[ComfortEagle]

Stay on topic, and only discuss who the next coach will be.

Only post information you have that is relevant to the title - who the next coach will be at Pikeville.

Anymore bickering about who is better or whining that Pikeville will go to **** if Copley isn't hired and this thread will be closed and all discussion of the matter banned until a decision has been reached.

[betsylayne fanatic]

I saw on wymt, they offered the job to the Hensley guy.

[Panther Thunder]

I saw on wymt, they offered the job to the Hensley guy.

Where have you been??

[FOX SPORTS]

I saw on wymt, they offered the job to the Hensley guy.

WYMT was wrong and ran a retraction Friday night after WDHR and East KY Broadcasting sports quoted the principal as saying the interview process continues with an interview still scheduled for next week and that NO offer has been made.

[MVP2]

Where is the Hensley guy from?

[Chuck Taylor]

Where is the Hensley guy from?

Below is a snapshot of a press release from the Fayette County Schools on 01/01/2005:

David Hensley was named the new football coach at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School during a press conference held at the school today. Mr. Hensley was the head football coach at East Jessamine High School in Nicholasville, Kentucky, where he had been since 2002. He has also worked as offensive and defensive coordinators and as a positions coach in several area high schools including Madison Central, Harrison County, and Somerset.
He was named the 2004 District 6-3A Coach of the Year and the 2003 Jessamine County Schools Coach of the Year. During his time at East Jessamine High School he compiled a 27-9 record and led the team to the playoffs every year. In 2003, his team's offense was ranked 1st in the state. Their defense was ranked 7th. Prior to his tenure there, the team was 4-7 and ranked 34th in their division.

[Elwayfan]

Below is a snapshot of a press release from the Fayette County Schools on 01/01/2005:

David Hensley was named the new football coach at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School during a press conference held at the school today. Mr. Hensley was the head football coach at East Jessamine High School in Nicholasville, Kentucky, where he had been since 2002. He has also worked as offensive and defensive coordinators and as a positions coach in several area high schools including Madison Central, Harrison County, and Somerset.
He was named the 2004 District 6-3A Coach of the Year and the 2003 Jessamine County Schools Coach of the Year. During his time at East Jessamine High School he compiled a 27-9 record and led the team to the playoffs every year. In 2003, his team's offense was ranked 1st in the state. Their defense was ranked 7th. Prior to his tenure there, the team was 4-7 and ranked 34th in their division.

Well Chuck, that was when he got hired at Dunbar. Where's the stats since he's been at Dunbar.
I don't know much of his stats, but his 1st year(2005) he went 10-2. His 2nd year(2006)he went 1-9. His third year(2007) he went 4-8.

2007,
His team scored 202 pts. and allowed 305 pts.
His team's passing: 37/111 for a total of 661 yds.and 4 TD's, allowed 1,801yds.
His team's rushing: leading rusher 113 att. for 693 yds. 10 TD's
2nd leading rusher 138 att. for 629 yds. 6TD's
3rd leading rusher 101 att. for 410 yds. 0 TD's

2006,
Can't post these stats because they were not completed and turned in to the KHSAA

[Elwayfan]

Where is the Hensley guy from?

If I'm not mistaken, he is from the same area as Pikeville's AD, which is the Harlan/Caewood area.

[Chuck Taylor]

From Dunbar's webpage:

David Hensley is beginning his 3rd year with P.L. Dunbar High School Football program. David has been teaching for 19 years. He currently teaches Health and Physical Education at Dunbar.

Coach Hensley began his head coaching career at East Jessamine High School in Nicholasville, KY in 2002. While at East Jessamine, he compiled a 28-8 record and a district championship while leading the Jaguars to the playoffs every year. In 2003, his team’s offense was ranked 1st in the state and defense was ranked 7th. In 2004, Coach Hensley was named District 6-3A Coach of the Year. He was also 2003 Jessamine County Schools Coach of the Year.

Prior to his head coaching career, David worked as offensive and defensive coordinators and positions coach in several area schools including Madison Central HS, Harrison Co, Wayne Co, Somerset, Pulaski Co and Southwest Pulaski HS.

Coach Hensley played football for Cawood High School, Harlan, KY where he was an All-State Running Back and 4 year letterman. He then went on to play for Eastern Kentucky University where he was a member of 3 OVC Championship teams and was a 4 year letterman.

Coach Hensley is married to Danielle Estrada-Hensley who is also a teacher at Shannon Johnson Elementary, Berea, KY. David and Danielle have a son, Brady who is 3 year old and one year old twin daughters Bailey and Shelby.

[Elwayfan]

From Dunbar's webpage:

David Hensley is beginning his 3rd year with P.L. Dunbar High School Football program. David has been teaching for 19 years. He currently teaches Health and Physical Education at Dunbar.

Coach Hensley began his head coaching career at East Jessamine High School in Nicholasville, KY in 2002. While at East Jessamine, he compiled a 28-8 record and a district championship while leading the Jaguars to the playoffs every year. In 2003, his team’s offense was ranked 1st in the state and defense was ranked 7th. In 2004, Coach Hensley was named District 6-3A Coach of the Year. He was also 2003 Jessamine County Schools Coach of the Year.

Prior to his head coaching career, David worked as offensive and defensive coordinators and positions coach in several area schools including Madison Central HS, Harrison Co, Wayne Co, Somerset, Pulaski Co and Southwest Pulaski HS.

Coach Hensley played football for Cawood High School, Harlan, KY where he was an All-State Running Back and 4 year letterman. He then went on to play for Eastern Kentucky University where he was a member of 3 OVC Championship teams and was a 4 year letterman.

Coach Hensley is married to Danielle Estrada-Hensley who is also a teacher at Shannon Johnson Elementary, Berea, KY. David and Danielle have a son, Brady who is 3 year old and one year old twin daughters Bailey and Shelby.

That's interesting, I guess there will have to be an opening for her also. I wonder what she teaches?

[HAIL PIKEVILLE!]

They interviewed Copely today (3-3-08). Id say well hear something this week.

[1977]

I am sure the school admn will make the right decision based on what is right for the team and program. I think that the players, school and community will support what ever they decide and Pikeville will continue the tradition that has made the football program a success. I say support the decision and work toward building the program and look forward with anticipation of a New Era of great Panther Football!!

[Elwayfan]

I think the committee will hire the best man for the job. Pikeville has always made good decisions with their athletic programs.

[sacbunt]

I don't consider Mike Jackson a good decision.

[Uncle Jesse]

I don't know, Jackson did OK. He lost John Michael Mayo his second year, which really hurt their chances of making any noise. Last year they just never had a QB to step up. Ballard will be a better fit for him and his family.

[Capt. DH]

I remember reading something on another thread about this Hensley guy only staying at schools for like 2-3 years. That is supposedly what Pikeville is looking to get away from isn't it? Also why is it that there are people on the committee that are more concerned with themselves then they are with the kids and the school? What is Pikeville going to do if their girls get beat this week and spring practice starts next week without a coach? I know deep down who deserves this job, just make the choice already.

[gymrat]

I would say a decision will be reached by Monday.

[gymrat]

What kind of offense does this Hensley guy run?

[gymrat]

I remember reading something on another thread about this Hensley guy only staying at schools for like 2-3 years. That is supposedly what Pikeville is looking to get away from isn't it? Also why is it that there are people on the committee that are more concerned with themselves then they are with the kids and the school? What is Pikeville going to do if their girls get beat this week and spring practice starts next week without a coach? I know deep down who deserves this job, just make the choice already.

From what I've seen and read he doesn't like to stay in one spot too long.
What do you mean by the committee members being more concerned with themselves than the school?

[Chuck Taylor]

I am hoping that Hensley gets the nod.

However, I am willing to support whoever is hired.

Are the Copley supporters willing to support Hensley if he is hired?

[Uncle Jesse]

I think the community will always support Pikeville Football. There's just some people that only support who will benefit them directly and don't look at the overall picture. Some of them are the decision makers, unfortunately.

[HAIL PIKEVILLE!]

I am hoping that Hensley gets the nod.

However, I am willing to support whoever is hired.

Are the Copley supporters willing to support Hensley if he is hired?

Ive said all along that no matter who is hired Ill support them 100%. My loyalties arent to Copley. They are to this program and what is best for it. I happen to think that Copely is the best man for the job and Im entitled to that opinion. I hope that the ones who want Hensley in there do so for the same reason and not just so it would "tick off the Copely supporters" as some have implied on here. Cause at the end of the day were all Panthers. We all bleed Maroon, and we all want the same thing: A STATE TITLE! At least thats what our goal as a community should be.

[HoRnEt4EvEr]

Copley is the man for the job....he knows the kids and is a great guy....all the players like him and want him as the coach

[Uncle Jesse]

I am hearing that they are wanting to reopen the job.

[Elwayfan]

I am hearing that they are wanting to reopen the job.

I don't think the committee would do that, with it being this close to spring ball.

[HazzBeen]

Ive said all along that no matter who is hired Ill support them 100%. My loyalties arent to Copley. They are to this program and what is best for it. I happen to think that Copely is the best man for the job and Im entitled to that opinion. I hope that the ones who want Hensley in there do so for the same reason and not just so it would "tick off the Copely supporters" as some have implied on here. Cause at the end of the day were all Panthers. We all bleed Maroon, and we all want the same thing: A STATE TITLE! At least thats what our goal as a community should be.

The main goal of the community should be to get a coach who is going to prepare these kids for life and turn them into men. Jackson didn't win any state titles at Pikeville but I wonder how many kids he impacted in a positive way during his 3 years. I could say the same thing for McNamee and Chapman. If you do things the right way long enough, the state titles will come. Phillip Haywood is the best example I can think of. What if they would have got rid of him after 4 years of not winning a state title? Don't get me wrong state title's are great, but is this all we want out of coaches?

[State Champs]

Spring football practice will not make or break the Pikeville Football program.

[fbcoachnoitall]

Has anyone personally talked to Copley about being an assistant if he didn't get the HC?

[master the universe]

I am hearing that they are wanting to reopen the job.

I have heard the same thing. I have heard that their is one man that is holding the whole thing up. It also strikes me as odd that Pikeville would even consider a guy for the job that has a record for not being in the same place for very long. That is unless he had a good friend from back home on the committee.

[master the universe]

Has anyone personally talked to Copley about being an assistant if he didn't get the HC?

If I were Copley it would be like a slap in the face if I wasn't hired as the HC and I personally wouldn't stick around knowing that everything I had been doing and was doing was going unnoticed. Of course if the other candidate gets the job then Copley could always reapply in 2-3 years when that guy leaves.