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Ok, what happened here?

Hendrix took an 0-10 team and got them to 6-4, albeit against a pretty weak non district schedule.

6 hours ago, Kegger said:

Interviews happening this week is what the board schedule says. 

I guess your coordinator buddy got one?

Anyone heard anything???

52 minutes ago, Mr. Thornton Melon said:

When does the current HC @ Shoemaker start ?

So Toby is the guy?

6 hours ago, navydawg31 said:

Well if they say it’s positive then let the hard rebuild begin for the school district 

Yes, big decisions are on the horizon.  The future of The Livingston ISD will be determined in the next few months with these three hires.

14 hours ago, navydawg31 said:

What the heck is going on in Livingston…

It is time for change, maybe not exactly how and when, but I think that most believe this is a positive move.

Superintendent leaving

High School Principal leaving

Maybe not a great situation being hired before the Superintendent,  but.......

54 minutes ago, 89Falcon said:

Not many 4AD1 districts that are weaker. If they get the right coach they will be more than able to compete.

This is a fact.

Wasn't the District swept in the 1st round?

District Champion LCM got beat 49-21 by 4th place Lindale (6-6) who is not a football juggernaut. 

36 minutes ago, CardinalBacker said:

I mean... it's not like they're gonna be successful regardless.

 

Judson Pritchard:  "Are the Lions gonna win this game tonight?!!!"

Lion Student body:  "Well, HELL NO!!!!!"

We will agree to disagree on this one.

I've always wondered why there are so many Livingston haters out there?

I mean, what have the Lions ever done to you?

14 hours ago, CardinalBacker said:

OLD Livingston peeps know what’s up. 

So......

Does Livingston really want to "run it back"?

34 minutes ago, CardinalBacker said:

"We want Buckethead's Boy!"

 

????

52 minutes ago, Separation Scientist said:

Yes! Avoid the 2 year cycle, and also be vigilent of hiring a re-tread coach just wanting to comfortably ride along and collect more paychecks before retiring. 

Amen!!

Experienced enough to know the ropes, young enough to get the kids excited to compete, progressive enough to get the athletes to play and with a willingness to not only "right the ship" but to keep captaining the boat for the foreseeable future.

5 hours ago, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

There's a coordinator in Aldine I'd think would help Livingston. But why leave Nimitz? Idk. 

One thing about using a search firm, no one will probably ever know who all applied or who even interviewed.  There will be no sightings at the Administration Building until the School Board meeting the day he is announced. 

1 hour ago, Kegger said:

Not sure how much community connections will matter in this hire since they are using a firm to do the hiring. Most likely the coach with the best resume will get the job. My money is on someone that has been a HC at multiple locations with some success. May workout or may not. 

You very well may be correct.

However, I think the school sets some parameters. The school has some things they are looking for in their next coach. If I'm not mistaken, the school can ask for qualified candidates with ties to the community be ¹given priority in earning an opportunity to interview. 

5 hours ago, pine curtain said:

Heard the Woodville coach is putting in for the Lufkin job.....

I'm sure he is.

A State Championship would definitely help his chances. 

2 hours ago, Tiger33 said:

Will they be good next year?

This Sophomore group is really good, so probably. 

6 hours ago, Reagan said:

“Hire the man that wants to be there and let him go to work.”

This was your last sentence.  Hence my question about being the best available.  This is not the criteria when hiring someone.  

Of course you want as good a coach as you can get.

However, hiring a quality coach that really wants to be a long-term solution and establish a culture and program that the community can be proud of should have a bearing on the decision. 

Wanting to be in a town like Livingston and wanting to stay in a town like Livingston should make a modicum of difference in who is hired. Weeding out candidates that simply want to use Livingston as a stepping stone is a must. Avoid the 2 year cycle.

12 minutes ago, Reagan said:

Is this individual you are talking about the best available?  

To speak to your point.... Or your usual point.....

Can this individual win a State Championship within 7 years?

Yes, yes he can, as long as the talent is there, he can win.

3 minutes ago, Reagan said:

Is this individual you are talking about the best available?  

Obviously, nobody knows the answer to this question, because nobody knows who has or will apply.

Also, this is a loaded question. Just because this individual does not have the best "record" does not mean he is not the best available or more importantly the BEST FIT.

I do know this individual is a pretty good football coach who has done more with less in the past.

12 minutes ago, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

Hell no lol 

Easy now, Quick loves the guy.

On 12/4/2024 at 3:27 PM, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

In bold: I have 3 of those in mind. We'll see. It works sometimes, then sometimes it's the worst hire. 

Alton Dixon???

Looking forward to watching this epic clash for the third year in a row.

Deadline to apply is December 22, start date is January 6.

Livingston is moving fast.

Probably the best thing for the program.

One name keeps popping up in and around Livingston and it is NOT RR.

Hire the man that wants to be there and let him go to work.

16 hours ago, Vini vidi said:

What’s the timeline hire before semester end or extend into January? Coaches still in playoffs or go from a pool whose done?

Very good question.

You would think they would want to get someone in place ASAP.

However, they might miss out on a good hire if they move too fast.

Definitely a quandary.

On 11/26/2024 at 2:18 PM, Matt Dillon said:

100% spot on…. Sprinkle in a dab of support from admin to make some structural changes in the daily schedule, backing when some get their feelings hurt, and good things are just around the bend

This is going to be an interesting hire.

Does Livingston try to recapture old "glory" by bringing back someone they have already fired once?

Does Livingston bring in a "modern" offensive philosophy and a coach that knows the community and how to win (relevant) at difficult places?

Does Livingston go completely out of their comfort zone and bring in a complete UNKNOWN?

What say Ye?