8 hours ago, BigRedTopp11 said:

I know of at least 4 coaches in this area that applied for the position.  One couldn't even get a reply from the Athletic Director.  One was told he did not have any head coaching experience.  One was told he didn't have enough head coaching experience.  The other, I don't know what his flaw was.  

McCracken's program is definitely down; but a 6A program will always have options.  Compare that facility to anywhere else in this area and it's at the top, two at the lowest.  Smith is a good coach, I can't argue that one bit.  He is a proven winner and I am confident he will turn us around and back to a good football team. (6-8 wins a year).  I even like him as a person; good guy.  My issue is the school.

It was convenient and very easy to hire.  He was already in the building, but I think the biggest reasoning is to help lessen the blow of transfers to PT.  Think; he was the coach there, he has relationships with those younger athletes still; he could easily be the reason a few players end up back at McCracken.  Smart move, I get it... but still seemed like the lazy/easy hire.

Care to explain or reveal your issues with the school?

11 hours ago, Joe Tracy said:

Care to explain or reveal your issues with the school?

I just did...

11 hours ago, Joe Tracy said:

Care to explain or reveal your issues with the school?

Matt is a good friend of mine and is a great principal.  Sivills is a fantastic basketball coach and even better person.  Hobbs is a good baseball coach and is great in the schools.  We have the best athletic trainer in the area.  I have no real "issue" with the school.  As I said, I think the reasons I've been given and reasons I've heard for the hire is the issue.

I'm not being argumentative, but you said my issue is the school. I would think the AD, the Principle would be the persons who decide and hire the coach. A former head coach already on the staff and with connections with all the football talent in McCracken County and Paducah would be the logical choice. I just don't see any of the 3-4 winning coaches within 200 miles of McCracken County better or willing to leave where they are now. 

19 hours ago, Joe Tracy said:

I'm not being argumentative, but you said my issue is the school. I would think the AD, the Principle would be the persons who decide and hire the coach. A former head coach already on the staff and with connections with all the football talent in McCracken County and Paducah would be the logical choice. I just don't see any of the 3-4 winning coaches within 200 miles of McCracken County better or willing to leave where they are now. 

I did and I misspoke.  Not issue with school, with decision.  Like I said, Smith is a good coach.  A good coach with a decent floor.  That is my issue.  Smith will win 5-7 at McCracken.  He will not take them to the next level.  From watching him at Paducah, I believe the ceiling is low.  That's just my opinion; and yes I know what they say about opinions.

1 hour ago, BigRedTopp11 said:

I did and I misspoke.  Not issue with school, with decision.  Like I said, Smith is a good coach.  A good coach with a decent floor.  That is my issue.  Smith will win 5-7 at McCracken.  He will not take them to the next level.  From watching him at Paducah, I believe the ceiling is low.  That's just my opinion; and yes I know what they say about opinions.

I think we don’t have a super fair judgment about his time at PR though, because they were pretty good for 2 years, and then 1 year they were pretty bad but he also had a lot of outside pressure on him that final year which is what ultimately lead to Smith stepping down. 

3 hours ago, R1 sports fan said:

I think we don’t have a super fair judgment about his time at PR though, because they were pretty good for 2 years, and then 1 year they were pretty bad but he also had a lot of outside pressure on him that final year which is what ultimately lead to Smith stepping down. 

I will agree with that part, I do know for a fact that he had a lot of outside noise and administration crossing the line at PT.

I have been critical but I will be first to admit that McCracken put up more of a fight against Mayfield than I expected.  Yes, Mayfield had a lotttt of JV kids in early, but its still impressive to get your kids to fight against Mayfield knowing the situation

McCracken hasn't been the same since Jack Haskins left.