Uncle Pig

7 hours ago, H-D BOBCAT 55 said:

I’ll be the 1st to tell you, I gave Hodges a hard time in the past when it was needed, I also praised him when it was deserved. As the keeper of the gates, a 5th generation Bobcat, it’s my responsibility. Stan Hodges was my coach at HD back in the 90’s, I supported and voiced my support of him coming back to HD as HC/AD, I talked with board members, talked with parents and the community, I was there to congratulate Stan as he was hired. Stan Hodges is like a dad to me, heck the man has stayed under my roof a time or two, sons and dads fight sometimes yes, I”ll say this, Coach Hodges done his job with integrity and never wavered in his stance to graduate young men of good character, that are trustworthy. HD was not a dominate team on the field that often under Hodges, but HD was respected as a program and definitely held its own. I will miss you Coach Hodges, we have both spent many years as Bobcats, it’s a special place, one of the best small school coaching jobs in the State. The new HC/AD will inherit a very talented young team, Dawson Victorian the stud Sophomore has D-1 talent and freakish size, has the potential to be all-state as a Sophomore, Junior Landyn Sellers, Junior Landon Victorian and Senior Cayden Weeks will led HD to a playoff push, HD’s O-line will be the best we have had in many years. I definitely voiced my support of two men many years ago, to get the HD job, one was Stan Hodges, the other was my former HD Bobcat teammate Randy Birdwell, I hope Coach Bird gets an opportunity this time around, to become the HC/AD at his Alma Mater. From what I’m hearing there is a long list of candidates, it shouldn’t be a surprise, after all HD folks love their football! Good luck at Odessa Coach, I’m sure I’ll come visit, ride for the brand! HD Nation! 
 

Sincerely,

Mr. Bobcat 

Funny post in that every HD coach that’s ever dealt with this guy HD55 has started out liking him, and then quickly find out he’s a troublemaker and want to stay as far away as possible from him. 

20 minutes ago, WOSgrad said:

Normally, I would agree with you.

However, this might be one case where the family reasons are legit and not a cover for other issues.

Recall, that this is the same Stan Hodges that two years ago stepped away from the football program to see his son play his senior year of football being solely athletic director that school year.  That move was signed off on by the superintendent.

After his son graduated, he came back to coach the team last year.  Now, for that to happen: 1) he had to be pretty happy about Hull-Daisetta to return to coach there instead of looking elsewhere and 2) the Hull-Daisetta powers that be had to be pretty happy with him to allow him to be, for one year at least, probably the only non-coaching AD in 2A and then to allow him back on the field after his hiatus.

So, I think that Stan Hodges and the Hull-Daisetta ISD had a good enough relationship that he would still be there if not for the family issues.

Yessir no question about it; was just bringing to light that I think there are some other things going on at HD right now that may have helped him in his decision to leave. 

Family reasons seem to be the universal reason for coaches leaving to take other jobs. I’m quite certain there are lots of other things going on at HD right now that facilitated his leaving. 

12 hours ago, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

I'm not going to disagree, lol, now if only their team could put together a good defense like the football moms do protecting their sons. I've always liked that football program, but if they don't do it this year I don't know when a chip will happen, I hear they might be headed to 5A D2 sooner rather than later (like Argyle) 

Yessir it’s a boomtown for sure 

On 6/18/2021 at 1:07 PM, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

I'll believe it when I see it when it comes to the Melissa Cardinals. 

I tell you one thing you can believe about Melissa; they have some incredibly beautiful ladies in that town 

19 minutes ago, TradenupBH said:

If someone doesn’t want to play for BH then so be it. We’ll be just fine. Nobody here is begging for anyone to move here to play football. We’ll still make the playoffs with the kids we have that abide by the rules put in place. The folks on the outside can keep on coming up with whatever agenda they want. We keeping the BH way unless the community, school board, and superintendent change it. Like I’ve said before, I could careless about someone’s hair length, color, sexual preference, or whatever, but mine will abide by the rules in place. When they graduate HS, they can color their hair purple and grow in to their ankles. Btw, that kid your talking about didn’t play football, in fact I don’t think he played any sport.

I agree and respect your take on following the rules, and I’m sure BH is a great school that produces tons of successful people. I was just alluding to the “state title” post in that it’s going to be awfully difficult to get to that level without any black kids. It can be argued up and down, but unless you’re one of the handfuls of teams in Texas (Highland Park, Lake Travis, etc) that have lots of NFL offspring suiting up every Friday night, then the “state titles” are just wishful thinking.

On 6/16/2021 at 6:45 PM, Separation Scientist said:

Aren't those the Baytown boys? 

I’m sure they are but his point is they’d never play for BH, and for that matter after what happened with the dreadlock thing I’m quite certain BH will never get the players they need to get to the next level. JMO

23 hours ago, Reagan said:

With all due respect, I’m sure some were saying the same thing about Carthage at one time.  Now you see what happened when the right coach is hired?!

Check out Carthage’s record before Surratt got hired. They had some great seasons. They also have a great mix of black and white kids, which is vital to winning in the Houston area. 

7 hours ago, Separation Scientist said:

I think so. BH is probably not going to win State this year, regardless who comes when. Having a somewhat late hire "might" cost a team game or two during the season (or not), but the most important thing is getting the right candidate for long term success. Right candidates are really hard to come by, so any temporary inconvenience for this season is worth it. Hire the right guy when you can, whenever it might be. 

BH never gonna win a state title in football. Write that down 

There’s absolutely no question that what Old school said is true. Great facilities with great talent wins!

On 5/29/2021 at 10:49 AM, The Icon said:

Toby Foreman will accept nothing less than total control. He’s doesn’t have time for these split title shenanigans.

I just busted out laughing!

Word out of Baytown is former LP defensive coordinator Greg Hoff is coming out of retirement to take the reigns and carry GCM to the promised land 

13 hours ago, Matthew328 said:

Turf makes waayyy too much sense at the larger school levels, especially when you factor in the beating the field takes in the spring semester w/soccer etc...its a tougher sell at the small school level, but I think if you can buy quality turf and have it last eight years or so it often pays itself back w/the reduced maintence costs and practice time thats not missed

+1

On 6/4/2021 at 12:04 PM, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

They need some turf. 

Everybody needs turf. Anyone that wants to argue that is clueless. I’m quite certain a lot of that turf is very affordable these days. There’s a different mind set in setx when it comes to modernizing stuff tho. Every school up here in DFW area has turf; majority of them have indoor facilities.

4 hours ago, saltydawg said:

Hearing OL coach just retired, could be for OL coach?

Maybe so. Bones is a super solid candidate. Olympic caliber shot and discus coach as well.

Word is there’s a dark horse candidate emerging. La Porte offensive line coach Jimmy “Bones” Beasley was seen touring the lavish BH facilities with the supt earlier today. Don’t be surprised if they pull the trigger on this one quickly. 

3 hours ago, Cougar14.2 said:

So they bumped Surratt up over $40k the last two years? I read an article where they gave him a $20k raise last year to $155k. He got another $20k+ added to his base salary this past year too? 

Surely not? I read that same article, and I mean that guy is obviously worth every penny he makes, but I don’t think there’s anyway he’s making 175K. I could be wrong, but man that’s a lotta paper 

On 5/29/2021 at 10:55 PM, Go-rilla said:

People that think Metroplex HS Football and southeast Texas football are similar are crazy. Facilities, communities, and populations have nothing in common. Tom did a great job at BH. Got them to the 3rd round with 1 D1 Player. Gage did a good job at BH. If you are looking for metroplex guys to replicate what they do up there your going to be disappointed. BH facilities are average in the metroplex. BH players are below average for the metroplex. Their community is average in the metroplex. You dont believe me?? Fill your car up with gas and go drive around Prosper, Allen, Lovejoy, Frisco, Coppell, Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, highland park and tell me they are similar. 

+1,000

On 5/28/2021 at 5:09 PM, Austin1985 said:

Homie?  Anyway, I see with that BH education, you don't seem to notice the difference between city limits and ISD boundaries.  SP has their own school district.  I was just pointing out the Buddy that w/o those extra schools and with the loses to the Bubble, PA would be in 6A.  But don't worry, the UIL will slide y'all up just you wait.  Or, BH will be a running joke like HP when it comes to moving up.  "What's the cutoff number to 6A?  BH plus 8........"

BH doesn’t have that kinda clout. HP on a whole other level when it comes to stuff like that 

2 hours ago, Makemineaconvertible said:

Your wrong 98% of Kirbyville will tell you the same thing unless they have a last name of Morgan. They worshipped Craig like he was god. Never in my life have I seen so much butt kissing. 

As I said, I’m an outsider and have absolutely no clue who Craig or Morgan is...just giving my opinion on what I think happened (or didn’t happen) there in Kirbyville. I mean I’ve heard the country singer Craig Morgan breaking down the redneck yacht club if that’s who you’re speaking of?

1 hour ago, Makemineaconvertible said:

CPS may have cleared them but the kids parents who’s a$$ they beat didn’t clear them. I mean whipping a kid 22/42 days because his squat technique is wrong. All I’m going to say that if that would have happened to the right kid with a care free dad that don’t give a crap CPS would have not been needed. 

As an outsider looking in, I think this was all a bunch of hog wash. I could be dead wrong, but I don’t think any coach would whip a kid for bad squats. There’s just no way that even happened. It looks like to me that a bunch of parents got pissed that their little babies were getting coached hard. That kind of crap is the reason we’re where we are in society today. JMO

1 hour ago, pine curtain said:

That is not a bad thing......

Not at all!

22 minutes ago, bulldog16 said:

You are classless... Coach Adair is one of the finest human beings there is and a damn good baseball coach. Grow the F up

Never said he wasn’t a great coach. Relax there chief..just making light of the obvious. 

Malakoff coach is a fan of buffets 

How bout John Snelson for this job? He’s won everywhere he’s been.