Week 5 Belpre @ Wellston

[boilermaker]

Its easy to coach from the bleachers. The Rockets just simply got out played friday night ,the Buckeyes wanted it more. Every coach,,,coaches make mistakes .You will never find one that everyone agrees with .Its impossible.All these judgements on kids that have quit the team, have any of you went to any practices to see who works and who dont?Have you watched the kids in the weightroom putting in the work?There is always more to the story behind the scenes.
I have been going to the Rocket games since 1974, and some how I missed it when Wellston was a powerhouse since then.If you look at Wellstons history they Average 5 wins a season throughout their existance.There have been good teams ,and bad teams.

This team is talented ,and I do beleive with the right breaks we could be 2-4 or even 4-0 with the right circumstances.We are not though we are 0-4 . The arguement of #44 not playing doesnt matter I beg to differ. You take any team the size of Wellston (40 Players--17 varsity players) take their best player off the field ,they will struggle.This is also not mentioning the players who are playing hurt week in week out,all teams have this.

I have a idea just get behind these kids weather you like the coaching or not show them youre support for the next 6 weeks and let them enjoy THEIR season.
I wish them Luck and win or lose I will support them. I too am frustrated because I like many of you have High hopes for this season.It can still be a successfull season.

GO ROCKETS!!!!!

[The _Big_One]

wellstons coaching is not the problem, wellston does not play 4 quarters even tho some of the play calling is questionable they should be good enough to make the plays happen wellston comes out this week and gets there first win in a blow out

[bobcatfan4728]

wellstons coaching is not the problem, wellston does not play 4 quarters even tho some of the play calling is questionable they should be good enough to make the plays happen wellston comes out this week and gets there first win in a blow out

You say coaching is not the problem then u say they don't play 4 quarters. Who gets them ready to play ? coaches who keeps the kids head in the game? coaches Who makes up the game plan ? coaches Who makes adjustments when things are not working right and gets the team to carry them out ? coachs In years past Wellston was blessed with very good talent that could carry a team above and beyond coaching errors. As for what boilermaker said Wellston was not a powerhouse but since the 80's when I started watching them they have not sat back and let a coach have loseing record and contiue to run the program. Since 1984 counting that year that is 25 years Wellston has had 10 loseing seasons not too bad by my account. only one coach(3 years one was the 1991 year ) has had more than 2 loseing years in that time. I'm not saying the coach has to be fired now but changes need to be made.

[Roadrunner]

This sounds like a topic for debate in a whole new thread. The MAIN problem with Wellston isn't just the coaching. It's the lack of continuity within the football program. Think about it. How many head football coaches has Wellston had in the past twenty years? How can you expect kids to completely buy into a program when they see a coaching change every three or four years? Wellston has had plenty of athletes on the gridiron. But if they have to play three different offensive and defensive schemes in four years of varsity football, and then be expected to execute them in game situations and win against seasoned squads (i.e. Jackson and Nelsonville-York), then thats difficult for anybody to achieve. It's easy to blame the kids and coaches for the failures of a team. I blame the Wellston school board for continually failing to hire a coach that has some kind of personal ties with the Wellston/Jackson county area. Can anybody on here name the last Wellston head coach who was actually from Wellston? I know Barr wasn't. Neither was Blackstone, Lucas, Hinton, and Mantell currently. It's hard to buy into a winner when you can't keep a head coach for more than four years imo.

[fuzzhead]

Wellston gets win #1.

[FLASH-G]

wellston comes out this week and hammers the eagles and if #44 is in the line up for wellston this week they'll shut Belpre out!

Then where will the tailback (Osborne) go since he has been the guy that's kept them in every game this year better learn the power I or get him in the game some how.

[The _Big_One]

thats up to the coaches where austin goes, jaylen is the best linebacker in se ohio hands down. thats what i was referring to. there is alot of talent on this team but there in the wrong spots, lets see darnell get the ball in the backfield a couple times a game and see how he does?

[bobcatfan4728]

Then where will the tailback (Osborne) go since he has been the guy that's kept them in every game this year better learn the power I or get him in the game some how.[/quote]

Austin is doing very good and will have to share touches. I can not see jaylen being in game shape enough to go both ways all night long If he is back at all. At least i hope they mix it up with them. Maybe have Austin catch the ball some i think he played some at tight end and/or receiver.

[boilermaker]

I think its a good thing to worry about when you have two guys who can carry the ball. I personally think Brad Miller can carry it too.All three will get their carries.

[ironman02]

Good luck to the Rockets this week. I think they'll get the win.

[Orange and Brown]

Good luck to both teams!! This will be the last time these 2 teams play each other for a while!!!!!!!

[otterslide]

I wanna say "WAY TO GO BELPRE FANS and POSTERS"

We have had a rough season so far and we as Belpre fans and posters know that. However, I wanna applaude all the Belpre Fans and Posters for not airing dirty laundry on here so everyone can see. I know we all have our opinions and grips but all in all I think the Belpre fans have done a good job being positive.
Yes we have posted our opinions but we never have called out players or coaches. I think that does wonders to keep our kids positive.
I have just as many opinions as the next person but I think calling out for coaching changes and so forth on here when the team needs your support is wrong. These negative comments won't help the team at all. The kids read this stuff on here then they end up not respecting their coaches. Now after the season once everything is said and done maybe that would be a better time to express these opinions, but not in the middle of the season. Support what you have...

[gpgm6566]

Go Eagles!

[Bleeding Red]

This sounds like a topic for debate in a whole new thread. The MAIN problem with Wellston isn't just the coaching. It's the lack of continuity within the football program. Think about it. How many head football coaches has Wellston had in the past twenty years? How can you expect kids to completely buy into a program when they see a coaching change every three or four years? Wellston has had plenty of athletes on the gridiron. But if they have to play three different offensive and defensive schemes in four years of varsity football, and then be expected to execute them in game situations and win against seasoned squads (i.e. Jackson and Nelsonville-York), then thats difficult for anybody to achieve. It's easy to blame the kids and coaches for the failures of a team. I blame the Wellston school board for continually failing to hire a coach that has some kind of personal ties with the Wellston/Jackson county area. Can anybody on here name the last Wellston head coach who was actually from Wellston? I know Barr wasn't. Neither was Blackstone, Lucas, Hinton, and Mantell currently. It's hard to buy into a winner when you can't keep a head coach for more than four years imo.

I think you hit the nail on the head.

Example: At Minford, they went through coach after coach. The only coach from Minford during musical chairs from 91-2005? was Fred Brisker who stepped in a did a good job. Since they hired Brent Daniels, who is a Minford guy, and he has done wonderful things with the program. It didnt change things overnight, but things have changed for the better and the program has done a 180.

When you get a GOOD coach from the school and he has community PRIDE, things will change.

I am sure that Mantell is working his butt off and doing everthing he can do.....but things are just different when you get the hometown guy rebuilding a program, that also is an excellent coach.

[Roadrunner]

Bleeding red, I agree with you. I'm sure Mantell is doing the best he can with what he's got to work with. Unfortunately, he has no personal ties with Wellston. I think the Wellston coaching job is just a stepping stone for him like it has been for the previous coaches. I'm not saying he doesn't care about winning. Its just that he isn't a hometown guy so I don't think he understands the importance of beating the Jacksons and the Nelsonville-Yorks and the Vinton Counties. The Wellston school board just needs to step up and start hiring some coaches who can get the job done and also are willing to stick around long enough to build up the golden rocket football program. IMO it's just better to build a program that way instead of looking for the quick fix and trying to hire guys who won games elsewhere in the state and then relocating them to Wellston and expecting them to win right off the bat. That never works.

[eagledad]

I wanna say "WAY TO GO BELPRE FANS and POSTERS"

We have had a rough season so far and we as Belpre fans and posters know that. However, I wanna applaude all the Belpre Fans and Posters for not airing dirty laundry on here so everyone can see. I know we all have our opinions and grips but all in all I think the Belpre fans have done a good job being positive.
Yes we have posted our opinions but we never have called out players or coaches. I think that does wonders to keep our kids positive.
I have just as many opinions as the next person but I think calling out for coaching changes and so forth on here when the team needs your support is wrong. These negative comments won't help the team at all. The kids read this stuff on here then they end up not respecting their coaches. Now after the season once everything is said and done maybe that would be a better time to express these opinions, but not in the middle of the season. Support what you have...

+1
good point otter. there are six games to go, and for the seniors it's the last six they will ever play. they need our support and encouragement now more than ever! the team has been improving. nearly pulled the alex game out! there are winnable games left on the schedule. there are also some tough ones. keep working hard guys! as for this week, wellston is never an easy place to play. belpre must continue to get the ball to their playmakers in space. look for a strong effort on the defensive side of the ball as well. they'll have to play tough as the rockets will come out and try to punch you in the mouth. eagles win a close one 34-31.

go eagles!

[boilermaker]

Cal-Preps
Wellston 35
Belpre 17

[camnott]

Rootin for rockets. I don't think one player makes a team. I'm sure 44 is missed but the best linebacker in SE? I don't know. Good luck and beat the eagles!

[Eaglepapaw]

Eagles go into Wellston and put together a solid offensive and defensive game and come out with a 26-14 win.Good luck to both teams and hope for an injury free contest. Go Eagles!!!!

[dilligaf]

Goodluck Belpre