So this is for all interested. Latest talk says Guy Morris has shown interest in this job. Another poster indicates many strong candidates are applying for W. East. I'm curious if they will have a big drop off for a couple of years or remain a contender in the 4A Western half of the state. They play in the district with South Warren, Warren Central, Franklin-Simpson and Allen County. I have been under the impression they lost a lot besides the freshman RB (who is really good) that was district player of the year last season. Anyone have further thoughts or details?

I'll pick up where we left off in the Owensboro thread...

 

East did lose a solid SR class. Gone are Eli Brown (UK commit), their two other best LB's on Defense, and four of five starters on the OL, all of whom were 6' - 6'3 250+ guys. They must also replace a fair amount of their skill players. 2014 was probably their best chance to make a run at 4A since 2012 when they lost in the semi's but a rash of injuries put the brakes on that.

 

If you look at East, you'll see a pretty consistent trend of being down and then getting really good.

 

Playing Well...

2000 5-5 - Not a great looking record, but it must be remembered that they were playing against Owensboro, Franklin, BG, W. Central, and a very good Allen Co. in the District alone.

2001 5-5 - See above

Going Down...

2002 2-8

2003 2-8

2004 2-8

Going Up...

2005 7-4

2006 10-2 - Only two loses were to BG in the old 4 class system

2007 11-3 - Lost in the semi's 38-35 to Lone Oak

Going Down...

2008 4-7 - Underachievers

2009 1-9 - Brutally bad team

Going Back Up

2010 2-9 - Played a brutal schedule, started 19 Freshmen or Sophomores

2011 7-4

2012 13-1 - Disappointing performance in the semi's

Leveling Out...

2013 7-5 - Won a playoff game

2014 8-4 - Just too many injuries for what was a very good team

And now...

2015 ???

 

One could say that East may struggle a bit in 2015, but the demographics of the school has changed so drastically in the last ten years that it is conceivable that East repeats with another 6-6 to 8-4'ish season. My prediction is that East finishes the 2015 season around .500 and then takes off again as South Warren graduates a lot and Warren Central gets hit hard by graduation.

Makes sense. Radier would you say this hire is more critical than when the past coach was hired? The AD there at W.E. has a good reputation throughout the state. The Principal has a bad reputation (at least what I have been hearing). Also, how do you think that new district stacks up?

I could see WE finishing in the 3rd-5th range in their district next year. South Warren and Franklin will both be the leaders, and Allen County could sneak up on any of the other four teams as they played a slew of underclassmen this past season. I think we will see a new era of WC football this season.

 

I'm going to go with this prediction: FS, SW, WC, ACS, WE. However, I wouldn't be surprised to see SW win the district.

 

In 2016, I could see: ACS, WE, SW, FS, WC.

So has Warren Central started interviewing or will that be a long process?

So has Warren Central started interviewing or will that be a long process?

 

I expect them to hire from within, but I'm not sure where in the process they are.

I expect them to hire from within, but I'm not sure where in the process they are.

 

So who from that staff might have a shot? Could it be Guy Morris?

Makes sense. Radier would you say this hire is more critical than when the past coach was hired? The AD there at W.E. has a good reputation throughout the state. The Principal has a bad reputation (at least what I have been hearing). Also, how do you think that new district stacks up?

 

I think any ills that have been made of the Principal are highly overstated. Since being there she has done an excellent job with the basketball hire and has brought in an Assistant Principal in Mr. Young who is a former Raider and college football player and a pro-athletics guy. The AD is top notch. It is what I would characterize as an excellent administration for a coach to work for.

So who from that staff might have a shot? Could it be Guy Morris?

 

Stevens or Morris. Both have applied. Was told Morris applied for WE job too.

I think any ills that have been made of the Principal are highly overstated. Since being there she has done an excellent job with the basketball hire and has brought in an Assistant Principal in Mr. Young who is a former Raider and college football player and a pro-athletics guy. The AD is top notch. It is what I would characterize as an excellent administration for a coach to work for.

 

Well that is good news for the next man they hire.

Announcement being made tomorrow.

I have heard names for both East and Central

I have heard names for both East and Central

 

Can you PM?

I believe they are both coordinators in Warren County.

Announcement being made tomorrow.

 

Which school?