tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post6655096536527789704..comments2023-05-02T05:34:32.964-04:00Comments on The Varsity Letters: Washington hires BosnicMoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612323587459830074noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-5771684288597671022009-05-22T11:24:09.906-04:002009-05-22T11:24:09.906-04:00Is there any chance former coach John Menhart retu...Is there any chance former coach John Menhart returns as head coach for the Mikes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-34069332892774767702009-05-21T13:22:19.159-04:002009-05-21T13:22:19.159-04:00Discipline and Respect will be the key. WHS has a...Discipline and Respect will be the key. WHS has a wealth of talent. Good luck, Coach Bosnic and his staff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-4346103936454018072009-05-20T22:11:47.245-04:002009-05-20T22:11:47.245-04:00I've coached with Mike, and he is a great guy, and...I've coached with Mike, and he is a great guy, and a super coach. He was always fair and well respected by the kids and the people he worked with. We hate to lose him at Carmichaels, but wish him luck at Wash High. I think Wash High got a great coach who will work hard for the kids! Parents will always complain, but true judgement is rendered by those you work with. Good luck Mike...we wish you the best!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-83773964699886406962009-05-20T09:00:34.247-04:002009-05-20T09:00:34.247-04:00There is a lot more to being a head coach than sch...There is a lot more to being a head coach than schemes. Knowing who to pat on the back and who to kick in the butt for one. The administrative duties are ridiculous, things like paperwork, media, grade checks, parent notifications, practice organization, game plans, off season programs and strength training. Maybe Coach Wise didn't fill the board with confidence that he could handle these things also. There are a lot of excellent football coaches who are better off being assistants. I am not saying this is definately true but maybe that is the reason he was passed over.FBCoachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-24078808436986092512009-05-19T13:16:00.000-04:002009-05-19T13:16:00.000-04:00The kids said he was very knowledgable and the thi...The kids said he was very knowledgable and the things he showed them made sense it the scheme of things. <br />These kids nowadays have learned so much believe it not from playing Madden, they have a fresh insight and learn alot from those games, so they know when Coaches tell them to execute a play, they usually will know if it will work or not, it's not like the old days when they only knew what they were taught, they are also very well rounded as student athletesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-3061298021777944352009-05-19T08:46:00.000-04:002009-05-19T08:46:00.000-04:00Exactly what experience does Mark Wise have that s...Exactly what experience does Mark Wise have that some of you think he should have been chosen?FBCoachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-15931731693559895502009-05-18T11:27:00.000-04:002009-05-18T11:27:00.000-04:00My hope is in Bosnic and his staff and the Wash Hi...My hope is in Bosnic and his staff and the Wash High football team. They need to prove all the ney sayers wrong!!! Who cares what the community thinks. They need to come together as a team and want it for themselves. <br />To all of you who classify them as "CITY KIDS" for God's sake where are we?!!! The poster who said we are minutes away from farms and green pastures knows what they are talking about.<br />Our kids are good kids and they want to succeed as well, why don't we ask them what their goals are for the season instead of trying to guess for them, let them decide what the outcome will be, let them be in control of how they will make this a positive experience with the new coaches. I always tell my kids if you don't do it for anybody else do it for yourself, make it happen for you and stay positive for your team mates if not anybody else. It's all about the kids here community, We asked that you be positive for all involved and keep the negativity to yourselves. Mark Wise would have been a good pick but unfortunately we had no say so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-46812972170851478272009-05-18T09:44:00.000-04:002009-05-18T09:44:00.000-04:00It is sad. That is why Wash High will never be su...It is sad. That is why Wash High will never be successful again! The worst part about it is that Bosnic is behind the 8 ball already. Is that fair to him or the team? Not at all. I hear all of the crying about Bosnic and whether he can handle the "city" kids. That is a bunch of crap. The problem lies with the parents. They would cry no matter who the coach is. Who do they think would have been better suited for the job?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-88240815909544788752009-05-18T07:38:00.000-04:002009-05-18T07:38:00.000-04:00Thats just sad!Thats just sad!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-49485055058501755192009-05-17T23:29:00.000-04:002009-05-17T23:29:00.000-04:00Judging by this blog, and what I've heard around t...Judging by this blog, and what I've heard around town, Bosnic has no chance to succeed at Wash High. Some boosters and parents seem to be out to get him already and the guy hasn't even coached a practice. I bet the team gets split down the middle. One half for Bosnic and the other half against him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-5073143884465087342009-05-17T20:34:00.000-04:002009-05-17T20:34:00.000-04:00How about the so called adults let the players mak...How about the so called adults let the players make their own opinions. Young adults are usually more honest than adults anyway. I don't know Bosnic but I do hope for the kids, school and team sake he turns out to be everything the ney sayers think he is not. My best to WHS. Isn't that what we all want, anyway.voice of reasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-85458156061313174062009-05-17T17:38:00.000-04:002009-05-17T17:38:00.000-04:00regular season force against geibel and west green...regular season force against geibel and west greene. what's the overall record with monessen since we are such a regular season force.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-71472998726336463052009-05-17T10:16:00.000-04:002009-05-17T10:16:00.000-04:00MARK WISE SHOULD BE COACHING
If that was the case...MARK WISE SHOULD BE COACHING<br /><br />If that was the case he would have shown that in his interview. He had the same opportunity as any other person who interviewed. Actually, maybe more. Since he knew the system and the kids. Maybe he should lay down his pride and continue to help the new coach.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-49782384524747175922009-05-17T09:49:00.000-04:002009-05-17T09:49:00.000-04:00Your right. regular season "farce"-1 playoff win ...Your right. regular season "farce"-1 playoff win in 30 years. Hopefully we can get Bentworth back on the schedule.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-37808304960562617562009-05-17T02:20:00.000-04:002009-05-17T02:20:00.000-04:00Carmichaels never was a playoff force but they wer...Carmichaels never was a playoff force but they were always a regular season force atleast, until BosnicAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-27913252859890365612009-05-16T22:25:00.000-04:002009-05-16T22:25:00.000-04:00MARK WISE SHOULD BE COACHING!!!!!!!!MARK WISE SHOULD BE COACHING!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-47812034601610453852009-05-16T21:14:00.000-04:002009-05-16T21:14:00.000-04:00Mike will do good at Washington. I've been around...Mike will do good at Washington. I've been around the program at Carmichaels my whole life. We have a pretty good tradition but there have been some down seasons. Mike took over the program when everyone close to program knew the talent was going to be down. He kept the playoff streak alive and he treated our kids good. Good Luck at Wash High Mike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-5619603259165353102009-05-16T20:34:00.000-04:002009-05-16T20:34:00.000-04:00Does it really matter what color the coach is? Th...Does it really matter what color the coach is? The only thing that matters is that he can turn the program around. As a coach he will have to handle both black and white players but we are all human beings. The players will need to respect him as the head coach and everything will be just fine. The more you guys/girls talk about him having race issues, the less likely the players are going to respect him. All of the negativity is nonsense! This guy has barely started and he has to deal with this crap! Let the players decide if they like playing for him or not. Don't plant the "negative seed" before they can form their own opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-43143120973421873742009-05-16T17:39:00.000-04:002009-05-16T17:39:00.000-04:00Laurel Highlands is to Uniontown what Trinty is to...Laurel Highlands is to Uniontown what Trinty is to Washington. They have a few minorities at LH, but the district is made up of townships surrounding Uniontown. Most of the students of color in the area attend Uniontown High.However, some posters are correct in that Washington is not Philly or NYC. The percentage of minority students in the Washington District is around 30%.<br />Weather or not Bosnic is successful will not depent on how he handles players of color, but on his ability to motivate and teach all the players.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-85543743089887782242009-05-16T12:34:00.000-04:002009-05-16T12:34:00.000-04:00Remind me again of when Carmichaels was a successf...Remind me again of when Carmichaels was a successful Class A program.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-61844385507702815182009-05-16T12:33:00.000-04:002009-05-16T12:33:00.000-04:00"but my guess is he has no clue about relating to ..."but my guess is he has no clue about relating to the washington kids particularly those of color"<br /><br />Duh, didn't Mr. Bosnic play at Pitt? I think they might have had a few people of color on that team. And didn't he go to high school at Laurel Highlands, which is in Uniontown, which has a racial makeup as close to the city of Washington as you're going to get? My guess is he won't be scared when he sees a person of color.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-30278163808144810482009-05-16T08:54:00.000-04:002009-05-16T08:54:00.000-04:00We're talking about Washington here people. Not t...We're talking about Washington here people. Not the inner city of Philly or New York.<br />I think the poster on here talking about not being able to relate to inner city youths is off base. Geez, go a mile in any direction out of Washington and its green country side. <br />Bosnic will do a good job there. No coach will and can't ever make everyone happy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-88118353639624561042009-05-16T04:05:00.000-04:002009-05-16T04:05:00.000-04:00once again wash high admin shows where they really...once again wash high admin shows where they really are. there own study revealed a teaching staff that 2 often expects nothing and gets just what they expect. so what do they do hire a coach who may be a respectable coach but my guess is he has no clue about relating to the washington kids particularly those of color but i can hope against hopeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-7774604934491997372009-05-15T20:39:00.000-04:002009-05-15T20:39:00.000-04:00I would take an assistant of their own over Bosnic...I would take an assistant of their own over Bosnic at this rate. Not many people can get worse and take a good program and make it average that quickly. The next coach couldnt be worse from what I have heard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8441295825713070782.post-87573867116991369122009-05-15T16:57:00.000-04:002009-05-15T16:57:00.000-04:00pete will get it going.it`s the kids who dont go t...pete will get it going.it`s the kids who dont go to practice who quit.it`s easy to blame the coach when you think your child is the best and has no game.put your name in for coach if you can do better and remember its open gym not practiceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com