When was the last time you was there? they have a new sound system and it sounds great, as far as the booth, it was rebuilt higher than the old one, you’ll just have to deal with it.BuckeyeBlood wrote: Tue Jun 24, 2025 7:54 amThey should start with a new sound system and getting rid of that awful press box right in the middle of the away stands.ohbuckeye2 wrote: Mon Jun 23, 2025 11:32 pm [quote=OVC post_id=2151398 time=<ahref="tel:1750732753">1750732753</a> user_id=3747]
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I'll go there.....what did you hear?
That’s not what the meeting was about.
The meeting wasn’t about Coach Pendleton. The meeting was about how to spend the Covid money before they have to give it back. Some people wanted it to be used on the indoor training facility that all students could use. I guess the Superintendent wants to find something else to use the money on, we shall see, they have a couple weeks or the money has to go back.![]()
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Thanks for the comment. Not worried at all because this person has no idea what they are talking about.avalanche wrote: Sun Feb 23, 2025 8:15 pmRBH… don’t worry about this poster. They admitted in another thread that they have “family” who is an AD in our region.RBH23 wrote: Sun Feb 23, 2025 12:48 pmNothing says winner like "I coached my sons travel team".BurgFan43 wrote: Sun Feb 23, 2025 11:49 am
“I can tell who hasn’t left their hometown…”. LOL!
Actually, you cannot. I haven’t lived in Wheelersburg since high school. Travel more in one year than most will travel in a lifetime. You will never see as much of the world as I already have. So epic fail on that statement.
“I can also tell who hasn’t been around or coached…”. LOL!!
Wrong once again. Coached travel basketball when my son was in school. Coached some really good kids and athletes along the way.
My response to your “fear” comment was an attempt to free you from your “loser” mentality which, based on your comment, is something you have. Something you need to work on.
Like I said, I can tell who hasn't coached in an educational athletics environment, and I love the Uncle Rico mentality.
Loser mentality, epic comeback Uncle Rico.Don’t stoop to their level
The travel team I coached was part of the school, in this case a D1 school. Maybe travel team is the wrong words but it was definitely tied to an educational athletics environment.
One kid on the team was Phoenix Wolf. His name may sound familiar because his family moved to Waverly where Phoenix and his brother were football stars.
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Travel teams are a big joke. Cost parents a ton of money
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To me and just my opinion. Pendleton shouldnt make any more than Coach Lutz made as the football coach until Trevon surpasses what Coach Lutz accomplished. He has done a good job and he is paid to do that.
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I'm 100% certain SEOPs will not be the venue for any breaking news concerning Pendelton's career path, or any other coach. Pendeleton, and all the other coaches, deserve every penny they can obtain. We all want more for the work we do, and why shouldn't we.
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Ironton coming off a state championship and haven’t even raised the banner yet. What could the people in Ironton possibly me mad about in the offseason with their coaching staff/Pendleton? Makes no sense.*
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I don’t care how high it is, it’s pretty dumb to have it there. No reason you should have to get there at 5:40 to sit on the side to see the scoreboard and not a darn building. I was just there last year, could’ve been fixed I’m unsure. Hard to tell with the guy who sounds drunk that’s on it every game. He’s right up there in annoyance level with the guy from Rock Hill when he says first down redmen every time in a stupid voice, the guy from Portsmouth who leaves his mic on and laughs at stuff and chews food.ohbuckeye2 wrote: Tue Jun 24, 2025 9:51 amWhen was the last time you was there? they have a new sound system and it sounds great, as far as the booth, it was rebuilt higher than the old one, you’ll just have to deal with it.BuckeyeBlood wrote: Tue Jun 24, 2025 7:54 amThey should start with a new sound system and getting rid of that awful press box right in the middle of the away stands.ohbuckeye2 wrote: Mon Jun 23, 2025 11:32 pm [quote=OVC post_id=2151398 time=<ahref="tel:1750732753">1750732753</a> user_id=3747]
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I'll go there.....what did you hear?
That’s not what the meeting was about.
The meeting wasn’t about Coach Pendleton. The meeting was about how to spend the Covid money before they have to give it back. Some people wanted it to be used on the indoor training facility that all students could use. I guess the Superintendent wants to find something else to use the money on, we shall see, they have a couple weeks or the money has to go back.![]()
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Same person that walked away from the Ironton program years ago to go to Rock Hill. This guy left because he could not get his way with the new coach at that time. Now he is on the board wake up people!TigerBob wrote: Sat Jan 11, 2025 7:57 pm There is only one board member who would vote against it. If you aren’t sure which one, be a runner and not a Walker and DM me.
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Listen I’m not saying he isn’t worth the money but at some point people need to realize where you are. He’s not at a D1 school, it’s D5. The school has the lowest paid teachers in the county. Put money there. Don’t build a $1 million dollar shell for an indoor facility. Is Pendleton worth more money? Sure, but at what costs? At some point, the money can’t continually be raised. You are at Ironton, not Moeller. Give the teachers a one time bonus of let’s say $1,500. Improve the track, soccer field, baseball and softball. The Tank just got a brand new press box and scoreboard. And yes I know football at Ironton is the big money maker. But, if you look at other schools that have football, I would almost guarantee football is the biggest money draw. Regardless of wins and loses. It doesn’t matter if he wins 1 state championship or 5. The school can only afford what’s budgeted. No ones kid goes to college without teachers who care, bus drivers who smile and greet your kids, cooks who may give them their only hot meal of the day. Every graduation, every passing state test score, every perfect attendance, every smile is an extension of the district. Not one team or person. Teachers stay because they love Ironton, not because they get paid the most. Parents, you have a wonderful coach, but at what cost are you willing to take away from the whole?XandOs wrote: Sat Jan 11, 2025 9:40 pmI’m told not necessarily for coaching. Although it’s been posted he is one of the lowest paid coaches in SEO. He’s the AD at Ironton and for years Ironton AD was a Full time Administrative position. Then when they went to OVC they cut the position back to half teacher/ and made AD part-time. Last year BOE made the AD position full time again but only increased pay a few thiusand dollars from part time. He is now one of if not the lowest paid full time AD in SEO as well. They are wanting to get him back to administrative pay and keep him long term. That’s all. I’m told this is completely a community led deal and not from Coach Pendleton or Teachers Union.
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ESSER money (COVID) was already distributed and had to be spent by last September. You should try not to supply false information.ohbuckeye2 wrote: Mon Jun 23, 2025 11:32 pmThat’s not what the meeting was about.
The meeting wasn’t about Coach Pendleton. The meeting was about how to spend the Covid money before they have to give it back. Some people wanted it to be used on the indoor training facility that all students could use. I guess the Superintendent wants to find something else to use the money on, we shall see, they have a couple weeks or the money has to go back.
“Ohio schools have a deadline to spend their remaining ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds, which are part of the Education Stabilization Fund (ESSRA),. The third and final round of these funds, known as ARP ESSER (ESSER III), which were distributed in July 2021, must be used by the September 2024 deadline.”
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Let’s first start out and bring his salary down to below a teacher’s salary in the district makes at step 7. There is no reason for anyone to make admin pay without the Master’s Degree in Educational Administration. They are paying people without the credentials for the salary just because and the teachers are being paid the lowest in the county. Just doesn’t make sense!!UNREAL wrote: Tue Jun 24, 2025 10:07 amTo me and just my opinion. Pendleton shouldnt make any more than Coach Lutz made as the football coach until Trevon surpasses what Coach Lutz accomplished. He has done a good job and he is paid to do that.
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I just read on the ironton football facebook page where pendleton told players not to come to the board meeting. What is going on in tiger nation? Is he really thinking about leaving?
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Why are people afraid to just say what is going on dear God why such secrets.
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Care to complain about anything else? Maybe the color of the turf?BuckeyeBlood wrote: Thu Jun 26, 2025 7:40 amI don’t care how high it is, it’s pretty dumb to have it there. No reason you should have to get there at 5:40 to sit on the side to see the scoreboard and not a darn building. I was just there last year, could’ve been fixed I’m unsure. Hard to tell with the guy who sounds drunk that’s on it every game. He’s right up there in annoyance level with the guy from Rock Hill when he says first down redmen every time in a stupid voice, the guy from Portsmouth who leaves his mic on and laughs at stuff and chews food.ohbuckeye2 wrote: Tue Jun 24, 2025 9:51 amWhen was the last time you was there? they have a new sound system and it sounds great, as far as the booth, it was rebuilt higher than the old one, you’ll just have to deal with it.BuckeyeBlood wrote: Tue Jun 24, 2025 7:54 am
They should start with a new sound system and getting rid of that awful press box right in the middle of the away stands.![]()
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When was the last time you was there? they have a new sound system and it sounds great, as far as the booth, it was rebuilt higher than the old one, you’ll just have to deal with it.BiddyBallDaddy wrote: Mon Jun 30, 2025 9:06 pm [quote=BuckeyeBlood post_id=2151504 time=<a href="tel:1750938011">1750938011</a> user_id=14346]
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They should start with a new sound system and getting rid of that awful press box right in the middle of the away stands.![]()
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I don’t care how high it is, it’s pretty dumb to have it there. No reason you should have to get there at 5:40 to sit on the side to see the scoreboard and not a darn building. I was just there last year, could’ve been fixed I’m unsure. Hard to tell with the guy who sounds drunk that’s on it every game. He’s right up there in annoyance level with the guy from Rock Hill when he says first down redmen every time in a stupid voice, the guy from Portsmouth who leaves his mic on and laughs at stuff and chews food.
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Yes Daddy, I think I will. Orange and black sucks ass, the new scoreboard was given to them with Wendy’s blood money, I think Scott got a handy for it. Parking is sus too
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I know right. When talking about Ironton, it usually starts out with."I heard guy talking "about big news coming out and then they never give any details.Waverlyguru01 wrote: Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:35 pm Why are people afraid to just say what is going on dear God why such secrets.
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One thing I've learned over the years... is don't get in anybodys business about money... hes worth every penny that he can get/that they'll give him...and that goes for everyone. And this'll be unpopular...but its true... the teachers around here (or elsewhere else) aren't exactly churning out the greatest product.... and i understand all the other factors and excuses and blah blah... but youd have to agree Pendleton gets results. And those results are what makes him a valuable asset. Everyone has the opportunity to be valuable... If theyd only stop complaining about someone who did it..Pirate1745 wrote: Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:21 pmLet’s first start out and bring his salary down to below a teacher’s salary in the district makes at step 7. There is no reason for anyone to make admin pay without the Master’s Degree in Educational Administration. They are paying people without the credentials for the salary just because and the teachers are being paid the lowest in the county. Just doesn’t make sense!!
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Results with regards to games won? Absolutely! Just won a state title.Rza1 wrote: Mon Jun 30, 2025 10:23 pmOne thing I've learned over the years... is don't get in anybodys business about money... hes worth every penny that he can get/that they'll give him...and that goes for everyone. And this'll be unpopular...but its true... the teachers around here (or elsewhere else) aren't exactly churning out the greatest product.... and i understand all the other factors and excuses and blah blah... but youd have to agree Pendleton gets results. And those results are what makes him a valuable asset. Everyone has the opportunity to be valuable... If theyd only stop complaining about someone who did it..Pirate1745 wrote: Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:21 pmLet’s first start out and bring his salary down to below a teacher’s salary in the district makes at step 7. There is no reason for anyone to make admin pay without the Master’s Degree in Educational Administration. They are paying people without the credentials for the salary just because and the teachers are being paid the lowest in the county. Just doesn’t make sense!!UNREAL wrote: Tue Jun 24, 2025 10:07 am
To me and just my opinion. Pendleton shouldnt make any more than Coach Lutz made as the football coach until Trevon surpasses what Coach Lutz accomplished. He has done a good job and he is paid to do that.
Results with regards to financial impact? That may not be as significant. Don’t know those numbers, but they are the numbers that count.
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Summary from Facebook posts: Board meeting Wednesday at 5:30. Pendleton himself posts that players shouldn’t be at meeting. Nobody saying what the board meeting is actually about. Former players Carrico, Terry, and Felder all posting separate messages about school board making the right decision or losing a great coach (paraphrased). Sure seems like things going on in Ironton schools besides COVID money discussions.
*edit* just saw other thread on this.*
*edit* just saw other thread on this.*
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The Covid money has to be spent toward the wellness of the students, it can’t be used to give to teachers or coaches, bus drivers, cooks or any other individual.All-in wrote: Mon Jun 30, 2025 4:10 pm
Listen I’m not saying he isn’t worth the money but at some point people need to realize where you are. He’s not at a D1 school, it’s D5. The school has the lowest paid teachers in the county. Put money there. Don’t build a $1 million dollar shell for an indoor facility. Is Pendleton worth more money? Sure, but at what costs? At some point, the money can’t continually be raised. You are at Ironton, not Moeller. Give the teachers a one time bonus of let’s say $1,500. Improve the track, soccer field, baseball and softball. The Tank just got a brand new press box and scoreboard. And yes I know football at Ironton is the big money maker. But, if you look at other schools that have football, I would almost guarantee football is the biggest money draw. Regardless of wins and loses. It doesn’t matter if he wins 1 state championship or 5. The school can only afford what’s budgeted. No ones kid goes to college without teachers who care, bus drivers who smile and greet your kids, cooks who may give them their only hot meal of the day. Every graduation, every passing state test score, every perfect attendance, every smile is an extension of the district. Not one team or person. Teachers stay because they love Ironton, not because they get paid the most. Parents, you have a wonderful coach, but at what cost are you willing to take away from the whole?XandOs wrote: Sat Jan 11, 2025 9:40 pmI’m told not necessarily for coaching. Although it’s been posted he is one of the lowest paid coaches in SEO. He’s the AD at Ironton and for years Ironton AD was a Full time Administrative position. Then when they went to OVC they cut the position back to half teacher/ and made AD part-time. Last year BOE made the AD position full time again but only increased pay a few thiusand dollars from part time. He is now one of if not the lowest paid full time AD in SEO as well. They are wanting to get him back to administrative pay and keep him long term. That’s all. I’m told this is completely a community led deal and not from Coach Pendleton or Teachers Union.
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He is definitely not thinking about leaving at all.gobucs20 wrote: Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:31 pm I just read on the ironton football facebook page where pendleton told players not to come to the board meeting. What is going on in tiger nation? Is he really thinking about leaving?