I cant say that I agree with that about Palmer. I am not saying he is or is not the best choice, but really he has had some pretty good teams at Ervinton and St. Paul, 2 of the smallest football schools in the state.
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So Palmer, who had by far the best record of any coach who coached at Ervinton including Curt Newsome, and has taken some sorry teams and done well at St. Paul, and is currently the most experienced head coach in Wise County, is not as good a choice as Turner, who has taken ZERO teams and done NOTHING as a head coach. Hmmm . . . .:doh:
We need MapleGap on this thread.
I didn't say he had the most exp and how many coaches had winning records at Ervinton? Some people can get the kids to play, some can't. You are welcome to your opinion. I still think they will hire him. If he doesn't get the job, I'll still probably catch a few games.
How many years experience does each coach have that has been interviewed for the job? Who is your pick?
You said Turner would be the best choice, then you stated that Palmer had "several teams that didn't live up to expectations." I brought up Ervinton because that is where he coached first and the longest. I brought up wins because thats what your judged by as a head coach. I don't think Turner is the better choice simply because he lacks experience. Why do you think Turner is the better choice? What teams that Mark coached didn't live up?
Right, everyone has an opinion as to who they think would be the man for the job. I personally say Turner, this is not based on his experience or wins, it is based on that he has great potential and kids respond to him. Now, Palmer is a great guy and is a good coach , so if he got it I am sure things would go well. i would say there is an 85% chance Turner gets it.
When have you seen how the kids react to Turner?
He must not be a ref.
No I am locked up in Wallens Ridge right now posting this.
Then if its what people tell you, then you really dont know how the kids react to him?
Chief, we're not idiots. We know it's you.
How would you know all this information?
I'll pass.
Gosh, this all started with just one question. Who among the interviewed candidates will be named the next football coach at PV? I thought that was the purpose of bringing Turner into the mix, but could be wrong.
I hate to be the one to say this because I have the utmost respect for the Turner name, there is no guarantee that Travis Turner will be as good as Tom was. I also don't think Powell Valley would be a good place for someone's first head coaching job, especially when Mark Palmer, a successful, experienced, knowledgable and well prepared coach is up for the job. Just my opinion, as everyone seems to like to remind everyone else on here that we all have them and are entitled to them. ;)
Originally Posted by TheBeast
I am just guessing it is Jesse (sp.) Roberts, current assistant at SP former at Coeburn under Mullins.
Jesse Roberts is at Pound.
After checking, the Roberts coach did coach under coach Mullins at coeburn for a couple of seasons. To my knowledge he is at Pound at the moment.
I've heard Phil has decided to come back.
I think it all boils down to this: They are gonna do whatever they want to do as far as picking the next head coach. There are the way things seem like they should go, then there are the politics that are involved. Palmer is clearly the obvious choice. But, who knows what they will do. I am beyond being shocked by things that happen in Wise County.
Chris Day for head coach!:snickerpup:
Does it even matter they are never going to be better that 5-5, 6-4 and then it will be consolidation time, so just have a lottery everyone loves lotteries, so sell tickets and see who wins. In a few years Powell Valley will be history and the last coach want really matter anyhow.
The coach that coaches PV last will have a good shot at the consolidated job. Also, the second best football program in Virginia behind Hampton looks pretty good on a resume.
The new coach will be announced Tuesday morning--the new head coach will be notified Monday night.