KFDM COOP Posted March 25, 2008 Report Posted March 25, 2008 Neumann is finalist at La Marque By Tom Halliburton The Port Arthur News The Port Arthur News has learned Nederland athletic coordinator/head football coach Larry Neumann is included in a list of four finalists for La Marque's vacant identical position. Multiple sources within a consulting firm contracted by the La Marque ISD have confirmed that Neumann is expected to be interviewed at some point this week, along with three other finalists, by La Marque schools superintendent Ecomet Burley. The News contacted Burley's office on Tuesday afternoon, but was not permitted to speak to Burley. The 53-year-old Burley did not return a phone call. Neumann declined comment to The News on his status for the La Marque position, other than to say that he has not been interviewed at this point by Burley or any La Marque ISD administration official. Port Arthur Memorial assistant football coach and head girls soccer coach Phil Mattingly also indicated on Tuesday afternoon that he had not been contacted by any La Marque ISD officials, either. Neumann and Mattingly were two of 34 names released by La Marque's ISD as applicants for the head coaching position which was vacated more than a month ago by Chris Jones, who was hired a year ago after a successful stint at 2A Refugio. One of the state's annual perennial football powers, La Marque went 9-3 in Jones' one head coaching season, losing to Lumberton 24-21 in the area 4A playoff round. The Cougars also lost to next-door district neighbors Texas City and Dickinson. At least four individuals have been involved with screening applicants for a consulting firm contracted by the La Marque ISD last month. Members of that firm have indicated that La Marque planned to hire its new head football coach on or before April 10. One of the state's true high school football meccas, La Marque annually has a number of major college signees from its program. The Cougars have won five state football championships in the past 12 seasons. It is expected that Neumann, 56, would certainly command a six-figure salary and probably would receive at least a 25 percent salary increase if he would be hired by La Marque. Neumann's base salary at Nederland is $78,000. Nederland was a frequent La Marque rival while Bryan Erwin served as head coach for five seasons, compiling a 65-8 record, which included 4A Division II state championships in 2003 and 2006. Erwin resigned a year ago from a $92,401 annual salary at La Marque to accept a more lucrative multi-year, six-figure deal at the wealthy north Dallas suburb of Flower Mound. Neumann confirmed to The News that he would meet with consulting firm members last week. He indicated on Tuesday that he believed his interview with the firm had gone very well last Thursday.
82 5A State Champs Posted March 25, 2008 Report Posted March 25, 2008 Good luck with the Coogs, Newman! I wonder what patitan would have to say about this........I mean someone from Mid-County coaching his 'precious Coogs'? ;D
silly365 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Posted March 25, 2008 im kinda hoping they will be neighbors im sure he would show him around town lol
BMTSoulja1 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Posted March 25, 2008 I've talked to PATitan. He is sick. He thinks his team will be good, but someone from MC coaching his team is a big hard to swallow. lol.
gato 76 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Posted March 25, 2008 Good luck with the Coogs, Newman! I wonder what patitan would have to say about this........I mean someone from Mid-County coaching his 'precious Coogs'? ;D Its Newman job if he wants it.He will have lots to work with but from i hear from some of the cougar fans is they may have there first losing season in years.They play a very tough non district schedule with Ball High and North Shore.But if anybody can get them back to the big dance its going to be Newman
SFA85 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Posted March 25, 2008 Good luck with the Coogs, Newman! I wonder what patitan would have to say about this........I mean someone from Mid-County coaching his 'precious Coogs'? ;D Its Newman job if he wants it.He will have lots to work with but from i hear from some of the cougar fans is they may have there first losing season in years.They play a very tough non district schedule with Ball High and North Shore.But if anybody can get them back to the big dance its going to be Newman Explain to me what 'get them back to the big dance' means? Okay, they swapped out Pearland for NS, they've always played Ball, whipped up on PN-G/Ned and healed up in time to normally win district. Something Neumann's never done. They past up on a real coach last time and got this bum who didn't last a full 12 months, they better get an old Coog assistant to maintain and return LM to state rather than messing around with Nuemann.Â
KFDM COOP Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Posted March 26, 2008 La Marque planned to hire its new head football coach on or before April 10.
Hound Dog Posted March 26, 2008 Report Posted March 26, 2008 Cougar Fans thought the 1997 State Football team didn't have a chance at anything, they looked horrible, but somehow Alan Weddell got them together to win a 3-peat. Nuemann will win a State Championship at La Maque, may be back-to-back. Playing a tough pre-season is nothing new for the Coogs, everyone knows the key is a great Head Coach and his assistants. History repeats itself, we hope he gets hired April 2nd. ErWIN ring a bell. Good luck to him!!!
jake94 Posted March 26, 2008 Report Posted March 26, 2008 Why has everyone already conceded this job to Neumann? I am sure there are 3 other great candidates. I think all of this talk is a little premature. I look for Nederland to step in very quickly and give Larry a raise to stay(this is a prediction, not a fact).
Scalpem06 Posted March 26, 2008 Report Posted March 26, 2008 I've talked to PATitan. He is sick. He thinks his team will be good, but someone from MC coaching his team is a big hard to swallow. lol. ROFL.. :D
Guest Pirate V Ball Posted March 26, 2008 Report Posted March 26, 2008 If he gets the job how will this affect Big Ned? Larry has been there along time and has buildt a foundation.
dav-joel Posted March 26, 2008 Report Posted March 26, 2008 Losing Neumann would just be another Tuesday afternoon -- yawn --
KFDM COOP Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Posted March 26, 2008 A Bulldog was heard roaming the halls at LaMarque today.
1971Coogs Posted March 26, 2008 Report Posted March 26, 2008 A Bulldog was heard roaming the halls at LaMarque today. Interesting, I wonder where you heard that? Thanks for the updates on CSN Coop, I appreciate it.
NedDog Posted March 26, 2008 Report Posted March 26, 2008 I am sure that all of our 20-4A district opponents are quite thrilled about all of this.Â
BMTSoulja1 Posted March 26, 2008 Report Posted March 26, 2008 Nope. I wish Neumann would stay. He always brings the best out of your defense with his 'tricky' playcalling.Â
82 5A State Champs Posted March 26, 2008 Report Posted March 26, 2008 Has he even been offered a job, yet? If not then all of this talk is premeture. Except the part about patitan. I bet he's throwing up in his mouth right about now.
Guest 87CRU79 Posted March 26, 2008 Report Posted March 26, 2008 Neumann is a great coach but he definitely does not call the plays. Barrow calls the offensive plays and Spell calls the defense. Neumann is more of a motivator than a strategist. His pregame speaches and off-season motivations will be missed the most. Plus, he would stick his neck out for any of his players.
NedDog Posted March 26, 2008 Report Posted March 26, 2008 Nope. I wish Neumann would stay. You're one of the few, Soulja.Â
KFDM COOP Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Posted March 26, 2008 A Bulldog was heard roaming the halls at LaMarque today. Interesting, I wonder where you heard that? Thanks for the updates on CSN Coop, I appreciate it. 8)
-Central_Jaguars Posted March 27, 2008 Report Posted March 27, 2008 I am sure that all of our 20-4A district opponents are quite thrilled about all of this. Why would someone wish you lose your coach, a person would have to be the most selfish individual I know. I would hope that every Jaguar fan would love the best any school threw at them and that includes coaches, players, cheerleaders, dancers, the band and every fan. The only thing I hope is that we beat everyone we play no matter who's coaching. Hate to see him leave if he does, Nederland needs to be preparing and have their interviews going to start getting thier coach's in place and be ready for the upcoming season because sitting around waiting to see what happens won't do it. I don't know it works but I don't think you have to wait until you lose your caoch.
NedDog Posted March 27, 2008 Report Posted March 27, 2008 I am sure that all of our 20-4A district opponents are quite thrilled about all of this. Why would someone wish you lose your coach, a person would have to be the most selfish individual I know. I would hope that every Jaguar fan would love the best any school threw at them and that includes coaches, players, cheerleaders, dancers, the band and every fan. The only thing I hope is that we beat everyone we play no matter who's coaching. Hate to see him leave if he does, Nederland needs to be preparing and have their interviews going to start getting thier coach's in place and be ready for the upcoming season because sitting around waiting to see what happens won't do it. I don't know it works but I don't think you have to wait until you lose your caoch. I agree wholeheartedly with your comments Central_Jaguars. I was just basing my comment on the vibe I was getting while reading the "Neumann to LM" threads. Maybe I am reading more into that than what is really there, that is just how it seems to me.Â
1971Coogs Posted March 27, 2008 Report Posted March 27, 2008 04:40 PM in High School Football La Marque AD/coach finalists announced By Joshua Buckley | Five finalists have been announced for the La Marque High School athletic director/head football coach vacancy. La Marque Independent School District released the list of finalists for the position on Thursday, in response to a request filed by The Daily News under the Texas Public Information on Tuesday night. The five finalists for the position are: • Nederland head coach Larry Neumann • Nimitz head coach David Suggs • Grapevine head coach Gary Mullins • Kimball head coach Darrell Jordan • Flower Mound Marcus defensive coordinator and former La Marque defensive coordinator Chuck Vincent LMISD Public Information Officer Denise Walker also confirmed on Wednesday that no public forum will be held involving the finalists this year.
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