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Marshall County is a tough situation. The parents make it difficult. It will be interesting in seeing how the new coach will handled entitled parents and players. The last coach there to have great success was Mike Lawson, before him, the late Jim Shelton....you know what both of those fellas had in common? They kept the parents at bay and taught tough hard hitting football.

It sure seems like it is taking a long time if the Panthers were going to hire in house. Any word on this position? I have heard there maybe interest from a local coach of the year just up the road. Any truth to that? I have also heard that the in house candidate may not be too popular of a choice with some program stakeholders. What is the scoop???

Another city school with a high turnover rate. What would make this job desirable?

Hard to get consistency with a revolving door? What do folks keep leaving? Is it administration? Players? Lack of talent? What are the challenges of this job?

Anyone hearing any names for this job? Is it posted on the District's website? Is it on the KHSAA? I found it odd the AD was quoted in the paper talking about procedures for hiring in house. any E-town folks have any insight on this?

North found a way to win in itself, That is what matters. As the season progresses it will be interesting to see how the Trojans handle the increasing pressure of rankings and staying undefeated. The same can be said for Central. Another team off to a great start is Meade. All 3 of these teams have one another in the crosshairs. It is not the most talented team or the best tactician of a coach that wins this district its the team that is kost disciplined, executes the best, and stays healthiest. Good luck to all and Go trojans

HAHAHAHA you guys kill me. 28% winning percentage and I am the idiot. I also love how I just stated the facts and recounted events. did I hit close to home for some of you? Judging by your facebook posts I know I have!! Also classy move calling out a kid who was at every practice, ran scout team, played his roll and never complained as entitled and lazy!! Great move coach......oh yeah he deserved that cause his dad is an outspoken jerk right???? I just ask you, to defend your position? or are you not mature enough to put together an argument rather than name calling? I guess when youre a part of what led to the 28% success rate my opinion as a fan, parent, and former coach may irritate you. Have a great night!

Here are some Stats on NH and Coach Thompson according to KHSAA. Now that our season is over, I can post freely my opinion without retribution. The last time I posted about NH my sons playing time was cut from little to nearly none and an assistant coach gave me a public tongue lashing rant at the top of his lungs after the PRP game where I was called everything under the son, manhood challenged, integrity and character questioned, and much more. The Stats..... Career Record 19-47 Winning % is 19 Wins / 66 Games Played 28.8% Offense 22.3 points a game Defense 32.68 Points a game 2.7 victories a season over 7 seasons Without going into a lot of drama like an assistant coach on the sideline running onto the field last night and, getting into the face of an official, and having a verbal profanity laden tirade followed up with a desire to fight the said official, we will let the record and performance of the program under Coach Thompson's care speak for itself. I will say this in closing.....if this is the tradition of excellence the Alumni, administration, and members of the North Hardin Community find acceptable, it truly is a sad day in Radcliff.

Interesting calls?? is one way to put it!! many NH fans are scratching their heads on how this one played out! Congrats to the Bruins!! Which District will CHHS, NHHS, and Mead play come playoff week?

As a parent, former coach, and fan of the Trojans....Boyle County is dominating. 35-3

21-0 5min left in 1st after 2 Boyle drives and pick 6

Hey heading to Danville for this one! Gotta support my son!! However I don't think this game will turn out well for the trojans! ( I have to be careful what I post and AVOID hurtING the feelings of any of the Trojan staff like the last time I shared my opinion.) So what's a must eat place in Danville as we are braving the 90 min trip there???

41-0 start of 4th Prp driving

34-0 PRP 3min left in 2nd..

I am not hiding behind a keyboard obviously @Thedreammachine you know who I am youre the one hiding behind a keyboard. you also know I have been associated with NH football since 2006, been in The NH community, and have seen alot more with NH than you can see. Appreciate you opinion, and since you know who I am you know I have enough experience on and off the field to form an accurate opinion, and I can express that opinion where ever I like. Good luck in your schedule down south and I pray for the health and well being of the Trojans this week!

As a North Hardin Parent, this game was a dumpster fire. Not taking away anything from Etown, they took advantage of every opportunity the NH coaching staff and lack of execution by the NH players given to them. I look forward to watching ETOWN through the rest of the season!!! NH Trojan Football continues to over promise, under deliver, and totally underwhelm. This program has done less with more under Thompson than at any other time in the last 2 decades. It is rumored that Coach Thompson's Pre-Game speech centered around the fact that Etown passed him over in the early 2000's before his exodus to Alabama with Brett Burnett to be his OL coach. Then again, Etown passed on Thompson, when he was the head coach of NH after 2 or 3 dismal season. Thompson expressed interest in the opening (not sure he actually applied but he expressed his interest) and was turned down for the HC position when Etown pursued and hired the retired Mark Brown rather than Thompson, a distinguished alumnus. (Obviously the Etown powers that be made the right pick and must be pleased with their selection!) North Hardin Football has many problems, and the murderous schedule on the horizon for the next 7 weeks. Maybe things will change at NH in the next year, but I am not seeing the powers that be there having the fortitude to make a change. We shall see. Good luck panthers!!!!

I guess talking to and playing golf with PT himself this past week means nothing! Get out from behind the keyboard and get out!

Cool I guess I have no clue what I am talking about, nor do the folks I spoke with, who were involved in the situation. Cool man you know it all!

PT was never contacted by Taylor County nor did he have any interest in that job. anyone who says otherwise is simply fake news. The AD and President have seen that PT is well paid for his services at CU.

I have heard from a reliable source that the job was offered to only 1 coach. Marshall Went for Birdsong from the jump. Regardless, why wouldnt you want a hometown hero to come back and take the program to the next level???? Terry Birdsong has won at everything and everywhere he has always been! I am proud to see the MC admin do what ever it took to get this one right!

I would say this will be an inside hire! 3 strong candidates on staff, 1 with successful head coaching experience! Teaching positions are slim to none! However, some names from across the state I could se looking at this job are.... Lance Gregory of Graves Co would need a job for him and an Admin for his wife! Mike Rogers who is sitting out but would need a sped and I think his wife is a nurse Joey Stockton from the college ranks has been floating around Radcliff. Will be interesting to see how this one plays out!!!!

Sweet16, I am not sure where they posted the job. I know it wasnt posted on the KHSAA until a few days ago. I think they must have felt that people would be beating down Stoke's Lovett's and Waggoner's door to apply. However after the way Gillespie was treated, the line must not have been that big, or the person they just knew would take it turned them down. Looks like something is awry in Marshal Land!

Whos going to be the skipper of the Orange and Blue next year? Stokes? A young hot coach? a shocker? a proven winner with MC Roots??? the superintendent who took over the softball program? Who will it be?

Who ended up at Taylor Co?

I would beg to differ on the hiring of Mike Rogers.....Rogers has over promised and under delivered everywhere he has been since Graves County!!!!!