Prestonsburg coaching search

AngryMob · 03-31-2018, 01:26 AM

Not happening.

***Westside*** · 03-31-2018, 01:45 AM

WILDCAT NATION Wrote:Seriously? JC to P'burg? High level 4A-5A to mid level 2A? Why? Would have to be a truckload O' cash

JC was nothing until Matney got there. They produce a few good players who had success in college, but success as a team just wasn't there very often. I'm not saying he is coming to Pburg, but it's not like he can't turn Pburg into a powerhouse as well. JC tradition before Matney vs Prestonsburg's tradition? I'd take Prestonsburg any day of the week.

Mister D · 03-31-2018, 02:36 AM

I would be shocked to see this move especially with the massive success Matney has had the last 3 years at JC. But I can see the lower competition and huge sum of money at least making him have to think about it.

MtnHSFootballFan · 03-31-2018, 03:06 AM

WILDCAT NATION Wrote:The new coach will not have to change his colors of red, white, and black only move from one end of the parkway to the other.

Salyersville is the end of the parkway in the mountains, not Prestonsburg.

**Panther Thunder** · 03-31-2018, 03:37 AM

Spud6 Wrote:You think he'd leave to get his shot at a head coaching position PT? He seems pretty set at Pikeville especially with the talent they have coming through right now.

I think it would a great hire. No idea on the interest in either party. But, if I am Prestonsburg it is a call I would make.

WILDCAT NATION · 03-31-2018, 04:26 AM

MtnHSFootballFan Wrote:Salyersville is the end of the parkway in the mountains, not Prestonsburg.

True in signage only. Driven it a thousand times. 114 IS the Parkway as much as the rest.

cat86 · 03-31-2018, 04:30 AM

Uh oh.......

Hold on a second....

**jetpilot** · 03-31-2018, 05:03 AM

Either nobody on here knows anything or we are teetering on the verge of a clusterf...............:popcorn:

2000PHS · 03-31-2018, 05:05 AM

I do not know if he is going to switch schools or not. He is either going to PBurg or he used them to gain a little leverage where he is now. I could see either. However, I do know it is his to turn down and that it is a pretty sweet deal.

***Spud6*** · 03-31-2018, 05:21 AM

cat86 Wrote:Gonna be a whole lotta people on here surprised when the new coach is named.

TrueblueUK Wrote:I agree. I couldn't believe it.
Looks like a few already knew though.
That leaves a huge opening to be filled also.

You guys werenât joking weâre you?

Sheesh

cat86 · 03-31-2018, 05:38 AM

2000PHS Wrote:I do not know if he is going to switch schools or not. He is either going to PBurg or he used them to gain a little leverage where he is now. I could see either. However, I do know it is his to turn down and that it is a pretty sweet deal.

^^^This.

Within the past 3 hours, Iâve heard comments that make me think heâs coming...AND....comments that make me think he is not. Both from reputable sources.

And you are right: it is his to turn down or accept.

**jetpilot** · 03-31-2018, 05:54 AM

I hope the Blackcats sign their man. Time for excitement to return to the program. But it does seem like they will get a good coach no matter what.

Fly Like a Duck · 03-31-2018, 06:09 AM

cat86 Wrote:^^^This.

Within the past 3 hours, I’ve heard comments that make me think he’s coming...AND....comments that make me think he is not. Both from reputable sources.

And you are right: it is his to turn down or accept.

Once you get to the spring (and, beyond); telling your current school and KIDS on the team that you are LEAVING make(s) an already hard decision even harder; especially if you have a chance to be pretty good in the coming year at your current school (say what you want, but that factors in).

Jobs (many) come open every year, but great jobs don't. All factored in..is this another job or is it a great job? There are arguments for both sides of that coin depending on who you talk to.

Whether who it's been offered to is using this for leverage at his current school or legitimately thinking about taking this job doesn't matter to me. Good for them. Coaches (and their families) give up so much for others, so I have zero issues with them looking out for "#1" from time to time.

If leaving every other year for a job (unless they are bonifide climbs up the ladder, in particular...in $$$), then that's a different story.

2000PHS · 03-31-2018, 07:03 AM

jetpilot Wrote:I hope the Blackcats sign their man. Time for excitement to return to the program. But it does seem like they will get a good coach no matter what.

Letâs be honest, if they land Matney it is the biggest hire in EKY in a very very long time. He was successful at Sheldon Clark but nothing like what he has built at JC. If they have to go another route, time will tell if it is a good hire.

**jetpilot** · 03-31-2018, 07:20 AM

2000PHS Wrote:Letâs be honest, if they land Matney it is the biggest hire in EKY in a very very long time. He was successful at Sheldon Clark but nothing like what he has built at JC. If they have to go another route, time will tell if it is a good hire.

I hope they get him. He is their best option but I guess I have more faith in there being others that can step into that program and do a great job as well...

**BlackcatAlum** · 04-01-2018, 09:15 AM

Matney would be the hire that would get the community fired back up about Blackcat football again.

THOMCAT · 04-01-2018, 05:01 PM

Write it down.

For the 2018 season Jim Matney WILL be the coach for Johnson Central and Brandon Brewer WILL be the new coach at Prestonsburg.

cat86 · 04-01-2018, 06:27 PM

THOMCAT Wrote:Write it down.

For the 2018 season Jim Matney WILL be the coach for Johnson Central and Brandon Brewer WILL be the new coach at Prestonsburg.

As of now, I agree with this.

3 days ago my answer would have been different. But things change.

2000PHS · 04-01-2018, 09:40 PM

THOMCAT Wrote:Write it down.

For the 2018 season Jim Matney WILL be the coach for Johnson Central and Brandon Brewer WILL be the new coach at Prestonsburg.

Also write this down.

Jim Matney showed serious interest in this job. His reasoning is and probably always will be a mystery. Was he actually considering leaving or was it a simple leverage play.. only he knows.

MountainBall44 · 04-01-2018, 10:44 PM

nicker:^He played the fiddle for two weeks :hilarious:

**Real Badman** · 04-02-2018, 01:46 AM

Who is Brandon Brewer?

Fly Like a Duck · 04-02-2018, 02:06 AM

Real Badman Wrote:Who is Brandon Brewer?

HFC @ Powell County.

~~jag95~~ · 04-02-2018, 03:13 AM

Thought this was a done deal is Matney coming to Prestonsburg or staying put?

Blackcat2001 · 04-02-2018, 03:24 AM

I hear Brewer may have another offer to consider ...... starting to remind me of Tennesseeâs coaching search

WILDCAT NATION · 04-02-2018, 04:41 AM

Blackcat2001 Wrote:I hear Brewer may have another offer to consider ...... starting to remind me of Tennesseeâs coaching search

The only other one around is Perry Central that I can think of.

**Real Badman** · 04-02-2018, 06:51 AM

Did brewer play for Tony Burchett? Did Tony Burchett play for Pburg? Or am I dreaming this all up

RaisedByBlue · 04-02-2018, 07:33 AM

Brewer played at Powell. Coached under Tony Burchett for a few seasons before being named head coach.

Single Wing 77 · 04-02-2018, 07:44 AM

JC is on the verge of moving to 5a. They're pretty lucky they didn't with this latest alignment. I don't think JC, or any mountain team for that matter, will be able to compete in the new 5a for a while. That's the only reason I could see him leaving.

Cat Daddy · 04-02-2018, 01:32 PM

I don't think that Matney is serious about taking the job. I think this is a smart move on his part, to get a pay increase, or a little more leverage. Johnson Central is the second best program in the mountains and arguably the best program in the state in 4A. So, it doesn't make a lot of sense to me why he would be interested in the Prestonsburg job. Don't get me wrong, Prestonsburg is a good job, but I don't think it is near the job it was ten or fifteen years ago. If things don't change, regardless of who is named the new coach at Prestonsburg, the next two or three years could be some of the weakest teams in program history. All of the talent has left and from what I'm hearing, a lot of the remaining talent is leaving, due to the firing of Derossett. Personally, I think Brandon Brewer will get the job and deservingly so. Anyone who can turn Powell County into a regional contender, is one heck of a coach in my opinion.

Ballbuster · 04-02-2018, 03:40 PM

I think they need to go after home grown Prestonsburg coach. Nathan Leslie would be good one.