Manual's Coach Lucas to step down after season

[Pete W]

Been hearing this for a few weeks, he announced it to his players last Friday, confirmed by Jason Frakes article today.

Manual coach Lucas stepping down after playoffs | USA Today High School Sports | USA Today High School Sports

 

Interesting to see what Manual does here. Both Lucas and Nichols before him had a good record vs public schools, both had sucess vs Male but neither could beat St X, Nichols beat Trinity once, Lucas didn't get a win vs Trinity.

[theguru]

Why the revolving Coaching Door at Manual? It should be a great job, right?

 

Are these coaches being forced out or leaving on their own?

[psychicscubadiver]

Didn't somebody predict this in the 'hot seat' thread? I can't remember who.

 

From what he's saying it sounds like he is leaving rather than being forced out. Still, more details would be appreciated.

[Purple88]

This comment in the article just struck me oddly

" But I look at St. X and Trinity and say, ‘Why not my kids?"

So is he saying he can't take them athletically where St X and Trinity are? If so, few can.

 

Seems more to it to me. But, also seems like a good time to get out. Freshman team only had about 17 guys. Dorsey DLine and Comstock QB and very good senior class are departing as well.

[Pete W]

Don't know about Lucas if forced out or his choice, Nichols was forced out by former principal whose son was QB.

[thsrocks]

In the words of Gomer Pyle, USMC:"Surprise, surprise, surprise!"

[Pete W]

Lucas' record is 44-24 with playoffs remaining where they will probably be favored to beat Ballard after winning close regular season game, then will be underdog at Male. I doubt they beat Male, so he will finish either 44-25 or 45-25, Frakes states he was 0-15 vs Trinity and St. X.

Joe Nichols record was 66-38, 1-17 vs Trinity and St. X.

 

Who does Manual think can do better? When Nichols was let go it was cited they wanted to compete with St X and Trinity, Lucas had success but failed to do better that aspect.

Chris Wolfe has had recent success vs those two, and Bob Redmond had some sucess as well, but Wolfe has a job and Redmond is running for Metro Council.

[Dark Horse78]

Lucas' record is 44-24 with playoffs remaining where they will probably be favored to beat Ballard after winning close regular season game, then will be underdog at Male. I doubt they beat Male, so he will finish either 44-25 or 45-25, Frakes states he was 0-15 vs Trinity and St. X.

Joe Nichols record was 66-38, 1-17 vs Trinity and St. X.

 

Who does Manual think can do better? When Nichols was let go it was cited they wanted to compete with St X and Trinity, Lucas had success but failed to do better that aspect.

Chris Wolfe has had recent success vs those two, and Bob Redmond had some sucess as well, but Wolfe has a job and Redmond is running for Metro Council.

 

I would also argue that Wolfe can more easily get "players" in at Male than anyone can at Manual. I bet that is a major issue in taking the next step. I would say villecoach can give us more insight into some of the hurdles.

[RickGrimes]

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Lucas' record is 44-24 with playoffs remaining where they will probably be favored to beat Ballard after winning close regular season game, then will be underdog at Male. I doubt they beat Male, so he will finish either 44-25 or 45-25, Frakes states he was 0-15 vs Trinity and St. X.

Joe Nichols record was 66-38, 1-17 vs Trinity and St. X.

 

Who does Manual think can do better? When Nichols was let go it was cited they wanted to compete with St X and Trinity, Lucas had success but failed to do better that aspect.

Chris Wolfe has had recent success vs those two, and Bob Redmond had some sucess as well, but Wolfe has a job and Redmond is running for Metro Council.

 

We are obviously in rumor territory but when discussing this today the first name I heard mentioned was a former St X head coach . . .

[Dark Horse78]

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We are obviously in rumor territory but when discussing this today the first name I heard mentioned was a former St X head coach . . .

 

This said coach has a brother teaching there correct?

[theguru]

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We are obviously in rumor territory but when discussing this today the first name I heard mentioned was a former St X head coach . . .

 

What better way for Coach Glaser to prove his worth...

[PepRock01]

 

What better way for Coach Glaser to prove his worth...

 

I'd be surprised to see that happen, but it would certainly be interesting.

[JIM SEYMOUR # 85]

You may be surprised to be surprised !

[ShamrockChamps]

Hearing the Glaser drumbeats in the rumor mill! That sure would spice things up, would love to see it!!

[LongTimeReader]

When I read the article there some very interesting comments made by the good Dr. Just reading in between the lines, sounds like the football program and the administration may not have been on the same page.

 

This should be a good job and a number of quality applicants are probably already sending in their resumes. If the right person is hired this program could take off like Male and T. Being a magnet school, they have a bit more freedom than the other JCPS.