Coach Preston

I think they have had turnover in other sports as well this past couple of years. More than had been the norm over the last several years. But I think it is a sign of the times in sports these days.

I was at this game. I left at the end of the 3rd quarter. There was nothing to indicate any of this would happen. Both teams seemed flat and almost uninterested in being there for at least the 3 quarters I watched. They kicked off at 6 so that might have had an impact. Also, this is a make up game during fall break I think. Anyway, that has nothing to do with the fight. Just what I observed.

Just curious if anyone knows if all players that left the bench area will be suspended next game?

So few people really understand football even at the high school level in my opinion. Running the wing t and wishbone got me to 5 state championship games. Both times we lost the teams that beat us ran some version of the I, wishbone and wing t. I will quote one of the winningest coaches in Kentucky history when some reporter asked him why he didn't run and offense that was perceived to be more fun. He said, "winnin's fun". Also, let me add that I don't hate the shotgun or spread. But sometimes it just does not fit what is best for the setting of certain schools and the kids that play football. This guy pictured here rushed for over 5000 yards in his career. Imagine if I had given him the ball only a few times a game just so we could run a perceived 'fun' offense. He looked like a receiver but I figured out real quick he needed the ball many times a game. Good luck this week to all teams.

In my opinion No they will not go scoreless. They have a good coach that knows what he is doing. I think they will score and maybe get a win or two. The wins will depend if the kids keep showing up and trying.

Will CH get their first points of the season is a reasonable question. I hope they do. Turn some first downs into ball movement and then into some points. I hate to see kids go through this. I've been there once or twice. It is a tough hole to dig out of. We had to do it at JH. The year that the Pittman kid was a freshman (2022) we had 51 players and 36 had never completed a high school football season. We started a ton of 9th and 10th graders. We eventually got it turned around. My first year at Franklin-Simpson we went 3-8. We played a bunch of young kids then as well. 4 seasons later we played for the state championship. Just got to believe and stay the course.

I think that is him.

I don't know if Fairdale returns their Defensive end from last year that was so good. Sorry I can't recall his name. He was a monster. An unbelievable motor. He was so aggressive we blocked him with the back side tackle or tight end even when we ran away from him so he would not run us down. We could see it on film as far as how good he was. But what impressed me the most was how hard he played. Seems like he told me after the game he had an offer from EKU. Even though we beat them it was tough to get anything running his way. Tremendous pass rusher and player in general. I wish I knew his name. I think he was a junior. Good luck Dawgs!!

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So far I am learning that scheduling in Indiana does not seem to be nearly as controlled by the ruling body as in Kentucky. There are positives with that and negatives. No districts. Only conferences. Seems to lead to a very fluid format in who is playing who and for how many years etc. But keep in mind I have only been at Jeff for less than a month. So, I am learning as I go.

I am blessed to have this opportunity!

I am very happy for Jeremy. I remember watching him play in high school. He was special. I am even more happy that JH got a former player. He will have some good pieces returning and some fantastic coaches to work with. Go Dawgs!!

Congratulations!

It is already posted on the JCPS web page.

Sounds to me like some board members were pulling the super's strings which was likely a result of some behind the scenes agenda by some thinking Benton was not getting the job done for whatever reason. But you are right. Typical admin dumping the dirty work on someone else. SMH.

This makes no sense!

From one 'rolling stone' coach to another Good luck Coach Garry McPeek.

No Thanks.

Congratulations Dustin!!

One of the greatest stories I have been a part of. Absolutely gut busting funny!

Honestly I had informed JH admin over a year ago I would be finished Dec. 1 this year. Over that time period I have went back and forth in my mind on it but felt I needed to stick to the plan on the time frame. This fall has been much more difficult for me to motivate myself to go teach class each day than I ever expected. 31 years teaching is a long time. Also, (to me) the right thing to do for the school and kids was to allow them to have all the time they need to find a new HC. Mark Wells is the principal. He is going to do what is best for JH. That is a guarantee. He is easy to work with and a good person. If one our current guys is what is best for JH (and they would want the job) he would do it regardless of when the job opened imo. So in some respect I don't think I would be doing the right thing (I have a good relationship with Wells, school staff and football staff) by holding out so he would be forced into a spot where he did not have all options available. I don't know if that makes sense to anyone but me, but that is some of the why as to the when to retire. I still enjoy coaching and the kids. I really like the comradery the current staff had this season and will miss working with those guys. But, sometimes you know it's just time for a change. In this case - retirement for me.

Just some info for anyone interested: An awesome up and coming coach is Chris Evans here at JH. He is ready to call plays imo and has done a great job as our JV HC the last 3 seasons. I retired at such an odd time in order to give JH plenty of time to find the best HFC possible. Whoever that might be should work to keep Chris as well as the other guys on the staff. They did an exceptional job for us this season (we had injuries that were major all season from summer to finish). We did not have a single time in which we had the same staring O line for 11 straight weeks. That hurts. My point is that Chris, Aaron Evans, Derrick Hightower did an amazing job keeping us together with all those injuries and by the end of the season Chris was calling half the plays on Friday nights from the booth. Hightower is an exceptional person that kids naturally gravitate to and want to do well for him. That is a rare quality in my opinion. Malaki Nation and Kevin Hixenbaugh did an awesome job with the secondary (again injuries all season).

Never say never. ?

"Let the Bone Roll" as Marty Jaggers always said back in our days together. Great saying. I will add that JH has some good assistant coaches that would do a good job as the HC if they wanted to pursue that option.

All of them. My guys are Derrick Hightower, Chris Evans, Aaron Evans, Malaki Nation, Kevin Hixenbaugh and Jerry Perry in no certain order. Matt Marsh at Franklin Simpson does one hell of a job with their offense in my opinion.