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54 minutes ago, Lazeek said:

Just like the football job the person who got it is not on the released list.

I’m not quite sure that’s the case here..the only person that was offered, turned it down. They are doing this one as seen. Picking from this list. Arthur Louis accepted when he was asked, so they had to go through the motion for football. This one will not be like the football hire. 

Boutte didn’t have to apply.  They came to him, he turned it down. Not sure who will get it, I only know 4-5 guys on this list. Should be interesting to see how this turns out.  

I didn't expect him to apply for this one either.  So a female applied for a boys job? Interesting. Why doesn't she apply for the girls position I wonder?

This is THE list of candidates. The job closed on Thursday.

9 minutes ago, BADSANTA said:

David Green? 

He has won a state title at North Shore, why would he leave? Especially for less money.

Job just closed on Thursday. Perhaps one may come out this week. Or next.

Of course its not over. Anyone that is qualified has a SHOT. However you must be realistic about certain positions. I'm QUALIFIED and able to be the head coach at DUKE, but if it opens up tomorrow, I realize I probably won't get that position...So yeah, its not OVER, but lets be realistic about WHO will get a real shot at this spot.

On ‎3‎/‎25‎/‎2018 at 3:06 AM, bobbymcgee said:

any chance the withdrawn top candidate could wind up as AD? 

This one makes the most sense......lol

20 minutes ago, BMTSoulja1 said:

So no Paul and T out of consideration?

From what I was told from THE SOURCE, It will be an OUTSIDE hire.

UPDATE: Top Candidate has WITHDRAWN his name from consideration for this job.  It will 100% be an OUTSIDE HIRE at THIS point.

30 minutes ago, TrustTheProcess said:

LOL, what exactly are you wanting to bet?  That the job has been OFFERED to this mystery employee?  That no one else is being CONSIDERED? (at this point?)  That this employee will take the job?

Rumors vs. The Facts.  That's what I was betting! LOL

I have already said that they have to wait the standard 10 days, and it has been offered to only one candidate thus far.

Would anyone like to place a small wager on your "rumors" vs. my facts? Fact #1: The job has already been offered to another BISD employee with multiple state titles.  Fact #2: They are having to post the job and wait 10 days before a decision is announced.  Fact #3: NO ONE ELSE HAS BEEN EVEN CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB AT THIS POINT.

So, anyone wanna bet money on your rumor? 

Arthur Louis has been named head FOOTBALL coach, and I have been given the information that they also have DECIDED on the head basketball coach as well, just waiting on an answer from him.  I'm sure most of you will not be surprised at the selection, but I will wait until he OFFICIALLY answers the bell.  Al I can say that it will look like Ozen did in 1998 in basketball and football! LOL

10 minutes ago, stevenash said:

That ground was  pretty well "fertile" when stepped upon.

OK that is ok to say, but what has been done SINCE is departure? One state appearance, right, no more titles and declining. Can we agree on that?

44 minutes ago, BlkMamba24 said:

I hear what your saying and it seems your love runs deep for Boutte as well  so I knew someone would take it as a slight but If you read correctly I said I have a lot of respect for him but that doesn’t be mean he will be great at the new school. I understand all of his accolades but even Micheal Jordan wasn’t himself playing for the Wizards he was a shell of himself . Has nothing to do with being cool with either coach we all have opinions yours is yours mines is mines doesn’t mean either one of us is right. In this situation I’m looking at longevity not microwave results. This isn’t fix a flat situation sooner or later you will need a new tire . My point is whether either guy gets it the other should be the assistant and I think either of them won’t have a problem doing so because they are both about the education,the kids and winning. That’s a recipe for success not a name AGAIN NO DISRESPECT!!!!!!!!!!

OK Understood. If you were a betting man, would SMART money be to put it on the guy who HAS WON at a new school already and built the program from the ground?

14 hours ago, BlkMamba24 said:

No disrespect to the great Boutte but he couldn’t get pass Channelview who was no where near as talented as WB...Channelview has zero d1 players on it ... and you lose by double digits 

Duke lost to Lehigh in the first round in the NCAA tournament a few years back.  Did that make Coach K LESS great? ITS THE PLAYOFFS, IT HAPPENS. 

12 hours ago, BlkMamba24 said:

Let me clarify my statement earlier  because you have some real clowns who will take it and run with it . The disrespect shown to Frank Paul & Micheal Thomas is ridiculous yes we know Boutte is a great coach but those guys bust their ass to make their respective programs better everyday. They love the game just as much as anybody for people to overlook them I mean thats fine because that’s their opinion but the grass ain’t always greener on the other and bigger ain’t always  better that’s all I’m saying.  

Not real sure why your love is so deep for Thomas and Paul, but WHAT HAVE THEY DONE? won a few games? That's terrific. So you mean to tell me you call someone saying that they will not and should not get the United job a slap in the face? If Boutte decides he wants that job, it will be his. PERIOD. You are being ridiculous to even THINK those two guys should be named the coach just because you are "cool" with them or because they have done a decent job in the start of their careers.  

7 minutes ago, AggiesAreWe said:

Uh, James Gamble, Fred Williams?

ABSOLUTELY! These guys have extensive resumes, and are great people as well. Sutherland can be mentioned WITH these guys, but the "GOAT"? NO.

On ‎2‎/‎7‎/‎2018 at 9:22 PM, TxHoops said:

You give the GOAT that kind of talent and they are an absolute threat to win it all.  

The "GOAT"? Wow you guys must have forgotten about the gentleman that is currently guiding Beaumont Westbrook to its best record and district finish since 1995, and has won state titles at two different schools as well. Come on now, the "GOAT"? That's just disrespectful.  Sutherland is one of he best the area has seen, and I respect what he has been able to do, but Coach Boutte has just shown us all once and for all that he is pretty darn great in his own right. And the season is not over yet.  What if he is able to make state title run at WB? Would you guys give him his credit at that point? 

22 hours ago, BlkMamba24 said:

I agree ,people just love to talk either would be a very good choice ,i hope they get this right and go young we don’t need a coach who is just gonna be here 3-4 yrs...

Going "young" is DEFINITELY not the answer for this job. How about they go QUALIFIED AND PROVEN. What is wrong with that choice?

20 hours ago, The Unknown said:

So how much do you know about Paul or Thomas how do you know that they don't what it takes to run a program like that? And how do you figure that they are not ready!!!!! IMO both take good care of their programs on and off of the court.

I know them MUCH better than you may realize. Let's just wait and see what happens. Hint: if either of them were going to be seriously considered for this spot, it would have been announced and closed at this point. Just wait, you will see. Boutte HAS been officially approached about the situation and has indicated that he is making no decisions until this season ends. They are both good guys, and are doing a good job in their respected positions, and I wish nothing but the best for them both and they both know that.

On 2/3/2018 at 2:45 PM, The Unknown said:

Yeah understandable but all the guys u named had to get a start somewhere Boutte didn't have a track record when he got his first job. Both Paul and Thomas came up under Boutte. I think either one of them would do a great job and would have a solid staff. So knocking them because they don't have the track record of the older coaches is not rt. 

Not knocking them at all...Boutte didn't start off at PA Lincoln, he started off at Kountze...So did Green as a head coach. See a pattern here?  You don't gain experience at jobs that you are not ready for. Note I did NOT say jobs that they 'cannot HANDLE'....I said NOT READY FOR. Dues are underrated, but certain jobs will require a certain type of savvy in coaching AND off court management that some guys are just not ready for...Not a knock, just facts.

16 minutes ago, The Unknown said:

So what makes u think that they wouldn't respect Paul and Thomas and would respect the other guys. Paul and Thomas have worked with kids from both programs and from what I hear the kids have respect for both of them. Imo if one of them are not hired they will lose a lot of kids. 

Simple. Track record. Either of those guys would be capable of taking over that basketball job, however, if the BISD AD wants RESULTS, the guys that I named have a PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF RESULTS.

If either of those guys were to be considered, that job would not be open to outside applicants.  The new Beaumont jobs are not for inexperienced head coaches in basketball or football.  While they are both decent coaches in their own right, I just don't think they are the right choice for a consolidated job between the two schools. It will take a coach that BOTH groups of kids will respect and follow.  David Green, Andre Boutte, Todd Sutherland, Duane Joubert, Joe Sigler, are the names that come to mind from the area in basketball.  Football will definitely have to go outside, but that's another discussion.