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🐎 UPDATE: Overton hires current DC Justin Arnold as new AD


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On 5/10/2018 at 8:28 PM, dillonpanthers said:

Per Matt Stepp, Strickland has resigned to go to Nashville, AR as the DC. 

A good move for him. I wish him the best.

On 5/10/2018 at 9:11 PM, Dawgman said:

Kerry Strong takes this one. He and coach Arnold will see who grows the best beard.

Arnold is no slouch but there's no chin under Kerry Strong's beard...   just another beard. 

On 5/10/2018 at 9:13 PM, Greezychef said:

Go get em Horn!!!

C'mon man, keep the gloves up. 

On 5/10/2018 at 9:17 PM, Lion70 said:

Going to be difficult... 

Overton was already against the eight-ball after this past season's collapse.

On 1/26/2018 at 9:19 AM, AKA said:

Basically a "perfect storm" of bad luck for a small school.

1.) Several returning starters quit the team in the offseason, a few others quit as the season progressed.

2.) One of the best athletes on the team was suspended for disciplinary issues.

As a result, by season's end there were freshmen and/or inexperienced underclassmen starting all over the field. The best receiver on the team was playing lineman. The QB had never played the position before, the backup was an inexperienced sophomore.

Without going into personal details that are none of anyone's business, each player quit for completely unrelated reasons to any other. There was no "mass exodus" for any single reason. Just bad luck and worse timing. 

They need someone who can turns things around in a hurry. 

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1 hour ago, jimmyjohnson said:

What does Overton have coming back?

I'll defer to those closer to the program, but this is my outlook from back in February

On 2/3/2018 at 7:49 PM, AKA said:

Granted, I'm pretty far out of the loop but here's my way-too-early and really really uninformed...
Overton Mustangs outlook for 2018

2017 season: 1 win and 9 losses, finished 5th place in District 10-2A (D-II) with losses to...  everyone they played (except for Wortham).

Who they lost: Shawn Sartors (TE/LB/OL/DB/WR/P), Darius Herndon (OL/DL), Ashton King (OL/DL), Brandon Allison (OL/DL), Joe Clark (ATH/DB), as well as nine seniors and two other starters (underclassmen) who quit before season's end. Dunno if they'll come back or not. Replacing Sartors and Herndon will be impossible, as well as seasoned linemen King and Allison—both took up a lot of space on both sides of the line. If the two talented juniors who quit last year (a very talented back and lineman), don't come back that's going to hurt as well.

Returning starters: Senior FB/LB Hudson Rogers, Senior ATH/DB Luke Osburn, Senior OL/DL Garrett Worley, EDIT: Soph. QB/DB Cole Marshall, Soph. TE/LB Kaden Dike, and a buncha underclassmen who were plugged in at various spots as the season wore on.

Keys for next year: Looking ahead a vital need is depth and line play. Only having, like, 30 kids come out for two-a-days is a disgrace. Rogers and Osburn are classic old-school Overton athletes: hard-nosed and aggressive, but they're not big kids with game-breaking speed. They need help from their teammates. EDIT: Hopefully sophomore QB Marshall provides some continuity on offense this season. Junior lineman Peyton Roberts and his classmates have to step it up as well. 

The defense gave up upwards of 50 points per game last year, and that's with multiple games using a running clock in the second half. So it goes without saying that Overton has to get A LOT better on defense. I have no idea how they're gonna do it. Rogers and Osburn will have another all-district season's at LB, but Coach Strickland has his work cut out for him filling the rest of the holes. 

Overall: The Mustangs really needed this realignment. I haven't heard what their non-district schedule is, still there's no reason why they can't go .500 and make the playoffs. But no one is just going to roll over and give it to them. This team has to show more of what Mike Clyde used to call "testicular fortitude." Mental toughness and perseverance. 

Way-too-early prediction: I say the 'Stangs finish 5-5, tied with Mount Enterprise for third place. Maud and Simms-Bowie should battle it out for the district title.

Basically: the cupboard ain't bare, but it ain't exactly well-stocked either. 

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Texas losing a great one he got passed up based on the politics and his experience(Size of hs) on jobs he would have done a wonderful job at. Wish him the best and hope to see him back in the lone star state. 

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2 hours ago, Lion70 said:

Not sure of the town gotta ask him but fam from Arkansas is mainly what I meant LoL. That's a interesting mascot 

I Believe around Dequeen if Im not mistaken. 

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Nashville is one of the top programs in the country. Won a state title in 2015, have upwards of 775 wins, which is top 30 all time. Great school. Gotta take the opportunity when you can. 

That said, he'll be missed around here. Great coach, even better guy. Good christian man and family.

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28 minutes ago, SmokyBurgess said:

Nashville is one of the top programs in the country. Won a state title in 2015, have upwards of 775 wins, which is top 30 all time. Great school. Gotta take the opportunity when you can. 

That said, he'll be missed around here. Great coach, even better guy. Good christian man and family.

Top programs in the COUNTRY???? Uh, no!!! Maybe one of the better programs in the state of Arkansas but not even close to one of the better programs in the country. Not even remotely close.

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TOP 50 ALL-TIME WINNINGEST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PROGRAMS


1. Valdosta (Ga.) - 899
All-time record: 899-220-34
Source: NFHS, team website
2015: 8-4

2. Highlands (Fort Thomas, Ky.) - 876
All-time record: 868-223-26
Source: Kentucky High School Athletic Association record book
2015: 8-6

3. Male (Louisville, Ky.) - 859
All-time record: 859-322-49
Source: KHSAA record book
2015: 15-0

4. Washington (Massillon, Ohio) - 853
All-time record: 853-283-36
Source: Ohio High School Athletic Association record book
2015: 4-6

5. Mayfield (Ky.) - 847
All-time record: 847-252-32
Source: KHSAA record book
2015: 14-1

6. Mount Carmel (Pa.) - 833
All-time record: 833-314-59
Source: National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) record book
2015: 6-5

7. Easton (Pa.) - 822
All-time record: 822-344-52
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 9-4

8. McKinley (Canton, Ohio) - 814
All-time record: 814-344-42
Source: NFHS record book
2015: 7-4

9. Hampton (Va.) - 812
All-time record: 812-263-45
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 12-1

10. Parkersburg (W. Va.) - 809
All-time record: 809-328-40
Source: School website
2015: 4-6

11. Muskegon (Mich.) - 807
All-time record: 807-276-43
Source: Michigan High School Athletic Association record book
2015: 9-3

12. Central (Little Rock, Ark.) - 798
All-time record: 798-346-48
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 3-7

13. Brockton (Mass.) - 793
All-time record: 793-375-64
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 7-4

14. Summerville (S.C.) - 791
All-time record: 791-217-33
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 4-8

15. Everett (Mass.) - 790
All-time record: 790-371-79
Source: NFHS record book
2015: 5-5

16. Berwick (Pa.) - 789
All-time record: 789-321-43
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 9-3

17. Highland Park (Dallas) - 787
All-time record: 787-254-27
Source: John Lee Smith, Texas High School Football History
2015: 10-2

18. Clinton (Okla.) - 785
All-time record: 785-277-37
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 6-6

19T. Pine Bluff (Ark.) - 783
All-time record: 783-333-53
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 13-0

19T. Ansonia (Conn.) - 783
All-time record: 783-237-57
Source: State high school record book compiled by Gerry DeSimas Jr.
2015: 12-1

21. Lawton (Okla.) - 782
All-time record: 782-341-34
Source: NFHS record book
2015: 8-2

22T. Ada (Okla.) - 780
All-time record: 780-320-24
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 6-4

22T. East St. Louis (Ill.) - 780
All-time record: 780-233-45
Source: NFHS record book
2015: 3-6

24. Steubenville (Ohio) - 778
All-time record: 778-315-34
Source: OHSAA record book.
2015: 13-1

25. Leominster (Mass.) - 774
All-time record: 774-395-64
Source: Football Friday Night
2015:

26T. Long Beach Poly (Calif.) - 769
All-time record: 769-318-52
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 4-6

26T. Shelby (N.C.) - 769
All-time record: 769-305-50
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 15-1

28. Dobyns-Bennett (Kingsport, Tenn.) - 768
All-time record: 768-233-28
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 4-7

29. Bakersfield (Calif.) - 767
All-time record: 767-256-43
Source: NFHS record book
2015: 5-6

30. Paducah Tilghman (Paducah, Ky.) - 765
All-time record: 765-318-25
Source: KHSAA record book
2015: 8-4

31. Amarillo (Texas) - 763
All-time record: 763-344-23
Source: John Lee Smith, Texas High School Football History
2015: 9-3

32. Washington (Sioux Falls, S.D.) - 762
All-time record: 762-324-37
Source: NFHS record book
2015: 11-1

33. Haynesville (La.) - 760
All-time record: 760-175-22
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 11-3

34T. LaGrange (Ga.) - 759
All-time record: 759-338-41
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 5-5

34T. New Britain (Conn.) - 759
All-time record: 759-335-51
Source: NFHS record book
2015: 5-5

36. Maryville (Tenn.) - 758
All-time record: 758-217-34
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 14-1

37T. Washington (Tulsa, Okla.) - 757
All-time record: 757-216-30
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 10-1

37T. Steelton-Highspire (Steelton, Pa.) - 757
All-time record: 757-430-58
Source: Randy Wilson, football historian
2015: 5-6

37T. Nashville (Ark.) - 757
All-time record: 757-326-29
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 15-0

40. Danville (Ky.) - 754
All-time record: 754-240-34
Source: KHSAA record book
2015: 12-2

41. Plano (Texas) - 751
All-time record: 751-350-47
Source: John Lee Smith, Texas High School Football History
2015: 4-6

42. Harlan (Iowa) - 750
All-time record: 750-283-48
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 8-2

43. Gaffney (S.C.) - 744
All-time record: 721-321-32
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 6-6

44. St. Xavier (Louisville, Ky.) - 738
All-time record: 738-29-20
Source: KHSAA record book
2015: 7-5

45. Temple (Texas) - 737
All-time record: 737-344-52
Source: John Lee Smith, Texas High School Football History
2015: 12-2

46. Lawrence (Kan.) - 732
All-time record: 732-284-38
Source: NFHS record book
2015: 10-1

47T. Gainesville (Ga.) - 730
All-time record: 730-286-23
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 8-4

47T. Lincoln County (Lincolnton, Ga.) - 730
All-time record: 730-258-23
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 9-2

49. Chicago Mt. Carmel - 726
All-time record: 726-235-31
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 10-3

50. Montgomery Bell Academy (Nashville, Tenn.) - 725
All-time record: 725-336-46
Source: Football Friday Night
2015: 11-2

 

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30 minutes ago, OneTreehill said:

Top programs in the COUNTRY???? Uh, no!!! Maybe one of the better programs in the state of Arkansas but not even close to one of the better programs in the country. Not even remotely close.

Check the list above. Thirty-seventh nationally, and that was going into 2016. So they've added to that list since then. I'd consider top 50 nationally as one of the top programs in the country when there's thousands upon thousands of high schools that play football. 

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I would say I'm shocked but I'm really not. When he was hired I figured this would be a quick exit, add the poor seasons and the writing was on the wall. I went to a few games and the team was just awful to watch. Overton hasn't had stability since Dubose took the superintendent job. The whole culture and mindset needs to change in Overton. 

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1 hour ago, SmokyBurgess said:

Check the list above. Thirty-seventh nationally, and that was going into 2016. So they've added to that list since then. I'd consider top 50 nationally as one of the top programs in the country when there's thousands upon thousands of high schools that play football. 

Just incredible! Until you consider what kind of football they play in Arkie!

One player can lead you to 4 SC's in a row with ease.

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On 5/11/2018 at 5:03 PM, Lion70 said:

Definitely a stepping stone especially for someone trying to establish themselves as a coach. 

If that many kids quit, what decent coach would want the job? 

 

On 5/11/2018 at 5:37 PM, DTrump said:

Just incredible! Until you consider what kind of football they play in Arkie!

One player can lead you to 4 SC's in a row with ease.

I have a son going to school in Arkansas. He's in the 8th grade pushing about 6'2 nice safety size but the school he's at hasn't and probably won't be successful. I've seen the game and let me tell you Arkansas high school ball has nothing on Texas. I wish he come back and play here.

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10 minutes ago, DTrump said:

He was looking to get out when he got there. Do I blame a man for bettering themselves, NO!

But, please have a better resume than your presenting please!

No doubt I agree with you. Everybody was talking about his sucess. And that success is why he was never a good fit for Overton.

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26 minutes ago, Lion70 said:

Gotta change the culture disciplined is everything.  I don't believe in knocking someone for one bad season. Glad he gave himself a opportunity and better themselves. He is a good coach and will succeed. As for Overton I wish nothing but the best. 

I like that y'all had a relantionship and he was a christian. But, don't go around as a glorified assistant with rings on. Gotta be an OC or a DC on them teams to claim what jobs he went after.

He's a kids person, they respond. But making the every day calls is another deal. I wish the dude the best!

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LOLOLOL!!! By record yes, that's because all they play are Arkansas schools...hardly a legitimate measuring stick to go by!!!! When they start playing (and beating) anybody outside of hickville USA they can brag!!! I've seen quite a few of the "power house" football teams in Arky play and very few could compete with Texas, Florida, California and Ohio teams...like I said , they are a good program IN ARKANSAS...not so much outside of the state. 

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14 hours ago, Greezychef said:

Hubbard was 0-10 the year before Horn arrived.  He had them in the playoffs his first season there.  With his brand of discipline and toughness he would make Overton district champions next season.  Ya ll better call him.  Need his number?  I'm telling you,  this would turn Overton around IMMEDIATELY.   

Oh, don't get me wrong. I'm not turning my nose up at Horn. He would be a godsend for that program. 

I just doubt he'd be interested, and I was picking up a "salty" vibe from you.  ;)

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