[Possum Bait]

Whitley is rumored to be hiring both a new defensive coordinator and a new offensive coordinator. After going 4-17 since Coach Black has arrived, I suppose the administration has decided to try some new blood. Something needed to be done. Whitley had one of the worst offenses in the state last year and their defensive coordinator (their best and most seasoned coach) retired.

You have to wonder what the administration thinks Black is capable of doing since they are removing him from the offense where he worked last year and apparently making sure he is not very involved with the defense. I suppose they will find something he can do. It is a bad situation for sure but hopefully it will work out for the best.

Look for one or both of the new guys to be very senior since one of the two will most likely be the head coach after next season. Black has been given the ultimatum win or else. Considering the fact that in his seven seasons as a head coach, he has had five losing seasons including three 2 win seasons, the odds are not in his favor.

The new guys will be watched very carefully next year with regard to their ability to lead, work in the classroom and get along with other school personnel. Despite the fact that next year will probably be very dismal, in the big scheme of things, the administration is probably making a smart move since they will be able to avoid the embarrassment of firing a coach after only two fruitless seasons and they will be able to provide the new coach a year of on the job training.