KF89

You still have not explained why you think Monte was not the right hire.

You know, your claim that this is not a personal beef would hold a little more credibility if you didn't label those that support Coach Barrow "home cookers."  Such derogatory language pretty much undercuts that claim.

That and the fact that they would have to be greater than the guys the replaced. All the JV talk is cool but it has to translate first. For those who were bringing the point up about PNG JV being bad, hell it was bad. However their 10th grade QB was on the Varsity leading them in to the playoffs. With RJ on JV, that Vidor JV Vidor teams gets waxed just like the varsity did last year, so I have to see it to believe it. That's all I got to say about that ( in my Forest Gump voice)

Now if you guys are like me you can't get enough football. There is so much to be excited for the coming season. I'm a 22-5a fan and follower so that is the one I know most personally. Feel free to comment on other districts and other classification. Here I go, Ill list the teams most likely to win the district then pick a winner.
PAM-  This may very well be the most talented offensive unit that teams have had to face in a while. WIth Ketha Jones running the show, I anticipate PAM to either lead or be near the top of the district in rushing. No team in district stopped Elijah Hines last year.  Under Ketha's direction, the offense should be all clyinders..... if the coach doesnt get in the way. Defense speed will be good still even minus KJ. 
PNG- Shug's health will go a long way in this. If he is able to remain healthy with his workload, the Indians easily go three rounds deep if not more. If not, the season takes an entire different perspective. Offense will be improved but will the defense after losing SR studs?  Even with guys like Lejeune speedy teams were able to take advantage. (PAM, College Station) IF the defense, and  this is a big IF, can perform on a high level consistently and in big spots, the district WILL go through PNG
Vidor-One hell of a season but can they repeat it.A couple of their rushing studs have now graduated. How will that affect the ground game. If the offense slows down will their defense be able to compensate as they struggled with big plays against the better district teams
Nederland- New coach, same business. I expect the other black and gold to return to competing for a DC. Nederland has talent and is well coached. Anytime you have the kind of coaching consistency for that many years you create a culture. I expect them to be back, but still lose to PNG lol
Central- not much to say. We all know Central has talent comparable to nearly anywhere in the state. The question is can they put together a staff capable of harvesting their gold mine?
District Winner- Unless Roschon is able to produce otherwordly numbers that day and the D holds Elijah and Ketha, PAM SHOULD win this. Anything goes though, and I would never count out #2 to come back and win a game. So with things as they are in theory, I think PAM wins district by 1 game over PNG.
1.PAM
2.PNG
3.Nederland
4.Vidor* This was very difficult to pick. I wanted to place Central there but I don't know if I cant count on their consistency. 

IMO Monte Barrow best choice for head coach for the whole athletic program, players,students & town period. Facts- Nederland football program was not good at all for over 25 years until LN took over & implemented his beliefs & system. 20 playoff trips, a few deep runs in playoffs, a few upsets over higher ranked teams & several undefeated district titles with Barrow as his assistant the whole time. The LN system & program works at Nederland, the last 2 years before LN system the program ran by an out of area guy the teams i believe were 0-10 & 2-8, why change something that is proven success? Why put Nederland Coaches & their families out of jobs based on any agendas & egos. Barrow is a damn good football coach, experienced,fair,honest & wants the job based on all the right things not solely on money,facilities or politics.  

you guys should start a "English salary thread"  

you guys should start a "English salary thread"  

you guys should start a "English salary thread"  

you guys should start a "English salary thread"  

I think Nederland ISD made the hire knowing several things. 
If Nederland ISD planned on paying big money on a coach and upgrading facilities over the next few years, they would have gone outside. But in the name of continuity, and the fact upgrades might night be in the plans, it was really a simple choice. Congrats to Monte. IMO he deserved a shot. And as I stated from the beginning, under the circumstances, he was the best choice.

2 years is a good number.  My guess is that during that time, Barbay supporters are going to flush out the board members that are driving this issue and work to replace them thru the election process.  That needs to happen.  I am embarrassed for the Jasper community.  A weak supt and a rogue board need to be replaced.

I feel disaster approaching Nederland if this goes down wrong!!! Get ready for the 70's and 80's all over again if it does!! yes I called it, revert back to my post at the end of school year 2018!!

Well I'm gonna say this one more time, there are two things that can mess up a football program, 1. Jerry Jones,  2. School Boards

And FYI... don't believe for a second the board has no influence in the hire. The board hired her (new Sup) over two homegrown, x-coaches- asst sups... why? Cause they knew if one was promoted to Sup it would make it much more difficult to get rid of ole Larry....

What makes a better AD? 23 yrs learning the day to day job under an AD/Head football coach like Larry Neumann or the other options? Is this about controlling the hiring & athletic budget because some non football people believe their sports should get equal or more $$$ as football? Ive been to booster club meetings & trust me all the other sports do get taken care of. This should be about whats best for the whole athletic program & the best football coach for the town of Nederland. Head Basketball coach position is filled & program is in fine shape, no need to mess with a good thing right??? 

If nisd gives 2 employees both $25,000 plus raises when 1 guy can do the job like 99% of other texas isd's there will be major budget issues & with all other teachers who want raises...

yes unrealistic if nisd is paying

Bottom line is the Head Football coach/AD hire should be about whats best for Nederland,Nederland Athletics, the football players & keeping the same solid program going for the next 25 years with Coach Barrow. If its about "good ole boy" ego politics,personal agendas, controlling the athletic budget to get more money for basketball or any other bs then the next 25yrs will be uncertain  

This is very true and i agree that a good AD should be able to balance all the sports, but when was the last time during the regular season  you saw 7000+ attend a basketball, volleyball,baseball etc....game. Football is the money maker and this is TEXAS.
 

Monte Barrow has been for ALL Nederland sports his whole life. He's coached several different ones & I seen him at all the sports games the last 23 yrs.

100% fact if that happens

If the AD job goes to anyone other than the Football HC then the priority of the football program in Nederland has just been seriously downgraded.  SAD

I don't think he will be , I think its been set up all long for English to  get AD and Barrow HC ... JMO 

Why do you think simmons will be picked over Barrow?

If the new coach carries on the winning tradition then the money will come (just like it did for Larry) if the losing starts no money, new coach