Central Cambria
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Central Cambria
I didn't realize that in the last 6 previous seasons they have won only 13 football games. I see them going 4-6 this season. Are they not getting kids out? McGregor has a good offensive philosophy I believe. Is their defense lacking over the last few years? What is McGregor's overall record?
Are they going through a phase with their boy's sports in general? Boys basketball and wrestling? They are struggling also?
Are they going through a phase with their boy's sports in general? Boys basketball and wrestling? They are struggling also?
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Re: Central Cambria
I'm no expert on CC, but it seems they let quality coaches go and it's created instability in football. I'm not saying McGregor isn't quality, but turnover always creates these kinds of issues.
From some conversations I've had, it seems like the feeder system in the lower levels is a mess full of infighting, favoritism, and a lack of long-term vision and thinking. I realize this may be common in many areas, but certainly seems true at CC.
From some conversations I've had, it seems like the feeder system in the lower levels is a mess full of infighting, favoritism, and a lack of long-term vision and thinking. I realize this may be common in many areas, but certainly seems true at CC.
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Re: Central Cambria
Locals will say it’s a lot of things, but when you have to play Bedford, Chestnut Ridge, Richland, and BG the last 6 years, sprinkled in with the Cecere years of Forest Hills and now Central, and let’s face it, it’s tough to go .500 in the LHAC.footballfan1 wrote: ↑October 17th, 2021, 11:25 am I didn't realize that in the last 6 previous seasons they have won only 13 football games. I see them going 4-6 this season. Are they not getting kids out? McGregor has a good offensive philosophy I believe. Is their defense lacking over the last few years? What is McGregor's overall record?
Are they going through a phase with their boy's sports in general? Boys basketball and wrestling? They are struggling also?
Look at Cambria Heights for instance, did they suddenly become an 8-0 team because of a sudden change in coaching staff or philosophy?
Re: Central Cambria
Ken Bussard and his Red Devils:
His Central Cambria teams went 146-99-1 during Bussard’s two tenures with the program.
The Devils won District 6 championships in 1995 and 2000.
The Red Devils won more than they lost under Bussard.
During his 23 seasons, Central Cambria had 13 winning records, four 5-5 marks and six losing seasons, with most of those teams closing just under the .500 mark.
His Central Cambria teams went 146-99-1 during Bussard’s two tenures with the program.
The Devils won District 6 championships in 1995 and 2000.
The Red Devils won more than they lost under Bussard.
During his 23 seasons, Central Cambria had 13 winning records, four 5-5 marks and six losing seasons, with most of those teams closing just under the .500 mark.
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Come on CC, time to admit that hiring McGregor was huge mistake, while he may have been talent, his run as a head coach has been disappointing.
Bedford has not been overly talented under Kevin Steele, but they have been very well coached.
Bedford has not been overly talented under Kevin Steele, but they have been very well coached.
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Kevin Steele’s best years in Bedford have been with Austin Montgomery and Mercury Swaim under center, I’d argue they’re both pretty talented players. The years without those 2? They were at best a .500 team, at worst a 1-2 win team, and a 3-7 team a few years ago.
CC had just 3 applicants for the job last time it was open, and none had head football coaching experience, so who should they have hired? Perhaps you have some insider knowledge.
To imply the hiring was a huge mistake is to imply that these teams have underachieved. What games was CC favored in that they lost because of poor coaching?
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Re: Central Cambria
Again, I'm not weighing in on whether or not McGregor is the right guy for CC, but having only 3 inexperienced applicants for this job shows there are larger systematic issues going on there.CCDevil2012 wrote: ↑October 18th, 2021, 12:49 am
CC had just 3 applicants for the job last time it was open, and none had head football coaching experience, so who should they have hired? Perhaps you have some insider knowledge.
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Better check your record before you bring up Cambria Heights.
CC is 1-5 the last 6 years against CH, maybe the Westpac or ICC would take the devils?
They would struggle in the Heritage too!
CC is 1-5 the last 6 years against CH, maybe the Westpac or ICC would take the devils?
They would struggle in the Heritage too!
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To be fair so would Somerset, Johnstown, Westmont and Bishop McCort.
None of those schools have quit the LHAC though.
None of those schools have quit the LHAC though.