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Many a coach have ruined high school programs because they are totally inept at motivating kids to come out and play. (Some are inept at managing a team and other coaches - I wouldn't be able to handle it either). I always heard good things about Hart, so not saying this is the case with Bland. However, I know of other coaches who are total pricks to the kids and are more concerned about being in charge than reaching out to kids and trying to motivate them and show that they actually care about them as an individual and want them to succeed. I know- have known too many coaches like that. The best programs create a family atmosphere where the kids and coaches support each other and can also have fun. If a kid doesn't enjoy playing, there are a million other things for them to do. I agree that some kids will play regardless of the coach, but a whole heck of a lot of them don't want to have some middle aged man screaming and criticizing them. A kid can tell if you really care or not in a heartbeat and they will give a lot more effort to a coach who's heart is in it too. In Bland's case, I think it's a numbers game, very small school, little leagues aren't producing players. It's got to be tough and was just a matter of time.

Yes! Last year we had hotdogs, this year we had BBQ sandwich

I think it was the hometown that ran him off before he headed to Bland Co.

At least the BBQ was good. Other than that nothing to see.

They really are. The energy is awesome!! The kids will tell you they love it.

Some Eastern Shore schools have played each other twice for years. Don't know how that would float down here.

Bland only has 120 boys in grades 9-12. When you take into account at least 1/3 of those participate in band, cross country, work, etc. That doesn't leave a big pool to pull from really. There are a lot of boys who play other sports but not football. Football isn't for everyone. I truly do not think we can point to one definitive thing. What's happened is a result of many contributing factors and people trying to pin the entire blame on the coach are wrong. A numbers game is definitely one of the main contributors but there are always those who like to stir the pot.

Giles had close to 40 I heard. A huge improvement from last season. Hopefully we can stay healthy this year. Guess it’s time to dust off the train horn!!!!!

I don’t think he was saying you personally just an expression which is probably way he intended it. I’ll rephrase for him, a select group of hometown individuals.

Hot mess! 😂

Northwood had the open date where they dropped Marion.

Agree with you there but at the same time there is some truth to that from when he was our coach as well.

Lame excuse

Send the Hometown Tazewell coach home and bring his players with him!

Damn. I hate to see this. For the kids at Bland that wanted to play and for all the schools now down a game this late in the game.