[Football Frenzy]

I get the same thing from some of them that I talk to. I am even hearing from some that theier decision to play next year will be based on it. I hate that for everyone. I believe he will be back next year though because the administration would feel pressured to keep him another year. I worry about the future of ER. It can't take too many more blows.

IMO all East Ridge needs is stabilization.....If they're like any other school in that area, they probably have some VERY athletic kids who dont participate in sports....The administration needs to find someone who will be dedicated to the program, and willing to work on getting these kids out for football....Then the community and everyone around ER needs to understand that it takes YEARS to build a successful football program...It starts with building a successful little league program where the kids learn all the fundamentals of football......The next step is having a member of your JV staff involved with the feeder school's grade school football programs, learing the basics to the offense and defense that the high school runs.........Then by the time the kids get to high school they are already head and shoulders above where they normally would be.....

Just my opinion.....