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This is the problem, Poole at BH has a massive ego and typically gets what he wants when he wants it. Kids don't want to cut their hair, well that is not an issue because he can expel them with impunity because he has the absolute 100% support of the community, especially the old guard "we can, we will we're Barbers Hill" folks. Even with the media crawling all over the district on the issue, he continues to operate the way he always has because of that support. I actually like that aspect of this community. Poole very rarely misses when he swings, so that breeds the confidence to make controversial moves whenever they may arise. It may even play into the willingness to force out a damn good football coach simply because his son isn't playing as much as Poole would like. He's done this same thing at least 3 times before and each time it has worked out beautifully because the candidate he brought in after the previous was disposed of was considered a big enough fish make the community forget about the last guy. This actually may be the first time he has run up against a chance that it won't end up that way. Trust and believe, if he were to land a coach with the last name 'Dodge' this offseason, none of us would ever talk about this situation again. The only conversation would be that BH somehow hired Todd/Reily Dodge, and they were on a Rocketship to the moon. It will be interesting to see how this one plays out because if it ends with a relatively unknown coach who doesn't produce the football success those in town expect, it could go sideways for Poole. I guess we will all be sitting around with our popcorn to see if he can pull another rabbit out of his hat.

Yes, he transferred from West Brook. Had to play JV last year do to transfer rule. He may not start immediately because being out with injury, but he will eventually start. Before his injury in last playoff football game, he was expected to be one of Silsbee's starting five. That came from the coaching staff. He proved himself during JV play last year. Lot's of coaches in district said he was the best JV player in the district last year. He will make a significant difference when he returns.

My sources are saying this was a very political move. Supt was upset over his son's playing time. Job has been offered to PN-G's Joseph and Vandegrift HC. Both have turned it down.

Who is responsible for running off a person after either directly or indirectly hiring said person.. for believing to know more than the person being run off about a job that the person was hired to do.. and does for a living? A. Superintendent B. School Board Member(s) C. Parent(s) D. All of the above E. That never happens. I'm going with D.

Barbers Hill will get a quality coach, they pay too much...but it might end up this time being a guy on the tail end of his career looking to bolster his retirement... The last two hires have state titles on the resume...will this guy have that type of resume?

I was told he missed that game. Thanks for the info.

#13 played all 4 quarters vs BU

Yeah, that’s all he if doing is trolling. TDS is alive and well. You act like Trump isn’t planning on shutting down the border, start deporting people by US law, start negotiations with other countries over the economy, opening up US offshore oil exploration that Biden conveniently closed in almost the last week of his presidency, closing some of Biden’s electric vehicle mandates, opening up more fossil fuel production and refilling our strategic oil reserves that Biden depleted in an effort to make gasoline prices fall a few cents per gallon when it was his policies that created the problem, continuing the income tax cuts that will expire this year, etc. 😂😂😂 Apparently his trolling, which takes about 30 seconds out of his day and a lot less time that it takes me to post this, is paying dividends. Thanks for playing.

Great win for A&M at Oklahoma. They were getting blown out most of the game. A guy averaging 5.9 a game went 9-11 from 3 scoring 34. Ags win without their best player on the road with a 18 point 2nd half comeback.

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For all the money BH is offering, anyone know what Jimbo Fisher’s up to these days? 😁

I don’t have any insight into why Abseck left. But my two cents: Based on watching my family members deal with the BH administration (I’ve got nieces and nephews in BH school district), I wouldn’t want to be employed there. It’s all petty politics and people letting power go to their heads. I’m getting this secondhand, but the “I can’t believe we have to deal with this” kind of stories I’ve heard add up to a giant red flag.

Notre Dame is still a 1 or 1.5 point favorite at most places. ESPN's book has it as a pick-em now.

5 pages and nobody has mentioned TOBY?????

Grumbling about work hours from guys who have never worked at a State Championship level before. Everyone always wants the glory until it's time to put in the work.

I will say this, BH has over achieved last couple of years. If you look at certain positions and the amount of injuries we’ve had to key players, I think Abseck did a great job. I know there were grumbling about the work hours for staff, but I would curious to see Abseck’s record at BH compared to the others. As far as the other stuff, rumors are rumors, and last I checked BH is still a great school district, and in great financial shape.

Imma hit you up later on, you must be on back on your energy drinks again.

If I have to go up to the 9th grade center I will, I've told you before Permian is normally good in basketball. Don't let that Friday night lights stuff fool you. I lived out West, I think I would know. Also the BH game was by 9, not double digits.

It shows what happens when you put fish ahead of humans who live in a state well known for wild fires. It should also be enough baggage for Newsom to never consider a presidential run.

It is a great school district, with an awesome community. One of the best districts to work in and have your kids attend (speaking from experience) They do have a good all around athletic program (and have had for decades) - have not had a dominant football program, but very competitive kids. Hopefully, he will hire a good coach and let him do his job understanding the transition to 6A is coming soon. It is a good job with GREAT pay, but just like any other - has its own set of challenges.

Newsom is trying to use the same playbook as New Orleans, any attempt to hold anyone accountable they cry back that it is politics..... I don't think the folks that just lost every thing are going to buy that..... We may be watching the fall of Newsom.....

Sterling is not a bad team and it was at Baytown (Bay Area Chapter officials, nuff said). Memorial needs a shooter. They are by far the best defensive team in the district but have a hard time scoring. Their defense will keep them in every game but their lack of offense will lose some games. I see the game tomorrow night being close but I predict West Brook to pull it out due to their guard play on the offensive end.

I've heard enough from teachers that work there that I haven't even considered applying over there, despite the approximately 30% raise it would mean for me.

Barbers Hill has been playing without their best offensive player the last two games against United and PN-G. He makes a world of difference for them offensively. He's not bad on the defensive end as well being a '6"6 wing. IMO, this is why United got the win and the PN-G game was close. I think this is a very competitive district but West Brook is the best team. I still think a healthy Barbers Hill team is the next best, followed by Memorial. I am curious to see how United does against Nederland. I'll probably attend that game. I'll be at PAM/West Brook tomorrow night.

Off to a hot start like in football 😀😀

At least not at the 4A and down level. You are correct. He missed due to discipline. Year before was when he played JV.

What sticks out to me is the way the BH admin seems to be going about the hiring process. It smacks of (1) extreme overconfidence, (2) incompetence, or both. I may be wrong, but don’t schools usually proceed with some kind of system? That is, they announce the opening, put together a hiring committee, hire a consultant (if they want a consultant), interview the candidates, narrow down to a few finalists, and make a decision. BH doesn’t seem to be doing that. It all seems pretty haphazard.

I no longer go to ATT because the traffic just before Christmas is a mad house. I travel 28 miles to the Stump Restaurant at Sam Rayburn Dam and eat a good meal (or you can have a drink) and watch all the games on FanDuel Sports .Two large TV screens.

All I think are pretty smart bets. I went this route and also parlayed. Got to make back some of that money lost on quarterfinals. I know, I know. Don't chase lost money.

Unfortunately, this is the situation that has been created by the admin at BH. No one wants to uproot their family, move them to BH, just to be removed in a few years for not doing what they are told. Especially with the move to 6A pending, this job is at its absolute least degree of desirability at this very moment. Abseck would've stayed and continued to build for years to come, but alas, that ship has sailed. They were in the same boat many years back when they ran Don Price off but then began the inflated salary technique to lure in big time candidates. Gauge, Westerberg and Abseck later, they find themselves in the same boat with very few chips left to play to lure in a big fish. I have no doubt they'll get a great coach, but the days of hand picking their guy are probably over.

First, he's not even there yet. Second -- his policies weren't inflationary the first time. But, your guy's policies were. Again -- you can have your own opinions but you can't have your own facts!

I tend to agree with you BUT, the word is spreading through the coaching ranks that most do not want to deal with the current admins (Supt) at BH. That is a real thing and not just coach banter.

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My money is apparently on whoever will suck up & play the Super’s kid.

Sounds like a problem if true. May find it harder to lure big name like they seem to want to do with just throwing around $$$ if there’s an Admin issue. That’s 2 name coaches in a fairly short span that thought it was a dream job to wind up not staying all that long. Not a coach. But, if I was one, I might be a bit leery.

Nevermind, I found him. The first roster I found had him left off.

Wow. Sure seem to go through ex SC coaches a lot. Tough crowd. Hard to build a program for growth with no continuity.

I was /am generally a fan of Abseck. YES there are some who are not, I get that and respect their opinions, but I see things differently. He did better that TW while at the helm. Abseck made the playoffs every single year (TW did not) and he had a huge win or two along the way. Absecks team have been plagued by injuries so the team has not had a full strength playoff run lately. Thats was not his fault. I wish him all the best with whatever he does. As far as the BH job itself, it will attract MANY, MANY qualified candidates from across the state. The pay is great and the tools are there to work with. The future looks just as bright for BH.

Looks like it… with BH likely going to 6A soon and in the toughest district in the state curious who decides to take this one…

Wow… so was BH expecting a state championship by now or what?

Let's just say this .........He spent the holidays pulling knives outta his back.

They get many.

If you count the move ins, you might be right. "Home grown", not a big difference.

Whoa Nelly !!! Let's get it back on track. Consider this the warning @Mr. Buddy Garrity @Coach_Izzy

He was actively coaching. He was doing both. He was the defensive line coach.

BISD needs a competent AD first, then let them hire the next BU HFC. 🤷🏾‍♂️

I see what you did there. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Are there any actual qualified applicants to be talked about here??

Errbody got jokes but don't quit your day job yet. I'll send u an app if (or when) it opens up. We are not, and will never be, a bad job. And would be lucky to have someone with so much experience on the sideline. What was your specialty? Secondary or recruiting