Friday Night Lights 10 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 All Rhodes lead to Richlands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Fan 1 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 have heard this as well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxTrot 180 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Has he accepted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokiebird7 1,416 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Who is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxTrot 180 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, Hokiebird7 said: Who is he? Head Coach at Eastside. Good dude. Definite up and comer Football coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWinners 1,643 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 I think that would be about as good of a hire for Richlands at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,740 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Eastside hasn't been great under him but he's had more success there than anyone else. Was DC over some very stout defenses at Union Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXSW 557 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 If it is true from a total outsiders perspective "My how the mighty have fallen" Richlands went from the best coaching staff in the area, to the one season (kinda) Wells experiment, to the Eastside coach with a losing record! I hope it works but always remember you are one hire a way from being an also ran. bluewolf and Hokie57 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 43 minutes ago, SXSW said: If it is true from a total outsiders perspective "My how the mighty have fallen" Richlands went from the best coaching staff in the area, to the one season (kinda) Wells experiment, to the Eastside coach with a losing record! I hope it works but always remember you are one hire a way from being an also ran. I’ve heard from multiple places that Rhodes is a quality person. And be mindful that not all losing records are created equal. Going .500 with the talent he’s had at Eastside is not a small accomplishment. I’m much more concerned long-term when the results of their broken feeder system start to show in a few years. Will the community be understanding, or will the community demand that it be blown up and to start from scratch? Grapeape and SpillBoss 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S10SQUAREBODY4LIFE 239 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 he's a top notch guy and a good coach. had a few transfers stayed home at eastside a couple of years ago instead of going to Ridgeview it might have made the difference and got them over the hump in the playoffs to make a deep run. a few players make a huge difference in a small school and he had gotten more athletes to come out from other sports. he's a hard worker and will do well if it's his to do. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerking21 28 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Just dug into Eastisdes schedule the last few years. He's played Central 2x Chilhowie 2x Patrick Henry 2x and Union once. Wouldn't judge everything over wins and losses. Seems to run a good program, if he gets it best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron60 2,555 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Heard he turned it down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jags52 346 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 7 hours ago, Gridiron60 said: Heard he turned it down Heard the same thing last night so who was guy #2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Jags52 said: Heard the same thing last night so who was guy #2 Someone who also turned it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jags52 346 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 hours ago, UVAObserver said: Someone who also turned it down. ouch why does no one want this job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokiebird7 1,416 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, Jags52 said: ouch why does no one want this job? Has to be a reason somewhere....hmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado99 345 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Not sure if it justifies a new topic and specifically considering this job, what is most important to lure or attract a quality head coach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerking21 28 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Confirmed he turned it down. Richlands is at a cross Rhodes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plywood_King 518 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 31 minutes ago, tornado99 said: Not sure if it justifies a new topic and specifically considering this job, what is most important to lure or attract a quality head coach? Money, of course, but outside of that, a quality feeder system and low expectations. You've got a lot more job security at a school that isn't used to winning. Richlands is a tough job to fill because the expectations will be high and it's the worst kept secret in SWVA that the Tornado is about to take a big step back in talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxTrot 180 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Jags52 said: ouch why does no one want this job? Tazewell County doesn’t pay well compared to other counties. 🤷🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado99 345 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 I didn't realize that Tazewell County was that far behind the other local counties. I know we have been largely spoiled due to the Mance and Vaught eras. How long is the talent drop-off expected to last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWinners 1,643 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 If the Eastside coach is turning you down, you're in bad bad shape. CPF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado99 345 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 It is obviously worse than I was aware or expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 4 hours ago, tornado99 said: I didn't realize that Tazewell County was that far behind the other local counties. I know we have been largely spoiled due to the Mance and Vaught eras. How long is the talent drop-off expected to last? Until you get your youth system back to what Mance and Co. built it to being. Hokie57 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado99 345 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, UVAObserver said: Until you get your youth system back to what Mance and Co. built it to being. Which community would be the blueprint for reference? Since I have been away from it for several years, I couldn't say what the issue is, although at the time fall soccer seemed to be attracting more kids away from football. Are there any fall flag football leagues for those who have been deterred by concussion concerns? It's an interesting topic that I hadn't given much thought, and assumed the problems were everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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