RogerDorn Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 1 minute ago, BlackShirtD said: So you still think he had NOTHING to do with it? idk maybe. Morton I believe was only at t high through the 13-15 . McClure was already in Atlanta for a few years by then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETXSmoaker Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 hmmm …. will be interesting to see wht all happens next . hopefully not in the same situation again a yr from now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhyUMad Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 43 minutes ago, BlackShirtD said: So you still think he had NOTHING to do with it? Yep!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runninrabs Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 In just very a short time everyone will see what type of character coach and mentor Morton will be. If he comes in keeping any of the former staff then you will know where he stands and that McClure is really in charge behind scenes. IMO McClures ego doesn’t want another AD to be successful that’s why he is always so heavily involved in the searches. Not one coach that was on staff with McClure or Plunk better be left or you can put a fork in this one before he even begins. On the other hand if he does the right thing and cleans house the elite of Atlanta will scramble to replace him. Huge task ahead and I’m hoping he can turn this around but he has some major battles ahead to do so. Politics is poisonous in Atlanta and I hope Morton’s inexperience as a AD isn’t a repeat of last year or the year before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbychecker Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 6 minutes ago, Runninrabs said: In just very a short time everyone will see what type of character coach and mentor Morton will be. If he comes in keeping any of the former staff then you will know where he stands and that McClure is really in charge behind scenes. IMO McClures ego doesn’t want another AD to be successful that’s why he is always so heavily involved in the searches. Not one coach that was on staff with McClure or Plunk better be left or you can put a fork in this one before he even begins. On the other hand if he does the right thing and cleans house the elite of Atlanta will scramble to replace him. Huge task ahead and I’m hoping he can turn this around but he has some major battles ahead to do so. Politics is poisonous in Atlanta and I hope Morton’s inexperience as a AD isn’t a repeat of last year or the year before. Why is McClure still involved at all? Just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runninrabs Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Just now, chubbychecker said: Why is McClure still involved at all? Just curious Have no clue He shouldn’t even be employed by the district. Instead of firing him they created a position for him and up his pay I hear. I don’t care who it is if they don’t do their job fire them. The top 3 picks for the position walked due to this alone I hear. So they hire a young inexperienced guy that will do exactly as McClure advises him to just like Plunk did. The kids lose while the select few fatten their pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillonpanthers Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Did McClure have years on his contract and they didn't just want to pay him off? Or they really wanted to keep him around? Not unusual to create some bogus position or move them to transportation or something until their contract is up. But if he's there for the long haul, that's a huge red flag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runninrabs Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, dillonpanthers said: Did McClure have years on his contract and they didn't just want to pay him off? Or they really wanted to keep him around? Not unusual to create some bogus position or move them to transportation or something until their contract is up. But if he's there for the long haul, that's a huge red flag I’m not sure the particulars of his contract. What I am sure of is the terrible discipline and culture he created for a decade. I don’t care if you have to get a loan from the bank you don’t keep a cancer around you eliminate it immediately. You dang sure don’t let him anywhere near new AD hires or much less a search committee. That’s absurd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowebot Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 11 minutes ago, Runninrabs said: I’m not sure the particulars of his contract. What I am sure of is the terrible discipline and culture he created for a decade. I don’t care if you have to get a loan from the bank you don’t keep a cancer around you eliminate it immediately. You dang sure don’t let him anywhere near new AD hires or much less a search committee. That’s absurd. God forbid letting the guy stick around so his son can graduate from the schools hes gone to his whole life......... coaches are people too and we forget that as parents often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKBear123 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 17 minutes ago, Runninrabs said: I’m not sure the particulars of his contract. What I am sure of is the terrible discipline and culture he created for a decade. I don’t care if you have to get a loan from the bank you don’t keep a cancer around you eliminate it immediately. You dang sure don’t let him anywhere near new AD hires or much less a search committee. That’s absurd. People like you are the real poison in Atlanta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runninrabs Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Rowebot said: God forbid letting the guy stick around so his son can graduate from the schools hes gone to his whole life......... coaches are people too and we forget that as parents often Coaches must be looked at from a business standpoint first and foremost. They know going in full well what the consequences are. If you want to talk about his son what about the 100s of others kids that have not had the same opportunities because of politics created when he was in charge. I’m sick of hearing sob stories. Do your dang job or you lose it just that the real world is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runninrabs Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 1 minute ago, DKBear123 said: People like you are the real poison in Atlanta. Lol. You must be one of them. Or are clueless and listening to the false narrative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKBear123 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Just now, Runninrabs said: Lol. You must be one of them. Or are clueless and listening to the false narrative. You spend time on a message board wanting people to lose their jobs. Sorry your kid sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runninrabs Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Just now, DKBear123 said: You spend time on a message board wanting people to lose their jobs. Sorry your kid sucks. Do your job or lose it is that wrong? The ones that know…know. And most do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKBear123 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, Runninrabs said: Do your job or lose it is that wrong? The ones that know…know. And most do So your kid sucks and it's all the coach's fault?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runninrabs Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 1 minute ago, DKBear123 said: So your kid sucks and it's all the coach's fault?! 3-18 sucks which is the last 2 seasons record with the worst discipline in the state. Carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKBear123 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Runninrabs said: 3-18 sucks which is the last 2 seasons record with the worst discipline in the state. Carry on. Your kid "starts" on special teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowebot Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, DKBear123 said: Your kid "starts" on special teams. +1 for the bears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilkyJohnson Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 12 minutes ago, DKBear123 said: Your kid "starts" on special teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runninrabs Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 16 minutes ago, DKBear123 said: Your kid "starts" on special teams. Right behind your wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGodfather Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 The staff can only deal with “discipline” as the head man allows. It is impractical to completely disintegrate an entire coaching staff. Are you talking about every sport boys and girls or just football. There are guys on the staff who are tremendous coaches. Let the new guy come in and evaluate but to arbitrarily say to get rid of every last one is a bit of a stretch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrclean69 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 So a new AD is hired. A coach that has not stepped foot into Atlanta yet. A coach that tons of people have said great things about and people are already on here mouthing. Parents and community members are already putting it in kids' heads that this guy shouldn't have the job and still connecting McClure as the excuse for any problems. Ah yea it seems like the coaches are the big issue in Atlanta..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runninrabs Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, TheGodfather said: The staff can only deal with “discipline” as the head man allows. It is impractical to completely disintegrate an entire coaching staff. Are you talking about every sport boys and girls or just football. There are guys on the staff who are tremendous coaches. Let the new guy come in and evaluate but to arbitrarily say to get rid of every last one is a bit of a stretch. Sorry I wasn’t clear. I’m speaking to the overall development culture and discipline in offseason and football. I want the best for the kiddos and coaches but watching the program over last 5 years spiral is disheartening. Something must give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRusk2009 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Could be that there isn't much talent to pull from at the moment. Kids are clearly going elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilkyJohnson Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Just now, mrclean69 said: So a new AD is hired. A coach that has not stepped foot into Atlanta yet. A coach that tons of people have said great things about and people are already on here mouthing. Parents and community members are already putting it in kids' heads that this guy shouldn't have the job and still connecting McClure as the excuse for any problems. Ah yea it seems like the coaches are the big issue in Atlanta..... I was just thinking something similar. The vibe on this thread is that people are split on the hire......... Good luck to the new AD/HFC. May need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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