Dale Anderson resigns at Southwestern

Norm Peterson · 09-20-2011, 09:45 PM

Reports have this coming from multiple sources including Derek Forrest's Twitter. Anderson has been the only coach at Southwestern since the program's inception in 1993. Any word on when this is effective or what happened? The Warriors are off to a rough start at 1-3 but should be in great shape to finish no worse than second in their district and would likely be favored to win it.

**LeeCoUKFan** · 09-20-2011, 09:51 PM

WOW!! Talk about coming way out of left field!!

It seems like a bad time to choose to do this considering that they should be able to win the majority of their remaining games and possibly win a game or even two in the playoffs!

**geauxtigers75** · 09-20-2011, 10:13 PM

Umm wow, must be some major dissent at Southwestern. I feel sorry for the players, especially the seniors.

hitemup · 09-20-2011, 10:15 PM

I hate to hear that Dale seems like a really nice guy. Has anyone heard anything as to why?

**GetChili** · 09-20-2011, 10:16 PM

I think it all went down sometime this afternoon. I'm really surprised by this decision.

Andy Stephens, the former Casey County coach and current special teams coach at SWHS, has been named the interim head coach. Stephens coached the team at practice today.

**laker20** · 09-20-2011, 10:26 PM

Sounds quite unfortunate for the guys at SW. It's not like they've had a horrible season. They could actually challenge for the district. Hope they can use this in a positive sense.

**GetChili** · 09-20-2011, 11:17 PM

Anderson, in 18-plus years at the helm of SWHS, led the Warriors to 4 district titles (1998, 1999, 2000, 2006) and 1 regional runner-up banner in 2006. He is the school's only ever head coach. His final record at SWHS 107-97.

Jumper Dad · 09-21-2011, 12:27 AM

Maybe team will rally together. I know it's tough on the boys, Somerset went through a coach resigning 11 days before the season a few years ago. Somerset rallied around new coach and won 27 of next 29 games.

Good Luck to the Warriors!

hitemup · 09-21-2011, 01:11 AM

Jumper Dad Wrote:Maybe team will rally together. I know it's tough on the boys, Somerset went through a coach resigning 11 days before the season a few years ago. Somerset rallied around new coach and won 27 of next 29 games.

Good Luck to the Warriors!

Good Riddance to Cobb...lol jk

comeback_kidxXx · 09-21-2011, 01:19 AM

I dont really know the whole situation on why he would do something like this so late in the season. there has to be something strange going on...

good luck to the warriors though.

Gitback Coach · 09-21-2011, 08:49 AM

Found this online:

http://somerset-kentucky.com/newslive/x4...ut-at-SWHS

Very strange timing on this decision.

**RunItUpTheGut** · 09-21-2011, 09:05 AM

Seen it comin.
however he has been SW football.
Good coach.

old_school_hero · 09-21-2011, 09:14 AM

RunItUpTheGut Wrote:Seen it comin.

Care to elaborate? This seems like a very strange situation.

Bobcat_Dad · 09-21-2011, 09:25 AM

A change was needed at SW but the timing of this is very.................strange. I hope their is not more to the story than just a coach ready to hang up the whistle.

jumper1 · 09-21-2011, 09:26 AM

Him leaving like this was a MUST! Things will start filtering out soon. I will just say he could (should) be facing legal problems. My hope is that he kids can rebound and have a successful season and of course that the parents don't tear down the fieldhouse.

**GetChili** · 09-21-2011, 09:50 AM

I hate to say it, but the situation is not looking too good for Coach A. It's really sad that it had to end this way...

Runnin Cat · 09-21-2011, 09:57 AM

Hate to see him go, he has done many great things for football in the state of Kentucky.

Bobcat_Dad · 09-21-2011, 10:04 AM

jumper1 Wrote:Him leaving like this was a MUST! Things will start filtering out soon. I will just say he could (should) be facing legal problems. My hope is that he kids can rebound and have a successful season and of course that the parents don't tear down the fieldhouse.

I really, really hate to hear that.

old_school_hero · 09-21-2011, 01:01 PM

Hope Coach Stephens can coach these boys up and finish out the season strong.

Gitback Coach · 09-21-2011, 03:15 PM

jumper1 Wrote:Him leaving like this was a MUST! Things will start filtering out soon. I will just say he could (should) be facing legal problems. My hope is that he kids can rebound and have a successful season and of course that the parents don't tear down the fieldhouse.

I notice in the article that Coach twice says, "It doesn't feel right anymore." Only time will tell what that truly means, I guess.

**laker20** · 09-21-2011, 03:16 PM

jumper1 Wrote:Him leaving like this was a MUST! Things will start filtering out soon. I will just say he could (should) be facing legal problems. My hope is that he kids can rebound and have a successful season and of course that the parents don't tear down the fieldhouse.

If you and I are hearing the same things, then it could in fact get quite UGLY

**GetChili** · 09-21-2011, 03:55 PM

I think once the team gets over the shock of the ordeal things will be okay for the Warriors. I talked to Coach Stephens today and he says the main thing is just trying to stay focused on Friday night's game.

mrb5150 · 09-21-2011, 04:49 PM

How old is Anderson?

**GetChili** · 09-21-2011, 05:06 PM

mrb5150 Wrote:How old is Anderson?

I would probably say somewhere in his early to mid 50s.

**Captain Backdoor** · 09-21-2011, 05:27 PM

Old enough to know better!

~~BoyleCounty~~ · 09-21-2011, 05:30 PM

You can resign. But NEVER do it the middle of the season.

Norm Peterson · 09-21-2011, 05:46 PM

GetChili Wrote:I would probably say somewhere in his early to mid 50s.

Mike Fields article listed him as 54 years old.

**Captain Backdoor** · 09-21-2011, 05:52 PM

Norm Peterson Wrote:Mike Fields article listed him as 54 years old.

Do you have that article?

**laker20** · 09-21-2011, 05:54 PM

BoyleCounty Wrote:You can resign. But NEVER do it the middle of the season.

I don't think he had a choice

Daniel_BellCo · 09-21-2011, 06:38 PM

wow i am in shock too.

i remember they had a nice team in 2004 when we played them. renfro vs robbins!