Rumblings in Lufkin/Abseck out!!

[TigerPride2008]

Idk if Lufkin will ever be the LUFKIN we grew up watching during the Outlaw Era. 

[1989NDN]

1 hour ago, LufkinPack said:

We operate like a small town. The circle of news only runs in about 5,000 of that. The other 30 are just here and don’t care 😂

That's hilarilous!!!

[LufkinPack]

30 minutes ago, TigerPride2008 said:

Idk if Lufkin will ever be the LUFKIN we grew up watching during the Outlaw Era. 

Lufkin missed that opportunity after Outlaw passed away. It was still a pretty desirable job at that point. We allowed Quick and staff to stay here far too long. Maybe at first, but he lost to Nacogdoches in just his 2nd and 3rd years in charge. That shoulda been enough right there to want a change. 

[ponderossa220]

Abseck chose his OC over Lufkin plain and simple 

[PackAttack]

9 minutes ago, ponderossa220 said:

Abseck chose his OC over Lufkin plain and simple 

I don't understand the connection, doesn't matter now. I think Abseck was doing good things here

[prepballfan]

Coaching Record by Team

High School Team	Tenure / Seasons	Record (W-L)	Key Highlights & Achievements
Cedar Park	2015–2019 (or through ~2020)	71–10	5 District Championships, 2015 Class 5A Division II State Championship, 2020 State Runner-Up
Barbers Hill (Mont Belvieu)	4 seasons (prior to 2025)	31–17	Led the Eagles to the area round of the playoffs each season
Lufkin	2025–2026 (2 seasons)	13–9	1 playoff appearance; resigned in November 2026

[prepballfan]

Lufkin should have plenty of interested coaches. 

[AAStephanie]

On 11/9/2026 at 9:03 PM, LufkinPack said:

There’s quite a bit to the story. It’ll be best for both parties. 
 

Allegedly 

What is the rest of the story...allegedly? We would like to know.  

[prepballfan]

As an Indian fan I watched our program go from average to Coach Faircloth building PN-G back into a first class program. Just as he is doing in Sulphur Springs. Then comes in Coach Joseph and Coach McDaniel. Literally two of the brightest coaches I have seen. Lufkin is historic, talent rich, new digs incoming, and all the variable's that a good coach would want to be at. When PN-Gs job opened up there were 135 applicants. I can imagine Lufkin being somewhat similar. The only factor that could change that is if there is conflict between the board and previous coaches that could warn off top tier coaches. Lufkin is one of those old fashion well known historical programs. That carries weight when the applications open up. Lufkin's first ever game was played in 1911 I think against Nac though not 100% sure. I would be excited. I just hope they build some sort of selection committee to help with the hiring. PN-G did this. Imagine a group of schoolboard members selecting a coach vs one of the best, and winningest coaches in Texas High School Football selecting your coach. Best of luck Lufkin from a former Zavalla student. 

[LufkinPack]

29 minutes ago, prepballfan said:

As an Indian fan I watched our program go from average to Coach Faircloth building PN-G back into a first class program. Just as he is doing in Sulphur Springs. Then comes in Coach Joseph and Coach McDaniel. Literally two of the brightest coaches I have seen. Lufkin is historic, talent rich, new digs incoming, and all the variable's that a good coach would want to be at. When PN-Gs job opened up there were 135 applicants. I can imagine Lufkin being somewhat similar. The only factor that could change that is if there is conflict between the board and previous coaches that could warn off top tier coaches. Lufkin is one of those old fashion well known historical programs. That carries weight when the applications open up. Lufkin's first ever game was played in 1911 I think against Nac though not 100% sure. I would be excited. I just hope they build some sort of selection committee to help with the hiring. PN-G did this. Imagine a group of schoolboard members selecting a coach vs one of the best, and winningest coaches in Texas High School Football selecting your coach. Best of luck Lufkin from a former Zavalla student. 

Thank you. PNG hit paydirt when they hired Joseph. 
 

I’ve wanted Lufkin to so bad try and go get Jamie Driskell from Malakoff for years. 

[LufkinPack]

37 minutes ago, AAStephanie said:

What is the rest of the story...allegedly? We would like to know.  

I’m not gonna post it. Because I don’t know anything for a fact. Just what’s being said within the community. It’s not my place and I don’t wanna spread misinformation.

It didn’t work out and I think the blame goes both ways. Lufkin could end up regretting this, or it could work out. Who knows. I’m just here 😅 lol