Jimmy Leon QUITS the Aiken Job

[Eezy as 123]

I just heard from a very reliable source that Leon has quit.

Anyone have any details?

Is it really THAT messed up over there? Like I said, UGLIER and UGLIER as time goes on.

Will he take back the Clark Montessori job?

What will Aiken do NOW?

Will the parents of these players kick their kids up out of there because Eezy said it was best to? And because Eezy said it was right? And because Eezy WAS right? ;)

Cortez Howell and his parent(s)/guardian(s) made the right decision, will others wake up and follow?

http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20080910/SPT0301/309100048/

[Eezy as 123]

Where's Eezy's blinders at now? ;)

[cincybball03]

wheres cortez howell at now?

[headbusta]

The word from a friend of mine, who is a college coach said that he was at Aiken yesterday to look at some players and talk to the coach. They informed him that the coach had quit. I will try to get more info from my contacts in CPS! Wow:eek:

[gonefishing]

hmmm, idk....the reason would have to be pretty good because they are going to be really good. i have also heard that the amin can be a pain over there

[Darmani]

The word from a friend of mine, who is a college coach said that he was at Aiken yesterday to look at some players and talk to the coach. They informed him that the coach had quit. I will try to get more info from my contacts in CPS! Wow:eek:

Wow.... now who will they get to take the job?

[Clark W Griswold]

Enquirer blog confirmed it through the AD.

recruiting issues???

[Eezy as 123]

recruiting issues???

:laugh:

You MAY be right.

Or, maybe he seen what everyone was saying about him and Aiken, and didn't want to ruin his reputation like Aiken has. :shrug:

[freshmenbballer21]

:laugh:

You MAY be right.

Or, maybe he seen what everyone was saying about him and Aiken, and didn't want to ruin his reputation like Aiken has. :shrug:

YOU REALLY SUCK!!!!!! :wallbang:

[Eezy as 123]

YOU REALLY SUCK!!!!!! :wallbang:

:laugh: How?

It was obvious as daylight what was going on over there. I'm more surprised that you didn't or don't see that.

Check your private messages.

[HoopHound]

I placed the necessary link that this thread needed in post #1.

[rackball21]

Aiken just proved to me how inept they really are.. as I stated in my other blog post he turned the job down in the begining so I saw this coming a while ago. I questioned why would a man who so close to retirement from cps leave that comfort zone for the unknown at Aiken.( a great season? maybe) I dont know his reasons but I do hope all is well with him. but I must say... Good Job E T you pushed and pushed to get your man and now he is gone... You overlooked candidates that really wanted to make a difference at your school...can you say egg on face??????? Hopefully what a coach knows will outweigh who a coach knows... The kids already went through a summer without a coach and now Aiken must scramble to find one... who will it be...and thats right they need to be highly qualified lets not forget that...oh yeah and you need a degree higher than an associates... just stating the facts :)
so so glad my son doesn't attend school here....

[Eezy as 123]

wheres cortez howell at now?

Lockland. :D

[Eezy as 123]

so so glad my son doesn't attend school here....

You're telling me. :rolleyes: And the academic performance to boot. :Ohno:

[peanut]

All I am permitted to say is conflict with Admin was a major factor:wallbang:
Some things never change:hello:

[Eezy as 123]

All I am permitted to say is conflict with Admin was a major factor:wallbang:
Some things never change:hello:

Mr. Peanut, check your private messages.

[Eezy as 123]

freshmenbballer21, check your private messages.

[HoopHound]

Mr. Peanut, check your private messages.

freshmenbballer21, check your private messages.

Are you talking behind my back, Eez??? :confused:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Eezy as 123]

Are you talking behind my back, Eez??? :confused:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Damn! You caught me! :wallbang:

Just kidding. ;)

Just trying to find out some info that cannot be posted on here. :cool:

[HoopHound]

Damn! You caught me! :wallbang:

Just kidding. ;)

Just trying to find out some info that cannot be posted on here. :cool:

Atta boy!!!

You're finally developing some restraint and sensitivity in here!!! :cool:

(Sure makes my job easier) :)

[peanut]

Are you talking behind my back, Eez??? :confused:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I will post only what I heard, I have not been able to confirm this.....E.T. The principal had a conflict with some of Leon's idea's, word has it E.T. wanted to sit out one of the highly touted transfer's for the year. Like I said that was only one issue but I have not talked to the main parties as of yet should know more by tomorrow.:shrug:

[Eezy as 123]

Atta boy!!!

You're finally developing some restraint and sensitivity in here!!! :cool:

(Sure makes my job easier) :)

Ha!

I will admit that I, myself, have noticed that I've been pretty out of control in here lately. It's past due for me to calm down. :laugh: To be honest.

But I think the reason is because, for me to see that this kind of stuff is happening (the leach theory ;)) at Aiken, it just really gets to me. That's probably the worse thing in HS sports.

[Eezy as 123]

I will post only what I heard, I have not been able to confirm this.....E.T. The principal had a conflict with some of Leon's idea's, word has it E.T. wanted to sit out one of the highly touted transfer's for the year. Like I said that was only one issue but I have not talked to the main parties as of yet should know more by tomorrow.:shrug:

Looks like E.T. made Leon "Phone Home". :laugh: Sorry, had to. You left me wide open.

But I'd be careful Mr. Peanut, you don't want to go TOO in-depth.

[BigBallin'4theFuture]

Aiken just proved to me how inept they really are.. as I stated in my other blog post he turned the job down in the begining so I saw this coming a while ago. I questioned why would a man who so close to retirement from cps leave that comfort zone for the unknown at Aiken.( a great season? maybe) I dont know his reasons but I do hope all is well with him. but I must say... Good Job E T you pushed and pushed to get your man and now he is gone... You overlooked candidates that really wanted to make a difference at your school...can you say egg on face??????? Hopefully what a coach knows will outweigh who a coach knows... The kids already went through a summer without a coach and now Aiken must scramble to find one... who will it be...and thats right they need to be highly qualified lets not forget that...oh yeah and you need a degree higher than an associates... just stating the facts :)
so so glad my son doesn't attend school here....

:cool: SAY IT, RB...SAY IT!

The sad part about all of this is what happens with the SENIORS, i.e. Goodsen and others, who have to deal with this B.S.???? WHO is looking out for THEIR best interests?

[HoopHound]

:cool: SAY IT, RB...SAY IT!

The sad part about all of this is what happens with the SENIORS, i.e. Goodsen and others, who have to deal with this B.S.???? WHO is looking out for THEIR best interests?

Where've you been, BB4? :shrug:

I've been waiting for you to chip in on this. :cool:

[Withrow 89]

Like i said before the principal's have to much power in the sports program and should have their attention more towards the academics and well being of the students. Jimmy Leon quitting proves that theres something wrong and i hope it gets taken care of because its hurting the kids. It was said that CPS told him he could'nt coach the team so where do they go now?

[Eezy as 123]

I was told Leon was interested in going back to Clark Montessori.

[lane4]

More good news for Aiken -

http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080912/NEWS0107/309120075

[rackball21]

agreed .. I heard from too many sources that ET wants to be the controlling figure with this team and while he is worried about trying to coach ... he needs to worry about the stigma that will placed on Aiken due to the alleged rape incident that is all over the news paper! what comes around goes around... ET was greasy about this whole hiring process and now grease is right back in his face.


Like i said before the principal's have to much power in the sports program and should have their attention more towards the academics and well being of the students. Jimmy Leon quitting proves that theres something wrong and i hope it gets taken care of because its hurting the kids. It was said that CPS told him he could'nt coach the team so where do they go now?

[RoundballOZ11]

Why does ET mess around with the AD Rossi. Isn't the AD in charge of the Athletics Department is that not what he is paid for. He will get some interested people applying he has to make sure he gets someone hungry to win possibly someone who has not got his shot and this might be his only shot to show he is a quality head coach. Not sure who that maybe, but with the talent, size and skills they have they should make a deep run.

[rackball21]

well rb0z11, what is Rossi.. is he the ad or just the one who makes calls for interviews and meeting... ET calls those shots please believe. ET looks like a fool when it is well known that Leon from clark turned AIKEN down... he ran after him like he had no other reputable people in the running for the position which many of us know is not true.. He had the board questioning what he was going to do and for many parents had them wondering as well. My son wanted to go there... and I told him be patient if the organization is run right it will present itself well..... we saw what we needed to see. if Rossi is the AD he needs to step his game up and quick.. Aiken sports program needs a facelift and ET might need reconstructing as well...

[tucker]

not many ad's really have much authority or power when it comes to hiring coaches.

[HoopHound]

not many ad's really have much authority or power when it comes to hiring coaches.

Very true, tuck.

The last few years, from what I've seen... if an AD is even included on a coach "selection committee", it's an exception.

They put principals, BOE members, booster members, distinguished alumni, and maybe a community leader or two.

A few years back, a Youngstown area school even included the cheerleader advisor on the committee. When I heard that, I laughed so hard, I thought I was gonna piss my pants. :Ohno:

Nothing like putting folks in there that know a lot about the sport. :wallbang:

[BigBallin'4theFuture]

More good news for Aiken -

http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080912/NEWS0107/309120075

I heard about this earlier today and couldn't believe it. :eek: Truly a SAAAAAAAAD state of affairs for Aiken's B-ball program and for ALL of the kids involved. :Ohno:

[GCLSOUTH]

They need to just hire Leon Ellison for this year, and bring in some structure from the GCL to help with discliplne. Since Chane is coomitted to UC it would make sense to have Cronin's brother Dan who is resigned at LS to come over and help Leon. I was told they are real cool with each other and this would keep the program in some order.

[Withrow 89]

They should have hired Tyrone in the first place because the kids were familiar with him. Leon Ellison is part of the problem to you all will see and then get back with me on that.I believe Jimmy Leon didnt want to be a part of whats going on at Aiken because its all bad. Wait till you find out where the rape incident occurred at meaning who's house then you tell me what you think of that person because it's been going on for a while now.

[benindow07]

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[Eezy as 123]

UGLIER AND UGLIER.....:Ohno:

I would've taken my kid(s) up out of there a looong time ago, but this pushes WAAAYYY past the limit. There wouldn't be a chance in ---- that my son would be there still. Let alone on this troubled team. Basketball or no basketball, my kid is out of there. It's just common sense. Look at all of the bad there is there, IN JUST A COUPLE WEEKS. :eek: I've never heard so much drama in a school than this, other than the NCH bullcrap. But by the looks of it, Aiken should get the #1 spot soon enough.

And to top it all off, the academics. Even if my son is passing with flying colors, it doesn't mean nothing if the teachers aren't teaching worth a crap. :shrug:

[HoopHound]

...I would've tooken my kid(s) up out of there a looong time ago...

Would have tooken??? :blush:

[benindow07]

And to top it all off, the academics. Even if my son is passing with flying colors, it doesn't mean nothing if the teachers aren't teaching worth a crap. :shrug:


You are delusional if you think it is the teachers fault for academic problems at Aiken. Fact: Failing schools are not a product of failing teachers, but rather failing home lives, failing parents (or no parents) and failing guidance/leadership that starts at HOME that leads to failing students in a then eventually failing school! You totally missed the boat Eezy on this one!:hello:

With that being said, I would not send my kid to Aiken.

[111411]

You are delusional if you think it is the teachers fault for academic problems at Aiken. Fact: Failing schools are not a product of failing teachers, but rather failing home lives, failing parents (or no parents) and failing guidance/leadership that starts at HOME that leads to failing students in a then eventually failing school! You totally missed the boat Eezy on this one!:hello:


Agreed, agreed, agreed. Once some of these knuckleheads realize that academic problems are NOT the fault of educators, we can move on. You can lead a horse to water.............

The lack of responsibilty and a poor attitude toward academics is generational. Just ask someone who has fought the battle.


"Tooken" Sure, let's blame that on teachers.

[Eezy as 123]

Would have tooken??? :blush:

Sorry Hoop'. :wallbang:

[Eezy as 123]

You are delusional if you think it is the teachers fault for academic problems at Aiken. Fact: Failing schools are not a product of failing teachers, but rather failing home lives, failing parents (or no parents) and failing guidance/leadership that starts at HOME that leads to failing students in a then eventually failing school! You totally missed the boat Eezy on this one!:hello:

With that being said, I would not send my kid to Aiken.

I'm not saying it's entirely the teacher's fault. And I agree with everything you said.

You're right, I also wouldn't my kids to be around those type of kids.

[Eezy as 123]

"Tooken" Sure, let's blame that on teachers.

Ok, the ONE word I misspelled or mispronounced in my Yappi career..... Plus I didn't even proof-read.

I had straight A's in English/Literature throughout ALL of my school years.

[rackball21]

What? TY should not be the coach why you ask? he is not highly qualified and the board confirmed to more than one person I know that they must hire a coach who is HQ to teach and ...what system would he run the same one from before? please.... And Leon...he has no business being a coach either because first of all he doesn't fit the qualifications either not highly qualified etc. and he has had a biased interest in one kid only.. and we know who that is. If either one of these guys are made the coach it will be more of the same...and... a huge problem for coaches who are highly qualified and have experience coaching (ie the alleged qualifications cps is looking for):mad: ...These kids have been allowed to do whatever... and everybody knows that too. If Eric Thomas had half a brain he would be trying to find a coach who has no bias interest in a player there and someone who can just flat out coach and not be afraid to deal with the drama at that school. As I said before this is exactly what ET gets and Jimmy Leon got out just in time.. he didnt want all this headache and now the stigma that will be placed on the kids at Aiken is going to happen without a question... If I had a son playing at that school I would be petitioning for a transfer like yesterday Run Run Run!!!!!

They should have hired Tyrone in the first place because the kids were familiar with him. Leon Ellison is part of the problem to you all will see and then get back with me on that.I believe Jimmy Leon didnt want to be a part of whats going on at Aiken because its all bad. Wait till you find out where the rape incident occurred at meaning who's house then you tell me what you think of that person because it's been going on for a while now.

[111411]

Ok, the ONE word I mispelled or mispronounced in my Yappi career..... Plus I didn't even proof-read.

I had straight A's in English/Literature throughout ALL of my school years.

If one were looking for mistakes, one could find many. We won't even get started on the double negatives. Lay off the teachers, the majority are very competent. Have you ever heard of HQT? You must meet the criteria.

You make some very nice posts and begin some very nice threads, Eezy, then all of a sudden, you get "foot in the mouthitis"

[GCLHoops]

UGLIER AND UGLIER.....:Ohno:

And to top it all off, the academics. Even if my son is passing with flying colors, it doesn't mean nothing if the teachers aren't teaching worth a crap. :shrug:


Right Eezy!... I am sure it's the teachers' fault that academics are so poor at Aiken. You just don't get it do you?

[Eezy as 123]

How many times must I say it? I'm not saying that's ENTIRELY the reason why they have low scores. For the most part it IS because of "failing homes" and etc.

So is there a difference between a Seven Hills Upper School education and a Aiken education? If so, please explain why. This should prove my point.

[Eezy as 123]

So you all are telling me these teachers are trying 100% with a class 1/2 full of "goof-offs"? I think not. My point exactly. I NEVER said it's completely the teachers fault.

[111411]

I think I'm wasting my time. Looks like we have an expert on educational philosophy. Degrees?

[peanut]

Would have tooken??? :blush:

Okay Okay LoL, I have a personal foul On HoopH, unnecessary roughness and I also have late hit on 11141. The last penalty is under review, possible pilling on by "07". That was so funny once I stopped laughing, I had to get ya'll off of Eezy....It was like feasting time in the shark tank.:D :D :D

[111411]

The feasting was "easy." :D

[HoopHound]

Okay Okay LoL, I have a personal foul On HoopH, unnecessary roughness...

Guilty as charged. :blush:

But I DID make you laugh!! :D ;)

Eez is tough... he can take it. :cool:

[peanut]

Guilty as charged. :blush:

But I DID make you laugh!! :D ;)

Eez is tough... he can take it. :cool:

I dunno i saw him limpin off the field and he has yet to return LOL:stirthepot:

[111411]

I dunno i saw him limpin off the field and he has yet to return LOL:stirthepot:

Do you mean that he "tooken" his computer and went home? :D

[peanut]

Do you mean that he "tooken" his computer and went home? :D

Sideline warning! We must show sportsmanship and wait till the poster gets back up.......:thumb:

[111411]

Sideline warning! We must show sportsmanship and wait till the poster gets back up.......:thumb:

I'm done, I've had my day in the sun. :D It's almost time for us "older" gentlemen to head for bed. As Hoop will concur, I need a lot of beauty rest. :dang:

[BigBallin'4theFuture]

The feasting was "easy." :D

...as 123....ABC.....maybe THAT lesson was missed.....:angel:

Sorry....I couldn't resist! It's just too...shall we say....EEEEEEAAASY....;) :laugh:

[BigBallin'4theFuture]

Sideline warning! We must show sportsmanship and wait till the poster gets back up.......:thumb:

PIMP DOWN!!!! PIMP IN DIIIIIISTRESSSSSS!!!! ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[Eezy as 123]

I think I'm wasting my time. Looks like we have an expert on educational philosophy. Degrees?

Nope, just first-hand experience. I've went to a school that had a lot of "goof-offs". It's pretty hard to concentrate when there's constant distraction. The teachers get tired of coming in work everyday and messing with these kids all day long. I know I don't work well in constant aggravation. :shrug: But that's just me.

The only teachers that worked well under that much aggravation were the ones who were cool with the kids. It's called building a relationship. Communication is the basis to all things POSSIBLE.

Then I switched schools, and the difference was like comparing night and day.

[Eezy as 123]

I heard Aiken is looking at Summit's AD to take the job now. Don't know if he will take it, though.

[GCLSOUTH]

That is funny, go from Summit rich and dont cut to Aiken, that is the culture change of the century.

There is no easy solution that is why they need to just give it to someone on an interim basis like Leon Ellison , summon Cronin 2 miles down the street, he lives off North Bend, and he played in college and has all credentials. I spoke with him and he said he would help if needed for 1 yr for Aiken and Chane ,

There is no good solution at this late date, Jimmy put them in a terrible spot.

ET needs to think hard, another solution is Walt McBride lol

Should have never fired Higgins, good kid and dedicated.

Hey if you turn out the lights and pick a coach maybe you will have a different coach, or maybe 2 coaches:angel:

[redskinfbco92]

Here's the sad truth - at last years end of the year athletic/academic banquet Aiken was the only CPS school who did not have one student-athlete receive an award for being an athlete with a certain GPA.

[peanut]

Here's the sad truth - at last years end of the year athletic/academic banquet Aiken was the only CPS school who did not have one student-athlete receive an award for being an athlete with a certain GPA.

Aiken Is a dumping ground for subpar students..that did not change just because Gentry brought a few kids over with him. I have watched them come and go from Aiken..Check records of how many students were kicked out of different CPS schools and ended up at Aiken.:shrug:

[peanut]

I heard Aiken is looking at Summit's AD to take the job now. Don't know if he will take it, though.

Nice to see you back in the game Eezy:p :p

[BigBallin'4theFuture]

Aiken Is a dumping ground for subpar students..that did not change just because Gentry brought a few kids over with him. I have watched them come and go from Aiken..Check records of how many students were kicked out of different CPS schools and ended up at Aiken.:shrug:

:Ohno: VERY SAD and VERY TRUE, Peanut. The ironic part is that the kids Gentry brought over with him were NOT academically subpar students. :wallbang:

[peanut]

:Ohno: VERY SAD and VERY TRUE, Peanut. The ironic part is that the kids Gentry brought over with him were NOT academically subpar students. :wallbang:

I know that's why I said "just because Gentry brought in those kids. it does not make Aiken a changed school. Im glad someone on here knows what's up!:crush: :crush:

[BigBallin'4theFuture]

I know that's why I said "just because Gentry brought in those kids. it does not make Aiken a changed school. Im glad someone on here knows what's up!:crush: :crush:

:cool: you already KNOW....

[hardwork08]

is gentry still at lockland? should a coach police and watch over kids at home. or should the parents step in at some point.

[Eezy as 123]

is gentry still at lockland? should a coach police and watch over kids at home. or should the parents step in at some point.

Yes.

That's what I was wondering. Aiken let go a good coach for no reason at all. How's he supposed to effect the entire school of Aiken?

Hey Aiken, why don't you look more deep into the problem instead of looking at sports coaches? :hello: :laugh: So funny because it's SO stupid.

[withrownatiboy]

So you all are telling me these teachers are trying 100% with a class 1/2 full of "goof-offs"? I think not. My point exactly. I NEVER said it's completely the teachers fault.

Hol' on brah. My student teaching is currently being done at a charter school that the principal even terms the last chance before prison. Give a damn what the prevailing attitude, condition, or mindset may be, I come in prepared every day to do my best. Teachers are doin that every day, be it at aiken, withrow, dunbar, whereever. You don't give up on the kids.


* also, why doesn't Thomas just coach the team? I'm pretty sure he's an HQT with college experience.

Now back to readin the thread

[Eezy as 123]

Hol' on brah. My student teaching is currently being done at a charter school that the principal even terms the last chance before prison. Give a damn what the prevailing attitude, condition, or mindset may be, I come in prepared every day to do my best. Teachers are doin that every day, be it at aiken, withrow, dunbar, whereever. You don't give up on the kids.

That's great that you're like that. But, I seen what I seen at my home school. Which is neither Aiken nor Lockland.

[111411]

Let's try to return to the original topic. Thank you for your cooperation.

[Eezy as 123]

Well, Clark Montessori doesn't need a coach anymore. I knew they weren't going to take back Leon anyways.

What's next for Leon? Are there any other Cincinnati area schools that need a coach?

[MWEBER]

no Leon is done, Aiken have any candidates??????????????????????

[Eezy as 123]

Aiken has found their guy. Don't know any names yet. But I know they got one.

[gonefishing]

Aiken has found their guy. Don't know any names yet. But I know they got one.

you know were he or she is from:shrug:

[Eezy as 123]

you know were he or she is from:shrug:

I'll know tomorrow. Heck, we ALL may know tomorrow if it's posted in the Cincinnati Enquirer.

[Eezy as 123]

Sorry. It was just a big mix-up with me and my source. He told me that Aiken found a new coach, but meant to say Clark. :shrug: :wallbang:

Sorry.

[freshmenbballer21]

Aiken has found a new coach and that to will be anounced very soon:rainbow:

[RoundballOZ11]

who is it Chane's guardian?

[withrownatiboy]

Edit: I thought you were talkin bout Chane's mom. Sorry

[RoundballOZ11]

This needs to be done quickly. what is wrong with all the administration in the cincinnati public schools. Aiken has a strong chance to make a deep run in tourney, but each day this drags out their chances get dimmer. I feel sorry for these kids,all the kids, both girls and boys at all the schools.

[lancersroll]

I was told today Coach Cronin was heavily involved in the decision process.

Does that tell you guys anything????

[vikinghatbob]

i just feel sorry for the whole situation. good luck to the team for the rest of the season:thumb:

[MWEBER]

I feel sorry for the kids, Gentry should have never been hired, he still has yet to produce 1 D1 qualifier from any of his programs. I am sorry Gentry you were an ave pt gd and a terrible coach.

How can you expect to not get fired when you have coached for what about 8 yrs that is over 100 kids and not 1 qualified and earned a D1 ride under you without having to go to prep or juco 1st.

If I am wrong name the kid and the D1 school he went to straight from your program??????????????

School comes 1st..............

Now Aiken needs to bring someone in that understands this.

[peanut]

I feel sorry for the kids, Gentry should have never been hired, he still has yet to produce 1 D1 qualifier from any of his programs. I am sorry Gentry you were an ave pt gd and a terrible coach.

How can you expect to not get fired when you have coached for what about 8 yrs that is over 100 kids and not 1 qualified and earned a D1 ride under you without having to go to prep or juco 1st.

If I am wrong name the kid and the D1 school he went to straight from your program??????????????

School comes 1st..............

Now Aiken needs to bring someone in that understands this.

That's straight up garbage. :mad: A coach guides and instructs, and should be a good role model. A coach should give structure. Parents pay all this money for AAU and gym shoes, and won't pay for classes to achieve a high score on the A.C.T. It is not as simple as kick the kid to the curb. A coach is supposed to cut the kid that struggles in class??? throw the kid to the streets and I'm sure they won't kick him to the curb. ONE DAY, Parents will take the lead and raise thier own children....:hello: WOW now that's an idea.:eek:

[eaglepride22]

I am sorry peanut but MWEBER is right. I agree that parents should take the charge but the coach needs to create an atmosphere of academics before athletics. He needs to make sure his kids understand that without the academics, the athletics mean nothing. At every place he has been Steve Gentry has preached the exact opposite. He has shown an obvious disregard to the academic well being of his players, and one need only look to the story of Chris Knight, who was never eligible come tournament time during his entire career at Withrow to show what I mean.

[carolina]

Get your info straight. Chris was eligibile his freshmen, junior and senior years at Withrow.He was wrongly ruled academically ineligible his sophomore year. A few weeks after the tournament, it was found out he was eligible.

[Eezy as 123]

Any news on the new coach? Who is it?

[peanut]

Any news on the new coach? Who is it?

Nope! No News! I have to disagree with Eagle Pride.... Chris knew what he was capable of doing and refused to make the grade...... U can lead a horse but....As far as setting a good atmosphere for the books I dunno because I'm not part of his program. I do know this when I played I made sure I had the grade to play. it may have not been the highest but never had to sit because of grades. My mom was the only parent, but I loved to play so I got it done. My mom did what she could but it was what it was and she did what she could.:cool:

[Eezy as 123]

Aiken has found a new coach and that to will be anounced very soon:rainbow:

Tick...tock...tick...tock...tick...tock...

(Jeopardy music plays silently in the background)

[eaglepride22]

Aiken needs to just give the job to Leon Ellison and let him move forward with the season. The problem here is not Jimmy Leon or Steve Gentry or even Kevin Higgins, the problem here is one man; Eric Thomas. Mr. Thomas always thought he was God's gift to coaching and I am sure he know believes he is God's gift to administration. In fact he has been terrible for that school, and he ran out Ginger Rhodes from Aiken University and she was a terrific administrator who did great things for the kids at that school. Mr. Thomas cares only about getting his name in the paper and acting like he is the big man on campus. With or without a great coach that school will never get its act together as long as he is employed in the building.

[voice_of_reason]

Aiken needs to just give the job to Leon Ellison and let him move forward with the season.

I hope he gets the job. I think at this point that is the best thing for the players.

[HoopHound]

Can anyone give the rest of us "Aiken outsiders" some background information on Leon Ellison?

I'm always interested to see what experience and skills a school will find important when hiring a coach at this late date.

[tucker]

if cronin doesn't start winning some games he might be coaching at aiken in the near future.

[freshmenbballer21]

Tick...tock...tick...tock...tick...tock...

(Jeopardy music plays silently in the background)

:shrug: Im surprised you have not announced it by now, since you seem to (think you) know everything any way. Ha ha.

Patience dear, just be patient :crush:

[freshmenbballer21]

Can anyone give the rest of us "Aiken outsiders" some background information on Leon Ellison?

I'm always interested to see what experience and skills a school will find important when hiring a coach at this late date.

Leon Ellison is a young but very qualified coach, who has coached AAU (Championship) teams for the last 8-9 yrs. He is compassionate and cares a great deal for the kids. He has been running Aiken's basketball program for the last 3 or 4 years, literally. the kids love and RESPECT him. He would be the perfect man for the job!!!! IMO.

[HoopHound]

Leon Ellison is a young but very qualified coach, who has coached AAU (Championship) teams for the last 8-9 yrs. He is compassionate and cares a great deal for the kids. He has been running Aiken's basketball program for the last 3 or 4 years, literally. the kids love and RESPECT him. He would be the perfect man for the job!!!! IMO.

Is he a teacher? Is he in the building? Has he ever been a head coach at the varsity level at any school?

When you say "young", what exactly do you mean? Late 20's, early 30's, late 30's???

Heck... to me a guy in his early 40's is young... kinda. :angel: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Let us know, '21!!! :)

[Eezy as 123]

Leon Ellison is a young but very qualified coach, who has coached AAU (Championship) teams for the last 8-9 yrs. He is compassionate and cares a great deal for the kids. He has been running Aiken's basketball program for the last 3 or 4 years, literally. the kids love and RESPECT him. He would be the perfect man for the job!!!! IMO.

So it's Leon Ellison, huh? :cool:

What's up with all these "Leon's"? :laugh:

[freshmenbballer21]

Is he a teacher? Is he in the building? Has he ever been a head coach at the varsity level at any school?

When you say "young", what exactly do you mean? Late 20's, early 30's, late 30's???

Heck... to me a guy in his early 40's is young... kinda. :angel: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Let us know, '21!!! :)

Leon is in the building at Aiken. He has been coaching Aiken's varsity, JV, and freshmen sqaud for the last 3-4yrs. He has single handedly run the summer programs for the last 3-4yrs by himself. He has a very good bball IQ, knows his x's and o's, and a excellent eye for talent. Leon is in his early 30's but he is the most dedicated and compassionate coach I have ever met. He wholeheartedly cares for the kids' wellbeing as well as their education.

[HoopHound]

Leon is in the building at Aiken. He has been coaching Aiken's varsity, JV, and freshmen sqaud for the last 3-4yrs. He has single handedly run the summer programs for the last 3-4yrs by himself. He has a very good bball IQ, knows his x's and o's, and a excellent eye for talent. Leon is in his early 30's but he is the most dedicated and compassionate coach I have ever met. He wholeheartedly cares for the kids' wellbeing as well as their education.

Thanks, '21... I feel like I've got a pretty good picture of the guy now!! :cool:

[Eezy as 123]

Leon is in the building at Aiken. He has been coaching Aiken's varsity, JV, and freshmen sqaud for the last 3-4yrs. He has single handedly run the summer programs for the last 3-4yrs by himself. He has a very good bball IQ, knows his x's and o's, and a excellent eye for talent. Leon is in his early 30's but he is the most dedicated and compassionate coach I have ever met. He wholeheartedly cares for the kids' wellbeing as well as their education.

Sounds great! I'm glad Aiken has a good one. :)

[cphslFan]

Well, Aiken needs to do something quick! Next week is October and High School basketball goes to full blast!

[HoopHound]

I've just deleted 8 or so posts. I am NOT taking anyone's side... just protecting the site. Lots of unsubstantiated stuff is flying around from BOTH sides.

We need to settle down and talk about ON COURT issues involving the new coach. When some of the off-court stories can be substantiated by direct links to press articles or other dependable public sources... then we can re-visit this. Folks are WELCOME to post such links with the facts, right here.

As a moderator, I just can't sit back and allow this "he said/she said" or "I heard..." stuff fly around without some solid evidence... from BOTH sides of the argument.

I hope that everyone understands my point.

[freshmenbballer21]

Thank you HH and I apologize for my part.:angel:

[Eezy as 123]

Understood.

[freshmenbballer21]

Eezy, I Am Going To Say This To You One More Time And This Time It's In The Public Forum Stop Private Messaging Me. Stop Sending Me Private Messages. Please!!!!!

[Eezy as 123]

This is the first time you've ever told me to stop PMing you. :shrug:

[HoopHound]

OK folks...

Back to ON-COURT issues regarding this hire.

[lancersroll]

If everyone wants Leon Ellison except Withrow 89 ( I wonder who that is) then there must be something stopping the hire.

Does he have a college degree and cerification to teach.

If not he does not belong the coach ................period.......

This is school 1st not AAU. The head coach must be a member of the administration of the school. Again this is not the play ground of AAU.

This is a High school where education should come 1st.

Hey if Leon has a college degree I would be fine with him coaching he seems to know his stuff and the kids do like him. But he cannot lead a high school program without a college degree,

Does anyone know if he has one..........................

[Eezy as 123]

This is a High school where education should come 1st.

:laugh: More like, fame and fortune.

Giving away cars and money is NOT a sign of education first.

(this is not directed towards you, lancersroll)

HoopHound, this is an issue regarding the hire. Delete an edit if you must (because it's your job), but this is an issue of this hire. And I disagree with it.

[Withrow 89]

If everyone wants Leon Ellison except Withrow 89 ( I wonder who that is) then there must be something stopping the hire.

Does he have a college degree and cerification to teach.

If not he does not belong the coach ................period.......

This is school 1st not AAU. The head coach must be a member of the administration of the school. Again this is not the play ground of AAU.

This is a High school where education should come 1st.

Hey if Leon has a college degree I would be fine with him coaching he seems to know his stuff and the kids do like him. But he cannot lead a high school program without a college degree,

Does anyone know if he has one..........................I agree with you that this isnt AAU and he shouldnt get the job thats all i have to say i will be quiet now.

[boomarang]

CPS requires the Varsity Head Coach must have teaching certification.

[peanut]

CPS requires the Varsity Head Coach must have teaching certification.

That's only when they want to enforce that rule......LOL:eek:

[BigBallin'4theFuture]

:laugh: More like, fame and fortune.

Giving away cars and money is NOT a sign of education first.

Who in the HE!! has gained "fame, fortune CARS and $$$" in CPS??? :eek: Last time I checked.....errrrr....ummm...there were no O.J. MAYO'S floatin' around.....:shrug: :angel:

[Eezy as 123]

Who in the HE!! has gained "fame, fortune CARS and $$$" in CPS??? :eek: Last time I checked.....errrrr....ummm...there were no O.J. MAYO'S floatin' around.....:shrug: :angel:

I'm not going to say who, publicly. But think about it. :hello:

[peanut]

Who in the HE!! has gained "fame, fortune CARS and $$$" in CPS??? :eek: Last time I checked.....errrrr....ummm...there were no O.J. MAYO'S floatin' around.....:shrug: :angel:

They talkin bout that 1972 Pinto station wagon with the wood paneling!!!:) and a couple of Obama food Stamps. That's how Aiken got Knight...I'm Just kidding:stirthepot:

[Eezy as 123]

Close, but wrong player.

[peanut]

Close, but wrong player.

Ha ha HA You mean there is another kid worth more than the Pinto.....:shrug:

[Eezy as 123]

Dude...:hello:

[peanut]

Dude...:hello:

So you must really think someone is paying High school kids to play for them?:shrug: I am seriously just joking bout the Pinto I would never sell that and the Obama stamps aren't out yet LMAO.:p

[Eezy as 123]

No, not the kids. The parent(s).

[HoopHound]

We appear to NOT be staying within in the boundaries that I suggested to keep this thread going. Sorry guys... it's closed...

Don't blame me. I warned you.