Coach85

It is official that Brandon Layne is the new AD/HC.

They are voting on the approval tonight. Still haven't heard any names yet and heard this from a coach that's on staff there.

The announcement could come as early as tomorrow. Not sure about the names of the two that it came down to.

57 minutes ago, Bigdog said:

Lol.  Seeing as the admin building is directly across from the stadium I doubt it.  Also Katy’s old stadium wasn’t anything special either.  You don’t like the facilities?  Put in your own money or vote for a bond.  Stop running down the program. Those facilities aren’t the worst in the state or even this area. Either that or move your butt somewhere where you like the facilities and then you can gripe about the tax rate and the cost of housing.

First off, I don't live in Nederland and never have. Second, I played many games there and coached some games there. The new renovations they are making are the first they have made since even before I played there in the 80's. They are way behind times and they are just now trying to update things. But with the lack of revenue and citizens afraid of their taxes going up. It's hard to get a bond to pass to do the upgrades that are definitely needed. It was a shock to see the bond that did pass to get the renovations done that they have. I know a lot of people that live in Nederland and wish they could get the upgrades that are needed and not just patching up schools to make it look like they have. I'm just saying, if this coach sees that he can't get what he ask for he won't be there long.

According to the articles I've read this guy hasn't even seen the athletic facilities he will be working in. I hope he isn't expecting much because if he is he will be very disappointed.

Just had to have someone with Katy ties. Just like their big brother.

They are just starting to interview 12 candidates Monday. Not sure how many applied. 

41 minutes ago, navydawg31 said:

Were you around Nederland in the mid 2000s? Just curious? 

Yes, I was.

43 minutes ago, mat said:

Didn’t they pass a bond that included some athletic improvements?

Yeah, you know how many times that bond went to vote and got rejected? They had to adjust it and take things out and lower the original bond. They were trying to get a few more new schools built but it got shot down so they just patched them up to make it look like they were making an effort to update them. NISD is not an easy district to get a bond passed so the kids suffer.

1 hour ago, mat said:

The fact the Nederland is using Dodge to help find the next coach tells me they are serious about improvement.

They are saying they are using these three is nothing but a smoke screen. They have probably offered all three the job but they are all smart enough not to take the offer. First off they all would take a major pay cut but most important is they would have to put up with an incompetent administration who doesn’t do anything to help improve the athletic program when asked. They leave it to a bond issue where it has a slim chance it is going to pass……..What coach with any kind of clout, HC, OC, DC or other, would want to put up with that and be at the lower end of the pay scale?

14 hours ago, Reagan said:

If he wanted to coach again, then why isn’t he at Nederland?  

I know you are probably being sarcastic but, that shouldn’t even be a question. Everybody knows Nederland is not going to pull in a high quality coach. Facilities and an administration that doesn’t care about athletic’s and a community that makes it tough to pass bonds to upgrade anything is not a very attractive job. Plus they will not pay the money that will be required to get a good quality guy. If somehow they convince another guy like Neuman to come in. He won’t stay long when he sees how tough it is to get anything done around there.

9 hours ago, KF89 said:

TD waiting for his consulting funds to be deposited from nisd to give his final choice to the board. 

Do they have to vote on a bond for this. If so it ain’t happening.

1 hour ago, setxathlete14 said:

Only reason I can think of is the job hopping.

He has a son that is a going to be a freshman and is a QB. OF already has starting QB that started as a freshman last year. If they bring him in you know he would want his kid to be the QB. That would not sit well with the community because the freshman starter is very well liked by the players and community. OF community is very tight knitted. That’s probably a big reason they shied away from him.

Thank you

Doe’s anybody know if Hemphill schools will be closed Tuesday (1-16-24) thru Wednesday (1-17-24)?

1 minute ago, Rez Ipsa said:

Now, the question becomes, what process will NISD follow to select the new coach? Will they follow PNG’s and try to get a handpicked young guy with pedigree? Will they simply open it up statewide see who shows up? Or will they go in-house again? 

With Nederland it will be the cheapest and easiest way possible.

On 12/25/2023 at 8:34 AM, TradenupBH said:

Maybe since all state games are played in Dallas that in return, all officials should be from Houston area. Evens the playing field. Lol

Maybe the crews should be from the San Antonio area. They would be neutral since they very rarely have any teams play for a state title anymore. LOL

The Warden…..Because they locked down SOC’s offense.

If it's true, Smalley is making a huge mistake going to BC. Most of their better athletes now days play strictly baseball. It will be almost impossible to convince them to play football. His reputation for turning programs around will be thrown out the window. If BC ever even starts SOMEWHAT competing on a consistent bases I'll be shocked. I know I wouldn't put my reputation on the line just to go home.

My point is, I know the home side generally seats more. But it doesn’t matter what side we are on those that have tickets will get into the game. They give the same amount of tickets to each team to sale. If we run out of seats in the stands, which is a good possibility on either side, the stadium will open up the grass areas in the end zone. They did it last year for us. 

We will get everybody that goes there in . It’s not like Nederland. If they have to sit on the other side or in the grass. They will get in.

10 hours ago, prepballfan said:

I love playing in that stadium. So nice. Not sure is home yet. Thats whats being announced. 

Why are you so worried about who’s home. That’s the least thing anybody should worry about in a football game. It’s not like it determines who gets first and who gets last possession.

We always go eat at Hamburger Depot before the game and just walk from there.

I air played it off my phone

I was at the game. First half wasn’t very exciting. Second half was like a track meet.