lionpack Posted March 20, 2025 Share Posted March 20, 2025 16 hours ago, WarDaddy said: I agree with you all; the posts on this topic today are spot on. I believe there are 25 schools in 7A. I can think of 4 off the top of my head where the AD/HFC positions are combined, and 2 are in Rankin County. Old habits are hard to break, for some. At the higher classifications, at least, the positions should be separate. A 7A HFC cannot effectively fulfill the requirements of both positions, especially in the Fall, without a lot of assistance/dependence on an assistant AD (or two) and/or without taking a toll on his personal well-being. It’s worthy of note that combining the positions of HFC/AD gives the principal of the school absolute and total control of the athletics program, to go along with his (already) inherent control of the educational program. HFC walks, out walks the AD in the same pair of shoes. Principal makes the hire; total control (pending Board approval, of course). Combining the two positions also effectively eliminates females from the pool of AD candidates. Finally, combining the positions of HFC/AD is not in the best interest of the school’s overall athletics program. Separation of the HFC/AD positions lends itself to overall athletics program stability, consistency and performance in our ever-changing, revolving-door modern world of head football coaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAnswer Posted March 20, 2025 Share Posted March 20, 2025 Rumors going around that it’s either Herbert Davis or Lance Pogue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insideradvantage Posted March 21, 2025 Share Posted March 21, 2025 Lance Pogue must interview like a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1nglewing Posted March 21, 2025 Share Posted March 21, 2025 2 hours ago, Insideradvantage said: Lance Pogue must interview like a beast. 246-71, 5 SC's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Charm Posted March 24, 2025 Share Posted March 24, 2025 So Pogue is going to Brandon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1nglewing Posted March 24, 2025 Share Posted March 24, 2025 9 minutes ago, Southern Charm said: So Pogue is going to Brandon? Blake Levine has announced it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Bert Posted March 24, 2025 Share Posted March 24, 2025 So much for that national search or was it National Championship Coach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Howard Cosell Posted March 25, 2025 Share Posted March 25, 2025 Retread is real!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgs86 Posted March 26, 2025 Share Posted March 26, 2025 Brandon, how do we feel about the hire? Do we know who else interviewed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football In MS Posted March 29, 2025 Share Posted March 29, 2025 On 3/26/2025 at 11:41 AM, Dawgs86 said: Brandon, how do we feel about the hire? Do we know who else interviewed? Retweet. Would like to hear how we’re feeling about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManCoverage Posted March 31, 2025 Share Posted March 31, 2025 Columbia is happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastfootballfanman Posted March 31, 2025 Share Posted March 31, 2025 I do not see him staying past 2-3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroontide06 Posted March 31, 2025 Share Posted March 31, 2025 16 minutes ago, coastfootballfanman said: I do not see him staying past 2-3 years. I agree. It's like a temporary patch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJadmiral124 Posted March 31, 2025 Share Posted March 31, 2025 35 minutes ago, ManCoverage said: Columbia is happy They're the real winners in this. Pogue will not sprinkle some magic fairy dust to get Brandon over the hump Chip did a better job at Columbia than he did. Sam did a great job at Brandon and still couldn't get the job done. If im not mistaken itll essentially be the same staff so I dont see Pogue walking in and overhauling the program without some backlash. Pogue is also 56 years old and hasnt won a championship or competed in one in over a decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaryTerry Posted March 31, 2025 Share Posted March 31, 2025 Makes me feel like everybody’s happy except for Brandon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastfootballfanman Posted March 31, 2025 Share Posted March 31, 2025 7 minutes ago, ScaryTerry said: Makes me feel like everybody’s happy except for Brandon. I think in viewing his overall resume and experience, Brandon should be happy. You are getting a guy who has won over 200 games and 5 state championships. The problem is, as someone eluded above, it has been over a decade since he has even played for a state championship. I think he is a good football coach, but I do not think he really moves the needle for Brandon and I expect them to be a really good program, but not sure they can get over the hump especially with Oak Grove expected to be much stronger and experienced this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKTOWN91 Posted March 31, 2025 Author Share Posted March 31, 2025 I think if there is anyone who can get it done it’s gotta be Lance Pogue. Home run hire in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroontide06 Posted March 31, 2025 Share Posted March 31, 2025 16 minutes ago, JACKTOWN91 said: I think if there is anyone who can get it done it’s gotta be Lance Pogue. Home run hire in my opinion. He will be able to win and I think he will win at a high level, but there is tougher competition out there. How does he fare against that and how many years does Brandon get out of him? If Brandon can get 6 years out of him, then yes they are a winner in this too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Bert Posted March 31, 2025 Share Posted March 31, 2025 Success all depends on how many pulpwood haulers vs Nintendo players he has on the line and can they dominate the likes of Starkville, Tupelo, and Oak Grove. Winning South is not the issue. It's dominating on the line against Clinton, Starkville, Tupelo or Madison Central. And keep the ball moving and scoring in the championship game. They have had the QB, RB, and WR to get the job done. And he may bring in 1 or 2 new assistants maybe in 2026. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJadmiral124 Posted April 1, 2025 Share Posted April 1, 2025 23 hours ago, JACKTOWN91 said: I think if there is anyone who can get it done it’s gotta be Lance Pogue. Home run hire in my opinion. He inherited a Columbia team that averaged 11.5 wins per season the past 6 seasons and had competed for and won a state championship in 2 of the 6 seasons. He won 8 games and got bounced in the 2nd round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Maniac Posted April 1, 2025 Share Posted April 1, 2025 What is the talent pool going to be like in Brandon? I know they have played for a title a couple of times in the last few years but are they going to be able to sustain that level of competition in the near future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManCoverage Posted April 1, 2025 Share Posted April 1, 2025 1 minute ago, Rebel Maniac said: What is the talent pool going to be like in Brandon? I know they have played for a title a couple of times in the last few years but are they going to be able to sustain that level of competition in the near future? I think it depends if he can keep Hartfield and MRA from going shopping with Sam leaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Maniac Posted April 1, 2025 Share Posted April 1, 2025 That is going to be interesting to see. They have probably already poached a few during the transition process, or at least reached out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Bert Posted April 1, 2025 Share Posted April 1, 2025 I think they would end up at Prep or Hartfield since their closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub312 Posted April 2, 2025 Share Posted April 2, 2025 There aren’t any pulp wood haulers out at Brandon; Hartfield and MRA will definitely be shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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