What about Jimmy Peyton?
Username got banned. Created a new one. But you keep telling your story. I like it.
Why were you banned?
Could the oldest Pendleton apply? Coach Clifford son in law?
May be a good way to keep them on your schedule if they did.
We all know they’re not going to make a good hire. It’s Portsmouth, they’re only going to hire someone that played there and has the last name they want… it’s what they always do, and that’s how the coaches determine who plays too. That’s the reason that, despite having talent, they’ll never build a decent program. They’ll bring in someone with the last name they like that’ll have zero HS coaching experience and take a massive gamble. I’ve heard it’ll be Michael Parker, the upside to that is he wasn’t a lineman so he inherently has a better understanding of the game.
There’s a lot of skepticism around the upcoming Portsmouth football hire, and much of it comes from patterns people perceive have existed there for years. Fair or not, many believe the program tends to look inward—favoring candidates with Portsmouth ties rather than prioritizing demonstrated high school coaching experience or a clear long-term plan for program development.
That perception matters, because it feeds the larger frustration that Portsmouth has had talent over the years but has struggled to turn it into sustained success. When a hire is viewed as based more on familiarity than qualifications, it raises concerns about whether the program is truly positioned to grow, adapt, and compete consistently.
There’s also been speculation circulating about potential candidates. If someone without significant high school head coaching experience were to be hired, it would represent a major gamble. One that places a lot of pressure on both the individual and the program. That doesn’t mean such a hire couldn’t succeed, but it would make experience, staff selection, and organizational support even more critical.
Ultimately, what many people want to see is a transparent process that prioritizes leadership ability, player development, accountability, and a clear vision—regardless of last name or past affiliation. That’s how trust is built and how programs get better and move forward.
Whoever takes over Portsmouth as the head coach here is their schedule as of today
Portsmouth
08/21 N Unknown Opponent ()
08/28 H West Portsmouth Portsmouth West
09/04 A Greenup County (KY)
09/11 H Gallipolis Gallia Academy
09/18 A Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant
09/25 A Chesapeake
10/02 H Proctorville Fairland
10/09 H Ironton Rock Hill
10/16 A South Point
10/23 H Ironton
Week 10 doesn’t need to change because of opinions or emotions—it needs to change because sanctions alter the competitive and logistical landscape. When a school is under state-imposed penalties, that can directly affect eligibility, postseason qualification, and the integrity of late-season scheduling.
Week 10 games often have playoff implications, impact computer points, and are scheduled with the expectation that all participants are operating under the same set of rules. When that’s no longer the case, schools are justified in reassessing whether the matchup still serves its intended purpose.
Adjusting Week 10 in response to sanctions isn’t punitive—it’s practical. It ensures fairness for student-athletes, protects playoff equity, and allows schools to make responsible decisions based on current conditions rather than assumptions made before penalties were issued.
This isn’t about targeting a school; it’s about adapting schedules to reflect the reality created by sanctions and maintaining competitive balance at a critical point in the season.
Almost guarantee it’s not going to be Michael Parker, although I’m not sure I’d be super upset if it was. I know it’s not absolutely necessary but having your head coach work inside the school is the move these days when possible. I think it’ll be a teacher already there or someone who is a teacher that’ll get a position there.
Correct it won’t be Parker. The program needs Parker but not sure he is ready to be a varsity head coach. I think he is capable giving time on the varsity staff but right now I don’t believe he is ready. I doubt he would be interested or even want to but I would extend it to Kaskey or Jerrod P.
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i agree
Just another reason why the full report from Ironton needs to be released to the public. The new school and community members will need to know if either one of these coaches were involved with the sanctions imposed on the Ironton Football Team since they are both on staff. Decisions to not release names could potentially hurt other schools. If they are one of the three then they wouldn’t be able to coach in the playoffs if that particular school made it to the postseason and they were hired.
Id say Kaskey is free.
Until the identities of the coaches referenced in the sanctions are formally disclosed, the sanctions necessarily apply to the staff as a whole. In the absence of specific findings tied to named individuals, there is no legal or practical basis to distinguish responsibility among members of the coaching staff.
Transparency is essential to due process. Without public disclosure, speculation replaces facts, and reputational harm is unfairly distributed across all coaches, including those who may ultimately be cleared of wrongdoing.
The most equitable resolution—for both accountability and protection of uninvolved parties—is the prompt release of the names and findings associated with the sanctions. Until that occurs, the program, inclusive of its coaching staff, remains collectively subject to the consequences imposed.
Needs to be disclosed to public what coaches were commiting the infractions and disregarded rules.
Once it is finalized then it will be public record according to WSAZ. They said they have requested it from both the local school and OHSAA. It said on the news that they had to submit the request to the superintendent. I am sure everyone will see it very shortly and know.
Have they released any candidates names yet at any board meetings??