j_dog

Bases loaded, one out the dogs know how to put suspense in a game!

Jasper 11-5, to top of 7th

Jasper 10-5, to bottom of 6th

Jasper 10-2, to top of 4th

[quote name="Go-rilla" post="1210150" timestamp="1334338255"] For as much as the Barbays have done for football in that area it would be nice to see Darrell back in that area. Lot of good coaches on that list. should be interesting. Jasper needs to get back to being good. it's better for the game. [/quote] I agree.  As far as family pedigree, the Barbays appear to have won more championships than anyone else on the list.  If the admin is trying to make a "safe" choice, Darrell would probably be the safest of the finalists. A big positive for him is that he has pretty much stayed put at just two places.  Jasper should be like going home for him; without the downside of the inevitable comparisons that coaching where his father coached would have brought.  I can see his staying at Jasper for a long, long time if he can hit an 80% or better percentage winning ratio.  With the usual talent level at Jasper he just might be able to do that.  For the short term, reportedly the talent level with the soph and junior classes for next Fall are above the "usual" Jasper level.  If that is true, whomever is hired should get off to a good start the first couple years.

[quote name="Cowboys1981" post="1209210" timestamp="1334163779"] Barbay lost to Kirbyville in the second round of the playoffs both years they went to the state title game.. [/quote] good point.  having to play a state finalist in the first round is a bad draw.  hurts the win/loss ratio.

[quote name="First Down" post="1209196" timestamp="1334162803"] I would go with Bo Robinson from La Vernia great coach and great motivator. [/quote] maybe that is who we need; he at least KNOWS where he wants to go: [Hidden Content] ''My goal is to, at some point in my life, be a head coach at Abilene High or Abilene Cooper or somewhere like that, and I just don't think its gonna happen at Bangs. So I've gotta move up.''

After first place for Hudson, going to get crowded it seems! 

[quote name="WOSgrad" post="1208668" timestamp="1334086594"] [quote author=Jbdfan link=topic=98710.msg1208658#msg1208658 date=1334085653] Barbay would be a fine hire as well. What is his record at Anahuac? [/quote] Barbay is 33-21 at Anahuac. [/quote] just as important, what is the talent level at Anahuac?  that is like an avg of 61% winning ratio.  that might be excellent for the talent level??  or terrible??  will a 61% winning record will cut it at Jasper?  it has not in the past.  same question for McGallion and all other finalists about prior records and talent levels.  not saying these folks cannot succeed at Jasper; just saying they may have to step it up a notch over what they appear to have done in the past to survive there.

Also surprised that Toby Foreman is not on the list!

Update on SHSU.  Sam has now won 12 games in a row; swept 3 conference opponents during that streak; and defeated No. 9 ranked Rice by 2-1 score earlier this week.  For the moment at least, they are on fire!

[quote name="no-look" post="1207641" timestamp="1333815070"] Heard Huntington won. Dont know score. [/quote] just when you think it is all clear, something like this happens!  :o Congratulations Huntington!  and thanks!  once again, a tie at the top with the possibly deciding district game Tuesday night Jasper at Hudson.

Huntington 6-4 per 3a website: [Hidden Content]

jasper 9, Kv 2 Final

to top of fifth: jasper 9, Kv 2

Congrats Diboll.  Tough loss for the dogs.

[quote name="j_dog" post="1206471" timestamp="1333580486"] [quote author=RockNFire link=topic=98563.msg1206470#msg1206470 date=1333580388] [quote author=WOSgrad link=topic=98563.msg1206422#msg1206422 date=1333574240] 18-3A game [/quote] 0-0 after 1 [/quote] Thank you for the report. Are you reporting from the game?  I cannot get the link to work.  Get this message every time I click on the link: "Windows Media Player cannot connect to the server. The server name might not be correct, the server might not be available, or your proxy settings might not be correct." [/quote] posting this was all that it took!  this time, it worked!  :)

[quote name="RockNFire" post="1206470" timestamp="1333580388"] [quote author=WOSgrad link=topic=98563.msg1206422#msg1206422 date=1333574240] 18-3A game [/quote] 0-0 after 1 [/quote] Thank you for the report. Are you reporting from the game?  I cannot get the link to work.  Get this message every time I click on the link: "Windows Media Player cannot connect to the server. The server name might not be correct, the server might not be available, or your proxy settings might not be correct."

Game time is 6:00 pm per kjas; [Hidden Content]

Game rescheduled to Wednesday due to rain per KJAS: [Hidden Content]

interesting!  a competitive field.

Congrats Huntington!  :)

[quote name="Smoking Baby" post="1203436" timestamp="1332996052"] [quote author=j_dog link=topic=98219.msg1203433#msg1203433 date=1332995688] You never know who will apply, and what qualifications they will bring.  But for sure, it will be tough to top Toby's credentials.  That was a very positive article for him.  I think he clearly wants to be at Jasper above many other places and that is very important for Jasper.  I know that he has had a deep interest in the Jasper job for years and I believe that he would be in it for the long haul at Jasper. I really liked what he said in the article: "I am going to stick around for a long period of time if I get the job," Foreman said. "My priority is kids first, winning second." He clearly had the WO-S track kids respond to him in a very positive manner; as evidenced by three state track championships in a row.  That is hard to accomplish at any level.  He is from a winning program and knows how to win.  I agree that he would be an excellent choice for Jasper. [/quote] J_Dog , I may even let him have my "lucky" Jasper shirt if he gets it.......... ;D ;D ;D [/quote] u gotta be kidding!  ;D  if he thought you were pulling for him, he might withdraw his application.  :(

You never know who will apply, and what qualifications they will bring.  But for sure, it will be tough to top Toby's credentials.  That was a very positive article for him.  I think he clearly wants to be at Jasper above many other places and that is very important for Jasper.  I know that he has had a deep interest in the Jasper job for years and I believe that he would be in it for the long haul at Jasper. I really liked what he said in the article: "I am going to stick around for a long period of time if I get the job," Foreman said. "My priority is kids first, winning second." He clearly had the WO-S track kids respond to him in a very positive manner; as evidenced by three state track championships in a row.  That is hard to accomplish at any level.  He is from a winning program and knows how to win.  I agree that he would be an excellent choice for Jasper.

[quote name="football" post="1203017" timestamp="1332948940"] Coaching had nothing to do with Walk leaving. [/quote] true.  but the criticism was out there.  at least i heard it and i was not even living in Jasper by that time.  comments like "anyone can win with the talent at Jasper."  Time has proven that to not be true.  besides the point.  my point is that since Gene Walkoviak left, we have had a revolving door in Jasper Texas.  some flashes of greatness for one period of time.  then everything fell apart.  My point is that I understand that the admin and board can be under pressure, even with a great coach. But still, in the end, it is admin's job to do the hiring.  and their responsibility if they do not get it right.