Jack Turner has resigned from Auburn
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Jack has really brought Auburn from the very bottom to being a well respected football prgm. I hate to see him resign. I think they will find out how special he was and they were very lucky to have him. I hope they have enough sense to hire someone who can keep it going and not regress.
As it has been said many times, when one door closes, other door opens. That will be the case for Auburn High School and their football program. Obviously Coach Turner was a very much loved individual in the community of Riner. His presents will be missed. But he leaves a legacy behind that laid the foundation for a well oiled football program. Coaches like Turner come around once or twice in a generation, and those that witnessed his accomplishments will never forget. He has set the table for the next Coach. May the Community of Riner welcome and surround him with your love and support. May God Bless Coach Turner, and most of all, May God Bless the youth who will help mold the next Coach Turner at Auburn.
God Speed My Friend!
God Speed My Friend!
I think after a year to get himself better he will coach again , I hope close so I can still follow his next rebuilding job, not sure what a good fit would be.
It hurts for Auburn, double whammy in one week for them. I wish their program the best in the future, he did so many things for them.
CougarEd, I have a question for you. When Coach Turner was at Pulaski, did they throw the ball any? I was just curious. I liked how he ran the ball with Auburn, was just curious if he opened the offense up any with the Cougars.
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They threw the ball some at PC when Jack was there. He had more capable qb's. Although Gabe Spencer was very capable at Auburn Jacks first 2 yrs and they did throw it some.
It's a shame and I will be the first to admit that I didn't believe it. Turner loves football, eats, sleeps, drinks football. It wouldn't surprise me if he coaches as an assistant somewhere (even as a volunteer) next year and then tries to find another head job in the New River Valley, either way I'm sure he will be at Friday night games somewhere and watching film. I believe his talents are best suited at the 1A level but who knows, he did a fabulous job making Auburn relative. (Will Fort Chiswell be calling next year??
He'll have more to work with at Fort, for sure. That would be a good step for him and for Fort's program.
I think dring is right The Fort would be a great spot for Coach Turner if he chooses to coach again, I would like it because it is close and I can watch them. I am sure Fort has a better talent pool than Auburn.
You are so right, I watched the program start to take a bad turn last season, This year what a joke,,, I feel so sorry for those kids, definitely a lot better talent than 0and 10 on that football team. I can only hope that the powers that be can get this issue fixed ASAP.
No question about it, last years parents set the stage. They got what they wanted and now they have an 0-10 football season. If you thought Tommy Hale was too rough around the edges for your kids, wait until Jack Turner gets a hold of em.
This is all assuming that the Fort job is open next year. Is Tiller going to leave? because you have to think that if he wins 3-5 games next season, they would keep him around since they would be trending back in the right direction.
And yes, dringtuoti if parents had a problem with Hale then they will certainly not enjoy Turner. They are both from the Hicks background.
And yes, dringtuoti if parents had a problem with Hale then they will certainly not enjoy Turner. They are both from the Hicks background.
Why does it bother you Dringtuoti that we got rid of Hale not for cussing not for being hateful not for anything other then the fact he is not a good coach.
That's not a true statement and the constant bashing by many of you from the fort who still argue they are better off now than they were with hale is ludicrous. You wanted him gone, you got it. Kudos and congrats, less than a year into the new coach many of you want another. Parents often use language as the reason to run out a coach when it comes down to not getting what you wanted, i.e. playing time, position, someone else gets more touches...
First you may think im a liar but the numbers don't lie would you like to take a look ok 15 years at CCHS 76 wins 23 of those against single a opponents which are 1a and 2a classification now, CCHS was one of the biggest double a schools in the state at the time.
those 76 teams that CCHS beat went on to win 290 games among them. assume they all played 10 games that is 290 wins and 470 losses or 2.62 wins apiece not very good stats. tired of the past fast forward to 2015 you say the parents had it out for him from the get go not true lost me at Radford 4 games in to the season FC had gave up over 2000 yds when asked what he was going to do to change the defense reply not a thing we are 4 and 0. game goes like this you have the ball at the 40 or so you have 3 and 7 with 52 seconds left on the clock why do you call a pass play explain would love to hear your explanation cause I don't have one not to mention the punt on the 28 yard line love those 8 yd net gains on punts, Oh don't forget the next week you go for it twice on the 44 and 48 to give James River all the momentum. That is why hale is no longer at FCHS if not for a good friend as principal he would not have got it in the first place
those 76 teams that CCHS beat went on to win 290 games among them. assume they all played 10 games that is 290 wins and 470 losses or 2.62 wins apiece not very good stats. tired of the past fast forward to 2015 you say the parents had it out for him from the get go not true lost me at Radford 4 games in to the season FC had gave up over 2000 yds when asked what he was going to do to change the defense reply not a thing we are 4 and 0. game goes like this you have the ball at the 40 or so you have 3 and 7 with 52 seconds left on the clock why do you call a pass play explain would love to hear your explanation cause I don't have one not to mention the punt on the 28 yard line love those 8 yd net gains on punts, Oh don't forget the next week you go for it twice on the 44 and 48 to give James River all the momentum. That is why hale is no longer at FCHS if not for a good friend as principal he would not have got it in the first place
How would Coach Turner do at Fort if given the opportunity , I would think Fort would have a better talent pool than Auburn, playing about the same schedule .
I think looking at what is coming up for the fort the wing t would not be a good offence we have wide outs and tailbacks everywhere
Are you saying the coach and his style wouldn't be a good fit, I think the kids at fort would embrace a tough, physical style. Thanks for the info. Hope to see coach somewhere in future.
More wins at Carroll in those 15 than Carroll had in the previous 20. He won 7 games at fort, lost his best players to injury, had to deal with parents undermining him the entire year and you got what you wanted and then fort fans immediately complain about the next guy. As it is in many places, it's not the kids or the coaches, it's the parents and arm chair quarterbacks. I'd say you get exactly what you deserve.
From 1991 to 2007 not a single winning record at fort chiswell, you have a few years of success, two deep playoff runs with a core group of athletes that doesn't come around in small communities very often, and then every parent expects their kid is the next d1 athlete in the fort and wants someone to blame when reality sets in.
From 1991 to 2007 not a single winning record at fort chiswell, you have a few years of success, two deep playoff runs with a core group of athletes that doesn't come around in small communities very often, and then every parent expects their kid is the next d1 athlete in the fort and wants someone to blame when reality sets in.
I'm surprised that dringtuoti hasn't had the "that's enough" sent to him yet! Not very balanced!!! Who in the world thinks Tom was rough? That football team went from fast pace practicing every day to slow pouring molasses when Hale come in. As far as cursing seems "he was awesome"! Remember alot of kids stepping away from him not many due to injury though. Character and motivation was lost early. Fort started that season on momentum from year before period and started losing it quickly. Glad he is gone from coaching at the Fort. Sadly still teaching???
Why would I have anything sent to me? I haven't bashed anyone other than disagreeing with a few posters. I haven't spoken negatively about any kid. I voiced a difference in opinion with some naïve fort fans that for the most part have nothing to post about now and have vanished. You couldn't get on this board for 2 years without seeing the Fort fans all over the place and then poof... I don't condone the cursing but it was done well before Hale got there. What I don't condone is the use of cursing as the excuse parents use to force/chase many coaches out of the poorly paid job they love (and I'm not just speaking about Hale).
I was wondering the same thing. The Fort ..................................... Ah The Fort.......................
Jack quit for 2 reasons. 1. He has some health concerns he needs to address but he will be fine. 2. I think he is discouraged by not having enough athletes to compete for a championship. Jack is a very competitive man and HATES to lose. When auburn came up against Glenvar, Radford and Giles they just didn't believe they could win i think.
Since 1960 FC is 259-342. In the 60's never won more that 4, 70's decent with a 10-2 in 76, 80' decent with a 10-1 in 82 and 8--3 in 87, the 90's 35-65 and from 2000 -08 not a winning season. Now on to the run by James no doubt Coach James did a very good job and he is now at Pulaski but how many schools had a D-1 RB and a D1 center on the team and not win it in Single A? This is not in any way an insult to FC but sometimes fans get spoiled by success and they forget there has not been much tradition. ALso has no there been a couple kids transfer? I think you should give the young coach a chance to build a program and see if he can continue the success that james had (also Hale 7-3 is not bad).
As far as Caoch Turner goes no one can deny the job at Auburn but timing is everything. Auburn beat some weak teams in Turner's tenure and they have had a horse in the backfield. Now with some kids graduating and Nelson transferring sounds like timing is everything again for Coach Turner. I am sure Coach Turner will be coaching again soon and he will be successful.
FC fans be patient and encourage the kids your team suffered many injuries this year and things should be better.
As far as Caoch Turner goes no one can deny the job at Auburn but timing is everything. Auburn beat some weak teams in Turner's tenure and they have had a horse in the backfield. Now with some kids graduating and Nelson transferring sounds like timing is everything again for Coach Turner. I am sure Coach Turner will be coaching again soon and he will be successful.
FC fans be patient and encourage the kids your team suffered many injuries this year and things should be better.
I think his style is hard to keep up without a break, I have been told he is 100 miles and hour from start to finish
The reason Coach Turner step down IMO was simply to "recharge" and take the time off he probably should have taken in the first place after the health situation he dealt with.. I do agree with you about not having the athletes to compete and take things to the next level but I think Coach Turner knew that when he took the job based on the history of Auburn. The fact (truth) is Auburn has had or has very little over all talent there and that has been the case since Coach Turner took that job. He took what he had to work with (which was not a lot) and made those kids stronger (more physical) and taught them how to compete and tried to get them to believe they could actually win. The compete (consistently) part and how to win a big game is still a work in progress and with the mindset that is still prevalent there it will continue to be IMO. As far as what happened when they played the teams mentioned (Giles, Glenvar, Radford) you are correct with the exception of Radford they never believed they could compete with those teams and honestly were intimidated by them and that probably was very frustrating for Coach Turner because as you said he is very competitive, hates to lose and expects the same from his players.. The new coach at Auburn will certainly have his work cut out for him for sure. Good luck to whom ever that individual may be and good luck to Coach Turner in what ever the future holds for him...
I agree meatchop. And if Auburn hires someone who comes in there and tries to run the spread or something they will regress to what they were. When you don't match up talent wise you have one option and that is to be stronger and tougher. That's what jack did there. But, he never could get them to be as tough as he wanted.