tstorm, I just can't help it. It just amazes me to sit here and read comments from people like you that sugar coat everything. Please don't worry about my child. They are doing just great. I am just enjoying sitting back and watching you try to talk yourself into thinking ya'll got some sort of Vince Lombardi with all the answers. Look at his record, pretty self-explanatory.

Poppa, what effort was made on the part of VISD to get the best that they could get? Put it in the paper? Great programs go after great people. No effort was put into this. That is why we had coaches that were out of jobs applying. You can attract great coaches in Victoria. Money talks!

Now before my nap, please tell me again I do not know anything.

You are forgiven young man.

unforreal- I dont have a clue? I've been around this business I'm sure way longer than you. Finding the "best coach" isn't about wins-loses all of the time. Having the right coach for the job is. You can be the best coach in the world but if you don't have a team who will buy into your system, kids that are athletic and smart, kids who handle their business in the classroom, or a town to support them then who are they supposed to "win."

Yes winning is very important as a Coach and a player as well as fans but more importantly finding a coach who will put a fear back into these kids who think they rule the world these days and a Coach who has morals and disapline, that's what I'm for.

As for his record, who is to say that he isn't a great coach or the best coach out there? You may also want to think about these other coaches who you love and wish could come to Victoria do have a family I'm sure. Do you think it's easy to uproute a family and start their whole life over? Having kids do you think your son or daughters would like that? Finding your wife a new job? As a coach you move a lot yes, but there is a time where you will listen to your wife and kids and say enough is enough. Then you will look more into the area they are located. For example, Dallas coaches are pretty much where schools pick and pull from when looking for a new Head Coach. Wouldn't you think it is much easier for a Coach to take an offer closer to home where they are at LEAST making $10,000-$12,000 more than they would be here?

Now please tell me what would be the reason for "the best coach" in Texas to come here when they can be in a place where there is talent at every corner and a much better pay check each month?

All in all Victoria did a great job of getting a great coach. And not only will the school be better for this but the City of Victoria will as well. I'm willing to bet Coach McAngus will have these kids walking around town with their head held hi and giving the respect to teachers, parents, and elders alike in the meantime.

Thanks for reading, now my old butt needs a nap.

Poppa, not a coach just a concerned parent who tried to get VISD to do the right thing awhile back. VISD doesn't have a clue, kind of like you. The facts speak for themselves. Is he one of the best in the State of Texas? NO. They didn't have the energy to go out and recruit a good coach. Just settle for less. That is Victoria for ya!

i have to be honest, ill most likely end up supporting both schools.

here's wishing both schools are a GREAT success off the field and on !

unforreal -

Did you apply for this job ? Well then you go on with your kid whom I'm sure you coached all growing up like the little league dad you're sounding like and stay out of the chat room if you don't like what these VICTORIA people are saying about their teams.

Wish you luck, maybe we can all come out and watch you coach some flag football sometime.

Typical Victoria, fired up about a coach that has just been fired at his previous place of employment! What is his overall record? This was my point from day one. Why can't VISD go out and recruit a big name coach? They just sit back and wait. The top 2 canidates were guys who were just fired. Come on! This is why we are no longer in your messed up district.

That boot camp is no where near that tough I'm there I see it... its all hype!! East side Beast side!! the truth will be shown!! We are Titans in every sense of the word!! believe that!!

west isn't training as hard as the east not even close west is just new whit another vhs coach THAT is why they are getting alot of hype. GO TITANS!!!! EAST SIDE BEAST SIDE WE ARE TITANS!!!

Ahhhh Yeah MAC is BACK. Are you ready for some real football Victoria? Some Discipled football with alot of Class and Character. Its gonna be fun baby!!!!!!

EAST FOOTBALL WILL REIGN SUPREME... WE WILL ALWAYS HONOR YOU DEAR EAST SIDE HIGH... GO TITAN!! DYNAMIC DUO GUS "BUS" DE LOS SANTOS FB & JOHNATHAN "ITZY" GARNER RB

Silver & Black attack! I like it :D

Blah, blah, blah, blah! Go Titans.......

Nobody is bashing East. East just doesn't seem to be starting with as much enthusiasm and excitement as West. VISD picked the coaches and made the assignments. West just happens to have a Head Football Coach that is extremely driven with a serious set of standards. I call it like I see it. West will be the best. Whichever school wins first, will have a huge following. If West has a bunch of success from the beginning, which they will, then of course the East will be crying "Foul". VISD created this monster and I am telling you now, The West is the place to be. It's about to become the VHS of old. The West will be busting at the seams before to long. Middle school families will be trying like heck to move into the Cade Middle School zone, so the kids can go to 2 new schools during their VISD school careers. How about everyone sit back and get ready for the Silver & Black attack! GO WEST WARRIORS!

Red Rage, you said it! Feels like old Raider/Stingaree days. Finally, some fun down there again!

I can feel Victoria coming alive again! Woohoo! East vs West rivalry....can't wait!!

East is least, West is best!! It has begun.

yeojj,

No one is bashing the East! People from the West are just getting excited about things. More people from the East should post!

East Side will do their talking on the field and the court! Go Titans!!!!

If you want your kids to win just send them to Calhoun

Texag91-it is so nice to hear positive!! I wish the best to both schools. My child will be going to East and the only thing I am disappointed about is all of the negativity and "East" bashing coming from the West. We are all still both Victoria schools. I was so worried about this split for this reason. I knew it would get ugly and look who's starting it......PARENTS!!! Let's try to be good role models for our kids.

So, how is it that the students who Maybe will be going to East (what if they move before school starts) are left out in the cold without training. Wouldn't it be right to train all the people who want to participate in sports. To split the kids now, doesn't seem equal. Train them all and then when the split comes, they are starting off equal.

My daughter will be in the first graduating class of West. The whole family feels like she is about to enter a school that is caring and driven .Have not done the football games in the last 3 years, but I can guarantee you we will be at box office to get season tickets for her Senior year. We are excited!!!!!
WEST WARRIORS ALL THE WAY.

Coach MAC Is already setting the standard for what it will take to have a winning program in Victoria! East I hope you are taking notes. The days of mediocre practices and lackluster play calling are over! Mark my words when West is dominating year after year because of hard work character and discipline East is going to be crying about how unfair the east west split is. Way to go coach Mac I know boot camp made lots of great Stings I know it will work on a worrier as well!

I said it, I said it......Coach Mac is about to show you why these kids at West are going to kick some tail. They may not be as good of athletes as the East kids, but they are going to get after it, and they will be disciplined. If you want to win.....LISTEN up, find a way to get to West quickly. West will ultimately dominate in every sport because Football sets the tone for everything. West will win immediately. Take it to the bank!

So when the players were split up during practice depending on which H.S. they will be attending next year, where were the East side coaches? Why in the heck did VISD keep this Finley character? VISD can preach both schools equal, but in reality West was handed a new, fresh start in coaches and East gets Memorial reject with a PROVEN losing record.

my "kids" are telling me that West is conditioning right now and East ""is saying" they are but aren't. Heck yea!!

**VICAD- do a story on East. I strongly believe everyone really would like to know about both programs.

Now we see why West will be better than East. The man was barely hired and is already getting things rollin'!

c'mon 91 you know East program is watching....with chips in hand and a wii in the other. lol I hope Finely is doing something!?! luckily my kid won't be there for awhile and he should be gone.

East is tha BEAST!

"Our kids will be going through some really tough drills," McAngus said. "They get out of it when we get 100 percent effort, 100 percent attendance and 100 percent unselfishness."

For all the Victorians that did not like the way coaches were doing their things while it was consolidated , this is for you! If I was sending my kid to West you better believe I'd be looking forward to having him play football under this man. Good Luck West Warriors.