[Gocolts13]

any news on who will become the next man in charge as head coach of Elizabethtown Football ? I haven't heard much about the opening or the lead candidates being considered for the job

[goscots56]

Heard that they will be taking applications up until February 18. So I'm sure we won't hear much until after then.

[False Hope]

Any name floating around on who their new coach will be.

[bigboy26]

No idea, this is an interesting hire to say the least.

[Gocolts13]

any names yet for the filling of the e-town head coaching job? seems like the panthers would have hired by now, spring football right around the corner!

[goscots56]

Today was the last day to submit an application/resume through the director of personnel. Looks like it is in the hands of the principal and A.D. Don't know what their plans are, but it should move at a faster pace starting next week.

[bigboy26]

Interviews will start Monday.

[Fly Like a Duck]

The new district and region they will be part of is nasty. Louisville Central, Bell County and Corbin are going to be the front runners by far, then E-town will still have to compete with the likes of Larue County and Henry County in their district which aren't slouches themselves.

[goscots56]

Interviews start monday? Any names?

[bigboy26]

several names floating around. Preston, Robbins, some local assistants, and former Panther Brent Thompson who coaches somewhere in Alabama.

[False Hope]

Preston or Robbins would do good. Any other names?

[goscots56]

Preston or Robbins would do good. Any other names?

Preston:

In Preston's three years @ Bullitt East, they were 17-19, with one trip to the state championship game in his FIRST season (in which their playoff opponents had a stellar combined record of 29-20 (60%)).

In the three year's before Preston BE had a record of 24-11 with one trip to the state championship game.

I don't know the man. But by looking at this record alone, what makes you think he would do well? All I see is steady decline @ BE since he took over.

[Foxtrot]

Doug is not interested. He's staying at Bullitt East.

[Harry Doyle]

Preston:

In Preston's three years @ Bullitt East, they were 17-19, with one trip to the state championship game in his FIRST season (in which their playoff opponents had a stellar combined record of 29-20 (60%)).

In the three year's before Preston BE had a record of 24-11 with one trip to the state championship game.

I don't know the man. But by looking at this record alone, what makes you think he would do well? All I see is steady decline @ BE since he took over.

Wrong. They only state final appearance Bullitt East ever had prior to Preston's arrival was in '94.

The other sides to that are:

1) When he took over at East they started out the '08 year 1-3, before he started went from the veer to a primarily wishbone attack that year.

2) He was at Louisville Western in '06 and '07. In '06 they were a region finalist.

3) In his 3 years at Rowan County ('03, '04 and '05). He went 1-9 his first year (which was about par at that time in Rowan County), then 4-6 and 5-5 in his last year.

As far as the records of playoff teams, considering their first round opponent was a 4th seed 1-9 Atherton team (2-8 counting the forfeit from western), that beat out a 0-10 (1-9 counting the forfeit from Western) Breckinridge County team to get in, you really can't count that against East and Preston, nor any other #1 seed that has played a #4, especially a #4 from a 4 team district. I'd say 0-10, 1-9, 2-8 records from the 4th place team in 4 team districs was quite a few.

[goscots56]

Wrong. They only state final appearance Bullitt East ever had prior to Preston's arrival was in '94.

The other sides to that are:

1) When he took over at East they started out the '08 year 1-3, before he started went from the veer to a primarily wishbone attack that year.

2) He was at Louisville Western in '06 and '07. In '06 they were a region finalist.

3) In his 3 years at Rowan County ('03, '04 and '05). He went 1-9 his first year (which was about par at that time in Rowan County), then 4-6 and 5-5 in his last year.

As far as the records of playoff teams, considering their first round opponent was a 4th seed 1-9 Atherton team (2-8 counting the forfeit from western), that beat out a 0-10 (1-9 counting the forfeit from Western) Breckinridge County team to get in, you really can't count that against East and Preston, nor any other #1 seed that has played a #4, especially a #4 from a 4 team district. I'd say 0-10, 1-9, 2-8 records from the 4th place team in 4 team districs was quite a few.

My bad....13-1....lost in the semi finals.

So really, the best year he had was his FIRST year at Bullitt East.....but then he followed that up with 4-7 and 4-6 seasons.

Thanks for the info on his previous stints

His best year at Western was his first (06'), but followed up it up with 4-7 in 07'.

He did show improvement at Rowan , but in his 5-5 season 4 of his wins were over teams that were either 0-10 or 1-9

EVANGEL - They were 0-10 and only scored 17 points all season.
GREENUP COUNTY - 1-9
SPENCER COUNTY - 1-9
BATH COUNTY 1-9

So I don't really think you can argue that they improved THAT much from their 1-9 season in his first year.

Anyway....just wondering why you think he would have success @ E-Town, because I don't really think his previous coaching experience shows it.

[Harry Doyle]

My bad....13-1....lost in the semi finals.

So really, the best year he had was his FIRST year at Bullitt East.....but then he followed that up with 4-7 and 4-6 seasons.

Thanks for the info on his previous stints

His best year at Western was his first (06'), but followed up it up with 4-7 in 07'.

He did show improvement at Rowan , but in his 5-5 season 4 of his wins were over teams that were either 0-10 or 1-9

EVANGEL - They were 0-10 and only scored 17 points all season.
GREENUP COUNTY - 1-9
SPENCER COUNTY - 1-9
BATH COUNTY 1-9

So I don't really think you can argue that they improved THAT much from their 1-9 season in his first year.

Anyway....just wondering why you think he would have success @ E-Town, because I don't really think his previous coaching experience shows it.

He's obviously got your attention. I'll say that. What's your record?

Rowan County, at that time, was on a level playing field with Greenup, Spencer and Bath County. I'll give you Evangel Christian, but as far as the other three, it wasn't like he was playing with a full deck either. I take it you failed to mention his 5th win in the '05 season. What was it?

[Foxtrot]

This kind of stuff is exactly why Doug said he is out of it. Obviously someone has way to much time on their hands. Doug is out for now and from what I know has already turned down other offers to go elsewhere. GoScotts let it go man. Don't be so intimidated. Doug is a good guy and good coach. Focus on your own career and not what this fellow has done. He doesn't want this job that you are after. BTW -I first met Doug because his team endured a teammate on his death bed last year. As I got to know him I realized how much he cared about his players. When you attack like this you are insulting a group of kids and a coach that went through something you can't understand if you weren't there.

[goscots56]

He's obviously got your attention. I'll say that. What's your record?

Rowan County, at that time, was on a level playing field with Greenup, Spencer and Bath County. I'll give you Evangel Christian, but as far as the other three, it wasn't like he was playing with a full deck either. I take it you failed to mention his 5th win in the '05 season. What was it?

A 5-5 Pendleton County team that they beat by a TD.

BTW if you ever want easy access to previous history, just try http://www.khsaa.org. It takes about 20 seconds to look it up.

[Harry Doyle]

A 5-5 Pendleton County team that they beat by a TD.

BTW if you ever want easy access to previous history, just try http://www.khsaa.org. It takes about 20 seconds to look it up.

Fully aware of that. Thanks for the info though, Captain Obvious. However, the info you have been pulling took a bit longer than 20 seconds. Even though I know you were being facetious when you gave that length of time.

[Harry Doyle]

This kind of stuff is exactly why Doug said he is out of it. Obviously someone has way to much time on their hands. Doug is out for now and from what I know has already turned down other offers to go elsewhere. GoScotts let it go man. Don't be so intimidated. Doug is a good guy and good coach. Focus on your own career and not what this fellow has done. He doesn't want this job that you are after. BTW -I first met Doug because his team endured a teammate on his death bed last year. As I got to know him I realized how much he cared about his players. When you attack like this you are insulting a group of kids and a coach that went through something you can't understand if you weren't there.

Great post.

[whistle-blower]

This is a Job I would have liked to see Dennis Ledford apply for he is a defensive minded coach, with a background in the offense E-town has had so much success in. He would be a perfect fit in E-town and would enjoy Beating Henry County in disctrict for not hiring him last three times. I have no idea if he applied or even wants the job.

[Foxtrot]

This is a Job I would have liked to see Dennis Ledford apply for he is a defensive minded coach, with a background in the offense E-town has had so much success in. He would be a perfect fit in E-town and would enjoy Beating Henry County in disctrict for not hiring him last three times. I have no idea if he applied or even wants the job.

Where is he at now? Sounds like a good person for E-town.

[Score Now!]

Why do you think Ledford would do a good job at Etown? From my understanding, he has had very little success as a head coach.

[whats-it-2u]

Why do you think Ledford would do a good job at Etown? From my understanding, he has had very little success as a head coach.

I do not think he is interested in E-town Job he has family to take care of where he lives in Frankfort and is not interested in moving. Ledford has been successful wherever he has been and whatever he was assigned to do has been done well, including head football coach.

[whistle-blower]

Like I said I was not sure if he was interested but I know Ledford and I know his work at Henry and know some folks that he worked with at Franklin County pretty well, not sure what everyone calls success these days, but he is a good coach, and he would do good anywhere when he gets ready to give it a go again or gets a chance.

I was told last night he is the new asst. head coach, offensive coordinator. at Mercer County, working with Coach Rains. good luck to him.

[BeReal]

Ledford knows what he is talking about. BUT... He was never named Henry county's head coach because of is lack in people skills. Multiple times he was seen having shouting matches with the other coaches on the sidelines DURING A GAME in front of the kids and entire fan section. (The moore game for example) If you want a defensive coordinator, he's a good pick. If you want a head man to be the face of your program, this is not the guy.

[Young Henry Man]

Ledford knows what he is talking about. BUT... He was never named Henry county's head coach because of is lack in people skills. Multiple times he was seen having shouting matches with the other coaches on the sidelines DURING A GAME in front of the kids and entire fan section. (The moore game for example) If you want a defensive coordinator, he's a good pick. If you want a head man to be the face of your program, this is not the guy.

Take it easy on Ledford. You say people skills, I say politically correct. He spoke his mind and didn't sugarcoat anything. Sensitive people don't like that too much. Mercy County got a great football mind. So let's get back on topic.

[bigboy26]

The sidelines are heated at times, coaches don't always agree-every single staff has those disagreements-period! He would make a GREAT head coach again. Has been a WINNER in everything he has done. Would he make a great face of a program? ABSOLUTELY! Give another example of a shouting match he had on the sideline. Moore is the ONLY one I know of!

[BeReal]

The sidelines are heated at times, coaches don't always agree-every single staff has those disagreements-period! He would make a GREAT head coach again. Has been a WINNER in everything he has done. Would he make a great face of a program? ABSOLUTELY! Give another example of a shouting match he had on the sideline. Moore is the ONLY one I know of!

I understand that there will be arguements. But when you have coaches screaming obscenities (The one that rhymes with duck) to other coaches DURING a game, for the whole croud to hear, isn't it time to step back and ask if this is the man you want in charge of your kid? I know alot of parents didn't want ledford as the head coach for these reasons.

[Jackson05]

I know in the Henry County interviews they were very adament about the language the coaches used.