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[AggiesAreWe]

Just out of curiosity, why was Coach Thompson "forced" to resign in 1998?

[WOSgrad]

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="789575" timestamp="1271168806"]
Just out of curiosity, why was Coach Thompson "forced" to resign in 1998?
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I don't quite know the details, but I do recall that it was not a pleasant parting for Coach Thompson from the baseball team.

td, you have fastened on the point I was trying to make.  My words were not intended to lay any past problems with the baseball team at Coach Thompson's feet.  He was one of many quality coaches who either decided to or were not allowed to stay long enough to establish a program that Coach Anderson had.  My sole fear is that would occur to the athletic program if given to someone who may only be around for 1-2 more years....some have said I am wrong in my assessment and that if given the job, Coach Thompson will be around longer....I guess we'll all see someday. 

[midcountymadness]

[quote name="texasstud28" post="789521" timestamp="1271158173"]
[quote author=WOSgrad link=topic=67848.msg783260#msg783260 date=1269785450]
One the reasons that the WO-S baseball program used to be the best was that Ronnie Anderson was there forever.  Once he left, a virtual revolving door of coaches (including Coach Thompson) left the baseball program in shambles to the point where it has seen success only recently with the revival under Coach Jesse Riojas. 
Recall that Coach Thompson did have his opportunities as the head man (head football at Palestine and head baseball coach at West Orange-Stark) and from what I understand, found both experiences pretty bitter ones.  [/quote]
Ronnie Anderson's retirement was not the reason for WOS' declining baseball program.  If you recall, Jerry Nichols took over and later resigned after the 1994 season, due to health issues.  Basically, he was forced out because the team was loaded with talent and yet, they finished around 15-15 or 14-15, etc.  Lots of talent but too many selfish players.  Coach Thompson took over in 1995 and the Mustangs won their own Certa-Bearden Tournament, won district, and finished 24-5.  Brenham beat them in the area round of the playoffs.  John Patterson was terrific that year, but here's the most impressive stat of all: every senior that played on the 1995 team has earned a college degree.  One I'm not real sure of, but here's the list: McDonald, Sellars, Bates,Thompson, Shugart, Fuqa, Caillier, etc.  Forgive me if I've left someone out.  
Coach Thompson was forced to resign in 1998, but the talent pool, in just three years, went from great to below average. What you stated about the "virtual revolving door of coaches...." leaving the baseball program in shambles is totally inaccurate and ridiculous.  Did Sam Moore and Stephen Westbrook "leave the baseball program in shambles?" No.  
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I know this is off topic but I thought Sanchez beat Patterson in play in game when Patterson was senior.  Maybe that was Pattersons jr year.

[KFDM COOP]

[quote name="WOSgrad" post="789609" timestamp="1271173723"]
[quote author=AggiesAreWe link=topic=67848.msg789575#msg789575 date=1271168806]
Just out of curiosity, why was Coach Thompson "forced" to resign in 1998?
[/quote]

I don't quite know the details, but I do recall that it was not a pleasant parting for Coach Thompson from the baseball team.

td, you have fastened on the point I was trying to make.  My words were not intended to lay any past problems with the baseball team at Coach Thompson's feet.  He was one of many quality coaches who either decided to or were not allowed to stay long enough to establish a program that Coach Anderson had.  My sole fear is that would occur to the athletic program if given to someone who may only be around for 1-2 more years....some have said I am wrong in my assessment and that if given the job, Coach Thompson will be around longer....I guess we'll all see someday. 
[/quote] Coach Thompson would have stayed at least 8 years if wouldnt have been passed up.

[td]

[quote name="WOSgrad" post="789609" timestamp="1271173723"]
[quote author=AggiesAreWe link=topic=67848.msg789575#msg789575 date=1271168806]
Just out of curiosity, why was Coach Thompson "forced" to resign in 1998?
[/quote]

I don't quite know the details, but I do recall that it was not a pleasant parting for Coach Thompson from the baseball team.

td, you have fastened on the point I was trying to make.  My words were not intended to lay any past problems with the baseball team at Coach Thompson's feet.  He was one of many quality coaches who either decided to or were not allowed to stay long enough to establish a program that Coach Anderson had.  My sole fear is that would occur to the athletic program if given to someone who may only be around for 1-2 more years....some have said I am wrong in my assessment and that if given the job, Coach Thompson will be around longer....I guess we'll all see someday. 
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We will see. The way things are going I'm not so sure we will see. However I think we should see. Not sure Coach will be given the opportunity. I think if he isn't that it will be the biggest travesty ever at WOS sports.

[woshigh]

[quote name="td" post="790061" timestamp="1271252478"]
We will see. The way things are going I'm not so sure we will see. However I think we should see. Not sure Coach will be given the opportunity. I think if he isn't that it will be the biggest travesty ever at WOS sports.
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Coach T not only has the greatest football knowledge on the defensive side of the football in the state of Texas, but he is also one of the best disciplinarians I have ever played for.

Ask any teacher at the high school about the students' behavior while he was at Palestine.  I GUARANTEE there is not one teacher that will tell you the students acted in the same manner when he was/is there.

I am against the superintendent/school board making up this position.  If it is for academics only, there is no need.  Maybe the other coaches need to instill an academic "program" like the football team uses.  I would bet the farm the failure rate for football players is a lot lower than every other sport.  Some may say football players are "handed" their grades, but that is not true.

On the other hand, my gut feeling is the superintendent wants someone with a little power other than a football coach.  IMO he probably thinks the football program trumps all other athletics.

[skipper]

the talk now is that newton is being setup and he cant see it .this is all i am going to say about this, but think about it, if it dont work out  he is history

[KFDM COOP]

[quote name="woshigh" post="792889" timestamp="1271866140"]
[quote author=td link=topic=67848.msg790061#msg790061 date=1271252478]
We will see. The way things are going I'm not so sure we will see. However I think we should see. Not sure Coach will be given the opportunity. I think if he isn't that it will be the biggest travesty ever at WOS sports.
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Coach T not only has the greatest football knowledge on the defensive side of the football in the state of Texas, but he is also one of the best disciplinarians I have ever played for.

Ask any teacher at the high school about the students' behavior while he was at Palestine.  I GUARANTEE there is not one teacher that will tell you the students acted in the same manner when he was/is there.

I am against the superintendent/school board making up this position.  If it is for academics only, there is no need.  Maybe the other coaches need to instill an academic "program" like the football team uses.  I would bet the farm the failure rate for football players is a lot lower than every other sport.  Some may say football players are "handed" their grades, but that is not true.

On the other hand, my gut feeling is the superintendent wants someone with a little power other than a football coach.  IMO he probably thinks the football program trumps all other athletics.
[/quote] GREAT POST!!!

[w]

Just heard the super sent all the kids at the middle school home on the bus while a killer is at large in the city of Orange.  Is this true?   They let the kids "run" to the bus and then the bus takes off.  What if the guy tries to jump on one of the buses when the bus stops to let the kids off at their bus stop or homes?  Another brilliant move.  I thought lock-down meant NOBODY COMES or GOES!!!!  Geezzz!

[thetragichippy]

[quote name="w" post="793062" timestamp="1271883751"]
Just heard the super sent all the kids at the middle school home on the bus while a killer is at large in the city of Orange.  Is this true?   They let the kids "run" to the bus and then the bus takes off.  What if the guy tries to jump on one of the buses when the bus stops to let the kids off at their bus stop or homes?  Another brilliant move.  I thought lock-down meant NOBODY COMES or GOES!!!!  Geezzz!
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:o

[thetragichippy]

[quote name="w" post="793062" timestamp="1271883751"]
Just heard the super sent all the kids at the middle school home on the bus while a killer is at large in the city of Orange.  [b]Is this true? [/b]   They let the kids "run" to the bus and then the bus takes off.  What if the guy tries to jump on one of the buses when the bus stops to let the kids off at their bus stop or homes?  Another brilliant move.  I thought lock-down meant NOBODY COMES or GOES!!!!  Geezzz!
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Could it be this?

From staff reports
Orange Leader
4-21-2010

ORANGE — A manhunt is underway for the man who assaulted the owner of Mickey McNamara Insurance agency and his receptionist.

According to Capt. Sparky Robinson of the Orange Police Department, a black man walked into the insurance agency located on Green Ave. about 1:20 p.m. and asked for money.

He then assaulted the victims with a blunt object. The man then fled the scene. One of the victims was transported by helicopter to the hospital while the other was transported by ambulance. Both are said to have received serious injuries.

[w]

[quote name="thetragichippy" post="793070" timestamp="1271885020"]
[quote author=w link=topic=67848.msg793062#msg793062 date=1271883751]
Just heard the super sent all the kids at the middle school home on the bus while a killer is at large in the city of Orange.  [b]Is this true? [/b]   They let the kids "run" to the bus and then the bus takes off.  What if the guy tries to jump on one of the buses when the bus stops to let the kids off at their bus stop or homes?  Another brilliant move.  I thought lock-down meant NOBODY COMES or GOES!!!!  Geezzz!
[/quote]

Could it be this?

From staff reports
Orange Leader
4-21-2010

ORANGE — A manhunt is underway for the man who assaulted the owner of Mickey McNamara Insurance agency and his receptionist.

According to Capt. Sparky Robinson of the Orange Police Department, a black man walked into the insurance agency located on Green Ave. about 1:20 p.m. and asked for money.

He then assaulted the victims with a blunt object. The man then fled the scene. One of the victims was transported by helicopter to the hospital while the other was transported by ambulance. Both are said to have received serious injuries.


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Yes, and one of them has passed away

[77]

Crackhead!    >:(

[venom33]

as "charles bronson" as this may sound we have to take orange back! how much longer will law abiding citizens sit back and watch this go on and do nothing? its getting to the point all you here about is crime in orange. someone needs to make a messy example out of one of these pieces of trash in public!      >:( >:( >:(

mr.mcnamara was a great man.... :'(

[Guest bleed orange]

[quote name="venom33" post="793122" timestamp="1271891576"]
as "charles bronson" as this may sound we have to take orange back! how much longer will law abiding citizens sit back and watch this go on and do nothing? its getting to the point all you here about is crime in orange. someone needs to make a messy example out of one of these pieces of trash in public!      >:( >:( >:(

mr.mcnamara was a great man.... :'(
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concealed hand gun license. Get it why you can.

[KFDM COOP]

Newton leaves WOS for Corsicana!!

http://www.kogt.com/kogt_sports.htm

[Guest JoesBros]

This was already posted in the basketball forum

[KFDM COOP]

Oh i know and i wanted to post it on this topic as well since there was alot of talk about that situation on this topic.  8)

[WOSgrad]

Well, so for much for my theory that Newton would be around a while.  Maybe this will clear the way for Thompson to be named to that post that Newton was annointed with.

[KFDM COOP]

8) 8) That would be nice!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND DESERVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[skipper]

MR SUPERITENDENT. i know you read these post ,so  now you can go knock on coach thompson door and give him the job.there are alot of people in orange,west orange, and pinehurst and other coaches around these parts that would tell you that is the way it should have been in the first place,now go do your thing sir be a MAN not a MOUSE ;D ;D ;D ;D

[KFDM COOP]

Coach Thompson has done to much for the school not to get the position!!

[skipper]

maybe the school board will .mr cooper we all know how good a man coach thompson is he is a leader and one hell of a good christan man he is one that kids look up to when thay need help on other things just not football.

[KFDM COOP]

Maybe the RIGHT decision will be made and Coach T gets the Asst. AD job.

[WO-S 89]

Something tells me that the new position will not happen. now.