Quote Originally Posted by SBG View Post
It's not about going out on top. That's a very rare thing. But it's clear he stuck around for himself when somebody else could have had time to try to do something with those kids. And I think he stuck around trying to be the final PV football coach. Pure ego. His ego has always mattered more to him than anything and anybody else. Be that as it may I do agree he has earned the respect as a coach he deserves. And I agree that all coaches annoy us at some time or another. But for Fat Phil it was a constant thing and that makes it a lot worse. Like I said before, he is what and how he is and that will never change. He's had an amazing career and deserves all the accolades. I'm just glad it's done and over. And that's the opinion of just one person/former PV player so don't get too worked up about it.
I like you, but you are totally wrong. Phil was going to leave a while ago, but he decided to stay because people WANTED him to stay. It had nothing to do with wanting to the last PV coach, or anything like that. Thats facts, there is no disputing that whatsoever.

And to act like someone else could do a better job at PV is really funny, because its totally absurd. So you are trying to tell us that a new coach, with no real experience or anything, would be a better option than a 7-time state champion winning coach? Thats insane.
I dunno what your problem is with him, but worse than a class 1 jerk? He might have been an arrogant guy, but what has Phil ever done that was so terrible? What has he ever done to be seen as anything more than a ****y guy who spouts off at the mouth? A terrible human commits crimes, assaults people, etc...

Tons of people dont like Phil, but most recognize that Phil is a great coach, and PV was extremely lucky to have him as long as they did.
There are plenty of people who dont like Phil (on teh forum as well), but you act like he was the worst human being on the planet, which could not be further from the truth.

Im sorry you have such resentment towards him, but you are wrong when you say Phil's ego kept him at PV.