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It sure appears from the outside that this was the plan all along. I'm just sorry that we (WOS) got caught up in it. I just can't respect that.

Or maybe it is absolutely accurate. Maybe Jones Came in last year. Joined the staff as the JV coach and felt chided that he was not used as anything more than that. Maybe he felt like He should have been consulted more on the decisions that were made by Bennett. Maybe they made it all the way to the regional finals with very little input from Coach Jones at all. This causing a major rift between Bennett and Jones. Then this year after Jones gets hired as AD/HD FB coach he decides(along with some in the community) to put Bennett in his place if you will, by reassigning him and taking over because they didn't get along, and he believes he could have done a better job. Maybe just maybe it could have played out just like that, or maybe it didn't who knows? I have seen Coach Jones coach and there is no doubt he is a good one. One of the Best. I don't think him taking over is the issue. He will have the kids ready. The issue is Jones and the powers that be went about this the wrong way. Not that he or any of the concerned citizens of Kville care about that. But I do know that under Bennett's leadership Kirbyville went from a 3-24 record to one Game away from a State Championship in 6 years. The good ones are always going to piss a few people off along the way, Just ask Jones about his PG days, and as a coach you have to know when to move on. And it was probably that time for coach Bennett. That being said Bennett deserved a better exit. He earned a better exit than to be reassign in the middle of the season for no reason except some people did not like him or the way he ran his program. Good luck to you Coach Bennett you will land on your feet. And good luck Coach Jones and Wildcats go win it all Those Kids Deserve it.

Hampshire Fannett: "We are the laughing stock of SETX Athletic Programs"
Kirbyville: "Hold my beer".

I know nothing of the situation in Kirbyville but I do know that Coach Bennett is passionate about baseball and the kids he coached.  I had the pleasure to coach against him for two years during my time in SETX.  Like most the only thing that gets me is the timing of it.  I believe the kids will be fine since Jones was there last year and he knows the game.  The issue Kirbyville will have is trying to hire another baseball coach if Jones does not keep the dual role of HFC/HBC.  I know Joubert does the double duties in Kountze with HFC/HBB so it can be done.  I just think Kirbyville will be hard pressed to get a quality coach after Jones is done with baseball knowing that he could be replaced mid season.  Coach Bennett I wish you the best of luck in the future!

There is no business to put out there.  Parents were mad because of this or that, the loudest mouths won out.  It is what it is.  But the truth is, Bennett is an exceptional coach who loves those kids.  He has had numerous opportunities to go elsewhere but has stayed for them.  Yes, he knew this was probably coming, but the timing was unprofessional.  The kids will be fine, because they have the heart for baseball.  PROUD of my husband and his accomplishments, his integrity, and his love for the game.  

Agreed. I think it's an absolute disgrace, especially with him being the assistant last year. If you want to replace him, do it after the season. Zero character to go in and make a move like that. It doesn't matter to me if the community is not upset about it or not. There is a particular way you should treat people and this is not the right way. What did you just teach all of those young men? 

Really feel for Coach Bennett who is well respected in the coaching community
 
Good luck to the next guy they hire.  Always remember that your boss thinks he can do it better than you, will tell you he can do it better than you, and will reassign you to middle school girls pole vault to prove it.  So the next time you put on that hit and run, or sac you might wanna get pre approval. 

Well said.  The now former baseball coach has been successful there, and I believe he took Orangefiled to the state tournament a few years back. He's been working with the kids all year and probably looking forward to a very successful season as I think they Kirbyville is supposed to be pretty good this year. The damn season already started.  Yet in comes in a new AD and HFC, who happened to be his assistant last year, to relieve him of his duties. Pretty damn bush league. It makes the new AD look bad, and the town look bad from the outside.  This simply could have been handled in a more professional way, and it wasn't.  But it appears the people in K'Ville don't care. Sad.

Perception is everything, the optics on this deal are not very good. Y'all got the guy y'all wanted, that's fine. 
A baseball coach who's had success (I know he hasn't won the titles elsewhere like Jones) was reassigned a few weeks into the season. That's pretty bush league. I don't know the ins and outs, I do know that I have never heard anything negative about Bennett. I can't say the same for Jones. 
I hope that Bennett lands on his feet somewhere, I'm sure he'll do fine. I hope the citizens and tax payers of Kirbyville are happy with the way this was handled, and experience tons of success.
I don't wish ill on anyone. In my opinion, this could've been handled more efficiently. 

Tough crowd in Kirbyville.

Wow, that is the thanks one gets for getting a team to the regional finals.

Ethan surgery went well today, a little more damage than first thought. If he can get through this weekend passing all his eye test it will be a victory. As it looks right now, doctors thinking six weeks before practicing baseball again. Here's to getting through this weekend!

After watching all scrimmages and seeing the guns that are at the games. .PNG has 3 guys that can touch 90 but only 1 that can pitch at 89-91......5 that sit 84-87.......and multiple guys at 79-84.......the 90 number is thrown around like mardi gras beads....PNG will be a solid team but right now pitching is an issue....along with a couple defensive positions....Good luck Coach Carter hope you get things fixed.

Should have some updates after surgery around 1 or 2 o'clock Friday. 

They should give Pickering that job outright. Perfect guy for the job

I would love to have 1 that throws in the 90’s.

Lumberton takes ofield spot, splendora takes cleveland spot and hj stays in that district, Livingston takes over diboll spots!!! easy fix!!

5 kids 90+ that's a lot of arms to choose from

This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Region 1
District 1- Boston College, UMASS, UCONN, Army, Rutgers, Syracuse, Buffalo, Penn State             
District 2 - Temple, Pitt, Navy, Maryland, Old Dominion, Virginia, Virginia Tech, West Virginia
District 3 - Wake Forest, UNC, Duke, NC State, East Carolina, Charlotte, South Carolina, Coastal Carolina   
District 4 - Georgia Southern, FSU, Florida, UCF, USF, FAU, FIU, Miami
Region 2
District 5 - Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Toledo, Bowling Green
District 6 -  Akron, Kent State, Ohio, Ohio State, Marshall, Cincinnati, Miami (OH), Ball State
District 7 - Indiana, Louisville, Kentucky, Appalachian State, Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Western Kentucky
District 8 -  Clemson, Georgia, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Troy, Alabama, UAB
Region 3
District 9 - Minnesota, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Purdue, Illinois, Northern Illinois,  Iowa, Iowa State   
District 10 - Missouri, Kansas, Kansas State, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado State, Colorado, Air Force
District 11 - Arkansas State, Memphis, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, South Alabama, Tulane, Southern Miss  
District 12 - LSU, La. Monroe, La. Lafayette, La. Tech, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Tulsa, Arkansas
Region 4
District 13 - UNT, SMU, TCU, Baylor, Texas, Texas State, Texas A&M, Houston, Rice    
District 14 - UTSA, Texas Tech, UTEP, New Mexico State, New Mexico, Arizona, Arizona State, UNLV
District 15 - San Diego State, UCLA, USC, Fresno State, San Jose State, CAL, Stanford, Hawaii   
District 16 - BYU, Utah, Utah State, Boise State, Washington State, Washington, Oregon, Oregon State, Nevada

Ooookay.  Before we go TOO FAR down this road, the "who would beat who" arguments belong in the forum below....not here.
http://www.setxsports.com/ip/index.php?/forum/98-college-sports-forum/
BTW, excellent work on the realignment projections, Javelina!

What a great Coach and man!
 

Umpired some of his games at Bridge City and umpired 2nd base in 2007 when Texas City played in the State Semi Finals. Chuck was helping coach the team that year. You could tell he was a coach that his players loved to play for. 

For those that are a little young, Coach Young, who coached Bridge City from 1967-1992 and Texas City from 1993 until his retirement, garnered over 700 wins in his career.
His teams snagged made 31 playoff appearances, 15 district titles, 15 bi-district wins, 10 regional quarterfinals, 6 regional semifinals and 2 state championship game appearances (one with Bridge City, one with Texas City).  He was inducted into the Texas High School Baseball Coaches' Association Hall of Fame in 2008.
But probably his greatest accomplishment would be that even though he has not coached for an Orange County team in over 25 years, any player or coach in the county would have run through a brick wall out if he would have asked them to if only out of the love for that man.
 

I like the playing the same team twice in a week. It gives multiple kids a chance to step up. I guess there could be arguments either way though.

The newer trend will definitely show how deep a pitching staff you have.