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by psu99
March 2nd, 2019, 11:22 am
Forum: Football
Topic: Coaching Carousel
Replies: 137
Views: 60289

Re: Coaching Carousel

It is a great hire. Don’t blame Riccio and the board. Felus cared about the kids and was always positive with them but he struggled for 3 years with the head coaching duties/responsibilities. He knows a lot about football and will be a good fit on someone’s football staff. This will be a transition ...
by psu99
December 2nd, 2017, 8:57 am
Forum: Football
Topic: Coach Franklin and Pry at Tyrone
Replies: 16
Views: 4059

Re: Coach Franklin and Pry at Tyrone

Yes. Coach Franklin also visited a lineman at altoona high and the kicker at hollidaysburg. The kids really enjoyed seeing him at school yesterday. I think the staff and administration did as well based on some of the pics I saw posted on social media. Cool experience for everyone.
by psu99
November 22nd, 2017, 7:30 am
Forum: Football
Topic: Johnstown leaving the LHAC
Replies: 35
Views: 10770

Re: Johnstown leaving the LHAC

Yes, an independent schedule would have been ideal for Altoona.  It seems to have helped Hollidaysburg's program.  Unfortunately our school board says our size and location is a problem, that most schools in our region won't play us, and that most teams are committed to conference play the latter ha...
by psu99
November 21st, 2017, 5:00 pm
Forum: Football
Topic: Public vs. Private?
Replies: 30
Views: 9306

Re: Public vs. Private?

The best Altoona players are playing at Altoona.  A few good athletes come and go, but that happens every year.  Altoona's lack of success is not because a bunch of kids leave.  We play a very tough schedule and it is very difficult to make it through the season injury free.  An independent schedule...