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Congrats to Nederland PG Darrell Jones on committing to John Brown University. With Zach English graduating this year, JBU signs another Nederland Grad!!

Congrats to Nederland PG Darrell Jones on committing to John Brown University. With Zach English graduating this year, JBU signs another Nederland Grad!!

Congrats to Nederland PG Darrell Jones on committing to John Brown University. With Zach English graduating this year, JBU signs another Nederland Grad!!

I would not blame Coach English for leaving Nederland.  He should have been named athletic director.  He has put Nederland basketball on the map and would have done a great job!

Watched a clip of PAMs last play of the game as the shot hit the front of the rim. Hard way to lose a game for sure. Was hoping someone from 22-5A would reach the regional tourney. This is the 1st year in a long time that we didn't have a team in the regional tourney (from our district).

I don't believe that It's not as 'off topic' as you claim. I read numerous posts in this thread stating that it would be good for coach E to 'get a bump' (in pay) as he 'deserves' if Monte gets both titles. I think the remarks were to the effect of him having a master's degree. Not sure how much (if any) he receives for that accomplishment, but a reason to obtain such a degree (in education) is in hopes of an administrative type job. The AD is a type of admin job, especially based on the pay scale. A reliable source tells me he's not receiving $7.5k/year as a stipend. That same source also confirmed that he IS the lowest paid coach in 22-5A for certain. I'm being vocal about this bc I want coach E to stick around a bit longer for my youngest boy. I want him to have the same opportunities as did my oldest son. 

Pay that man his money.... if he is the lowest paid, thats ridiculous.  I do think he'll have more freedom with Barrow at the helm.  

I don't believe that It's not as 'off topic' as you claim. I read numerous posts in this thread stating that it would be good for coach E to 'get a bump' (in pay) as he 'deserves' if Monte gets both titles. I think the remarks were to the effect of him having a master's degree. Not sure how much (if any) he receives for that accomplishment, but a reason to obtain such a degree (in education) is in hopes of an administrative type job. The AD is a type of admin job, especially based on the pay scale. A reliable source tells me he's not receiving $7.5k/year as a stipend. That same source also confirmed that he IS the lowest paid coach in 22-5A for certain. I'm being vocal about this bc I want coach E to stick around a bit longer for my youngest boy. I want him to have the same opportunities as did my oldest son. 

Congrats to Monte. Well deserved after waiting 20 some odd years for his turn at the helm. No doubt he was the best choice for the job. I read a lot of people hoping for this outcome as well as a bump for coach English. Does anyone know if this was addressed?

I know it's true amongst 6A/5A/4A coaches, just didn't know/think it could be true for ALL classes. Either way, he deserves more, IMO.

I know it's true amongst 6A/5A/4A coaches, just didn't know/think it could be true for ALL classes. Either way, he deserves more, IMO.

Gotcha. I heard chatter that English is the lowest paid basketball coach in the area (regardless of classification). If true, that's a shame...My kid went through the bball program a few years back, and I know that Coach E. puts in more time with his kids than any bball coach in the area. Too bad there isn't more of a direct correlation with time/pay.

Good luck to Ozen next week, in baseball...

If this program is doomed without Barrow, it will be because of attitudes like this.

Great job Jags!

You do realize that they are not going to fill one without filling the other?  No way they announce that and get the board to vote unless they have coordinated with the person or people that they are going to hire.  
Plus, it is not going to be the end of Western civilization if the AD and HC is split.  Some of these people predicting the demise of the program and the entire community if this happens is utterly mind numbing.  Monte has no one to blame for this but himself if he is not AD and HC come Monday.  He has had years to get his Masters Degree and if he had, we wouldn't even be having this discussion.  (And I happen to think that Monte will be a very good HC if he gets the job.)
To say that Brian English would destroy the football program if he was to be named AD is ridiculous and borderline offensive.  Applying that logic, I would assume that all head football coaches that are also AD's are out to destroy all other programs.

There should be enough money with Neumann stepping down to give English a raise and keep him around, he certainly deserves a raise since he's been to our basketball program what Neumann has been to our football program. Also, the head football coach will be getting a raise if it's Barrow and I don't think he'd decline the HC job and bump in pay even if he isn't the AD. I'm not sure Simmons would take the job without the AD position, but I think it would be an all or nothing offer if he is who we have our eye on. I still don't see that happening.
I do, however, think many of you are overreacting about our program going into the doldrums if a football guy isn't the AD. If Brian gets AD, there's a 99 percent chance that Barrow is the other side of that hire as HC. And, if Barrow is the best man for the job, then he will be here a long time and be successful. 
I'd like to see us find a way to keep both and I don't really care who the AD is. Just want to see all our sports programs succeed and pay these guys accordingly. 
I think any of the candidates will do an awesome job and will be an improvement when it comes to the AD duties( the duties of AD, not wins and losses).
 
 
 
 

As  opposed to all football?
ad is for all sports not 1 only 

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

Big Day in Bulldog Land as they bring in their finalists...Heck they may even ride the winner around in the Heritage Festival Parade!!

Great season Dogs just goes to show how  much more stronger our district is then theirs. Just wish we could have won and advanced and get a clean sweep! 

The impossible just happened!

Great second half for Nederland!

Ok, 'dogs.  Lets get it.

Big Ned missed 16 free throws.  Very surprised we were still able to force overtime since we missed so many.