He was not dedicated at all. I know he stayed there 9 years, but he was not a dedicated coach. Not good with the kids at all, hence the low #'s. Morgan finished with 15 players in their last 4 games this season. Not much work done in the off season, where kids should be getting stronger. I am quite certain that Turner made more than $2k a year. He was not involved in the youth football league in the county, which was part of his job duties. He never attended any middle school games, or 3/4, 5/6 grade games.He argued with fans during the games this past season on several occasions.. He called the fans morons on the air, and was reprimanded for it and made to publicly apologize. He lost respect from parents and kids, due to his personal actions. Can't discuss publicly here, but you can imagine. Regardless of the struggles that may continue for a few years this is honestly the best thing to happen to the program. Some of our best football players and athletes in the school refused to play the past few years for him. Having 15 players dressed, not due to injury keep in mind is not what the program needed. A fresh face will do nothing but help. The kids just basically refused to play for him. Several key players and starters from the previous year just said they couldn't stand playing for him anymore.

 

I hate that for his son who I think will be a senior. If the stipend is correct good luck. I think he was down to 1 or 2 assistants at the most so a new staff will be necessary.

I hate that for his son who I think will be a senior. If the stipend is correct good luck. I think he was down to 1 or 2 assistants at the most so a new staff will be necessary.

 

Yes he has a very good kid, and he will be a senior. That is true only had two assistants this past season. So I assume it will be a whole new coaching staff.

Why the assumption of a whole new staff? Would the guys not want to stay on?

 

What else can people tell us? Schedule? County structure?

Why the assumption of a whole new staff? Would the guys not want to stay on?

 

What else can people tell us? Schedule? County structure?

 

Haven't heard anything about the schedule. Pretty sure out of district they will play Jackson co, Bath co. Other than that I don't know. Turner is from Breathitt county, his top assistant is also. The def coach works and lives in Breathitt. I don't think he will be back. I'm pretty sure one or two assistant positions were open all of this past season. No applicants. They do have a very likable AD. I feel like they had to go a different route and this is the only option to get a fresh start for the program.

Haven't heard anything about the schedule. Pretty sure out of district they will play Jackson co, Bath co. Other than that I don't know. Turner is from Breathitt county, his top assistant is also. The def coach works and lives in Breathitt. I don't think he will be back. I'm pretty sure one or two assistant positions were open all of this past season. No applicants. They do have a very likable AD. I feel like they had to go a different route and this is the only option to get a fresh start for the program.

 

Morgan did not renew with Bath Co from what I have been told.

Hearing some assistant coaches in the area may have applied. Other than that no information at all. Anybody heard anything else new?

Hearing some assistant coaches in the area may have applied. Other than that no information at all. Anybody heard anything else new?

 

Mark "Polo" Easterling got the head coaching job. John Fugate and Walker Crase are his assistants.

The Morgan Co Middle School coach I believe. Are the assistants from the middle school staff as well? Will he be able to get the kids out? What happens to the middle school program.

The Morgan Co Middle School coach I believe. Are the assistants from the middle school staff as well? Will he be able to get the kids out? What happens to the middle school program.

 

No. None of them are middle school coaches. Randy Cline is the middle school coach. Mark was an assistant with Turner for several years, but wasn't last year. John Fugate was the former middle school coach and Turner's assistant for at least 7 years. Fugate coached the middle school team around 2 or 3 years ago for a season or two. Walker Crase is a former Morgan county player, and was an assistant with Lewis county last year. And yes, Mark will be able to get kids to play for him. I expect their roster to increase to between 40-50 kids for next season.

Morgan County Hires Mark Easterling As New Football HC