[BellCo18]

Accepted the job tonight.

[watcher]

Not true ! No truth at all. I spoke with the Super tonight. Just rumor.

[NextGeneration]

I was under the impression no answer till Friday.

[NextGeneration]

Accepted the job tonight.

I hope you are correct, but what source are you quoting?

[ironfist13]

Hmmm

[Football_Maniac]

I’d say Friday is more realistic. But you never know with Coach French.

[FoSho]

Why?

[watcher]

The Super Waylon Allen and AD Jesse Allen have done a good job trying to get a very good coach. They have kept it very quite with just few really knowing what is going on. They have been very professional and I appreciate that. Not sure who it will be, but I have faith in both of them. French would be an incredible hire if they can make that happen. I think they are both working hard trying to make a good hire. I would be very surprised if they can land a big fish like French. Hopefully we will know something soon.

[Real Badman]

Terrible hire. French will always be a second place guy

[BUCK_WILD]

Always funny when opposing/rival fans announce a hire at the other school. 😏

Have heard this previously as rumor, if true, it’s a Home Run for a small mountain school like Middlesboro.

[Football_Maniac]

2009-2010 he had it pretty spot on

Missed three in a row and 45-0 (2008) if not for flag mountain and the Hilton Hotel where all refs get a complimentary stay.

I’d say the old mans still for it if I were guessing.

[watcher]

He has only won 320 games and two state championships. Probably the 7th or 8th most wins in the state. Yea I could see were that no one would want him. Like I said earlier, I don't think Middlesboro can Land a big fish like French.

[Bossdaddy 4115]

This is a great hire for a program like Middlesboro. No disrespect just the program is not the program of old, but are taking a giant leap in right direction if this come true.

[Jacketfan606]

Not true athlete director not even in town so why would he get hired tonight smdh

[E's Army]

Why would French make this move?

[plantmanky]

Why would French make this move?

French has been shopping himself to anyone who will listen for the last 2 plus years.

[FootballFan1999]

Ole Dudley is probably hoping this doesn’t happen. French will take some of his players back.

[BUCK_WILD]

Dudley probably offended Middlesboro didn’t court him so he could turn around and ask Bell county for a 10K raise.

[Football_Maniac]

French ended Dudley’s hs career for a few years. Then the feds ended Dudley’s career at Upike. Then the extravaganza between filming scrimmages at Taylor and taking the deal with the devil in a blue dress began and recruitapalooza. And here we sit as the world turns. Lol. Should be interesting. In other news. Whitley hasn’t replaced Chappell yet - kind of a shocker, this could be a good job really in truthfully. Corbin is waiting to see what happens between Greer going downtown and Mills and Russell both looking elsewhere. Any more exciting news? Several mountain coaches -that give the image of being happy at their schools have put in for both the Middlesboro and Whitley jobs- testing the waters or serious interest? Time will tell I’d say. Any more mountain news.

Estill County hasn’t drawn much attention. I’m hearing David Jones to Bourbon is a strong possibility as not much interest is being shown (understandable with the new district). Bullit East will be an interesting hire as they have a football guy doing the hiring. Could they bring THE Mike Settles back from Boyle?

Doug Preston of Franklin Simpson has blasted U of L and kudos to him for standing up for what is right for kids. Colleges shouldn’t promise one thing and change within days of signing on the line. Not right.

Has anyone heard anything more on the T. Duffy case and / or the Central Lawsuit? Interesting times in HS Football. Those two situations don’t sound favorable from the outside looking in.

I think this year was the best finals in the last 10-15 years top to bottom. Maybe the Cats can figure it out in basketball and give us something to carry us over til football next fall. Let’s see how a few of these play out the next two weeks.

[watcher]

It has been interesting tonight even if it was not true. All interesting stuff from Football Maniac and it's actually true stuff. Tomorrow will bring another day with all the talk of high school football.

[zaga_fan]

I took down the "OFFICIAL" banner on this as I've seen nothing official.
We'll classify this as a rumor for the moment.

[pjdoug]

French ended Dudley’s hs career for a few years. Then the feds ended Dudley’s career at Upike. Then the extravaganza between filming scrimmages at Taylor and taking the deal with the devil in a blue dress began and recruitapalooza. And here we sit as the world turns. Lol. Should be interesting. In other news. Whitley hasn’t replaced Chappell yet - kind of a shocker, this could be a good job really in truthfully. Corbin is waiting to see what happens between Greer going downtown and Mills and Russell both looking elsewhere. Any more exciting news? Several mountain coaches -that give the image of being happy at their schools have put in for both the Middlesboro and Whitley jobs- testing the waters or serious interest? Time will tell I’d say. Any more mountain news.

Estill County hasn’t drawn much attention. I’m hearing David Jones to Bourbon is a strong possibility as not much interest is being shown (understandable with the new district). Bullit East will be an interesting hire as they have a football guy doing the hiring. Could they bring THE Mike Settles back from Boyle?

Doug Preston of Franklin Simpson has blasted U of L and kudos to him for standing up for what is right for kids. Colleges shouldn’t promise one thing and change within days of signing on the line. Not right.

Has anyone heard anything more on the T. Duffy case and / or the Central Lawsuit? Interesting times in HS Football. Those two situations don’t sound favorable from the outside looking in.

I think this year was the best finals in the last 10-15 years top to bottom. Maybe the Cats can figure it out in basketball and give us something to carry us over til football next fall. Let’s see how a few of these play out the next two weeks.

We'll soon be getting some surprising news for sure. lol

[E's Army]

A lot going on. Hope things start falling in place for schools looking for coaches.

[Granny Bear]

French ended Dudley’s hs career for a few years. Then the feds ended Dudley’s career at Upike. Then the extravaganza between filming scrimmages at Taylor and taking the deal with the devil in a blue dress began and recruitapalooza. And here we sit as the world turns. Lol. Should be interesting. In other news. Whitley hasn’t replaced Chappell yet - kind of a shocker, this could be a good job really in truthfully. Corbin is waiting to see what happens between Greer going downtown and Mills and Russell both looking elsewhere. Any more exciting news? Several mountain coaches -that give the image of being happy at their schools have put in for both the Middlesboro and Whitley jobs- testing the waters or serious interest? Time will tell I’d say. Any more mountain news.

Estill County hasn’t drawn much attention. I’m hearing David Jones to Bourbon is a strong possibility as not much interest is being shown (understandable with the new district). Bullit East will be an interesting hire as they have a football guy doing the hiring. Could they bring THE Mike Settles back from Boyle?

Doug Preston of Franklin Simpson has blasted U of L and kudos to him for standing up for what is right for kids. Colleges shouldn’t promise one thing and change within days of signing on the line. Not right.

Has anyone heard anything more on the T. Duffy case and / or the Central Lawsuit? Interesting times in HS Football. Those two situations don’t sound favorable from the outside looking in.

I think this year was the best finals in the last 10-15 years top to bottom. Maybe the Cats can figure it out in basketball and give us something to carry us over til football next fall. Let’s see how a few of these play out the next two weeks.

:truestory:

[PHSForever]

French ended Dudley’s hs career for a few years. Then the feds ended Dudley’s career at Upike. Then the extravaganza between filming scrimmages at Taylor and taking the deal with the devil in a blue dress began and recruitapalooza. And here we sit as the world turns. Lol. Should be interesting. In other news. Whitley hasn’t replaced Chappell yet - kind of a shocker, this could be a good job really in truthfully. Corbin is waiting to see what happens between Greer going downtown and Mills and Russell both looking elsewhere. Any more exciting news? Several mountain coaches -that give the image of being happy at their schools have put in for both the Middlesboro and Whitley jobs- testing the waters or serious interest? Time will tell I’d say. Any more mountain news.

Estill County hasn’t drawn much attention. I’m hearing David Jones to Bourbon is a strong possibility as not much interest is being shown (understandable with the new district). Bullit East will be an interesting hire as they have a football guy doing the hiring. Could they bring THE Mike Settles back from Boyle?

Doug Preston of Franklin Simpson has blasted U of L and kudos to him for standing up for what is right for kids. Colleges shouldn’t promise one thing and change within days of signing on the line. Not right.

Has anyone heard anything more on the T. Duffy case and / or the Central Lawsuit? Interesting times in HS Football. Those two situations don’t sound favorable from the outside looking in.

I think this year was the best finals in the last 10-15 years top to bottom. Maybe the Cats can figure it out in basketball and give us something to carry us over til football next fall. Let’s see how a few of these play out the next two weeks.

What's this about the feds ending Dud's UPike career? Honestly, there wasn't much talk in the town over it that I'm aware of, unless it took place in the rarified air us little peons don't occupy. LOL

[pjdoug]

What's this about the feds ending Dud's UPike career? Honestly, there wasn't much talk in the town over it that I'm aware of, unless it took place in the rarified air us little peons don't occupy. LOL

I forgot it if I knew about it. lol

[Gitback Coach]

Word is that this will likely be a done deal soon.

Don't get me wrong. I'll be thrilled if Coach French ends up here in the crater, but I'm actually pretty shocked that he would even consider the switch. From the outside looking in, Southwestern seems like a MUCH better job at this point.

Any idea why he's so unhappy there that he would come here?

[theotherfrench]

French has been shopping himself to anyone who will listen for the last 2 plus years.

This is a false statement. Middlesboro is the first school he has been open to talking with since Larry came to Southwestern. Middlesboro was also the one doing the shopping. I'm not sure what your personal vendetta is against Southwestern or Larry French, and honestly I don't really care, but I have seen several post you have made now against both. If you were an average fan I wouldn't say anything, but since you are in the position you are in with the KYMSFA, I would hope that your intent is to not spread false information. People tend to cast judgement on a person based upon rumors, and false rumors actually have a ripple effect, especially when made by someone in the middle school governing body.

[RoShamBo]

Middlesboro must have some talent coming up in the next couple years.

[Hatz]

Terrible hire. French will always be a second place guy

Two state titles say you're wrong. :please: