Thomasville football job

[reddawg01]

Who’s the coach they hired? There’s no way his record is worse than the current head coach.

wanna bet? lol the old coach has as many wins last season alone than the incoming coach has in his previous stop all together! Might as well had just given the outgoing coach one more year if this was the direction they were aiming for. Not to mention passing over CT for him. At least CT has proven he can win and can stay put longer than 2 years and considering he's from Thomasville he would've most likely been here for the long haul. I guess at least we will get an annual fish fry and car wash out of the deal, but as far as any long term success....

 

[31ocdavis]

Here’s what I find disappointing. In less than three years, the Thomasville job has gone from being one of the higher paying, more attractive jobs in the state to one in which all of the supposed candidates that have been discussed here had a losing record last year.
No matter the reasons or who is to blame, it’s just sad.

 

[CDHS1979]

Here’s what I find disappointing. In less than three years, the Thomasville job has gone from being one of the higher paying, more attractive jobs in the state to one in which all of the supposed candidates that have been discussed here had a losing record last year.
No matter the reasons or who is to blame, it’s just sad.

Yeah and in this new conference. They should win it every year.

 

[Swpc83]

Here’s what I find disappointing. In less than three years, the Thomasville job has gone from being one of the higher paying, more attractive jobs in the state to one in which all of the supposed candidates that have been discussed here had a losing record last year.
No matter the reasons or who is to blame, it’s just sad.

Does the district have money problems causing this? The exodus of coaches wasn’t about money, however. Though, that doesn’t mean it isn’t about it now.

 

[reddawg01]

Here’s what I find disappointing. In less than three years, the Thomasville job has gone from being one of the higher paying, more attractive jobs in the state to one in which all of the supposed candidates that have been discussed here had a losing record last year.
No matter the reasons or who is to blame, it’s just sad.

It's not surprising. Coaches talk. I had conversations with multiple area coaches last summer and most of them said directly they were watching the handling of George as well as the support, they also mentioned things that happened with the prior AD. Would you want to step into this situation? This is these coaches lively hood at stake, nobody who is career minded with a family is going to run to a school that they deem to be a risk to that with premature firings. Many of them believed George deserved at least 3 years especially since he only had one offseason. We keep talking about the records of the candidates from last year, however, i believe we should look past just last year. One of those candidates actually had a winning record and has proven that he can build a program, while the candidate that was chosen....not so much! And quite frankly this will continue to make it harder to get a good coach after him, especially since he doesnt stay anywhere longer than a couple of years.

 

[31ocdavis]

Does the district have money problems causing this? The exodus of coaches wasn’t about money, however. Though, that doesn’t mean it isn’t about it now.

The district, like most these days, never has enough money. Declining enrollment means less money. Davidson County being one of the lowest in the state in per pupil spending means less money. But the decision to add several highly compensated positions in the central office has contributed greatly. Along with the cost for the months they were paying a former superintendent, an interim superintendent and the current superintendent all at the same time.
For the last few years, some boosters helped with the supplement for at least one football assistant. That support no longer exists. The board doesn’t seem to have an appreciation for how athletics keeps kids in school and engaged. Certainly not at the level previous boards did.

 

[31ocdavis]

It's not surprising. Coaches talk. I had conversations with multiple area coaches last summer and most of them said directly they were watching the handling of George as well as the support, they also mentioned things that happened with the prior AD. Would you want to step into this situation? This is these coaches lively hood at stake, nobody who is career minded with a family is going to run to a school that they deem to be a risk to that with premature firings. Many of them believed George deserved at least 3 years especially since he only had one offseason. We keep talking about the records of the candidates from last year, however, i believe we should look past just last year. One of those candidates actually had a winning record and has proven that he can build a program, while the candidate that was chosen....not so much! And quite frankly this will continue to make it harder to get a good coach after him, especially since he doesnt stay anywhere longer than a couple of years.

I agree about the coach you reference and his performance for the past several years. I was told he didn’t have a very good interview. But I wasn’t there.

 

[BulldogJacket]

Here’s what I find disappointing. In less than three years, the Thomasville job has gone from being one of the higher paying, more attractive jobs in the state to one in which all of the supposed candidates that have been discussed here had a losing record last year.
No matter the reasons or who is to blame, it’s just sad.

I mean you shouldn't be surprised. You and many fans were on here mocking George the past two years, including the arm chair coaches yapping at the games. A coach building a team full of freshmen from 4-8 to 6-6 with a playoff win wasn't good enough for you guys. A program that hasn't done anything since 2008. That's why I said we need stability instead of looking for a new coach every two to three years.

 

[31ocdavis]

I mean you shouldn't be surprised. You and many fans were on here mocking George the past two years, including the arm chair coaches yapping at the games. A coach building a team full of freshmen from 4-8 to 6-6 with a playoff win wasn't good enough for you guys. A program that hasn't done anything since 2008. That's why I said we need stability instead of looking for a new coach every two to three years.

I agree about stability. And I never mocked Coach George. Personally, I think he deserved another year. What I criticized was the process. Waiting months after knowing that the AD and football coach positions would be vacant. Then rushing the hiring process without anyone on the selection committee qualified to hire either position.
The whole process was shameful. Do I think there were likely more qualified candidates if the process had been conducted properly? Yes. But George had stepped forward to stop a tsunami. Credit to him for that.
I just hope they got it right this time.
And I consider the last Brown years and the Robertson and Gillespie years to be successful…especially considering the low numbers they had to work with.

 

[Choo Choo]

Again don’t be surprised if you see some very successful football coaches influence on the new Bulldog look. I suppose you guy will give the new coach two years. I think my neighbors daughter could have won the wins from last two seasons.

 

[reddawg01]

Again don’t be surprised if you see some very successful football coaches influence on the new Bulldog look. I suppose you guy will give the new coach two years. I think my neighbors daughter could have won the wins from last two seasons.

she probably could've not regressed from 4-6 to 2-9 too! I mean a lost to smith says it all for me. Im sure she couldve at least beat the dumpster fire from holden road but he couldnt do it with the same players he used to beat them the year before. And we're not giving him two years...he gives himself that! Take a look for yourself! In fact im not sure youre not him at this point. You may be who the other GCS post were referring to im guessing

 

[reddawg01]

I mean you shouldn't be surprised. You and many fans were on here mocking George the past two years, including the arm chair coaches yapping at the games. A coach building a team full of freshmen from 4-8 to 6-6 with a playoff win wasn't good enough for you guys. A program that hasn't done anything since 2008. That's why I said we need stability instead of looking for a new coach every two to three years.

Did you play for the Giants by chance?

 

[CDHS1979]

she probably could've not regressed from 4-6 to 2-9 too! I mean a lost to smith says it all for me. Im sure she couldve at least beat the dumpster fire from holden road but he couldnt do it with the same players he used to beat them the year before. And we're not giving him two years...he gives himself that! Take a look for yourself! In fact im not sure youre not him at this point. You may be who the other GCS post were referring to im guessing

I think that can be a little misleading. After CT not getting it, I have started to do some research because, honestly, it seems like the best candidate was CT. SG lost its DC to become the head coach at Trinity, and then the OC took a job at WF. In reference to Smith, they also had 17 kids sign to college this year, compared to the 3 seniors they had over there at Southern. Of course, many of us don't agree with the hire, but if you look at the new conference they put into, and how young they were, it kind of makes sense. Again, do I think it was the best possible, not really, but he deserves a chance

 

[Choo Choo]

We wish you the best. It is always more fun when the road to the championship runs through a tough flatland team.

 

[Sportsnut17]

I think that can be a little misleading. After CT not getting it, I have started to do some research because, honestly, it seems like the best candidate was CT. SG lost its DC to become the head coach at Trinity, and then the OC took a job at WF. In reference to Smith, they also had 17 kids sign to college this year, compared to the 3 seniors they had over there at Southern. Of course, many of us don't agree with the hire, but if you look at the new conference they put into, and how young they were, it kind of makes sense. Again, do I think it was the best possible, not really, but he deserves a chance

Plus one charged with assaulting an official.

 

[reddawg01]

I think that can be a little misleading. After CT not getting it, I have started to do some research because, honestly, it seems like the best candidate was CT. SG lost its DC to become the head coach at Trinity, and then the OC took a job at WF. In reference to Smith, they also had 17 kids sign to college this year, compared to the 3 seniors they had over there at Southern. Of course, many of us don't agree with the hire, but if you look at the new conference they put into, and how young they were, it kind of makes sense. Again, do I think it was the best possible, not really, but he deserves a chan

so you're telling me every senior on smith roster signed to play college? And southern deserves a pass because he lost his coordinators and his team were young and because of that he deserves a chance? sounds like that's a recipe for being fired not for giving a chance, hence the reason we're here

 

[CDHS1979]

Sorry, I misspoke. They had 12 out of 17. I don't think I said George shouldn't get more time; he got put in a really bad spot. Researching Southern currently shows that Smith is in a much better situation. Again, I believed that if anyone got a chance, it should have been CT. He did a great job at CDHS

 

[BulldogJacket]

Did you play for the Giants by chance?

The little league team? Yeah.

 

[BulldogJacket]

I agree about stability. And I never mocked Coach George. Personally, I think he deserved another year. What I criticized was the process. Waiting months after knowing that the AD and football coach positions would be vacant. Then rushing the hiring process without anyone on the selection committee qualified to hire either position.
The whole process was shameful. Do I think there were likely more qualified candidates if the process had been conducted properly? Yes. But George had stepped forward to stop a tsunami. Credit to him for that.
I just hope they got it right this time.
And I consider the last Brown years and the Robertson and Gillespie years to be successful…especially considering the low numbers they had to work with.

I recall a comment from the 2024 game thread against SD but.... meh. Hope the new coach does well too but its not a good look cutting George after his record improved in year two. That's going to only pull in coaches that want to use Thomasville as a resume builder for two to three years. If Thomasville had the resources, and talent it used to have reloading players, that may not be a problem. Now though, we need all the help they can get.

 

[31ocdavis]

Wondering about an announcement. If the speculation on here is accurate, the new coach’s job at his previous school was posted 16 days ago. And supposedly the hire was approved by TCS board nine days ago.
Crickets.

 

[Anon1770419067]

If I stand corrected and if I heard right ,3 head jobs in the last what 3 or 4 years? At 3 different schools. Can that be debated on how does that happen.

 

[CDHS1979]

If I stand corrected and if I heard right ,3 head jobs in the last what 3 or 4 years? At 3 different schools. Can that be debated on how does that happen.

2 in 4 years.

 

[Anon1770419067]

School in ws, school in greensboro, now school in thomasville isn't that 3 ? Correct me if I am wrong.

 

[CDHS1979]

Yeah I guess it would be 3 in 5 years.

 

[THSDOGclass01]

There was another candidate that hasn't been mentioned , who would have likely been a dream hire for most that have been long time followers of the Bulldog program, and checked all the boxes for everyone. Former Thomasville player under AB, successful player at the high school & college level and has coached at the high school and college level. But there was going to be more classroom/teaching required than he wanted.

 

[reddawg01]

There was another candidate that hasn't been mentioned , who would have likely been a dream hire for most that have been long time followers of the Bulldog program, and checked all the boxes for everyone. Former Thomasville player under AB, successful player at the high school & college level and has coached at the high school and college level. But there was going to be more classroom/teaching required than he wanted.

im aware of that one as well! I honestly don't blame him at this point, him and the other bulldog/catawba grad i wish would've gotten the job years ago before he left for the college level. I guess i leave him out in my frustration, not as a sign of disrespect to him, but more of an understanding since we know why he's not taking the job. I see him at the basketball games all the time

 

[31ocdavis]

I believe it’s really important that the head coach be on the faculty at the high school. Allen Brown had certainly earned the right to be a coach, but not a teacher. But even for Allen, not being on campus was a drawback. It was partially responsible for lower numbers and more disciplinary issues.

 

[Choo Choo]

I am told your coach is being announced at a basketball game tonight.

 

[Sportsnut17]

I am told your coach is being announced at a basketball game tonight.

Was he announced?

 

[Choo Choo]

Yes. Garett Mills.

 

[Choo Choo]

Was well received by fans I was told.

 

[31ocdavis]

Was at a function Thursday, unrelated to education or athletics. But the conversation turned to local high school football, and, of course, the coach. There were three business owners who have been long time supporters of Bulldog athletics. One has been in business for over a hundred years, the others for decades. Collectively have given tens (probably hundreds) of thousands of dollars over the decades. All said the same things. They used to make donations, buy reserved season tickets, join the booster club, take ads in the programs, sponsor banners.

One summed it up well. “I’m happy to help and hope they do well. But somebody’s gonna have to ask. I used to be contacted multiple times a year. Haven’t heard from anybody in over two years. All they have to do is ask.”.

Hopefully, Coach Mills and Coach Atkinson will ask. The need is there. But the need is there in many areas of our communities. The ones who succeed don’t mind asking.

 

[Choo Choo]

OC you are correct. I believe the asking is about to start.

 

[Choo Choo]

Your old time tradition is about to return.

 

[GSO_football]

Was at a function Thursday, unrelated to education or athletics. But the conversation turned to local high school football, and, of course, the coach. There were three business owners who have been long time supporters of Bulldog athletics. One has been in business for over a hundred years, the others for decades. Collectively have given tens (probably hundreds) of thousands of dollars over the decades. All said the same things. They used to make donations, buy reserved season tickets, join the booster club, take ads in the programs, sponsor banners.

One summed it up well. “I’m happy to help and hope they do well. But somebody’s gonna have to ask. I used to be contacted multiple times a year. Haven’t heard from anybody in over two years. All they have to do is ask.”.

Hopefully, Coach Mills and Coach Atkinson will ask. The need is there. But the need is there in many areas of our communities. The ones who succeed don’t mind asking.

I think Coach Atkinson has been pretty busy since he took over. He’s pretty much had to hire every single coach over there besides Soccer and Baseball.

 

[ITJ]

Garrett Mills

 

[OutspokenC27]

Thomasville had about 2-3 guys in the top 10 for tackles in the entire state and I believe they have a good group of returners. I think Mills will be able to get the offense going. He's certainly in a more winnable conference than he's been in at Southern Guilford the last couple of years. He does however this year have to play a great TW Andrews team this year, a decent Lexington team, and a Western Guilford team who has been better the past couple years than they've been in years past. Thomasville however played all 3 of those teams tough last year so interesting to see with Mills and the Helm now if those winnable games from last year become wins.

 

[Choo Choo]

The bulldogs had a lot of quickness on the edge in the couple games I saw. I think the QB was young but good passer. Line play didn’t seem to hold block well. How will specialty team be next year?

 

[reddawg01]

The bulldogs had a lot of quickness on the edge in the couple games I saw. I think the QB was young but good passer. Line play didn’t seem to hold block well. How will specialty team be next year?

you tell us

 

[BulldogJacket]

Your old time tradition is about to return.

With a coach that went 2-9, 0-5 in conference and lost to Smith?....