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Madison Central
#1
Does anyone have any information about Kenny Turner being fired at Madison Central? What happened to make the administration make this change?
#2
I'm sure 0-9 didn't help:eyeroll:
#3
Didn't even play 10 games?
#4
I remember hearing that their schedule got messed up and they only played 8 regular season games. The record had gotten a little worse each year, but was still respectable until this year. Was this year a fluke? Can they compete in their region?
#5
Jackson05 Wrote:I remember hearing that their schedule got messed up and they only played 8 regular season games. The record had gotten a little worse each year, but was still respectable until this year. Was this year a fluke? Can they compete in their region?

Heard Mike Holcomb might be taking this job,who is in running for it,he has let it be known this is only job he would like to have or leace B obcats for,would hate too see him leave!!!
#6
I thought they went 9-3 last year if so they did not get progressively worse they just kind of took a very quick nose dive this year. I also heard that they were not worked that hard in the weightroom, but that is just hearsay, idk.
#7
Jackson05 Wrote:I remember hearing that their schedule got messed up and they only played 8 regular season games. The record had gotten a little worse each year, but was still respectable until this year. Was this year a fluke? Can they compete in their region?

i was wondering why they had 3 "Open" weeks
#8
Csportsman11 Wrote:Heard Mike Holcomb might be taking this job,who is in running for it,he has let it be known this is only job he would like to have or leace B obcats for,would hate too see him leave!!!


why would holcomb wanna leave breathitt for madison central????
#9
talent pool and I'm sure he could retire and come to Central and double dip!!
#10
Jackson05 Wrote:Does anyone have any information about Kenny Turner being fired at Madison Central? What happened to make the administration make this change?


Kenny Turner has indeed been fired.


this from Richmond Register




The Richmond Register has confirmed through numerous sources that Madison Central football coach Kenny Turner has been fired.

Turner coached the Indians for seven seasons and had a 51-30 overall record, including a 6-7 playoff record. He also coached 22 student-athletes who signed college scholarships, including Paul Warford, Larry Warford, Ryan Barnes and Keshawn Simpson.

The players were informed of the school’s decision not to bring back Turner on Tuesday.

The Indians finished last season with an 0-9 record and lost in the opening round of the Class 6A Playoffs to Bryan Station. Central scored just 95 points and had just one lead all season — which lasted for just more than three minutes.

Turner enjoyed a tremendous amount of success early in his tenure at Madison Central. The Indians went 11-2 in 2003 and 2004 and advanced to the regional final each year.

Central posted winning records in each of the next three seasons (7-4 in 2005; 6-5 in 2006; 7-5 in 2007), then went 9-3 in 2008 before losing to Male in the second round of the playoffs.

After graduating 17 standout seniors, the Indians struggled badly last season, losing each game by at least 14 points.

Turner was a halfback and defensive back at Madison High School (1972-75) before signing to play at Morehead State, where he played receiver (1976-80). The Richmond native then served as an assistant coach (1981-93) and later as head coach at Holmes High School (1994-96).

Turner was an assistant at Central (1996-1997 and 1999-2002) before taking over after Paul Rains left the school.



http://www.richmondregister.com/localspo...d=topstory
#11
Here is an article from today as Central starts looking for a new coach. It also mentions a potential target as the Head Coach at Scott Co.

Central begins search for new coach
Nathan Hutchinson
Register Sports Editor

RICHMOND — It may not be known for some time who will replace Kenny Turner as the head football coach at Madison Central High School, but the search has already begun.

“We are going to advertise (the opening) and see where it goes from there,” Central athletic director Gary Ford said on Wednesday.

Turner was fired on Monday after seven seasons as head coach at Central. The Richmond native had a 51-30 record during his tenure, including two trips to the regional championship game (2003, 2004). He also coached 22 student-athletes who signed college scholarships, including Paul Warford, Larry Warford, Ryan Barnes and Keshawn Simpson.

However, the Indians finished last season with an 0-9 record and lost in the opening round of the Class 6A Playoffs to Bryan Station.

“Rightfully or wrongfully, the coach becomes the scapegoat when things don’t go right,” Ford said.

Not only was Turner fired, but all of his assistants were relieved of their duties as well, including Teddy Turner and Velmar Miller.

The Indians’ new coach will get to choose his own staff — which still could feature some familiar faces, of course.

“I am hopeful that a lot of the guys will be back,” Ford said of Turner’s assistant coaches.

Speculation surrounding the job began almost as soon as word of Turner’s firing became public earlier this week.

Central officials were supposedly very interested in Jim McKee, but it seems very unlikely that he would leave Scott County where he serves as head football coach and athletic director. McKee’s wife also works in the Scott County school system.

Turner enjoyed a tremendous amount of success early in his tenure at Madison Central. The Indians went 11-2 in 2003 and 2004.

Central posted winning records in each of the next three seasons (7-4 in 2005; 6-5 in 2006; 7-5 in 2007), then went 9-3 in 2008 before losing to Male in the second round of the playoffs.

After graduating 17 standout seniors, the Indians struggled badly last season, losing every game by at least 14 points.

Turner was a halfback and defensive back at Madison High School (1972-75) before signing to play at Morehead State, where he played receiver (1976-80). The Richmond native then served as an assistant coach (1981-93) and later as head coach at Holmes High School (1994-96).

Turner was an assistant at Central (1996-97 and 1999-2002) before taking over after Paul Rains left the school.
#12
Don't see Holcomb leaving, but would be a good move for him if he could retire and get and easy 100 day contract to coach. Coach Browne from Perry I'm sure will be interested in this job as well.
Do they have a time line for when they may want to hire? Just wondering how fast will they fill this opening.
#13
Holcomb would be crazy for leaving Breathitt, yeah they may have more athletes and bigger number of turn out, but when you get all that it means stiffer the competion. He be up there with the big boys.( Trinty,St.X) It would be impossible to win State. If he is smart he will stick right were he is, he is like a god in Breathitt.
#14
from whats going around Jim McKee (Scott County), Mark Dixon (Hazard) & Johnny Poynter (Bourbon County) have Been Mentioned but Jim McKee is in running for the Dunbar Position. Dixon was a Assistant @ MC in 2001. Poynter lives in Richmond, but is the head coach @ Bourbon County.
#15
Someone at Perry Central told me that Bert Browne has interviewed for this job, I'm not sure if this is true. But Bert would be a great fit there, he has a lot of pride from his days at QB for Madison Central.
#16
JMEWLS Wrote:Someone at Perry Central told me that Bert Browne has interviewed for this job, I'm not sure if this is true. But Bert would be a great fit there, he has a lot of pride from his days at QB for Madison Central.
30 day posting window isn't closed yet. Doubt if they've done any interviews yet
#17
Poynter or Browne will not get interviewed. MC will be looking for a Coach to come in and make them competitive with chances to win the district soon.
#18
nky Wrote:30 day posting window isn't closed yet. Doubt if they've done any interviews yet


from what i read on another site, Central wants a new coach in by next year
#19
Strikeout King Wrote:from what i read on another site, Central wants a new coach in by next year
probably begin interview after the first of the year hire someone by mid January
#20
nky Wrote:30 day posting window isn't closed yet. Doubt if they've done any interviews yet


probably. im anxious to see who is in running for it and see who gets it
#21
I dont want to see Bert Browne leave Perry County but I will tell you one **** thing, you WILL NOT find a better more dedicated coach than Coach Browne.
#22
Strikeout King Wrote:probably. im anxious to see who is in running for it and see who gets it
I hear they want a young coach at Mad. Central....Anybody have any coaches in mind that would be interested..
#23
Does anyone have any names of who has applied already?
#24
King Leonidas Wrote:Does anyone have any names of who has applied already?

I'd like to know also.
#25
I know one.
#26
Well lets hear some names!!!
#27
Bert Browne- Perry Co Central HC
Jay Cobb- Former Somerset coach who walked out on his players
Oliver Lucas- Former Bryan Station Coach
ShaDon Brown- Rowan County HC
Johnny Poynter- Bourbon County HC

These names are the only ones that I have heard around town.
#28
Bert Browne will get this job is what I'm hearing....wait and see.
#29
Bert Browne will get this job!
#30
STATE CHAMP Wrote:Bert Browne- Perry Co Central HC
Jay Cobb- Former Somerset coach who walked out on his players
Oliver Lucas- Former Bryan Station Coach
ShaDon Brown- Rowan County HC
Johnny Poynter- Bourbon County HC

These names are the only ones that I have heard around town.

Out of these names, I'll agree with kymom. Bert Browne gets the job over this group easily.

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