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I have no problem with an outside hire.  Hopefully a few good ones put in with the understanding of getting a pay raise that is approved by the BOM's.  I told someone last night that I don't want a first time head coach UNLESS they come from a winning program like North Shore, The Woodlands, Atascosita, Katy, Cy-Fair, Manvel, Carthage, etc.  Otherwise give me someone that has at least been a head coach before and somewhat successful.  
Trust me, I want the best kids on the field regardless if they come from Central or Ozen.

Also found out tonight that the AD is submitting or asking for a pay raise for the head football coach.  The deadline for applicants is next Friday the 9th and "they" want an outside hire for head football coach.

We just hope that the Board of Managers , AD or whom ever do the right think and raise the salary to at least attract some good outside applicants. A new start in a new direction , with a new coach .

We just hope that the Board of Managers , AD or whom ever do the right think and raise the salary to at least attract some good outside applicants. A new start in a new direction , with a new coach .

And I'm glad they are opening up the head principal and football coach positions.  I think those are the 2 most important positions in helping make things work when it comes to the merger.  I really feel if nothing else, these 2 positions should be filled by outside applicants just to insure no favoritism amongst staff and students.  The principal is will be over the entire student body and the head football coach will be over 100 plus boys.  These 2 positions can have the greatest influence on the student body, school spirit and the kids buying in.  And with football being at the beginning of the school year, along with volleyball, it is imperative to me, that they get the right man for the football job and get off to a good start for school spirit and the kids totally buying in.  Basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, track, etc. I think can be filled by in-house candidates and be successful and smooth. 
But if it comes down to Taylor vs Nelson, I have to go Nelson.  I know the Ozen faithful are going to say but Nelson has been in trouble with UIL.  Taylor is 3-15 in 2 years.  Nelson is 21-31 in 5 years, 4 years in which he was at Ozen and went 16-28, twice to the playoffs in which one was a 3rd appearance and he was 5-3 this past year at Central.
But lets see who puts in for $86,000...

Great season Panthers .im proud of you guys. No matter what anyone says ....

No joke, bud.  No refs showed up for a area round game.  They'll try again tomorrow night in Atascocita at 7:30
If I am a Manvel or Ozen fan that went to the game, I AM PISSED!

Any other complaint/investigation other than the current one I'd be optimistic...With a zero tolerance policy/guidelines in place reference the handling $$ @BISD-now  idk...Bad stuff happen to good people everyday...Life is choice driven we live and die by the choices we make...I wish him well...jmo

You as a West Brook fan will hate to see this because they as a school are surviving off of kids that are supposed to be going to Ozen and Central, especially on the football side.  I can't speak for Ozen but what you speak of is improving at Central...

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This has to be the smallest team Ozen has put on the court in the history of the school. They play with a lots of heart and hustle when playing bigger teams. They've done well playing smart with role players....It's not about point averages its about team play and getting the W.....If it's not broke dont fix it. Keep working and playing smart....

This old cliche is so true "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"...This is just a little constructive criticism and not hateration...The free throws woes has been a constant nemesis  for the Panthers of late. Shooting 46% last night kept Nederland within striking distance...I assume its a mental issue because the physical ability is there. I agree closing out a game needs some fine tuning. With all that said the W sure looks good in this competitive district...Another nail biter is anticipated Tuesday at P.A.Memorial...Keep working Ozen...

Let's go JAGS  !!!

Ozen is the step child of BISD. All these Saturday games.

If every student athlete has to sit out a year, then every coach should have to sit out a year also.  For instance, the stuff that Suggs pulled at Ozen.  Not having an offseason, resigning at the very last minute when he knew he was going to leave, and pretty much abandoning the kids and that football program was wrong.  He should have to sit out a year also.  I ask this question again!  Why should the kids be loyal to a football program when no one is loyal to them?  And also, I would not want a student athlete to play in my program if he really didn't want to be there. 

Ozen should have dropped down to give these kids a chance.

Amen brother...Ozen is a moderate 4A team with no business in 5A...6A Westbrook will blow them away...Thanks Suggs and former AD...Mission completed..jmo

It's just sad nothing is being done and waiting until later will only compound an already disaster in progress. Where's the community leaders ???? This would not happen at West Brook or Central. 

Smh so the board of managers and the AD will postpone the hiring process because Suggs contract want expire until June. Thats ludicrous and a recipe for failure. I cant believe the Ozen community,fans and booster club arent making a swift path to the administration office demanding action be taken immediately to fill the head-coach job. Hiring a coach in July is basically giving the new hire about a month to prepare for the season. Again a recipe for failure. Seems like there's others with the same agenda Ms L had. jmo.....

Everyone has the right to pursue whatever employment they desire. However its unfortunate that Ozen's head football coaches seem to bail out at the end of the school year leaving the program in limbo and administration scrambling to hire a replacement. The kids continue to suffer from this.The program was already on life support imo.  Was there any explanation given why this resignation occurred at this late date ? This program will struggle to compete on the 5A  level. Some seem to think this is the plan. Suggs opt to stay in 5A then 3 months later abandons ship.Smh....   

You said a mouth full as the old folks would say and it's all on point. Some cant handle the truth or dont want to believe the truth. Ozen football will continue to be sub par and the student athletes will continue to opt to go to Westbrook zoned or not. So the master plan is working like a charm.You wouldnt think on the high level this stuff would be going on lol,wake up and smell the coffee its for real...... jmo....Thanks Ozen fastest.

What this entire thread bowls down to is that some decision makers have screwed Ozen for the next 2 years in football.  It would have been fun to watch and support them in 4A.

I agree with Jag Insider and Big Panther , nothing good is gonna come from Ozen staying in 5A . Who ever decided to opt out , wasn't in the best interest of the kids , only the school district and the administration. IJS

Soulja, you better get that boy over to 88 Jaguar drive...
 
I feel sorry for those kids over there.  Who is responsible for this?  Was it Saveat or who?

Doing this to Ozen is down right disgusting. I have been ticked off about it every since I was told months ago that the request to remain 5A would be made. It seems as if these people making this decision wants to completely destroy the program. I do not see very many wins over the next two years. I will never be happy with this decision. I also hope kids are not forced to play with injuries because of lack of depth.