Shane Wolford resigns as Jackson head coach

[ironman02]

I think this year's loss to Gallipolis did him in.

Pretty sure that had nothing to do with it.

Nice write-up keyser_soze78.

[BuckeyeCAV]

I think this year's loss to Gallipolis did him in.

BlizzardMan.

Or to add to the Gallipolis loss, I think it could of been the lopsided loss at Alumni Stadium against the Chillicothe Cavaliers too

And....the thumping the Ironmen took at the TANK by Ironton this season.

To include in that factor the two lopsided losses by Jackson at Alumni at the hands of Logan and Zanesville.

Portsmouth almost made it a victory again at Alumni, but Jackson escaped the loss.

The writing was on the wall this year after getting defeated soundly by the Chillicothe Cavaliers at Jackson. The Ironmen had very liitle fans in their stadium that night. The weather was a clear night and wasn't that cold. So weather wasn't the reason. I say that was the beginning of the end. I am almost sure Chillicothe had just as much or more fans from the visitors side than the home side. That did not par good for that Multi-Million Dollar Complex Jackson has built when their team is at home and the visitors have more fans in their new stadium than Jackson did.

The Ironton, Logan and Zanesville losses just made the decision more likely.

I wonder if the VC folks are interested in him as a possiblity?

[85inside]

Would Mike Sammons have interest in this job? He led Portsmouth West to a state title appearance a few years back. He just resigned at Greenup County Ky.

[BlizzardMan]

I have been subbbing at VC and they are already talking about it.

[ironman02]

I think this year's loss to Gallipolis did him in.

BlizzardMan.

Or to add to the Gallipolis loss, I think it could of been the lopsided loss at Alumni Stadium against the Chillicothe Cavaliers too

And....the thumping the Ironmen took at the TANK by Ironton this season.

To include in that factor the two lopsided losses by Jackson at Alumni at the hands of Logan and Zanesville.

Portsmouth almost made it a victory again at Alumni, but Jackson escaped the loss.

The writing was on the wall this year after getting defeated soundly by the Chillicothe Cavaliers at Jackson. The Ironmen had very liitle fans in their stadium that night. The weather was a clear night and wasn't that cold. So weather wasn't the reason. I say that was the beginning of the end. I am almost sure Chillicothe had just as much or more fans from the visitors side than the home side. That did not par good for that Multi-Million Dollar Complex Jackson has built when their team is at home and the visitors have more fans in their new stadium than Jackson did.

The Ironton, Logan and Zanesville losses just made the decision more likely.

I wonder if the VC folks are interested in him as a possiblity?

I should have known that you would chime in. Beginning of the end for Jackson? Looks to me like there's a new beginning. Jackson will be back eventually and then you won't be running your mouth constantly.

[BlizzardMan]

I was just saying I think the stress of that game and the tendency to lose when being favored took a toll on the program. His wife insists that coming to VC is a no go for him.

[ironman02]

The loss to Gallia Academy did hurt. The staff and the players took it hard. But I don't think that one loss was a major factor in Shane choosing to resign. Jackson has lost games they shouldn't have before, especially to Gallia Academy. Those things happen in a rivalry like that. The other four losses this season were because those teams were CLEARLY better football teams...not because Jackson was down because of the loss to Gallia Academy. Jackson has had its ups and downs with Gallia, especially in recent years, but overall the series has been very tight.

I'm not trying to be a jerk about this. I just don't think that a single loss was anywhere close to being the detemining factor in his resignation.

As for Shane going to Vinton County, I really can't see that happening at this point. I guess you never know, but it just doesn't seem likely to me, and it looks as though his wife feels the same way.

[BlizzardMan]

You know he will get back into coaching eventually. What other schools might catch his eye in the future?

[ironman02]

That's a good question and I really have no idea. I would think somewhere in the immediate area because I doubt if Shane would want to move away.

[ironman02]

What about Pete Woods coming back to Jackson from Philo? Coach Woods is a great football coach and he was truly missed when he left to take the head coaching job at Philo. He did that to be closer to his family and to take advantage of the opportunity to become a head coach, but I wonder if he would ever consider coming back to Jackson. Just a thought.

[BuckeyeCAV]

I think this year's loss to Gallipolis did him in.

BlizzardMan.

Or to add to the Gallipolis loss, I think it could of been the lopsided loss at Alumni Stadium against the Chillicothe Cavaliers too

And....the thumping the Ironmen took at the TANK by Ironton this season.

To include in that factor the two lopsided losses by Jackson at Alumni at the hands of Logan and Zanesville.

Portsmouth almost made it a victory again at Alumni, but Jackson escaped the loss.

The writing was on the wall this year after getting defeated soundly by the Chillicothe Cavaliers at Jackson. The Ironmen had very liitle fans in their stadium that night. The weather was a clear night and wasn't that cold. So weather wasn't the reason. I say that was the beginning of the end. I am almost sure Chillicothe had just as much or more fans from the visitors side than the home side. That did not par good for that Multi-Million Dollar Complex Jackson has built when their team is at home and the visitors have more fans in their new stadium than Jackson did.

The Ironton, Logan and Zanesville losses just made the decision more likely.

I wonder if the VC folks are interested in him as a possiblity?

I should have known that you would chime in. Beginning of the end for Jackson? Looks to me like there's a new beginning. Jackson will be back eventually and then you won't be running your mouth constantly.

ironman02,

I don't know about that one. Seems to me that Chillicothe has ruled Jackson at the Reserve, Freshman and Junior High Level since entering the SEOAL. We'll have to wait and see.

I guess it would be hard for many to take at Jackson if their former head coach went to coach VC huh?

[old-timer]

I know things have happend quickly and lots of anticipation, but I wonder if there is any timelines being discussed. The football team should begin a regular lifting program after Christmas Break. Does Jackson have any assistants that will take on the responsibility or a person to run that operation? A particular month they would like to have a coach selected and in place? Any speculations of possible employment oppportunities opening to bring in coach or his/her staff?

This will be an interesting winter for football talk in Jackson County and the surrounding area. Wish all the programs well.

[ironman02]

BuckeyeCav,

Shane can go wherever he chooses. Why do you insist on trying to stir up trouble so much? Be happy with Chillicothe's success and enjoy it while it lasts instead of trying to put down everyone else.

[ironman02]

I know things have happend quickly and lots of anticipation, but I wonder if there is any timelines being discussed. The football team should begin a regular lifting program after Christmas Break. Does Jackson have any assistants that will take on the responsibility or a person to run that operation? A particular month they would like to have a coach selected and in place? Any speculations of possible employment oppportunities opening to bring in coach or his/her staff?

This will be an interesting winter for football talk in Jackson County and the surrounding area. Wish all the programs well.

All very good questions and important concerns. The off-season weight lifting program is very important. Hopefully someone takes charge and gets things going in the weight room until a new coach is hired. Hopefully we'll be hearing some information about a time table in the near future.

[JohnKnight]

Very Nice Article, Mr. Boggs. Thanks for posting it here, I couldn't read it on the Times-Journal website. Shane is a class act, no doubt. Good luck to you coach and enjoy your kids. You only get one shot at that.

[hbk2016]

Coach Knight or Owens from Waverly?
Coach Marquez from Huntington?

I think Owens helped coach there in the past?

[ocho stinko]

I think there are alot of jerks out there. Espcecially those speculating why he might have resigned. Shane is a man of his word, if he wants to spend more time with his family then that is what he meant. He is not a back stabber or a person that is afraid to say how he really feels. Shane is a class act period. Jackson was lucky to have him as a coach. He cared deeply about his players, and most importantly he bled red and white. Many of us on here say we are big time Jackson fans but how many of these posters spent more hours the last four years working their tail off to make this the best team that he or she can. If people question why he really wants to step down grow some you know what and be a man and ask him for yourself. I have a couple of boys and I do not know that if in the future they will play football, but if they did I would have done anything for my boys to play for him. His passion for football, team, and jackson is what it is all about. I know he is young, so maybe this wish could come true. Best of luck to Shane love, your boys because they grow up fast!!!!!

[ironman02]

ocho stinko,

What big time Jackson fan has questioned Shane's motives for retiring? I've seen a couple people say things, but I wouldn't consider them Jackson fans. Just curious, because I want to avoid any misunderstanding.

[ocho stinko]

Not aimed at you or most of the jackson posters. I just hate hearing jerks from the outside make comments that they know nothing about. As for the comment about how many hours he has put in the last four years, I just wanted to remind people that he has dedicated numerous hours into the program. Many people have no idea how many hours a coach puts into a program. When you work 12 months a year to build a program you cannot be home with your wife and children.

[ironman02]

Ok, I just wanted to make sure. Coach Wolford has definitely put in a lot of time with the football program as a head coach, assistant, and a player. His efforts are appreciated, at least by some. I do agree with you. Many people don't know how much effort football coaches put into preparing their team. I can definitely understand not wanting to deal with that time committment and the pressure that comes with it.