Rumblings in Lufkin/Abseck out!!

[Gametyme05]

Just now, LufkinPack said:

Man I think Abseck wanted out of this mess anyways. Those folks ran that mean clean out of here smh 

Yeah because who would want to deal with all that. I get it the OC rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. I will say that I never had a bad interaction with him and never had a problem with how he coached my kid. 

[Gametyme05]

3 minutes ago, navydawg31 said:

I wonder if Dez will be vocal about who Lufkin picks as the head coach like last time… 

No thank you

[PackAttack]

Carl Abseck has resigned as Lufkin High School’s athletic director and head football coach, Lufkin ISD confirmed Tuesday morning. In two seasons leading the Panthers, the team went 13-9 with one playoff appearance.

Prior to his hiring by the Lufkin ISD board of trustees in a January 2025 special meeting, Abseck coached for four seasons at Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu, leading the Eagles to the area round of the playoffs each year. Abseck was the head coach at Cedar Park for six years before that, where he led the Timberwolves to a state championship, a state runner-up, and five district titles.

“Lufkin ISD wishes Coach Abseck success in his future endeavors,” the district said in a statement.

Abseck’s departure means Lufkin is looking for a new head coach for the second time in three years after having two men lead the program over the prior three decades. John Outlaw, hired in 1995, died in December 2011, and his successor Todd Quick retired following the 2024 season.

 

“The district will focus its immediate planning on maintaining continuity across its athletic programs, addressing immediate leadership needs, and establishing a timeline for the search for Coach Abseck’s successor,” LISD said in the statement.

After Abe Martin Stadium’s final game — a 24-14 Lufkin win over Beaumont West Brook — the team fell 42-7 in its 2026 season finale at La Porte.

The Pack’s new coach will lead the team as it plays all 10 games in 2027 outside Lufkin. Four home games are to be played at Homer Bryce Stadium in Nacogdoches before a new stadium opens on the Lufkin High School campus in 2028.

[OlDawg]

18 minutes ago, LufkinPack said:

Man I think Abseck wanted out of this mess anyways. Those folks ran that mean clean out of here smh 

I think his son still coaches at A&M Kingsville. He might try the college ranks where he doesn’t have to mess with some of this other stuff. Never know.

[LufkinPack]

20 minutes ago, Gametyme05 said:

No thank you

Big facts 

[PackAttack]

Big loss for Lufkin in my opinion, but there was no parting with his OC who was the issue with the district. Abseck complicity to not control his OC interactions, player discipline and laments with administrative people was the main downfall. Abseck did a lot of good getting the Lufkin program back on track, especially at the sub-varsity levels. He implemented other facilities improvements and was instrumental in helping to pass the bond for the Lufkin new stadium. Hard to figure the connection he has with his OC, because the two come across as polar opposites. I liked Abseck but keeping the OC around did not help this outcome. This OC scenario will replicate itself wherever he lands, the old saying "it's hard to change a leopards spots". No need to say more. I do wish Carl Abseck all the best success in the future.

[LufkinPack]

Just now, PackAttack said:

Big loss for Lufkin in my opinion, but there was no parting with his OC who was the issue. Abseck complicity to not control his OC interactions, player discipline and laments with administrative people was the main downfall. Abseck did a lot of good getting the Lufkin program back on track, especially at the sub-varsity levels. He implemented other facilities improvements and was instrumental in helping to pass the bond for the Lufkin new stadium. Hard to figure the connection he has with his OC, because the two come across as polar opposites. I liked Abseck but keeping the OC around did not help this outcome. This OC scenario will replicate itself wherever he lands, hard to change a leopards spots.. No need to say more. I do wish Carl Abseck all the best success in the future.

Agree 100% 

[PackAttack]

1 hour ago, Gametyme05 said:

Lufkin is ran by idiots and entitled parents.  Literally seen a parent celebrating the coaching change on FB.  His kid was literally one of the ones ejected against LaPorte. Lost count of the number of drops he had on the season too. Like this whole situation over spilled because of the personal fouls by Lufkin from that game. 

Earlier in the year they dont like the way the OC talks to the kids but after last week they want the coaches to rip the kids off the field by the face mask. Good riddance with this current SR class and their parents. If you're getting your head bashed in by 40 as freshmen its probably not going to change when you're SRs.  They blame everyone but themselves for their kids being bad a football and then acting like punks because their kid is a sore loser. 

Abseck had the program going in the right direction..The new coach Will have a lot of pieces and talent to work with in the 9th and 10th grade classes. Oh well this is my rant. Thanks for coming to my Ted talk.

 Agree 100%

[Gametyme05]

11 minutes ago, PackAttack said:

Big loss for Lufkin in my opinion, but there was no parting with his OC who was the issue with the district. Abseck complicity to not control his OC interactions, player discipline and laments with administrative people was the main downfall. Abseck did a lot of good getting the Lufkin program back on track, especially at the sub-varsity levels. He implemented other facilities improvements and was instrumental in helping to pass the bond for the Lufkin new stadium. Hard to figure the connection he has with his OC, because the two come across as polar opposites. I liked Abseck but keeping the OC around did not help this outcome. This OC scenario will replicate itself wherever he lands, the old saying "it's hard to change a leopards spots". No need to say more. I do wish Carl Abseck all the best success in the future.

Sad thing is no matter who we bring in the same people complain about that coach too. 

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Just now, Gametyme05 said:

Sad thing is no matter who we bring in the same people complain about that coach too. 

I know all too well about that type of situation. 

[PackAttack]

1 minute ago, Gametyme05 said:

Sad thing is no matter who we bring in the same people complain about that coach too. 

True and as you say "They are idiots".

[89Falcon]

29 minutes ago, PackAttack said:

Big loss for Lufkin in my opinion, but there was no parting with his OC who was the issue with the district. Abseck complicity to not control his OC interactions, player discipline and laments with administrative people was the main downfall. Abseck did a lot of good getting the Lufkin program back on track, especially at the sub-varsity levels. He implemented other facilities improvements and was instrumental in helping to pass the bond for the Lufkin new stadium. Hard to figure the connection he has with his OC, because the two come across as polar opposites. I liked Abseck but keeping the OC around did not help this outcome. This OC scenario will replicate itself wherever he lands, the old saying "it's hard to change a leopards spots". No need to say more. I do wish Carl Abseck all the best success in the future.

None of us (I think) know all of the details on the situation with the OC but there are coaches out there that have principles and are loyal to their people. Abseck clearly did not agree with the outcome for his OC and felt he was willing to go to the mat about the situation. Knowing what I know about Abseck, if the OC was in fact in the complete wrong, he would have administered accountability up to and including parting ways. I dont know him to a man of poor integrity. 

[LufkinPack]

15 minutes ago, Gametyme05 said:

Sad thing is no matter who we bring in the same people complain about that coach too. 

Everybody wants to wave a magic wand and win instantly. They don’t understand the definition of building a program. 

[LufkinPack]

2 minutes ago, 89Falcon said:

None of us (I think) know all of the details on the situation with the OC but there are coaches out there that have principles and are loyal to their people. Abseck clearly did not agree with the outcome for his OC and felt he was willing to go to the mat about the situation. Knowing what I know about Abseck, if the OC was in fact in the complete wrong, he would have administered accountability up to and including parting ways. I dont know him to a man of poor integrity. 

While I don’t necessarily disagree with you, there’s a trend at his last two stops now. BH and Lufkin ended similarly.