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Pretty sure it was more about sending a message to the new coach that it wasn’t going to fly.

They aren't but there are some other hoops he would have to jump through before that happens, especially after the Social Media posts and such. Most believe that he's headed to HC. Apparently he was being given extremely bad info by the coaches at his new school. He was reported to the state, just not by OS personnel. The rest of the south part of 7A took care of it.

Highly doubtful. He is likely going back to Harrison Central.

He had the blessing of the staff to go. He doesn't really fit in with the offense that is being run. He's a pocket guy that can sling it. In the right situation, he will be a really good HS QB, plus his dad is from over there.

I hate that I missed out on this discussion and just saw it. Just as a heads up, said player was told last Monday that he is not eligible to play at Gulfport. The OS administration did not have anything to do with it. Apparently almost every other 7A school on the south side lodged a complaint with the state. His options are extremely limited now. Before some of y'all jump all over me, it's one thing working in the gray areas getting kids to come in to a program. It happens all over the state. Blatantly trying to openly violate the rules is a completely different aspect. I can list several kids on the coast that have lived in one city that play at a different school all over including at OS.

Interviews will wrap up this week. Sounds like the current OC will be the last to interview. Causey has interviewed and supposedly Columbia’s HC will interview before the end of the week. The committee will meet and make a recommendation sometime before the board meeting on the 14th.

Depends on the district. It’s also a way to up the pay from my understanding. St Martin for example the baseball coach is the asst AD.

David i think part of the problem is that the head football coach at Ocean Springs is not a teaching position. It is an administrator. They also serve as the assistant athletic director. From what I was told yesterday the requirements include a minimum of one year head coaching experience and a degree in administration.

For starters the head football coach at Ocean Springs is not a teaching position. It is an administrator. They also serve as the assistant athletic director. From what I was told yesterday the requirements include a minimum of one year head coaching experience and a degree in administration.

Pro Football. Not Pro Athletics. There’s a huge difference.

Officially announced. Both Coordinators and Offensive Line coach are also going. Still waiting on confirmation on Lampley(Wr) and any other assistants.

I wouldn’t be too surprised at an Alabama coach. Apparently there are several of their ADs interested in doing the same thing so some connections could help.

It’s going to be a long drawn out process unfortunately. Have to get someone filling in or doing the AD job first.

I know that he interviewed for two of those jobs per members of his staff when he did. That’s another thing that Gulfport will quickly learn about him only believe about 1% of what comes out of his mouth.

That may be tough. The Superintendent is on a lame duck contract also so that job has to be filled. The person that the current AD wants to follow him is unavailable until after basketball season.

I agree but Gulfport picked the perfect time. AD has been more worried about recruiting visits and moving than anything past November.

They both came here with him and are leaving with him. They’ve already notified their respective schools. Last day is Friday.

Same here. Finally deciding to throw my two cents in. Need to see if I can get Will Smith Sr’s thoughts on this situation.

You are correct they do. But I also know from my own families recruitment that they can and will reach out much earlier. All is somewhat a reach. He applied for Brandon when it was available and another that I can’t remember. I’d have to go back into my old texts. That was two years ago or so.

Terry

True but everyone thought he would stay until he found a job around Jackson again. He has applied for all of the jobs up there in 6A every year.

That has nothing to do with him leaving. That's straight truth. Ross was just as bad if not worse. You have a 2nd team All-State LB and region MVP with a high GPA and ACT score in the class of 24 and the kid doesn't even have a JUCO offer. Ask the parents of any player that has gone to the next level while Pennock was there how much he did for them recruiting.

I will say this. I hope Gulfport kids know how to get themselves recruited because he sure doesn't help with that at all.

Special Teams may go too. He came in under Pennock. A lot of the other coaches went to St. Martin with Smith so there will be a lot of fresh faces. May light a fire to find an AD now. They have been dragging their feet because of timing and who one of their targets is.

I know for a fact OC and DC are. Keith has a 7th grader too though so I doubt it. He plays football, basketball, and baseball for the middle school.