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Want to make a splash, then there is one name and one name only…Faircloth! 😬 Y’all tell me a coach that will bring in a staff and be more motivated to destroy, embarrass and rip the soul from PN-G? 😂😂 someone get him on the phone!! #MakeItHappen

Administration, pay attention: The number one thing we need to remember -- No more "Home Cooking." Now, everyone knows how sensitive I am (Grin), If anyone can show me an ex Nederland person that as a head coach has won at least two State Titles in a classification 3A and up, then we'll talk.

Turf gives you a pretty consistent bounce. Most kids would much rather play on turf.

No increase in injuries, all bounces are true & no weird or bad hops taken to the face. Same with softball, much better surface to play on then dirt pits.

Really... Not a bad idea.

21-6A play Tonight, 7pm at the Montagne Center

worry about you. let us handle the mod duties.

By all means, attend some school board meetings and let your opinions be known. I am not saying that sarcastically either. Same goes for the other folks. Let them know you want updated facilities and with the coaching search happening maybe it will spur a change.

Good job reporting me for the BS spelled out, I shoulda used BS like you did Discussing the facilities a school has which includes baseball & softball fields that would entice a new coach to take the AD\Head Football Coach job at a school district is relevant to the topic, imo. Get off your moderator power trip before you need stress medicine

carthage had 6 losing seasons in the 30 years before Surratt arrived. He came into a school with a considerable amount of consistent talent and with a consistent history of making the playoffs, and his excellent coaching got them over the hump. Coach Buchanan did a great job at Aledo, but in his first 15 years only won one state title (in his sixth year, ironically). He then went 9 more without one, before the area growth brought more talent his way. Consequently, Aledo has won 11 of the last 15 championships despite having 3 different coaches over that time. Did they luck into 3 elite coaches in a decade? I kinda doubt it. Buchanan may have started things off, but they have a major talent edge there. That said, HJ has 3 winning seasons in 20 years, and that was one special group of kids. BC has two winning seasons in the last 10 years, ironically enough with the same coach and QB as a couple of those decent HJ teams. You're still comparing apples to oranges. Surratt could absolutely come to those schools and turn them around and make them winners, but he's not taking them to state or anywhere close to it unless a whole bunch of kids move in with him.

Yes I have been there and it looks great being a grass field! The Coaches are putting in a lot of work getting it ready and it looks great! My point is we can't host Tournaments due to inclement weather due to being dirt and grass! When you see Schools like PNG, Crosby, Barbers Hill, and etc our complexes are way outdated to say the least! Have you seen our hitting cages??????? If its raining our players have to hit in the gym around other sporting activities. Just my 2 Cents!

Interviews started today.

Got a feeling this will be a shocker!

I’m sure behind closed doors things been moving since December, but public eye I say later this week..

According to NISD statement to the media yesterday the statewide search process was started. School board prez. played at North Texas football for Todd Dodge so there is that quality connection to help get the applications flowing.

What @KF89 said it indeed the way to go on the diamond. Especially the fact it rains, here. Senior babe Ruth uses it. Nederland could host the senior BR World Series I bet, I know they already have done the southwest tournament, ford park could rent it out for their World Series, and coach Tyner I’m sure could put something together…. Kinda sad the local BR has a turf infield but not the HS atleast…

Baseball and softball facilities are way over due!!!!!!! I have seen 2A and 3A have nicer facilities than what we currently have! If you look at the current 5A Schools in our district they are miles apart from our current facilities!

Michigan D-line won this championship. They were great in both games.

What does Nederland have to offer? Poor facilities?

I guess coming in as a new OC in JUNE and installing a whole new offense for AUGUST leads to the OC being a below average hire. Then lose 4-5 starters. That makes sense.

That coach is not coming out of retirement nor do I think he is the answer at this time… no reason to rush a hire, gotta make it right.

You serious Clark? Are you just trolling here? 😂

SmashMouth I agree with you..

It's all good, keep up the good work my friend

Finally, some recognition... Peace & Agape

I was very vocal in years past, I have to admit I haven’t been as of late since I guess Covid… I need to start again. And with a clean sheet so to say coming in I think it’s the perfect time. But tbh the board imo needs a little “new” or so to say “young” blood on it

Yep. And remember to consider the source of the poster.

Many years ago-not sure if it’s the same now. Nederland had football class for Varsity/Jv in the middle of the day. Freshman were 1st period. Football kids stayed in football class all year, except for seniors that were done. They changed their schedules in January and went to PE or whatever spring sport they were playing. Baseball/basketball class was last period. Football workouts were all spring no matter what other sport they were playing. It was always fun when your 1st round MLB draft pick pitcher was also the QB and had to do Camp Fun that same day he’s pitching a big district game……

Well Athletic Director/HFC is open. Athletic Director is in charge of all athletics in regards of NISD. I’m sure a coach wanting the position won’t only look at the football field, but will look also look at baseball/softball/basketball/weight room/ HS in general. Type of athletes/ community backing/ lots of things are in play. You would be surprised at some of the questions/comments applicants have and commitment ISD’s go to secure a certain coach they want. just ask LCM.

Nederland superintendent, school board president respond to Resignation of football coach/athletic director Monte Barrow Published 12:27 pm Monday, January 8, 2024 Read more at: [Hidden Content]

So… football forum, right? Specifically Nederland (HC) Open.

I have coached at the Babe Ruth Park the last 4 years & every one loves it. Number of kids playing in Babe Ruth has increased a great deal since the turf was put down also.

Was there last weekend, Senior Babe Ruth & Coach Green do a great job with the limited resources & funds they have to work with keeping the field nice, but it is far from being a quality save field to play on compared to most 5A programs.

Have you been to the baseball field lately? it is not bad. I agree on the softball facilities.

Dome gym is becoming an indoor practice facility.

We take bar fighters on our side of the tracks😄

Michigan getting away with some calls.

Now it's definitely over. EDIT: 9:05PM If Michigan keeps playing with their food they will blow this game in the 4th quarter.

Most places I know have varsity tryouts and if you don't make it you are on JV/Freshman team...both teams may have 25/30 kids but they are part of a team so it's cool

Faircloth could do great things at Nederland. My guess is he wants to put Mid County in his rear view mirror for good though

Good luck to Barrow in retirement!!! Time for a new day at Nederland! I hope they take their time and pay what must be paid to get a quality coach.

The vacancy at Nederland is the subject of this thread. Let's get back on topic.

There’s way more to it. The incident apparently happened at Texan Live amongst a sea of purple. I’ve heard what happened but this probably isn’t the platform to discuss it in detail. Regardless, he’s not with PNG anymore.

Wait, so we lost an effective coach because of over-celebration? That sounds like something that should be more of a, “Hey, don’t do that anymore,” situation. Unless there’s more to it than is public.

Sumrall comes to mind here as a great leader

I'll be attending the PA Memorial at Nederland game Tuesday night. Really think this will be a doozy of a game. Both teams have been playing well of late. A couple of other Tuesday night games that are interesting. West Brook and United in the Montagne Center is always a treat. Probably go to this one the 2nd time around. For the small school folks, San Augustine at Corrigan-Camden should be a good one. Two teams battling for first in their district. As for Friday, I'm thinking about going to either WO-S at Silsbee, Central Heights at Hemphill, Orangefield at Anahuac or Brookeland at Leggett. If Nederland wins Tuesday night, then their game at Barbers Hill Friday will currently be for 1st place in district. Might have to give that one some consideration. I am up to 93 teams and 78 games this season. At sometime this season I want to see San Augustine, Hemphill and Leggett. All the other teams I have listed in this post I have seen this season.

He's exposing everyone!

I'm insulted. I've had way worse takes than this... you weren't paying attention.

Coaching can be explained at WOS. Aledo is a different answer. They’ve won with 3 different coaches. They have coaching, talent, and community support. A culture of winning. Until they move up, they won’t be pushed. Once they go 6A-D2, see if they win a title within 6 years. Is the new coach at Aledo a big time coach, or is he coaching a big time program? Maybe both. Carthage always had the talent, just like Jasper has got the talent. Surratt was the perfect fit for that community. Surratt would not do the same thing at any of those schools mentioned….. or would have a extremely slim chance. There are as many elite coaches that have won a state title after 7 years, than before. Your logic is flawed and your vision is one of fantasy.

Carthage also has the special talent many other schools don’t. Athletic talent. A great coaching job at HJ or Liberty would be the 3rd or 4th round. Reggie Samples, Claude Mathis, or Gary Joseph could come to Beaumont United and a great coaching job would be to get 2nd or 3rd in that district. Some people live in reality, others fantasy.