Not so fast, Rickyp. It was a vocal minority that self anointed themselves as the "Russell Community" that did not like the coach. I believe this was a part of what someone has referred to as the "Sons of Sam Movement".:thumb::D

 

I'm starting to like this green stuff!:thumb:

 

Duck, who are the members of the "Sons of Sam Movement?":confused:

If all these guys love Greenup County basketball, where were they last year when the job was open? Why didn't Fraley and Dodd apply then? Smith was there taking bullets and coaching his heart out for Greenup and the players. Fastforward to today, Fraley's D1 talent transfers and the Russell community doen't want Dodd as their coach, and now they all of they sudden love Greenup.

I don't know if they love GC ball...well maybe Fraley...but why would they leave last year?

Dodd was coming off 2 great years and Fraley had 2 D-1 guys on his team. When you're out of a job (or at least down on your luck in Fraley's case) you'll love just about anyone. How can you go wrong at Greenup? Can't do worse than the last 2 head coaches they've had, can you? So it's no wonder there is so much interest from any and all.

Duck, who are the members of the "Sons of Sam Movement?":confused:

 

 

Are you kidding?:confused: As if the Ol Duckster is not already on the roaster:flame: you expect me to put a contract out on myself?:eek:

Are you kidding?:confused: As if the Ol Duckster is not already on the roaster:flame: you expect me to put a contract out on myself?:eek:

We love Roasted Duck in Lloyd. :laugh:

Coupon, Coach Smith was 4-2 in 06-07 and 4-11 in 07-08...that's 8-13 overall, which considering that he basically took over in the middle of a year, twice, with barely implementing any of his system, also without the benefit of a pre-season to prepare a team for the season, I'd say he's over-achieved considering the pressure and adversity that Greenup County basketball has been under...I'd doubt if anyone could have handle these circumstances with any greater success....Makes sense to give him the program and remove the Interim tag, and let him see what he can do with an entire season and under "NORMAL" circumstances...

 

Second, Coach Smith coached GC to a 29 point win vs. Lewis Co. in the regular season in 06-07...Coach Sutton led the Muskies to a 14 point defeat against that same Lewis Co. bunch in the first round of the district about a month later...numbers don't lie....per KHSAA website.

 

Third...all this talk of Coach Dodd is amazing...sure he has a nice resume (so did Jim Hicks and Chad Leach), but why is he no longer at Russell? Does Greenup Co. want Russell's cast-aways...seems he doesn't have a great track record "building programs" and that is not what GC needs with all it's young talent coming up. If it wasn't for the transfers of Vanhoose, Blair, and Austin ??? He hasn't developed one decent class of Russell kids...just my thoughts.

 

Again...why would GC not give Coach Smith the opportunity? He's a GC guy who has been there through thick and thin and will continue to do so (Going outside the last three times: Cooksey, Hicks, and Leach hasn't panned out to well, has it?). Just think, it's been 8 years since Coach Ward left and they have gone through 3 coaches. Don't you think it's a good idea to give it to a Greenup County guy? It would be a shame to loose Coach Smith as a coach and a teacher if he decides to persue other opportunities.

 

 

 

I just want to say a couple of things... Vanhoose and Blair were freshman when they started playing varsity ball at Russell. Robinson did come in as a senior though.

 

I think Greenup would do just fine with either Dodd or Smith, both are qualified. I can see the pros and cons of both. It may be good to have a Greenup guy come in and take over but it may be better to have an outsider(of Greenup) come in and take over. I don't know enough of the siuation to say either way. It all depends on what the adminstration wants to do and from what I've been hearing from the birdie at my window is that they are leaning toward the outsider.

Are you kidding?:confused: As if the Ol Duckster is not already on the roaster:flame: you expect me to put a contract out on myself?:eek:

 

Duck....Buy alot of green shirts to fit all of the entourage that could go with Dodd......You, Parsley, Darnell, Big Sandy, etc. I know who you are referring to and wish Sparks would have never given it up. My son was treated very well and given a lot more from the "Sons of Sam" than they will ever know. I wish you and the posse well. Don't let the door at Marvin Meredith gym hit you on the way out.:walk:

Duck....Buy alot of green shirts to fit all of the entourage that could go with Dodd......You, Parsley, Darnell, Big Sandy, etc. I know who you are referring to and wish Sparks would have never given it up. My son was treated very well and given a lot more from the "Sons of Sam" than they will ever know. I wish you and the posse well. Don't let the door at Marvin Meredith gym hit you on the way out.:walk:

 

Thanks for your concern.:thumb: I managed to make my exit without losing so much as a feather. I expect I'll see you 2-3 times next year. Hunt me up before game time and I'll even spring for a Diet Pepsi and a hot dog!

Doesn't Parsley have a daughter at Russell. Can't see him leaving for the Greenhouse.

Doesn't Parsley have a daughter at Russell. Can't see him leaving for the Greenhouse.

 

 

Not for at least 2 weeks.

It doesn't matter what is said, who we think would be right for the job, or any other thought you or I may have, the administration is going to hire who they choose! (Unless they get that court order.) Which IMO we would have had a great program if they'd have left Coach Hicks alone. I mean just look at where he took our boys to in 05-06 and the start of the 06-07 year before he was unjustly fired. He had a great thing going and some just couldn't have that now could they.

 

Anyway, that's just my thoughts. I'd love to see Coach Hicks take the job back when they're givin' that order.

If what Hicks is claiming is true, why in the heck would he want to come back?

If what Hicks is claiming is true, why in the heck would he want to come back?

 

He wouldn't! But he may be inclined to start court proceedings to air a little laundry before he sees what is behind door #2.:eek:

Fraley to be named coach right after interviews are complete. Since the Duck is dressed in green what position is he going to hold on Fraley's staff?

That seems to be the word we are hearing this morning where I am at?