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Post by jimmythegreek on Apr 27, 2024 12:55:23 GMT -6
I have a social media platform with close to 20k followers between the couple of them. With my own eyes I saw your fans complaining about the Reeve hire and honestly so did most of you coming in here and acting like it's all being made up by me. Your fans were all over my STXB platforms whining about Reeve being the choice. I'm not gonna waste my time on people that can't even accept facts. First of all - congratulation on your 20K plus followers. We know about it. You continue to tell us. Not everyone is going to agree on things. Just like the people of Alice on the bond. But many of those are just fans who don't know what's been happening behind the scenes at Calallen. Pico and I happen to talk to board members and the superintendent and coaches and players. Just because those people feel that way doesn't mean that's what the district and community wanted overall. Many of those are bellyaching because they wanted the internal candidate so now they are butt hurt over the hire. No need to argue. Just let it play out. I for one am very happy with the hire. He's shared his plan, they are working hard and parents and players are excited. You aren't a Calallen fan or supporter anyway so why worry or ***** about it? Cat girl is spot on with this. Some of those same ones who were posting on your FB page basically prostituted themselves because they wanted a certain internal hire which would’ve been a royal disaster. If you Calallen haters wanted an end to the program as you know, he was your guy.
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Post by SouthTexasBloodsport on Apr 27, 2024 13:17:38 GMT -6
First of all - congratulation on your 20K plus followers. We know about it. You continue to tell us. Not everyone is going to agree on things. Just like the people of Alice on the bond. But many of those are just fans who don't know what's been happening behind the scenes at Calallen. Pico and I happen to talk to board members and the superintendent and coaches and players. Just because those people feel that way doesn't mean that's what the district and community wanted overall. Many of those are bellyaching because they wanted the internal candidate so now they are butt hurt over the hire. No need to argue. Just let it play out. I for one am very happy with the hire. He's shared his plan, they are working hard and parents and players are excited. You aren't a Calallen fan or supporter anyway so why worry or ***** about it? Cat girl is spot on with this. Some of those same ones who were posting on your FB page basically prostituted themselves because they wanted a certain internal hire which would’ve been a royal disaster. If you Calallen haters wanted an end to the program as you know, he was your guy. More entitlement attitude lol. So let me get this straight - everyone that agrees (lets be honest youre all pretending) he's the right hire is correct, and all the people that didn't like the hire are just bitter meatheads that aren't backstage talking to the coach and players and yadda yadda yadda. None of you are happy about this hire regardless of the happy faces you might put on social media. Maybe the guy turns out to be better than Danaher but that doesn't change the facts of how everyone feels right NOW. You people aren't fooling anybody by acting like this is who you would have all picked and you're happy this was your best applicant. Peace out.
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Post by jimmythegreek on Apr 27, 2024 14:44:41 GMT -6
Cat girl is spot on with this. Some of those same ones who were posting on your FB page basically prostituted themselves because they wanted a certain internal hire which would’ve been a royal disaster. If you Calallen haters wanted an end to the program as you know, he was your guy. More entitlement attitude lol. So let me get this straight - everyone that agrees (lets be honest youre all pretending) he's the right hire is correct, and all the people that didn't like the hire are just bitter meatheads that aren't backstage talking to the coach and players and yadda yadda yadda. None of you are happy about this hire regardless of the happy faces you might put on social media. Maybe the guy turns out to be better than Danaher but that doesn't change the facts of how everyone feels right NOW. You people aren't fooling anybody by acting like this is who you would have all picked and you're happy this was your best applicant. Peace out. “Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.” — George Carlin Peace out.
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Post by chiller15 on Apr 27, 2024 15:44:21 GMT -6
So happy to see Whittington and Brooks get drafted! Makes my heart sing.......
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Post by mattsteppdctf on Apr 27, 2024 16:01:16 GMT -6
Two things can be true; Victoria East's new district is much tougher and probably didnt fire anyone up about trying to get a playoff spot but Calallen's a better job that Victoria East also I just don't see how Calallen is a better job. Reeve will get NO credit for anything there unless he wins a state championship whereas in Victoria he would have been worshipped if he just started winning playoff games which he did this year for the first time since I think 2016. He'll get as much credit for winning at Calallen as the new Alabama coach will get if he keeps winning at Alabama, none. My reasons its a better job 1) Pays better 2) Better facilities, yes Calallen's stadium and locker rooms are dated, but they have an indoor and if the bond passes those facilities will be improved. Victoria's going to be limited because what they do for East they gotta do for West...and check out their stadium...WOOF 3) Vertical alignment, Reeve is the AD he has total control of the feeder system from the ground up, less red tape to deal with 4) Better playoff path, this touches on your point on the easier district
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Post by bluecat on Apr 28, 2024 11:23:34 GMT -6
From this point forward , you all that say Calallen fans are not satisfied with the candidates need to name some names. I’ll get it started for some of you local guys with the first one some of you all thought would be a good fit for Calallen. 1). Chris Soza Start with the next name and carry on. I can’t believe 37 hasn’t submitted a list as long as his arm?
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Post by bluecat on Apr 28, 2024 12:27:01 GMT -6
I just don't see how Calallen is a better job. Reeve will get NO credit for anything there unless he wins a state championship whereas in Victoria he would have been worshipped if he just started winning playoff games which he did this year for the first time since I think 2016. He'll get as much credit for winning at Calallen as the new Alabama coach will get if he keeps winning at Alabama, none. My reasons its a better job 1) Pays better 2) Better facilities, yes Calallen's stadium and locker rooms are dated, but they have an indoor and if the bond passes those facilities will be improved. Victoria's going to be limited because what they do for East they gotta do for West...and check out their stadium...WOOF 3) Vertical alignment, Reeve is the AD he has total control of the feeder system from the ground up, less red tape to deal with 4) Better playoff path, this touches on your point on the easier district Matt there’s no doubt the Cal salary will be more than what East could pay. But there are some of us wondering was pay a factor in why some much more experienced successful coaches failed to apply? Possibly some withheld applying due to Chino”s “No Credit” argument? Or could it be the argument that some big time coaches believe that that South Texas cannot compete for the biggest prize a state Championship due to the lack of the dense population areas in South Texas? I personally like the hire of Reeves, he held off for years before taking a HC job. His resume before accepting the job at East shows he wanted to build up good experience with good coaches. He was borne into coaching with his family history clearly shows. Is Charlie Reeves a diamond in the rough as the Cal faithful hope he can be? Danaher in his first years didn’t show that he would be the coach with the most wins in the state, but he did do it. I like to see some young people take on big challenges and learn as they go. He will get his lumps like all young coaches do, what you do after is what makes you better or worse. I think he will get better everytime he gets knocked down and gets back up.
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Post by mattsteppdctf on Apr 28, 2024 15:24:50 GMT -6
My reasons its a better job 1) Pays better 2) Better facilities, yes Calallen's stadium and locker rooms are dated, but they have an indoor and if the bond passes those facilities will be improved. Victoria's going to be limited because what they do for East they gotta do for West...and check out their stadium...WOOF 3) Vertical alignment, Reeve is the AD he has total control of the feeder system from the ground up, less red tape to deal with 4) Better playoff path, this touches on your point on the easier district Matt there’s no doubt the Cal salary will be more than what East could pay. But there are some of us wondering was pay a factor in why some much more experienced successful coaches failed to apply? Possibly some withheld applying due to Chino”s “No Credit” argument? Or could it be the argument that some big time coaches believe that that South Texas cannot compete for the biggest prize a state Championship due to the lack of the dense population areas in South Texas? I personally like the hire of Reeves, he held off for years before taking a HC job. His resume before accepting the job at East shows he wanted to build up good experience with good coaches. He was borne into coaching with his family history clearly shows. Is Charlie Reeves a diamond in the rough as the Cal faithful hope he can be? Danaher in his first years didn’t show that he would be the coach with the most wins in the state, but he did do it. I like to see some young people take on big challenges and learn as they go. He will get his lumps like all young coaches do, what you do after is what makes you better or worse. I think he will get better everytime he gets knocked down and gets back up. The pay compared to the rest of the state could be an issue, following a legend is tough too...even though you had two yrs of Campbell, it still looked and felt like Danaher's Calallen..so maybe more experienced/accomplished coaches felt they'd still be in Danaher's shadow...its also possible that many of the more accomplished HC's didnt put in because of location, if you dont have ties to the area or South TX you've got to do a lot of convincing to go because its a long way away.....maybe the timing wasn't greeat...some guys may not want to leave in mid-April....it's any number of factors that could play into it IMO I personally think Reeve is a good hire, he's got the coaching chops he just lacks the HC experience but he did impress me in year one
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Post by SouthTexasBloodsport on Apr 28, 2024 16:43:52 GMT -6
This is why a hometown hero leaves his hometown for a smaller program after only 1 season...
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Post by SouthTexasBloodsport on Apr 28, 2024 16:56:09 GMT -6
Nobody is hating on Calallen. This dude could end up being better than Danaher and beat Alice 70-0 in year one for all we know. I just think all of the fake, "this is the guy we all wanted", talk is a bunch of nonsense and that's what keeps this conversation going. And salary has nothing to do with leaving Victoria for Calallen. Campbell was making $111k. Gonzalez before leaving Victoria was making $111k and he was horrible so don't tell me Victoria doesn't pay.
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Post by marci on Apr 29, 2024 0:38:18 GMT -6
Do calcatfans believe in miracles? Apparently one of the big requirements for this job was to not force the spread offense on Calallen, because that is not one of their traditions. When looking for someone to fill the position, curious why they would hire someone that as a head coach would run pretty much, if not all their plays out of a shotgun spread formation. Oh well, maybe when Calallen comes out on offense against GP in the first game of the season, there before every ones eyes will appear, like a miracle, the Danaher Wing-T. youtu.be/KUjV5SqBFQ4?t=180
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Post by wfcoyote on Apr 29, 2024 7:12:56 GMT -6
I think the new coach will come in and gather his staff together and watch film of last year and see what personnel he has and decide on an offense to run. You need a QB that is a good ball handler to run misdirection plays in the Wing-T . It helps if the QB can run the ball. I would practice the Jet sweep down the left side against GP . I think Calallen should tamp down expectations before the season started and take pressure off the new coach. The new coach does not need to rebuild. He just needs to reload.
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Post by bluecat on Apr 29, 2024 7:14:31 GMT -6
Do calcatfans believe in miracles? Apparently one of the big requirements for this job was to not force the spread offense on Calallen, because that is not one of their traditions. When looking for someone to fill the position, curious why they would hire someone that as a head coach would run pretty much, if not all their plays out of a shotgun spread formation. Oh well, maybe when Calallen comes out on offense against GP in the first game of the season, there before every ones eyes will appear, like a miracle, the Danaher Wing-T. youtu.be/KUjV5SqBFQ4?t=180Marci ya got it! On a side note, if I was a hot shot HC looking for a new gig that pays a higher salary, I’d have reservations when a focus group or fanbase predetermined what offense I would run at the new school. In reality, if trying to pigeon hole the next HC as the exact image of Danaher 2.0 is almost impossible to expect from any coach.
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Post by jimmythegreek on Apr 29, 2024 7:49:27 GMT -6
Nobody is hating on Calallen. This dude could end up being better than Danaher and beat Alice 70-0 in year one for all we know. I just think all of the fake, "this is the guy we all wanted", talk is a bunch of nonsense and that's what keeps this conversation going. And salary has nothing to do with leaving Victoria for Calallen. Campbell was making $111k. Gonzalez before leaving Victoria was making $111k and he was horrible so don't tell me Victoria doesn't pay. You say this. You have a documented history of hating Calallen, so don’t play that card. You of all people should be applauding the hire if it means a decline of the Calallen program.
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Post by bluecat on Apr 29, 2024 8:50:07 GMT -6
Nobody is hating on Calallen. This dude could end up being better than Danaher and beat Alice 70-0 in year one for all we know. I just think all of the fake, "this is the guy we all wanted", talk is a bunch of nonsense and that's what keeps this conversation going. And salary has nothing to do with leaving Victoria for Calallen. Campbell was making $111k. Gonzalez before leaving Victoria was making $111k and he was horrible so don't tell me Victoria doesn't pay. You say this. You have a documented history of hating Calallen, so don’t play that card. You of all people should be applauding the hire if it means a decline of the Calallen program. A HC of a big time program in Texas would be insulted by an offer of $111K. The Lake Travis HC is getting$158K, Dodge at Westlake was in the $155K range. Calallen could not match that salary nor should they due to the population and tax revenue in that school district. There is no doubt that the Locals knew that Campbell regime at Cal was to be a short term gig and he was buying them time to find the next messiah to lead them back to the promise land. Only the locals know why he bowed out so quickly but he did and that set off a coach search that resulted in the hiring of Reeves. I have to say I fully expected them to hire a high school version of Nick Saban. That did not happen and I’m sure even some locals were surprised by the hire. But all in all, they got their guy, in retrospect Reeves could be the right guy at the right time for Calallen. Give Reeves his opportunity to show what he can do at Calallen.
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