Reagan

So, what you are saying is that the previous coaches couldn’t do it with this talent already on campus? So, then, you agree with me that it took a potential Elite coach to make the difference?!

Championship coaches usually win within 7 years. Do a little fact checking. But, again, there are only less than 10% active Elite coaches. Contrary to some beliefs, not all coaches have the ability to be championship coaches.

I did. I’m telling you there was no difference between those schools and the ones you are talking about. I guess you would say that at Carthage, Aledo and Stephenville that ANY coach could have accomplished the same thing that Surratt, Buchanan and Briles did. I think that would be highly improbable.

Do a little history check and see what these programs looked like before these coaches arrived. But remember, these coaches were not Elite when the arrived. They earned it!

They did exactly that at the schools they went to. A FACT! Now all of a sudden they can’t?

As I’ve stated many times, Elite status is what I believe. My success bar is higher than most.

Again, this is where we’ll disagree. It’s not about the talent pool. It’s about getting right coach. Will some teams ever get the right coach? No! We see that around here. Do a little study on how bad it was at Stephenville before Briles got there. Brownwood was the big dog. Then Stephenville won 4 Titles in 7 years. I wonder what Aledo’s history looked like before Buchanan arrived?

Well, how many do you think may have said the same thing about Carthage, Aledo and Stephenville before Surratt, Buchanan and Briles showed up?

True! I guess the Elite coaches we talk about can’t any of this.

What will get you fired quicker: An 0-50 record or someone that says, I’ve built character, teamwork and sportsmanship? Wins and loses? What do you think kids would rather, experience what the PNG faithful has experienced the past two years or staying home like the majority of teams did?

Help me out: How many State Titles does Carthage have before Surratt got there?

I also believe that PAM has the potential. They are not reaching that potential. One has to wonder what PAM would look like if Surratt or Buchanan was their coach? I would say the look would be dramatically different. UNLESS, one thinks there is actually no difference between Surratt and the PAM coach!

Look, know one starts out as Elite. Surratt didn’t; Buchanan didn’t. Elite status is earned. One never knows what they’ll get. OF may get that special person. But you can’t do what Vidor and Bridge City did. It appears that they didn’t even try to find the next Surratt or Buchanan. Well, as for as BC, we’ll, you know how I feel about hiring home cooking.

I enjoy exchanging opinions. Let’s keep remembering, opinions are what we are writing.

Unfortunately for your thoughts, no school is going to hire an 0-50 coach. More likely that would get you fired. Although this coach might be the nicest guy in the world.

My calculations that goes into whether or not a coach reached Elite status. I have mine you may, or may not, have yours.

Every day coaches are hired and fired based on wins and losses. Right?! Who would you want coaching your team/kid, Surratt or a coach that’s has an 0-50 record over the last 5 years?

Any Texas coach that won Titles out of state is considered. But private schools don’t fit in my calculations.

Absolutely! Why not? He did it in his second year at Carthage. No titles before Surratt and how many since he’s been there! The point is: some coaches have that special talent. At any given time there’s only less than 10% elite coaches.

Help me out: What public school(s) does he have 4 titles?

You think there’s no difference in the Carthage coach and the Nederland coach?

100%! Never said otherwise!

Definition of an Elite coach is 2 State Championships on their resume. Who now in SETX has that on their resume. Cornel Thompson was the last one.

PNG: Not yet No coach in SETX is Elite.

That wasn’t for me. That was for others. Everyone here knows my success bar is higher than most. I’ll never waver on the 7 years. But remember, most elite coaches win their first SC in 4 years. I was just being generous by adding 3 years. You see, I do have feelings! 😏🤣