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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2018 10:38:16 GMT -5
I figured this would happen at some point. So congrats to Coach Hester on his move. I'm less concerned about this than most. Coach Gibbs has been a de-facto run-game coordinator since Hester took over as OC. That won't really change anything. And my #1 concern about the staff make-up was Coach Barnette leaving for an OC job. Welp... problem solved. We just need a WR coach. Barnette is going to call plays and coordinate the passing game and Gibbs will co-ordinate the run game. For Barnette... it's a dream come true because he gets to call plays with his star pupil Lamar Raynard in his senior season. And being honest... if you're Coach Hester and you wanted to set up Coach Barnette with the best opportunity to succeed (and an opportunity opens up for you)... then something like this is an option. So with 24 hrs to digest this, I get it. Coach Barnette will open it up the passing game too. But he will have to face a tough two weeks to open the season.
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Post by DOOMS on Jun 20, 2018 10:46:05 GMT -5
Hester will have a chance to start a program from scratch and build his own legacy there. And I'm sure he learned a decent amount on how to build a program from Broadway. So I can sorta see the allure.
But Barton College? He'll starve.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Jun 20, 2018 10:56:28 GMT -5
i dunno. to me its quite different to take over an existing program that has "infrastructure" already in place, albeit a "rock bottom program" at the time. but to start a brand new program from "ground zero" that has no existing "infrastructure" to build from is a whole different story, imho.
however, i can understand the "challenge" of it all. i'd expect barton college will give hester a pretty long leash since he'll be building their program literally from scratch. but at least coach broadway had a foundation to build from, though the apr restrictions made his job far more difficult than usual...
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jun 20, 2018 11:17:06 GMT -5
Barton Moves Closer to Return of Football with Selection of Chip Hester as Head Coach Posted June 19, 2018 WILSON, N.C. – June 19, 2018 — The return of intercollegiate football to the Barton College campus for the first time since 1950 moved significantly closer to reality on Tuesday as school officials introduced the head coach who will lead the program’s revival. At a public ceremony on the Aileen and Bill Parish Plaza, Barton College’s President, Dr. Douglas N. Searcy, announced that Chip Hester has been chosen to direct the BC program. Hester has more than 20 years of collegiate coaching experience at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and NCAA Division II levels, including 11 years as a head coach. “Over a year and a half ago, the Barton College Board of Trustees made a very bold choice to bring football to Wilson and to Barton College,” Dr. Searcy said. “At that time, we said that one of the most important decisions that we would have moving forward would be the selection of the (head) coach – someone who would understand our community, understand the values of this space, who would put first the values of character and integrity, along with helping young men and young women be successful on the field, but more importantly, in the classroom. “Today, we’re certainly excited to bring forward to you a coach who has all the experience in the world, as well as the excitement and enthusiasm to make sure that Saturday afternoons are successful,” he continued. “But more importantly, we look forward to welcoming Chip Hester into our community as a person who will guide young men and women across our campus, and who will be a mentor of faith and integrity.” Read more: www.barton.edu/barton-moves-closer-return-football-selection-chip-hester-head-coach/
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Post by durhamgsoaggie on Jun 20, 2018 11:19:16 GMT -5
I figured this would happen at some point. So congrats to Coach Hester on his move. I'm less concerned about this than most. Coach Gibbs has been a de-facto run-game coordinator since Hester took over as OC. That won't really change anything. And my #1 concern about the staff make-up was Coach Barnette leaving for an OC job. Welp... problem solved. We just need a WR coach. Barnette is going to call plays and coordinate the passing game and Gibbs will co-ordinate the run game. For Barnette... it's a dream come true because he gets to call plays with his star pupil Lamar Raynard in his senior season. And being honest... if you're Coach Hester and you wanted to set up Coach Barnette with the best opportunity to succeed (and an opportunity opens up for you)... then something like this is an option. So with 24 hrs to digest this, I get it. Coach Barnette will open it up the passing game too. But he will have to face a tough two weeks to open the season. It's the stuff that legends are made of. That's how stars are born.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jun 20, 2018 11:23:58 GMT -5
That's also how coaching jobs are lost and houses are put on the market.
Hope he is indeed ready for the challenge of running the show this year. If this offense sputters out of the gate and Raynard is not looking like a Walter Payton nominee, fans aint gonna be patient.
Bottom line: Hester put everybody on the staff in a tough position by leaving when he did.
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Post by DOOMS on Jun 20, 2018 11:29:16 GMT -5
i dunno. to me its quite different to take over an existing program that has "infrastructure" already in place, albeit a "rock bottom program" at the time. but to start a brand new program from "ground zero" that has no existing "infrastructure" to build from is a whole different story, imho. however, i can understand the "challenge" of it all. i'd expect barton college will give hester a pretty long leash since he'll be building their program literally from scratch. but at least coach broadway had a foundation to build from, though the apr restrictions made his job far more difficult than usual... I was thinking about recently established teams like Kennessaw State, the University of West Florida, and Pembroke. They all hired coaches two years before the program officially began and then hit the ground pretty much running. I'd like to think that Hester got some decent guarantees from Barton regarding the kind of support he'll get to establish his program, and that's what led him to leave the o.c. position here. I can see him being the no-brainer choice for them with all his experience, but they have to have had something to offer in return (or so I hope).
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Post by thefriscotxaggie on Jun 20, 2018 11:34:52 GMT -5
I agree with Durham about Barnette he is ready ..knows our play book and offensive philosophy. I will say if Barnette was not in place the Hester move would have us in a pickle.
The move by Hester still makes know sense to me. I hope we go 12-0 but even if we lose a game or 2 ....I think Hester would have been a shoe in for a FCS head job.
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Post by durhamgsoaggie on Jun 20, 2018 11:35:29 GMT -5
That's also how coaching jobs are lost and houses are put on the market. Hope he is indeed ready for the challenge of running the show this year. If this offense sputters out of the gate and Raynard is not looking like a Walter Payton nominee, fans aint gonna be patient. Bottom line: Hester put everybody on the staff in a tough position by leaving when he did. I feel you. But this offense and these personnel are WAY superior to the 2001-02 situation. And we're not bringing in a new off-the-street playcaller, per se. Aggies fans are going to gripe anyway. Heck, we griped over Hester's play-calling in a 12-0 season. The plays aren't changing. The lingo isn't changing. The only thing that will change is the play sequencing and ability to adjust to the game flow. It could be better or worse. But a star graduate QB who has audible capability at the LOS can cover a lot of flaws. That's what I'm expecting to see at the start of the year.
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Post by aggierattler on Jun 20, 2018 11:43:17 GMT -5
That crossed my mind, too. But Spears has been a disgruntled ex-employee just about everywhere he’s coached. He could be a program-destroyer, based on past history. I was being sarcastic, but we do need help. We are short two assistant coaches going into the season and have a first year head coach. I'm not liking this at all... Oh, I definitely took it as sarcasm. After all, you were talking about DT, too.
But I am concerned about this late disruption in the staff...disruption in staff chemistry and disruption in our offensive system.
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Post by Aggie One on Jun 20, 2018 11:52:21 GMT -5
I figured this would happen at some point. So congrats to Coach Hester on his move. I'm less concerned about this than most. Coach Gibbs has been a de-facto run-game coordinator since Hester took over as OC. That won't really change anything. And my #1 concern about the staff make-up was Coach Barnette leaving for an OC job. Welp... problem solved. We just need a WR coach. Barnette is going to call plays and coordinate the passing game and Gibbs will co-ordinate the run game. For Barnette... it's a dream come true because he gets to call plays with his star pupil Lamar Raynard in his senior season. And being honest... if you're Coach Hester and you wanted to set up Coach Barnette with the best opportunity to succeed (and an opportunity opens up for you)... then something like this is an option. So with 24 hrs to digest this, I get it. I echo your voice of reason.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jun 20, 2018 11:56:10 GMT -5
I wonder if the school will make an official announcement about this move and tell us who will fill the role?
Is this something they normally address on ncataggies.com or do they just act like nothing happened? I cant remember.
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Post by thefriscotxaggie on Jun 20, 2018 12:25:40 GMT -5
Hopefully this latest move shows Coach Washington he needs to assume the role entirely of head coach and relinquish any duties of defensive coordinator. The Head Coach is responsible for the overall program. I truly believe thats one reason why Broadway churned multiple coordinators and position coaches. The head Coach should be involved in the offence and defensive philosophy but being a coordinator is not your job. Your job is to drive the bus safely into end zone the coordinators just tell when there is danger ahead or if they see a more direct route!
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Post by Aggie Monster on Jun 20, 2018 12:58:41 GMT -5
I really hope this is not a situation like "Man, these guys are trash, terrible and unorganized without Broadway at the helm. Let me get the F out of her while the getting is good". I had to be the one to put that out there since no one else would say it. ??
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jun 20, 2018 13:03:55 GMT -5
I really hope this is not a situation like "Man, these guys are trash, terrible and unorganized without Broadway at the helm. Let me get the F out of her while the getting is good". I had to be the one to put that out there since no one else would say it. ?? Damn, I never even thought about that. But I admit, that scenario is sorta plausible. Still, it seemed like Hester had complete autonomy over the offense. And all his players love him. Even if he thought the other coaches weren't really great, I dont think it would have affected his ability to get his own job done.
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