Scott Rich named as new Nederland HC/AD

[Reagan]

15 hours ago, purpleeagle said:

I think Ethridge came from a new mexico HS that had a couple of state championships.

You have to think in terms of him starting out as a HC.  He was an assistant at Phillips High School.  Then became HC at Dalhart.  That was the 50-50 shot.  Then he became HC at Monahans.  Again, 50-50 shot.  Then he became HC at Hobbs, NM.  50-50 shot.  This is where he first played in a Title game and lost it.  Then the next year he won it.  When TJ hired him and then PNG hired him, they knew he was championship-type coach at that point.  Again, less than 10% at any give time are championship-type coaches.  

PS:  I believe you support Newton now?  Do you believe you have a coach that can win a State Title?  If so, what makes you believe this?

[NHSBulldogFan]

14 minutes ago, Reagan said:

For the past 7 years Nederland had as their HC a former OC.  He was a glorious failure.  So...

That's a little harsh...Barrow had a winning record and made the playoffs 5 out of those 7 years including a trip to the 3rd round in 2020 it was the last 3 years that did him in...On a different note I like everything Coach Rich has done up to this point and I'm not the only one who thinks that 

[Reagan]

4 minutes ago, NHSBulldogFan said:

That's a little harsh...Barrow had a winning record and made the playoffs 5 out of those 7 years including a trip to the 3rd round in 2020 it was the last 3 years that did him in...On a different note I like everything Coach Rich has done up to this point and I'm not the only one who thinks that 

First of all, allowing 4 teams go to the playoffs, the playoffs aren't the badge of honor it once was.  He made the playoffs this year because his bad team beat the other bad teams.  Then got smoked in the first round. 

The first couple of years, he was operating off what Neumann had instilled.  Just like Barry Switzer was operating off what Jimmy Johnson instilled and won a Super Bowl.  But it got ugly once Jimmy's influence wore off.  After Neumann's influence wore off, it was all his and it all went south.  Like I said, gloriously.  Towards the end, they were badly coached.  I don't think that's debatable!  

[NHSBulldogFan]

3 minutes ago, Reagan said:

First of all, allowing 4 teams go to the playoffs, the playoffs aren't the badge of honor it once was.  He made the playoffs this year because his bad team beat the other bad teams.  Then got smoked in the first round. 

The first couple of years, he was operating off what Neumann had instilled.  Just like Barry Switzer was operating off what Jimmy Johnson instilled and won a Super Bowl.  But it got ugly once Jimmy's influence wore off.  After Neumann's influence wore off, it was all his and it all went south.  Like I said, gloriously.  Towards the end, they were badly coached.  I don't think that's debatable!  

I can't even debate that those last 3 years were terrible...IMO 2020 is the only year you can't give credit to Neumann for 

[pine curtain]

1 hour ago, Reagan said:

For the past 7 years Nederland had as their HC a former OC.  He was a glorious failure.  So...

Hiring a coordinator did not work out so lets hire a couple position coaches......

Seems responsible.............. 

[pine curtain]

1 hour ago, NHSBulldogFan said:

That's a little harsh...Barrow had a winning record and made the playoffs 5 out of those 7 years including a trip to the 3rd round in 2020 it was the last 3 years that did him in...On a different note I like everything Coach Rich has done up to this point and I'm not the only one who thinks that 

Looks like Rich knows how politic according to you but what happens when he goes 2-5 or 1-6 in district this year and the next?

Who does Nederland think they are going to beat besides Splendora or West fork?

 

[NHSBulldogFan]

10 minutes ago, pine curtain said:

Looks like Rich knows how politic according to you but what happens when he goes 2-5 or 1-6 in district this year and the next?

Who does Nederland think they are going to beat besides Splendora or West fork?

 

It's not politicking it's actual results between him and Barrow it's like night and day...as far as who Nederland will or won't beat Coach Rich expects to play after Thanksgiving time will tell

[pine curtain]

43 minutes ago, NHSBulldogFan said:

It's not politicking it's actual results between him and Barrow it's like night and day...as far as who Nederland will or won't beat Coach Rich expects to play after Thanksgiving time will tell

Playing after Thanksgiving? 

Is he going to coach Basketball also?

So who do YOU think Nederland can beat in district?

[NHSBulldogFan]

18 minutes ago, pine curtain said:

Playing after Thanksgiving? 

Is he going to coach Basketball also?

So who do YOU think Nederland can beat in district?

Hey he could he used to coach basketball😄...we're taking one game at a time we have a chance to beat any team we play 

[purpleeagle]

6 hours ago, Reagan said:

You have to think in terms of him starting out as a HC.  He was an assistant at Phillips High School.  Then became HC at Dalhart.  That was the 50-50 shot.  Then he became HC at Monahans.  Again, 50-50 shot.  Then he became HC at Hobbs, NM.  50-50 shot.  This is where he first played in a Title game and lost it.  Then the next year he won it.  When TJ hired him and then PNG hired him, they knew he was championship-type coach at that point.  Again, less than 10% at any give time are championship-type coaches.  

PS:  I believe you support Newton now?  Do you believe you have a coach that can win a State Title?  If so, what makes you believe this?

I graduated from PNG but live in Newton Co. Security 34 years for Newton. I am totally satisfied with our coach and players and support them win or lose. Our coach coached under W.T. Johnston. Played under Curtis Barbay. Was all state two years.

[A BUC 77]

We'll see.  

[navydawg31]

I was told Dave Campbell recognized Coach Rich as one of the best 1st year coaches hired by the Bulldogs…. 

[Bigdog]

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[pine curtain]

On 4/30/2024 at 3:47 PM, navydawg31 said:

I was told Dave Campbell recognized Coach Rich as one of the best 1st year coaches hired by the Bulldogs…. 

And they still picked Nederland not to make the playoffs.......

[A BUC 77]

We'll see.

[Rez]

16 hours ago, pine curtain said:

And they still picked Nederland not to make the playoffs.......

It’s a tough district with only four spots for what could be six playoff-level teams. 

[navydawg31]

17 hours ago, pine curtain said:

And they still picked Nederland not to make the playoffs.......

It’s the team of unknown to everyone not connected to the team. Can’t fault them for it. 

[GoPro]

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Did QB1 really just throw the last 2 senior classes under the bus , wow , Nederland will still be Nederland 

[Neddogs23]

2 hours ago, GoPro said:

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Did QB1 really just throw the last 2 senior classes under the bus , wow , Nederland will still be Nederland 

Put your feelings back in your pocket. It’s gonna be ok! From what I hear this Sr. class has requested certain traditions be brought back and Rich is all about it! Not sure why those traditions were lost over the past few years!?! Glad to see the Sr.’s step up and start repairing the foundation! 

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

4 hours ago, GoPro said:

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Did QB1 really just throw the last 2 senior classes under the bus , wow , Nederland will still be Nederland 

I watched it, what exactly did he say wrong??

 

I've seen harsher things said by some Ned adults on here about the last 2 SR classes. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[Rez]

1 hour ago, Neddogs23 said:

Put your feelings back in your pocket. It’s gonna be ok! From what I hear this Sr. class has requested certain traditions be brought back and Rich is all about it! Not sure why those traditions were lost over the past few years!?! Glad to see the Sr.’s step up and start repairing the foundation! 

Nothing wrong with what Qb1 said. If anything, he was throwing himself under the bus - He’s been qb1 for the past two years, correct? So, he’s been one of those “leaders.” Whatever Qb1 has to tell his team right now to build chemistry and purpose, I’m right behind him. 
 

That was also a good interview from Coach Rich. I think Nederland is in good coaching hands (and I wanted them to go with the other finalist). You can already see it in the video - The conditioning seems better, there’s more excitement and energy. Of course, that has to play out in the games. But, listening to coach Rich talk, it‘s hard to not want to suit up for him.  I’m always wrong on predictions, so I’ll just say I think Nederland is on the right track. Don’t be surprised if they make the playoffs, and I expect Mid-County Madness will be a classic this year. The exciting thing if you’re a Nederland fan is they don’t have that far to go - The last few seasons, it was a combination of being a little worse in a lot of ways that made them seem a lot worse. If Nederland is even 1% better at every position (including coaching) this season, the result will be scary for the rest of us. 

[A BUC 77]

Not sure where he was pointing his gun, but it may have been at the Seniors that decided not to play football for last few years.

[setxathlete14]

1 hour ago, A BUC 77 said:

Not sure where he was pointing his gun, but it may have been at the Seniors that decided not to play football for last few years.

Needs to focus on tightening that spiral instead of throwing shade at previous years

[A BUC 77]

Well, they got a quarterback coach.

[NHSBulldogFan]

On 8/14/2024 at 7:12 AM, GoPro said:

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Did QB1 really just throw the last 2 senior classes under the bus , wow , Nederland will still be Nederland 

There hasn't been many seniors to speak of the last two years so that ain't saying much....Ayden is a competitor not the best QB I've seen at Nederland but he is a leader that's for sure we'll miss his leadership next year