pick up in the State of GA, he comes from a powerful program in South Florida (Plantation High) has many many players who are playing D1 football and will be a force to reckon with at this new school in the years to come..
By steve
August 4, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this
I live in AL & coaches here are glad he’s gone…b/c they couldn’t beat him!! He will build a powerhouse in South Georgia, if he stays. One of the suburban Atlanta schools will make a run for his services after he takes Colquitt County back to the state finals.
By steve
August 4, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this
I live in AL & coaches here are glad he’s gone…b/c they couldn’t beat him!! He will build a powerhouse in South Georgia, if he stays. One of the suburban Atlanta schools will make a run for his services after he takes Colquitt County back to the state finals.
By KAW
August 4, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this
WHAT IS GOING ON AT WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL? WHO WILL BE THE COACH? PLEASE SPEAK UP ALUMNI.
By Bulldog '92
August 4, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this
People will definiely see that Kenny Miller at Tri-cities was a great hire. He’s familiar with the community and had added 2 great coordinators to work with him.
By Todd Holcomb
August 4, 2008 8:01 PM | Link to this
Maurice Freeman - Won a state title with Brooks County in 1994 as well as a couple of other Dome visits later in the 90s. Is back with BCHS after almost a decade at Macon schools and Brunswick.
Freeman was on my short list. He’s definitely an excellent hire for Brooks County.
What about Ed Koester, South Cobb. He took teams to the playoffs 6 straight years in Oklahoma and 6 out of 7 years in Texas before moving to Georgia to take over at Cherokee High School.
I didn’t realize that Koester had that much success before coming to Georgia. Will be curious to see what he does at South Cobb, where there’s been very good talent in recent years.
*What about Coach Campbell being hired by Dodge County? *
Probably should’ve included him. You guys are on your game today. I haven’t disagreed with anyone yet.
Adam Winegardern, Dalton - He’ll be only the 5th coach in the tradition rich school’s history. At only 30 years of age, we could be hearing his name for quite some time.
He was promoted, right? I don’t know much about Adam, to be honest. Good luck getting keeping that streak going at Dalton.
another is that Greg Robinson At Warner Robins, I hear great stuff about that guy!!
Another very good one. That’s Houston County, not WR, of course. Robinson was outstanding at Dodge.
*Don’t forget Shiloh’s new coach Keith Wilkes he won 2 state championships in North Carolina and is an offensive genius. *
Because this state pays so well, Georgia seems to have a lot of assistants like Wilkes with great resumes who wind up being a head coach again. Lombardo was one at Wheeler, and he wound up winning a region title in his first year back at HC.
Frank Hepler at West Forsthye High is probably the best pick up in the State of GA, he comes from a powerful program in South Florida (Plantation High) has many many players who are playing D1 football and will be a force to reckon with at this new school in the years to come..
Another example of a new Georgia school that makes for an attractive job for people around the South, not just in-state. Hepler isn’t eligible for this list, though, because he’s not in his first season, although this will be West Forsyth’s first full varsity season.
By Cro25
August 4, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this
I think Calvary’s hiring of Mark Stroud was an outstanding hire, just ask the folks in Toombs County where he left.
By Sonnie Pringle
August 4, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this
Stanley Pritchett, a former professional player is a great choice to lead the program at Washington High. In this time of accountability administrators shouldn’t have time to coach any sports. Their hands are pretty full with all of the duties and responsibilitites that administrators are charged with.
By Paul
August 4, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this
Todd you are right about Bainbridge in the making of becoming a power house in the years to come. Bainbridge is hungry thats why you see them puting a lot of money into athletics to build for the future. Coach Pilcher is one of the best coaches in the state and if Bainbridge is looking for a coach to put them on the map, Pilcher will do it. Look at Early Co and TCC’s record 5 years combined before he got there and look at their records 5 years after his arrival. I believe he will do even better at Bainbridge because they are a one horse town loaded with athletes.
By southgafootball.com
August 5, 2008 12:55 AM | Link to this
good stuff Todd — I agree with the Maurice Freeman hire … he will make a BIG difference at Brooks County
By heeldawg
August 5, 2008 4:19 AM | Link to this
Nobody’s mentioned Coach Mike Muschamp at Lovett—he’s taken the private school to the state semifinals and the state title game in the past two years. He was hired out of Savannah Country Day School, where he transformed the tiny Class A school from having regular losing records to a becoming a perennial state playoff team (eight years in a row, including two trips to the Elite Eight). In many ways, it’s harder to do what he’s done because of the academic rigor of the schools he’s done it at. There are not many people who run a 4.4 forty yard dash or who are 6’4” and 300 lb. who also have a 1400 SAT.
By mike
August 5, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
who is the new coach at harrison? they always seem to have a good program.i know the coach retired at the end of last school year.
By WolverineDad
August 5, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this
We are thrilled to have Coach Frank Hepler and his staff at West Forsyth. He and 4-5 guys on his staff all moved from a powerful program in South Florida. Obviously it speaks of his program to have so many men pack up their families, sell homes, and move to Georgia just to remain coaching with him. He is truly concerned about the kids and immediately linked tightly with the local FCA people to make that an important influence on our kids. The detailed coaching is incredible, every thing has a purpose and attention is paid to the smallest details. He has tremendous contacts in the college ranks, so kids that have a chance to play at the next level will have plenty of exposure. The most important thing to me is that my son is getting treated with respect, is having a great time, and is thoroughly enjoying his High School experience with his friends. Wins are not the most important thing, but Coach Hepler is sure to get his share of wins with the staff and program he is building.
By John Holmes
August 5, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this
Rush Propst is morally bankrupt. The list of his outrages at Hoover is long and colorful. Let’s see……Having a family on the side while he is married to another woman and has kids with her, allegedly having an affair with a school official while married, allegations of grade-fixing for star football players, allegations of intimidating teachers that wouldn’t budge into changing grades, and another allegation by school officials that Propst ran off with money paid to the school by MTV for the “Two-a-Days” series. Oh, yeah…..Definitely a coach I would like to have teaching my kids about moral character and sportsmanship. You have lost your mind picking this guy as one of the best hires in Ga, Holcomb. Just another case of a downtrodden, but once proud program that is willing to win at whatever cost by hiring someone with no character.
By uncle mike
August 5, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this
WHO IS THE HEAD COACH AT HARRISON?
By yo
August 5, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this
Check it out!http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/sports/localstory217221948.html
By NAHS Elite Coaching Staff
August 5, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this
Yes, I would say you forgot someone, Tee Martin, former SEC Conference Champion QB is now the QB Coach @ North Atlanta HS, with hopes of turning their program around from their dismal season last year. Not to mention, the new head coach is Brian Montgomery and Offensive Coordinator Walter Highsmith, both former NFL Players and Texas Southern Alumni. Go Warriors!
By NAHS Warriors
August 5, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this
What about Tee Martin, former SEC Championship QB, who is now the QB coach @ North Atlanta High School? Also to boot, new head coach Brian Montgomery and Offensive Coordinator Walter Highsmith, both alumnis for Texas Southern w/former NFL experience. We are very proud to have these elite coaches joining our coaching staff. GO WARRIORS!
By Todd Holcomb
August 5, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this
Just fyi, Mitchell County has hired former South Carolina Dondrail Pinkins as its head coach. He’ll share the duties with Derrick Silas, who was a small-college assistant in Kentucky. I mention this because Mitchell County and Washington High were the last schools to hire a coach this year. They were hired late last week.
who is the new coach at harrison? they always seem to have a good program.i know the coach retired at the end of last school year.
David Hines, a long-time assistant who was Sprayberry’s head coach for a couple of seasons a few years back. That job got around 150 applications, but it seems that when a successful coach leaves, the job usually goes to one of his best assistants.
What about Tee Martin, former SEC Championship QB, who is now the QB coach @ North Atlanta High School? Also to boot, new head coach Brian Montgomery and Offensive Coordinator Walter Highsmith, both alumnis for Texas Southern w/former NFL experience.
I was talking about head coaches, but Martin did a lot for Matt Roark at North Cobb. Not sure if Roark should not have been the Class AAAAA offensive player of the year last season.
Rush Propst is morally bankrupt. The list of his outrages at Hoover is long and colorful. Let’s see……Having a family on the side while he is married to another woman and has kids with her, allegedly having an affair with a school official while married, allegations of grade-fixing for star football players, allegations of intimidating teachers that wouldn’t budge into changing grades, and another allegation by school officials that Propst ran off with money paid to the school by MTV for the “Two-a-Days” series.
Except for the affair, the rest are allegations, never proven. I interviewed Propst within days of his taking the Colquitt job, and while the questions you raise are valid, I think he deserves a shot.
Re: Muschamp
We’re discussing 2008 hires. But Muschamp has put Lovett in the semifinals for consecutive seasons. Well done.
By Long Time Packer
August 5, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this
CCHS needed and deserved a rejuvenated football program. Rush Propst needed and deserved a rejuvenated life.
We get a chance to restore our football pride. He gets a chance to restore his personal pride.
It looks like a win-win situation to me.
Go get’em coach, we both got a good deal!
By Reeze
August 5, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this
Yo…… if you we’re refering to ESPN televising The Winnersville Classic , thats great for the city of Valdosta and football freaks in general…. ….We are at Coffee that night , and hopefully they’ll reschedule the classic to Sat the 11th so the majority of GA HS football fans can view it……….Any word on a date change or any other info post it up for us……Must watch T.V man
By golden herd
August 5, 2008 6:53 PM | Link to this
Long Time Packer- I couldnt agree with you more. last year’s 2-8 record is just unacceptable. CCHS is kinda in the same boat as the University of Alabama. We went out and broke the bank to get the best in the business but the one who is also the most hated. Like Todd said, all of those accusations were just that…accusations. He confessed to the affair and thats between him and his family. His record and championships speak volumes.
We have welcomed him with open arms here in Colquitt County. I see him doing great things with our football program in the future.
By yo
August 5, 2008 8:09 PM | Link to this
Reeze..It is still in the works but I see it happening (the game). As far as moving the date and time probably not…but who knows. ESPN will probably not want the Winnersville classic interfering with one of their Saturday college line ups. Plus high school is pretty much Friday nights and they will probably want to keep the tradition of the game going.
By AVikingfan
August 5, 2008 8:42 PM | Link to this
Reese, you can also watch Title Town football the week before the Lowndes/Valdosta game on your TV. A CBS affiliate is broadcasting on TV the Lowndes/Northside Warner Robbins game on Oct 3rd.
By AVikingfan
August 5, 2008 8:43 PM | Link to this
Reese, you can also watch Title Town football the week before the Lowndes/Valdosta game on your TV. A CBS affiliate is broadcasting on TV the Lowndes/Northside Warner Robbins game on Oct 3rd.
By yo
August 5, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this
AVikingfan…I think Reese plans on being at that Oct. 3rd game….rooting for his back to back state champ team against us.
By happy
August 5, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this
A head coach is no better than his staff. A great staff makes a great head coach. If the school refuses to spend money on a good staff they will not win.
By dan
August 6, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this
I can’t agree more about Rush Propst being a scumbag. I didn’t particularly care for him on that TV show especially the way him and his coaching staff would berate those kids. I’ll take nothing away from his success at Hoover, but allegations or not, he’s not the kind of coach I’d want to play for. And he’s certianly have his work cut out for him at Colquitt, especially having to play Lowdnes, Valdosta, and Northside Warner Robins. He might be successful at Colquitt b/c that doesn’t necessarily make him a great coach. Good coaches know how to go to places that have talent and can win with that talent. GREAT coaches not only know how to develop talent but also develop players as human beings. A guy like Rush Propst represents everything that is wrong about high school athletics: from un-ethical behaviour, to parents that pimp their kids for a college scholarship by moving them out of district, to corrupt principals that look the other way. I think it speaks volumes about our culture.
By Ted
August 6, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
You are correct that Winegarden was promoted from within. He played QB at UT Chatt. and came to Dalton following college where he was the OC for the past five years. Personally, I don’t see the winning streak being in jeopardy anytime soon considering the surrounding competition
By Ted
August 6, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this
You are correct that Winegarden was promoted from within. He played QB at UT Chatt. and came to Dalton following college where he was the OC for the past five years. Personally, I don’t see the winning streak being in jeopardy anytime soon considering the surrounding competition
By slalom1
August 6, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this
TODD, Could you clarify what the current GHSA classifications require regarding enrollment. Example: Region 1AAAAA…Lowndes-2740, Tift-1485. All of the rest are somewhere in between. In AAAA, Ware Co-1575, TCC-1499, Bainbridge-1645, Statesboro-1486, Chamblee-1395. The above enrollment stats come from the AJC.
By Bilko
August 6, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this
Jim Showfety, Northview - The former Marist assistant was 12-2 in his first year as a head coach. Now, he’ll bring the option offense to Northview in Alpharetta, which has not had a winning season in its six years of varsity football. It may take Showfety a little longer than a year to turn Northview around. But look 3-4 years down the road and he will have his team at the top of their region.
By yo
August 6, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this
Slalom….according to Wikepidea AAAAA is 1850 and bigger. I googled GHSA classifications. I don’t know the breakdown for the rest but I think the number you have for Tift must be a typo.
By slalom1
August 7, 2008 7:47 PM | Link to this
YO, Like you, I felt that this must be a “typo” error. However, the info I gathered came from the AJC “Recruiting Updates”…High schools: Georgia, the southeast, more. I googled the Tift Co home page, but could not find any enrollment info. If the AJC got it wrong, it should be corrected. If not, Tift Co is “playing up” in a major way. They could be a very small AAAA school, or a very large AAA school. I am still somewhat confused as to the criteria being used to determine classification. Seems to be lots of disparity in AAAA and AAA. In AAAAA, even more. Lowndes may be the largest school in 1AAAAA, but not nearly as large as some of the Gwinnett Co schools. What do you think?
By Mark
August 14, 2008 7:13 AM | Link to this
Max,
What do you know about the Norcross safety prince kent? What action has Norcoss taken
thanks
By Lowndes 1981
August 14, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this
To: Slalon1…… to answer your question about Tift CO enrollment size. Their size may be missleading, because they are devided into two(2) campuses, 10-12 and just 9 graders. But all levels are counted as on school when put into class…for instance 10-12 has an enrollment of 1422 at present and 9 grade only has an enrollment of 549…. bringing that to a total of 1971 enrollment for Tift Co HS…this information can be found on the GaDOE web site…. http://app.doe.k12.ga.us/ows-bin/owa/ftepackenrollgrade.entry_form …. when there just select a school….the split school is where the mis-understanding many lie at AJC…. when looking at Tift Co.s school you will see all school and you will note that they have listed Tift Co. High as well as Northwest Tift Co High campus….hope that helps to clearify the count for you.
By William Howington
August 16, 2008 12:33 AM | Link to this
If John Thompson can get out the athletes at Berkmar he has a great caring team attitude he learned at Georgia. Young and inexperienced but long on enthusiasm. Give him a chance, he’ll have the best interest out for all the players, not just a few. A true believer in kids and team effort. Ben Corley at Winder-Barrow. Very intelligent, if he can get out of those “Bulldoggs” what he was able to get out of himself, then the W-B will be much improved. Don’t let the youth of this young man lull you to sleep. A veritable genius in football. Good luck to both, it’s well deserved.
By Mark
August 17, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this
Did prince Kent in the Norcross scimmage
By greg
August 17, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this
Did prince kent play in the Norcross scrimmage ?
By rodney edwards
August 20, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
Win or go home. That’s the rule for football. With Ed Pilcher as our new coach at Bainbridge High we should see a real good football program this year.I think these kids have bought into the program that he is installing real good. Getting Ed Pilcher as a head coach was a major move for us. Go Bearcats!!!!!!!!!!
By rodney edwards
August 21, 2008 1:32 AM | Link to this
Also i want too let everyone that the first game of the season is this saturday. Aug,23 for the bainbridge high school bearcats. This not a scrimmage game.We will host the cairo syrupmakers live in bainbridge and we are inviting everyone to come out. Go Bearcats!!!!!!!!!!
By Current Player of Perry Swindall
January 10, 2009 7:30 PM | Link to this
As a player this year he has turned everything around for the locals and has impacted our season tremendously! He has set the new tone for all of lafayette. I am Proud to be a part of this team and what it stands for! Goodbye and yall better be ready for us NEXT SEASON!!! GO LAFAYETTE RAMBLERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!