Obviously there are some things the rest of us don't/didn't know about?? :confused:

Could Thompson be spilling the beans?

At this point he has nothing to loose, he's outta here, he's going to Florida.

I will answer my own question.

He didn't just spill the beans- he spilt the whole kettle.

I will answer my own question.

He didn't just spill the beans- he spilt the whole kettle.

 

Haha, Yes it looks like he did.. However there are always 2 sides to every story.

Haha, Yes it looks like he did.. However there are always 2 sides to every story.

I am all ears, who is going to come on here and present the other side?

Good luck to Paris in getting the new coach, that once was a very proud program and they have always had athletes there. I have watched a lot of very good football games between Raceland and Paris through the years, starting in the mid 70's.

We will see you here at Raceland on Oct. 10th, good luck this season in all but your game with Raceland . :thumb:

If I remember right, didn't they shut out three power houses in three straight weeks in the playoffs when he was at Bourbon County. Boyle Co. 21-0

Lex Cath 28-0 or something like that. and Lawrence County ???-0.

 

 

And by the way, this forum is going in the wrong direction. I thought we were talking about future coaches. If someone wants, they can start a thread titled, "Coaches blasting their former programs." Let's get back to the new coaching situation shall we? Anybody here how the interviews went?

 

It was a joke. I actually know coach Poynter and we enjoy giving each other a hard time.

It was a joke. I actually know coach Poynter and we enjoy giving each other a hard time.

I knew that...

It was a joke. I actually know coach Poynter and we enjoy giving each other a hard time.

 

Oh really? He seems like a good guy. Ive met him a few times. My son had him at a football camp and really liked him.

I can tell you that Coach Poynter is a fine coach and person. I don't have any sons, but if I did, I would want him to coach them. If he gets the job, I will be thrilled for him, but sad for my TC Raiders.

Poynter has been linked to just about every job opening this year. He must really want out of Trimble.

 

You need to get your facts straight. The only jobs where Poynter's name has came up are in the Central Ky. Area. NOT "every job opening this year" He is from that area I have heard.

You need to get your facts straight. The only jobs where Poynter's name has came up are in the Central Ky. Area. NOT "every job opening this year" He is from that area I have heard.

 

Okay every job in Central KY.....................j/k

The former OC from Palm Bay High School is interested in taking the position. I think he's crazy for wanting it because of the paramount differences from Palm Bay (2 Time 5A State Champs in the last 5 years) to Paris but his wife is dead set on KY and I will support him. He is a friend of mine and is someone that would continue to develop a level of discipline and accountability that the Paris kids need. Some don't get it at home and they certainly don't get it at school... football could be a way to a better future for some of these kids and I can only hope that the administration and more so, the community will gather behind the next coach and help them be successful. Without quality assistants, a quality booster organization for football and a high level of discipline and accountability on and off the football field it will be tough row to hoe for any individual. There are several people in this community that want to talk about 81, 82 and what Paris football once was; but the effort and elbow grease to get it back is lacking! There were a handful of parents who weren't afraid to step up and help in any way shape or form, and Paris football is indebted to them. Unfortunately for the new coach, those parents had seniors and are so fed up with the administration and focus on football that I doubt they will be back for a game. There are a few more you can trust to be there and work hard, get to know the good from the bad and stay away from the ugly.

 

I agree with several other posters that a local individual might be the best bet. Someone possibly not affiliated with the school except for as a coach. Someone that knows the community and the kids. Whoever gets it needs to watch his back and look out for who they hire. There are people roaming the building that will stab you in the back and we let go of assistants who want to befriend the players and undermine the program. Overall, be careful... working at Paris is like an everyday soap opera. Hey, nonetheless... whether you win games or not it will never be boring. Good luck and God Bless... you will need it. I'll send you some Oranges during the next flood. :dancingpa

 

I think it is a county problem. I was apart of the athletics in that county and I never seen a community that is so quick to turn on their own. I am not saying all people in that area are bad, because that is not the case. I had the pleasure of working with some great people, but the bad apples ruined it for everyone.

I haven't heard that before........

 

Could not stop the Panthers, could he???

Poynter was the D.C. under Dudley Hilton when they won the 1997 State Championship at Bourbon County.

I think Poynter would be an excellent choice. Didn't he turn the Trimble program around?

 

Poynter seems to be a good coach with experience in a lowly program and improving it.

They would be lucky to get Poynter- he is a good coach - a nice guy and he would work with people to improve the situation- he has substance over style which seems to be needed in Paris.

Thompson is not making this stuff up. I have heard these stories for years about Paris. It is a sad truth. Until there is change from the top down the same problems will continue. I sure hope Poynter doesn't take this job. Trimble might be a tough place but it just doesn't have the problems he will get if he ends up in Paris. Remember this: Whoever gets the job will not stay longer than 2 or 3 years and they will be fed up and will move on (even if it is a local hire). They might not say truthfully why (like Thompson) but it will be for the same reasons. To mee B. Washington was doing a great job. It is unfortunate that he stepped down or was ran off?