former BulldogDouglas resident wrote on Apr 29, 2009 2:48 AM:

" First of all, I’m about to be upset at myself for even thinking of joining this half witted, quarter minded conversation but I really can’t hold this in. So here it goes…
You guys are all pathetic! You know what’s wrong with Douglas Athletics? Everybody thinks they know more then the next person and they insist on fighting and arguing about it rather than prove it through plan and action. I don’t even have to go far to prove my point, just scroll down and read your guy’s entire conversation... "




Stop and think wrote on Apr 28, 2009 12:28 AM:

" Did anyone ever stop and think that the people everyone is mentioning have not even applied to be the head coach? "You got my vote" as stated in many articles but have they applied? I bet not as they see that today's athlete wants it all handed to them on a silver platter. There are a few that understand what committement, desire, attitude, hardwork and above all else TEAM means. Most of them do not know or care about team above me. Dedication and hardwork is missing today amongst the younger generation. Sorry people we have all of us to blame. And as far as winning at the pop warner level or even at the 9th and JV level... it is way different then varsity. If you know anything about football you should know that.

Douglas Community: Besides Bisbee, when is the last time you filled the stadium on a Friday night to show support? "




Reality Check wrote on Apr 27, 2009 11:02 PM:

" Before you start recommending people to be the head coach,you need to understand the law. A head coach must be hold a teaching certificate. So, it doesn't make sense to throw people's names out if they are not qualified by the state. Back when Mike Foster was a coach, he surveyed kids from DHS. They overwhelmingly stated they had better things to do than play football. Look at our students. Some are dedicated, but many do not want to put the time into doing their part. The same kids play several sports. If you know a way to get more players, do it instead of blaming the few coaches who care enough to apply. You can't motivate someone who doesn't want to be there! "




WOW wrote on Apr 27, 2009 3:32 PM:

" Bulldog alum wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:40 AM:

" Bobby Long knows a lot about football. I think he has what it takes to be a head coach he knows about leadership and how to keep a team together and workings for him, just ask some of his co-workers. Having him as a coach would bring a new since of hunger to these kids. Yeah he was the Pop Warner head coach and what results did it produce a winning program. Lets keep Ellsworth on as an offensive coach but lets bring in some new blood. I vote for Bobby. "


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Good leadership?? When? On the way to buy snow cones for the kids? Did he have juicy juice breaks for them talk about how to run like the wind? We don't need someone with babysitting experience!

Coach E!!! "




Bulldog4Life wrote on Apr 27, 2009 10:30 AM:

" Bring Joey Salcido in, he is a football coach in Phoenix. Maybe we need to contact him. He grew up here. He knows what it takes to get these kids motivated. "




Former Bulldog wrote on Apr 27, 2009 1:50 AM:

" I must agree with bringing in Coach Ellsworth in as a head coach, in my 3 years playing varsity for the bulldogs i have never respected a man so much, and seen a coach with so much passion for the game. He truly deserves this position. But then again he has to make the final decision. And all these people saying bring in a pop warner coach to coach varsity football at the high school level is just like saying bring in a little league coach to run the varsity baseball game. The varsity level is a real challenge and it takes preparation. BRING IN COACH ELLSWORTH...and let Mr Tadeo run the offense. And i must agree the only time the bulldogs have been to the playoffs most recently, was when Coach Keith was on their staff...NEED I SAY MORE "




Always a Bulldog wrote on Apr 23, 2009 5:08 AM:

" It's sad but true, the kids today are not motivated anymore. When I played football there were over 60 kids that tried out every year, and several had to be cut that was just the way things were. Now DHS is lucky if 20 kids try-out. I all of my high school years I learned and admired my coaches, they were tough, hard and sometimes in your face, but that how you learned, and that how we played 100% hard and tough! THe kids today don't understand that! everything is to soft for them now, you can't yell at them, there is no motivating them, give them a video game and they're set for life...sad but true! "




Bulldog alum wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:40 AM:

" Bobby Long knows a lot about football. I think he has what it takes to be a head coach he knows about leadership and how to keep a team together and workings for him, just ask some of his co-workers. Having him as a coach would bring a new since of hunger to these kids. Yeah he was the Pop Warner head coach and what results did it produce a winning program. Lets keep Ellsworth on as an offensive coach but lets bring in some new blood. I vote for Bobby. "




Curious Mind wrote on Apr 21, 2009 8:27 PM:

" Does anybody know when they expect to have a new name announced, who the candidates are, and if they have even began the process to find a new coach. The answers to these questions could give a great deal of information how much the administration cares about the state of the program. Good luck to the kids, and hopefully they find someone that will shape the program together. "




amused wrote on Apr 20, 2009 6:23 PM:

" Douglas does'nt need a knew foot ball coach? It need's moore language arts teachers! "




once a bulldog always a bulldog wrote on Apr 20, 2009 1:27 PM:

" As a former football player for D.H.S. I had the great pleasure of playing for Coach Ellsworth and I agree he would once again make a terrific head football coach. When I played however he was not the head coach he was our defensive coordinator and a great one he was. There is however I believe a former head coach still living in Douglas who many seem to have forgotten. He was my head coach when we defeated Kingman in round one of the playoffs we went on to play the eventual state champions Agua Fria, the very next year we lost to Peoria in the first round as I recall we made it a football game against Peoria who went on to win the title. A few years ago he returned to the bulldogs as a volunteer and in doing so helped get the bulldogs back into the playoffs against Arcadia. I was in the stands at Arcadia and I believe had he been left alone in that game with his style of play calling and the players on that team they might have pulled an upset. I am of course refering to Coach Keith. Coach Keith is himself a former bulldog having played in the 1960s. He is a winner he knows what it takes to win in Douglas, why hasn't someone called upon him, my guess however he would not as the players today although very talented may not understand his discipline and approach to the game. All of you who call some on these former coaches retreads need to stop and think these former coaches may be a bit older and many may beleive their style out dated, they are however winners. "




Former Douglas Bulldog wrote on Apr 20, 2009 12:23 PM:

" Douglas needs to hire former Douglas football player Chris Gerbich to be the head coach. He currently coaches in Texas. "




WOW wrote on Apr 18, 2009 12:19 PM:

" LOL..... Bring in Bobby Long to coach a real program??? I had success with my ant farm as a kid, so do you want me running the AG Program as well? Or, I can make great pictures with my brothers crayons, so can I now go teach Art? This is what your suggesting!!!

Come on... COACH ELLSWORTH YOU HAVE MY VOTE! "




The Real Story wrote on Apr 17, 2009 9:34 PM:

" I agree, for the most part, that some of our players aren't the prototype football athletes and it really isn't thier fault to be honest....It's their parents fault! They really don't make them work hard and hand everything to them in a platter. And to my teammates, I say get your head straight or you'll just be a laughing stock for the rest of your undisciplined lives. As for the suggestions of hiring a former Pop Warner coach...I laugh at you, Pop Warner and High School football are totally different, but obviously you never played football at an elite level. I really don't want the community to support us, all I need are ten other guys that love football and have a passion for this game. It's not the coaches fault if we lose because WE'RE the ones on the field. "




Former Bulldog wrote on Apr 17, 2009 1:44 PM:

" Let Ellsworth coach!! He is a great coach. But as long as the AD is going to stick his nose in everything and hold grudges, NO ONE will succeed.

Example: Tadeo is a great Baseball coach, and the AD won't let him coach. That man has so much knowledge he can pass on to these kids, but we have to settle for what the AD wants. That's what is wrong with Douglas. Everyone is to busy pointing the finger at someone else. Take responsibility for your own kids. Kids, take responsibility for your actions as well. Douglas needs coaches that know how to win. These two men Know how to win. "




BULLDOG 91 wrote on Apr 16, 2009 10:22 PM:

" You can blame everyone you want! Sports in Douglas has really reached an all time low in football, basketball, and wrestling. Whos at fault? THE PARENTS ARE! In our day coaches coached with passion and motivation, using some swear words, getting physical, but most important LOVING WHAT THEY DO! They cant do that no more, everyone wants to sue or complain about the coaching methods. As for the imported BP experts, go back where you came from! COACH ELLSWORTH YOU HAVE MY VOTE! "




to put blame where it belongs wrote on Apr 16, 2009 6:03 PM:

" Your first sentence says it all. The sports programs have been terrible for many years, and yet the same people are still coaching. Many kids have come and gone yet the one constant that remains is the adults coaching them. Year in and year out we hear the same old song and dance at the end of each season,(were a young team, no chemistry, wait till next year, so many quit or were ineligible). For once I'd like to hear a coach say I couldn't do it so someone else needs to try. The problem with DUSD athletics is you have many people coaching simply for the extra cash or the benefit of their own kid. Kids recognize this and eventually get away from it. Necas did the best he could with what he had. If is being replaced for his record or interaction with players, the cleanup should include a few more people. Just look up the records of some of these coaches and that will speak for itself. "




NEW BLOOD wrote on Apr 16, 2009 5:58 PM:

" How about a coach that had winning seasons as a pop warner coach as BOBBY LONG. GIVE HIM A TRY!!! "




Put Blame Where It Belongs wrote on Apr 16, 2009 1:34 PM:

" Our teams have been underperforming for YEARS!

Has anybody been to a Pop Warner or Little League game in the last 10 years? These kids show a lot of potential in their early years but most of them decide its much easier to be lazy. Most of these kids would rather cruise, club, or make themselves a quick buck doing God-knows-what than have to report to practice every day AND keep up with their grades. (if you don't believe me, look up the statistics)

Wake up Douglas-its not the coaches, its not the AD, its the STUDENTS who have ruined Douglas athletics. "




DHS Grad wrote on Apr 16, 2009 12:11 PM:

" This is on the AD. If a coach isn't properly motivating his players, the AD is paid to do something. If a coach isn't vetted properly in order to ensure he'll live up to the terms of his employment (in action and longevity), the AD is paid to do something. Maybe a retread (e.g. Ellsworth, whoever else is left in Douglas with some coaching experience) is the type of coach the football program needs now. That's where the AD succeeds or fails. That’s where the program succeeds or fails. Good for the kids who are training without adult leadership. I hope to see them up here in Phoenix beating up on Arcadia or some other school in the playoffs. …we’ll back you to stand against the best in the land! "




to bulldog wrote on Apr 15, 2009 5:56 PM:

" Do away with football because it hasn't been producing and invest in baseball, soccer, and basketball. That's a joke! Basketball hasn't produced since the 70's (spare me the success of this years girl's team, they only beat 2 teams that had a winning record). I agree about soccer, it's too bad Cormier can't coach everything. Instead of doing away with a sport take a look at the AD and coaches. Enough already with the retreads! "




DHS Football Captain wrote on Apr 15, 2009 11:15 AM:

" As a current member of the football program a three year starter we know what it is like to have coach that wants to be there and support us we want a coach that we make us work hard and bring us to the state able team we know we are and a region championship team i know we can be. The up coming senior class and junior class had a combined record of 13 and 3 record we are very dedicated to football and we are going to try to make Douglas proud of us. We are tired of just beating Bisbee and getting the pick sure it means alot to us and the town but we want to bring a region trophy we will try hard for douglas "




Bulldog wrote on Apr 14, 2009 11:42 PM:

" I know that our players are lifting right now and are hungry for the playoffs. These upcoming seniors and juniors went a combined 13-3 at the frosh level. They know how to get it done. Go Bulldogs!!!!!!!!!! "




Something is fishy here... wrote on Apr 13, 2009 9:03 PM:

" Are we sure it was Randy Walker's fault? Enquiering minds want to know. "




To oh no wrote on Apr 13, 2009 7:43 PM:

" I have no ties to Stevenson and can tell you that the reason those comment were made is due to the way this horrible district was and now is going to be run again. When employees fear daily about losing their jobs or decisions that are made by Mr. Petit and his groupies the only choice is to make comments. I can tell you that these comments were made from teachers from all of the schools. Just look at the disrespect from Mr. Petit at the meetings. Where is the professionalism? What happened and continues to happen to our district! They need to reassign Mr. Petit again and look into his ways. There are reasons he left other districts. "




mathew wrote on Apr 11, 2009 8:13 PM:

" well douglas didn't need him anyway. oh well, what the kids need is to get their head in the game & LOVE what they do. it's a shame, so much talent wasted. if only the kids would quit all the drugs. tisk. tisk. tisk. "




WOW wrote on Apr 11, 2009 11:35 AM:

" Pop Warner know-it-alls, BP Agents (who follows a horrible team, sorry Al) and fire fighters need NOT apply!!! "




DHS player wrote on Apr 10, 2009 1:58 PM:

" We were all excited to have the coach come and we are all very disappointed that he didnt want to come and turn us around we are all working very hard and this is how we get treated...... Getting left again..... We want the commmunity to support us but they are to busy pointing fingers.Dont blame other people for something they dint do.Be there for us we need the community all of it "




Former Bulldog wrote on Apr 10, 2009 9:53 AM:

" Time to do away with Football in Douglas. Douglas has not put out a good team in more then a decade. DHS needs to invest more on Soccer, baseball and basketabll. "




To DHS GRAD.. wrote on Apr 9, 2009 5:56 PM:

" The "other" coach as you put it was not unloved or unwanted. In fact, he made the players feel that way. Ask us. He was lazy and could not motivate. He was not a leader and the players reflected this on the field. He got a year too many if you ask many people. Dont blame this on Walker.. "




DHS Grad wrote on Apr 9, 2009 9:55 AM:

" Really? Really? Was he chased away or forced out? The last guy was seemingly unloved and unwanted and then out. This guy never makes it to the season. Walker is making Livengood look like a good AD. Hey...I'll bet Mackovic is still available. "




1992 Bulldog QB wrote on Apr 9, 2009 12:55 AM:

" I knew they should have hired one of the Pop Warner know-it-alls! Coach Ellsworth has my vote. "




bulldog pride wrote on Apr 8, 2009 11:18 PM:

" Let's just hope that DUSD finds a coach with the same type of mentallity and enthusiasm as Highfield had. Douglas needs new blood to fuel a fire in these young boys. "




Oh No wrote on Apr 8, 2009 8:41 PM:

" How very sad I bet he read all the negative blogs and decided this was not the community he wanted to bring his family to. Thanks Stevenson you got your way at the expense of our kids having a first rate coach for once. All your horrible hateful comments must have made an impression...a negative impression. "




whoever wrote on Apr 8, 2009 8:24 PM:

" whatta punk-gets the hope up for these kids, then something better comes up and boom-gone. "

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