Smoaky Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Rick Barker told David Smoak he is retiring from coaching in Texas and has accepted the job as head football coach at Fouke High School on the east side of Texarkana, "I have 31-years in Texas and this is a unique opportunity for me to retire, and yet continue coaching in Arkansas without moving."Barker was 68-20 at New Boston, and 56-43 in nine years at Pleasant Grove and had a nice run, "We did a lot of good things at New Boston and obviously I wish we could have done even more, but I loved working at both New Boston and Pleasant Grove around Texarkana."Barker, who accepted the job at Fouke High School this week, informed his players of his decision on Tuesday morning. Credit to Smoaky.com member "oldhornet" for having the first news on this on Tuesday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustanghybrid Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txkfan14 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 really surprised at this move, but apparently it's going to work out well for him fouke has been pretty bad the last few years, so hopefully he'll inject some life into that program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
question Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 really surprised at this move, but apparently it's going to work out well for him fouke has been pretty bad the last few years, so hopefully he'll inject some life into that program Is he going to the HS or to the OLD UNIVERSITY ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLEMAN Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Kudo's to Coach Barker for building a program from the JR high level up. NB will be a great catch for someone. Great School. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunzT Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Wow Going from NB to Fouke is kinda like going from the penthouse to the outhouse. Got to be something else to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordertown Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Without regard to the interim advertisements, this was a financial planning move by Barker in my opinion. Many educators in far Northeast Texas retire out of the Texas Teacher Retirement system and go to work in Arkansas schools to double dip. I doubt Fouke can pay what New Boston pays. Just my theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhornet Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Good for Coach Barker. Gonna be a tough challenge at Fouke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyClydePuckett Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Are they going to open this up or stay inside and hire someone quick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGHawkfan Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Are they going to open this up or stay inside and hire someone quick? The article in todays' Gazzette states that they are looking to promote from within. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLEMAN Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I wish they would open it up. Just to see who was intrested. Who knows. NB has an above average program IMO. They have the kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68Hornet Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 The article in todays' Gazzette states that they are looking to promote from within. I don't think that's what the Gazette said. Barker indicated he wouldn't be surprised to see Jamey Thomas throw his hat into the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhornet Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Jamey Thomas - done deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Speaking as a High School Official, gonna miss working his games in New Boston! Good luck in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetMeNeverBeAshamed Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 THATS'S A GIMME. THEIR ALL FAMILY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLEMAN Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Hey!! NB has a program from heck. I wish they would open this job up but the winning has gone own for the last 10 years or so bi have followed NB since 1979 and we have more bad than good. Barker has built a program and I am sure he has handed it all off. Jamie, open the O up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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