Agreed, obviously no idea what was going on inside the program, but it’s still unusual to only get one year.
I never heard any names other than Rowan last time, doesn't mean there weren't any, but that was the only one that leaked out. I still think it's a really good job, but I don't know any other details outside of the fact that they seem to have a good supply of talent.
That's what jumped out at me too, 'player/parent surveys'. We sure have come a long way from coaches wielding near absolute power to the wussdom of today's parents and players. Congrats on your patience relayer.
I don’t necessarily disagree. I believe the idea behind hiring him was the continuity he’d provide (current asst who was keeping the staff in place, the program was on a good track, they had a massive and talented senior class returning, etc). My point being it was far from a rebuild. Their lack of wins was somewhat inexcusable. Again, I don’t believe he should have been fired after a year, but I do understand the frustration on both sides.
They need a better offensive play caller. Too many drives were stopped inside the 20. If Pennridge gets in on those drives they most likely have a .500 record and make the playoffs.
It was sarcasm as last time the Pennridge AD announced a nationwide search was underway and then the leading candidate emerged from less than 10 miles away and an existing assistant was subsequently hired.
Didn’t they bring in someone specifically to install and run the new offense? I know the players were pushing for Burgy but that’s fairly common that kids will want someone with whom they’re familiar. When Rowan was the candidate it was leaked all over the place, probably by people with agendas both pro and con, which I’m sure was tough to swallow by the existing staff and some of the players. I’m pretty certain that there were parents pushing hard for Rowan also.
Doesn't anyone think the group that hired him is at fault? They are expected to at least have a clue....right?
The AD should absolutely be taking the blame... Again, it's hard to know who else was a serious candidate outside of Rowan, as that was the only name that became public knowledge.
25 guys back from a playoff team that you can say under performed that year as well... even without Phil that team should have 100% been in the playoffs again.
Not sure he has a lot of options for West guys... Cuthbert is the AD at OJR, is Felton an option? I think he had his shot at Rowan and couldn't close the deal, so my gut says they look outside the Pennridge / CB West community.
Is Armstrong an option? or does he stay at Wood?
Wood is in serious trouble with quality athletes presently. Haywood was a transfer from MCD when it closed and I hear he is moving close to Pottsown. He was a bright spot returning. I would like Armstrong to remain at Wood and attempt to build back the program within the next few years , but I doubt it will happen.
Have heard that also, but like you, not from anyone close enough to the situation to take it as 100%. Should be a school board meeting next week I believe when they will make any hire official.
Reminds me of Woods situation last year with their delays. They ended losing 7 starters including their QB .
