Liberty's Deel Resigns under pressure

[setxguru]

I have heard that the last of the first round interviews will be tomorrow.

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

I had my interview this morning, i respectfully decline the offer, they wanted way too many mailboxes for my liking and wanted me to recruit around Dayton and Crosby.  8)

[bobbymcgee]

Is Liberty graduate Donald Douglas in the running?

[ftg1221]

I can't think he would want to be in the running after last time.

[Octfeb]

I inquired about the progress of the hiring.
  And was told  " [u]The committee[/u] spend all day Saturday interviewing prospects" "Fifteen planned interviews, and I suspect they have talked to most of them"  " I am pretty sure they are only interviewing on Saturdays, since the committee is made up of all working folks, plus administrators."  " Those being interviewed are mostly working coaches, who would not want to be known they are applying unless they are close to getting the job, so as to not jeopardize their present position."  " They do want to make a hire by the end of Feb."

  And MY response to him was... "Ok thank you. The only thing I don't really understand is the secrecy of who they are. I wouldn't want to be in a current job where it becomes in jeopardy for wanting to better my career. Doesn't say much for their current employers. Hopefully the names will be released soon." 

[Mike_Honcho]

Here is some of the list I have heard:

Craus Dayton OC
Chad Taylor LaPorte OC
Plano East DC
Sealy OC
Tobey Foreman
Jason Speights

I think 6 more could be added to the list but they have not been talked about as much.

The Plano East DC interviewed the best from my what I hear

[Octfeb]

[quote name="Mike_Honcho" post="1365722" timestamp="1358875791"]
Here is some of the list I have heard:

Craus Dayton OC
Chad Taylor LaPorte OC
Plano East DC
Sealy OC
Tobey Foreman
Jason Speights

I think 6 more could be added to the list but they have not been talked about as much.

The Plano East DC interviewed the best from my what I hear
[/quote] what kind of records do these you mentioned have? Other than Dayton's of course... mainly the Plano East DC. V Dayton's OC. considering Daytons record,  I would think Craus ( though I do not know how long he has been at Dayton) would be at the top.

[Scatright]

If this is the list, there is no doubt, that Chad Taylor is at the top of the list.  He is from there, he is a great coach, and he is looking to put down roots.  Liberty already made the mistake of passing him up once, they shouldn't make it again.

I am intrigued by the DC from a place like Plano East wanting to come to Liberty.  Toby keeps getting the short end of the stick in these things.  He will get a job one day and will do a great job.  You just have to wonder, how many times we will see his name on a finalist list before he gets a chance. 

[bobbymcgee]

Not sure why Foreman would want this one. I think Speights went after the Anahuac job and didn't get it. Don't know much about the other candidates except for I think Taylor turned down Hardin last year.

[pancakemaker]

Think Supt worked with Speights before.

[REALISTIC93]

Can any of these coaches have some success at Liberty??

[dodgeram2013]

Have they started second round interviews yet?

[WOSgrad]

[quote name="dodgeram2013" post="1366778" timestamp="1359150948"]
Have they started second round interviews yet?
[/quote]

Yes, they have.  My understanding is that the list has now been pared to 3.  Don't know the names, though.

[FARVA]

Foreman
Taylor
Plano East DC

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

[quote name="FARVA" post="1366927" timestamp="1359165599"]
Foreman
Taylor
Plano East DC
[/quote] If Taylor doesnt get it i will be shocked.

[Scatright]

Taylor is the guy. He will be offered, and he will accept.  He turned down the Hardin job last year due to money, he will not turn this one down.  If he had taken the Hardin job last year, he would be leaving this year to coach Liberty.  Great get for Liberty.  Hope Taylor can begin rebuilding a once proud program.

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

[quote name="Scatright" post="1366951" timestamp="1359166947"]
Taylor is the guy. He will be offered, and he will accept.  He turned down the Hardin job last year due to money, he will not turn this one down.  If he had taken the Hardin job last year, he would be leaving this year to coach Liberty.  Great get for Liberty.  Hope Taylor can begin rebuilding a once proud program.
[/quote] Hope he can turn things around there. I hope the locals give him TIME to do so.

[Octfeb]

[quote name="FARVA" post="1366927" timestamp="1359165599"]
Foreman
Taylor
Plano East DC
[/quote] Are you sure it's down to these three?

[Scatright]

[quote name="Scatright" post="1366951" timestamp="1359166947"]
Taylor is the guy. He will be offered, and he will accept.  He turned down the Hardin job last year due to money, he will not turn this one down.  If he had taken the Hardin job last year, he would be leaving this year to coach Liberty.  Great get for Liberty.  Hope Taylor can begin rebuilding a once proud program.
[/quote]

Just to clarify, my comment is not based on any type of inside information. Just simply my opinion based on things I have seen and heard over the past couple of years.

[REALISTIC93]

Well, its hard for me to see the DC from Plano East coming.  He will be leaving awesome facilities - indoor practice fields, large weight room etc.  Its a little different down in East Texas, community is not so eager to dish out money.
As for Taylor, its a maybe, just be careful when coming back to your home town.
I always hear Foreman's name, he moves around a lot in my opinion every year he applies for these jobs.  How many years of coordinator experience does he have ???
Dayton OC, I would not count him out just yet?
Speights, well its interesting, he is the most consistent.  He has been in several places for years as a coordinator and has had some success with helping kids.  He hasn't always coached the best team's record but he's under the radar in my opinion.  So when is the next board meeting?

[setxguru]

[quote name="REALISTIC93" post="1367135" timestamp="1359213947"]
Well, its hard for me to see the DC from Plano East coming.  He will be leaving awesome facilities - indoor practice fields, large weight room etc.  Its a little different down in East Texas, community is not so eager to dish out money.
As for Taylor, its a maybe, just be careful when coming back to your home town.
I always hear Foreman's name, he moves around a lot in my opinion every year he applies for these jobs.  How many years of coordinator experience does he have ???
Dayton OC, I would not count him out just yet?
Speights, well its interesting, he is the most consistent.  He has been in several places for years as a coordinator and has had some success with helping kids.  He hasn't always coached the best team's record but he's under the radar in my opinion.  So when is the next board meeting?
[/quote]I don't know a lot about the plano east dc or Speights but I know Taylor and Foremen have done quality jobs as coordinaters at WOS and LaPorte. I have seen there teams in person and they are great quality coaches. I don't think it is always a bad thing to go back home and coach. As far as Foreman moving around, he was at WOS for I think 9 years and was a finalist for the WOS, West Brook, and Giddings jobs. I have also heard that liberty has been narrowed to three candidates, but I can't confirm that.

[Guest Air Bisquit]

[quote name="setxguru" post="1367241" timestamp="1359240502"]
[quote author=REALISTIC93 link=topic=106621.msg1367135#msg1367135 date=1359213947]
Well, its hard for me to see the DC from Plano East coming.  He will be leaving awesome facilities - indoor practice fields, large weight room etc.  Its a little different down in East Texas, community is not so eager to dish out money.
As for Taylor, its a maybe, just be careful when coming back to your home town.
I always hear Foreman's name, he moves around a lot in my opinion every year he applies for these jobs.  How many years of coordinator experience does he have ???
Dayton OC, I would not count him out just yet?
Speights, well its interesting, he is the most consistent.  He has been in several places for years as a coordinator and has had some success with helping kids.  He hasn't always coached the best team's record but he's under the radar in my opinion.  So when is the next board meeting?
[/quote]I don't know a lot about the plano east dc or Speights but I know Taylor and Foremen have done quality jobs as coordinaters at WOS and LaPorte. I have seen there teams in person and they are great quality coaches. I don't think it is always a bad thing to go back home and coach. As far as Foreman moving around, he was at WOS for I think 9 years and was a finalist for the WOS, West Brook, and Giddings jobs. I have also heard that liberty has been narrowed to three candidates, but I can't confirm that.
[/quote]

Plano East DC is Ty Pattrick.
Previous Coaching Stops Include: Tarleton State, Midlothian, Mansfield, Keller Central. He has been at East for 4 yrs and has 12 yrs of coaching experience

[goodtimes]

So have they hired anyone yet?

[Octfeb]

[quote name="goodtimes" post="1368405" timestamp="1359634482"]
So have they hired anyone yet?
[/quote] Have no idea.. I was told that the  Liberty Admin was in Austin all day Tuesday. And the radio said they should know who by next week.

[Octfeb]

Who got the AD/HC job at Anahuac last year? Came across this article... Brandon Craus from Dayton and a couple coaches from Liberty had applied for this job... Was just curious who got the job

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/hs/article/47-apply-for-Anahuac-head-football-coach-athletic-3535361.php#photo-2899011