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Where did the coach from Tarkington go?

Nothing against him, but they’d be wise to take a real good look at outside candidates. This is a great job in a town primed for a population explosion, and a quick trip to 5A. Not the kind of job for a young guy, getting his first HC gig in his hometown. Huffman will be doing this again in 2 years if they go that route.

So it's almost been two weeks since Coach Mac announced his resignation and this job is still not posted. They appointed an interim athletic director yesterday and plan to begin the search. Still, the job is not posted on the ISD website. It's midway through April, coaches are antsy regarding their status with the program, and every day they wait is another day closer to candidates deciding it's too late to pursue a new job. I don't understand the logic, unless they don't want to rock the boat too much prior to the bond election coming up next month. Even with that, you're going to have to hire prior to the election because it is not until late May. Huffman's got to make a move pretty quick.

Honestly, I wouldn't be opposed to this strategy. There are some damn good head coaches out there who have the AC title and would like the step up to AD. A top level coordinator at a good 5/6A program would be a good hire also. The only way Huffman gets this wrong is hiring from within. I am sure there are some good coaches on their staff, but after 19 years with one voice, its only natural that it gets stale. Huffman needs to bring in someone energetic that builds culture throughout the entirety of the athletic program. They need a guy with the desire to promote the athletes in that program and get them looks from colleges. Huffman has struggled with that in years past. I'll say it again, this has the potential to be a program shifting hire, and it could go either way. Sky could be the limit, or if they get it wrong, Huffman could settle in to being a baseball/softball school with a mediocre football program. I truly hope those in the room when these decisions are made understand that. Just because someone is from Huffman, or has been at Huffman doesn't mean they are the best candidate for the job. Maybe it will finally be posted soon so the process can get started.

I am not so sure that would be a good thing, in this case. I guess we will see how it shakes out.

I am curious as to why this job isn't posted on the Huffman ISD website yet. Seems they would be wanting to move rather quickly on this hire since it's so late in the year.

You never know. I've seen weirder things happen.

Somebody get Josh Gibson on the phone.

Are you saying Stump is coming? Lol

Or Coach P himself!!

I am just hoping that Huffman at least spends some time considering outside applicants. The district typically tires to hire from within or tries to being in home town folks for these types of positions. I understand the strategy, but with the anticipated population growth, the facilities, and the 8th grade group that is about to hit HS, I believe we will have some real impressive coaches interested. Let's hope the school board stewards this process correctly so we can be in the best position possible for success in the next few years.

We may come get Peevy! lol

Mike MacEachern was named AD at Pflugerville last night. There should be quite a bit of interest in this one.

If this chaos ends with Jason Wilkins back on the sideline, Evadale wins.

You interested?

Come on Brad. Pastor Out.

Those were some good years.

Yes that is the one. Not to be confused with his brother Matt. They have a striking resemblance to one another.

I thought Babin's son was high school age when he made that move. I was thinking he may be done already and Babin may want to migrate back this way.

Bass would be a great fit at HJ if he were interested.

Looks like he is DC and Head Softball Coach at Katy Taylor.

Babin?

Great job over the years! Thank you for the service you provided and if I see you on the beach, I’ll have a cold one waiting for you! Headed down there today as a matter of fact! As far as the site, I’m assuming this is going to leave a pretty large admin void. Let us know how we can pitch in to help. We can’t afford to lose this. This is the best site out there. Sorry Smoaky, but you just don’t compare!! Shots fired!

Once again, program out of control. This was literally last year. Letting them play last night only fortifies the belief that you can have guys like this on and around the team and there will be no consequence when they pop off. UIL was weak with this one. Too worried about blowback and the R word getting thrown around.

This is my question. Dallas ISD has had many issues in the past and this is just another one to add to the table. They are as close to "lack of institutional control" you will ever find in high school basketball. Maybe it's time for the UIL to forbid it and tell them to pack that charter and head home.