Wiseman Resigns at Campbellsville

Eaglenation · 10-21-2008, 12:06 AM

The administration thought the time to resign was now to save the program, the coachs, and the players. I want to wish all the players the best of luck for the remainder of the season. Sometimes, you do all you can do and that is still not enough. I love my players. Good Luck to my WARRIORS on the team. Win every game. So, I will sign off as a past coach that indeed loves his players. GOOD LUCK.

Herb Wiseman
Former Head Coach
Campbellsville High School

**Watusi** · 10-21-2008, 12:13 AM

Thats a tough thing to happen mid season. Good luck to the Campbellsville team the rest of the way and good luck to Coach Wiseman, wherever the future leads him.

How long has Coach Wiseman been the head coach at Campbellsville?

What were the reasons given by the administration that led them to think the program needed saving?

Blaze of Glory · 10-21-2008, 12:21 AM

I did not have a clue this was going down but I will say in my own small opinion that Campbellsville football just lost a great man. I had the oppurtunity to be coached by Coach Wiseman and I will always be blessed by the things he taught me and will always admire him for always being honest with me. Good luck Coach Wiseman! I wish you the best.

LC99 · 10-21-2008, 12:24 AM

Sad to hear he is stepping down, I guess the C-ville faith full was expecting a better season, but with the teams they have on the schedule, not much more could be expected. Good luck to Coach Wiseman on his new adventures.

Just A Good Ol' Coach · 10-21-2008, 01:10 AM

I have only had the pleasure of dealing with Coach Wiseman the last couple of seasons, but it has truly been an honor. He seems to be a truly gracious coach and man with a true love for the game and his players. I am sure that he will land on his feet somewhere else where his talents will be appreciated.

Not for nothing, but his schedule was brutal and his former school is still in the hunt for a home playoff game.

The Best of Luck to you Coach.

Cat_n_the_Hat · 10-21-2008, 02:12 AM

I had the pleasure to meet Coach Wiseman @ Lynn Camp last year this is sad for all involved good luck Coach.........Does anyone know who will coach the team the rest of the year or will they hire one now ?

SSD · 10-21-2008, 09:53 AM

Sad to hear I for one think his teams always competed well and done well especially with schools of similar size. Also I agree that C-villes schedule was definately tuff. Good Luck Coach Wiseman, players and staff.

Skunk · 10-21-2008, 09:59 AM

Did Coach Wiseman come from Dayton?

volfan782000 · 10-21-2008, 10:04 AM

This is really a sad commentary on the state of high school athletics. Unless there are extenuating circumstances outside the realm of football I have to question administration's stance on the termination of a fine person and coach. My exposure to Coach Wiseman has only been through the Campbellsville - Williamsburg series but I found him to be gracious in both victory and defeat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you coach.

pigman · 10-21-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by volfan782000

This is really a sad commentary on the state of high school athletics. Unless there are extenuating circumstances outside the realm of football I have to question administration's stance on the termination of a fine person and coach. My exposure to Coach Wiseman has only been through the Campbellsville - Williamsburg series but I found him to be gracious in both victory and defeat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you coach.

I totally agree. This is not college, dismissing a coach in midseason on the high school level is not a good thing.

**spindoc** · 10-21-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by volfan782000

This is really a sad commentary on the state of high school athletics. Unless there are extenuating circumstances outside the realm of football I have to question administration's stance on the termination of a fine person and coach. My exposure to Coach Wiseman has only been through the Campbellsville - Williamsburg series but I found him to be gracious in both victory and defeat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you coach.

Great post.

CoachBuckett · 10-21-2008, 10:57 AM

It is a sad day in High school football. To force a coach out mid season to go a different direction. What other direction can you go in mid season, other than 40 young men having their hearts broke because the coach is gone.

Just last season he had them playing in the regional championship. Now this season they need to go a different direction. Nothing has changed in the coach Wiseman. He still wants to win.

Here is what Herb Wiseman did wrong, he played a tough schedule. I guess the administration wanted him to play Cup Cake High every week. Like that would prepare his team to for the playoffs.

Teams Campbellsville has played outside of Class A

3A – Taylor County 4-3 record
2A – Green Co. – 8-0 record
2A – Danville – 6-2
4A – Marion Co. 6-1

Left to play
2A – Glasgow
4A McCeary Central

He didn’t schedule no SLAPS!

Makes no since, I would like to hear what the administration lie to the kids on why they sent their coach packing. I could understand it a little more, if the school had won 10 State Titles in a row and now the coach is stinking up the program.

Coach Wiseman I applaud your work and efforts a Campbellsville High School. I wish you well on your next endeavourer.

DADDY CAT · 10-21-2008, 11:07 AM

Our district just lost one of the good guys.
He was a good coach for the Eagle program, he was a GREAT representative for Campbellsvile, and is a very friendly person.

I have to agree with the above posts. Not many 1A teams would do any better against the schedule Herb faced. He takes them to a Region Final last year (when he had to play on the road in front of hostiles the whole way to get there). Then,this year, when some hacks build up expectations that would be hard to reach with the schedule they had, they force him out (or so it appears).

Way to go, CHS administration! Who steps in now? Who would want to?

Coach, good luck on all your endeavors and let us know over here at Lynn Camp where you land at.
Maybe we can get you on the schedule?
Give 'em Hades, Coach!

sidelinedoc · 10-21-2008, 11:38 AM

It just scares me to think that high school programs are under the same type of scrutiny that college and professional teams. I understand if rules are broken, but if this is solely a wins/losses issue, I think it is truly a sad day.

I guess I was under the impression that a good high school coach prepared his team for life as much as he did for the field. From what I am hearing, Coach Wiseman was doing just that. Good luck Coach, in whatever you do from this point.

Leonidas · 10-21-2008, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by volfan782000

This is really a sad commentary on the state of high school athletics. Unless there are extenuating circumstances outside the realm of football I have to question administration's stance on the termination of a fine person and coach. My exposure to Coach Wiseman has only been through the Campbellsville - Williamsburg series but I found him to be gracious in both victory and defeat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you coach.

steamroller · 10-21-2008, 12:45 PM

WOW. I had the pleasure of being coached by coach Wiseman, he is a great man, and an even better coach, Campbellsville has lost a good guy that would have been loyal till the end. My best wishes go out to coach Wiseman and his family. I have no doubt that he will be sucessfull in whatever he does next.

RamblinMan · 10-21-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by volfan782000

This is really a sad commentary on the state of high school athletics. Unless there are extenuating circumstances outside the realm of football I have to question administration's stance on the termination of a fine person and coach. My exposure to Coach Wiseman has only been through the Campbellsville - Williamsburg series but I found him to be gracious in both victory and defeat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you coach.

Amen brother....

cannonball · 10-21-2008, 08:54 PM

This is the first time I have ever heard of a high school coach being fired in mid season. I never had the pleasure of meeting the man but my heart goes out to him.

nomorenoles · 10-22-2008, 12:17 AM

Coach Wiseman is a fine man and will be sorely missed. He was in a very difficult spot. High expectatations and single A numbers is always a difficult situation. Good luck to Coach Wiseman in his future endeavors.

AverageJoesGym · 10-22-2008, 01:09 AM

This is a horrible move by the Campbellsville "brain trust" and I use that term loosely. Coach Wiseman knew what he was doing and had the Eagles in the thick of things. This isn't a school system that can challenge for a Title year in and out. Things are going to get much, much worse and they may not get better. Y'all really messed up here.

KYCOACH82 · 10-23-2008, 12:04 PM

Who is stepping in as the head coach? Good Luck to Coach Wiseman and his future endeavors!

Coach Hard · 10-24-2008, 02:55 PM

Defensive Coodinator, Dale Estes will be stepping in, according to the newspaper. Coach Wiseman is a real gentleman, and I'm sad to see him go. Insane to see a coach with that schedule, the district championship last year, and still in the strong running this year, get ousted. Crazy. Wish Coach Wiseman the best in the future. I'm sure he knows Coach Hard has tons of respect for him!!!

10-21-2008, 12:06 AM	#1
Eaglenation All District Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Campbellsville Posts: 302	Wiseman Resigns at Campbellsville The administration thought the time to resign was now to save the program, the coachs, and the players. I want to wish all the players the best of luck for the remainder of the season. Sometimes, you do all you can do and that is still not enough. I love my players. Good Luck to my WARRIORS on the team. Win every game. So, I will sign off as a past coach that indeed loves his players. GOOD LUCK. Herb Wiseman Former Head Coach Campbellsville High School

10-21-2008, 12:13 AM	#2
Watusi Administrator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Belfry Posts: 23,353	Thats a tough thing to happen mid season. Good luck to the Campbellsville team the rest of the way and good luck to Coach Wiseman, wherever the future leads him. How long has Coach Wiseman been the head coach at Campbellsville? What were the reasons given by the administration that led them to think the program needed saving? Last edited by Watusi; 10-21-2008 at 12:26 AM..

10-21-2008, 12:21 AM	#3
Blaze of Glory JV Player Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 26	I did not have a clue this was going down but I will say in my own small opinion that Campbellsville football just lost a great man. I had the oppurtunity to be coached by Coach Wiseman and I will always be blessed by the things he taught me and will always admire him for always being honest with me. Good luck Coach Wiseman! I wish you the best.

10-21-2008, 12:24 AM	#4
LC99 All World Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Corbin, KY Posts: 8,777	Sad to hear he is stepping down, I guess the C-ville faith full was expecting a better season, but with the teams they have on the schedule, not much more could be expected. Good luck to Coach Wiseman on his new adventures.

10-21-2008, 01:10 AM	#5
Just A Good Ol' Coach JV Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 25	I have only had the pleasure of dealing with Coach Wiseman the last couple of seasons, but it has truly been an honor. He seems to be a truly gracious coach and man with a true love for the game and his players. I am sure that he will land on his feet somewhere else where his talents will be appreciated. Not for nothing, but his schedule was brutal and his former school is still in the hunt for a home playoff game. The Best of Luck to you Coach.

10-21-2008, 02:12 AM	#6
Cat_n_the_Hat All Region Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 609	I had the pleasure to meet Coach Wiseman @ Lynn Camp last year this is sad for all involved good luck Coach.........Does anyone know who will coach the team the rest of the year or will they hire one now ?

10-21-2008, 09:53 AM	#7
SSD Varsity Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Loretto, KY Home of Makers Mark Posts: 100	Sad to hear I for one think his teams always competed well and done well especially with schools of similar size. Also I agree that C-villes schedule was definately tuff. Good Luck Coach Wiseman, players and staff.

10-21-2008, 09:59 AM	#8
Skunk Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: in a State of hysteria Posts: 3,931	Did Coach Wiseman come from Dayton?

10-21-2008, 10:04 AM	#9
volfan782000 All Region Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 581	This is really a sad commentary on the state of high school athletics. Unless there are extenuating circumstances outside the realm of football I have to question administration's stance on the termination of a fine person and coach. My exposure to Coach Wiseman has only been through the Campbellsville - Williamsburg series but I found him to be gracious in both victory and defeat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you coach.

10-21-2008, 10:57 AM	#12
CoachBuckett All World Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saying Goodbye to one of the Greatest Coaches ever! Posts: 5,426	It is a sad day in High school football. To force a coach out mid season to go a different direction. What other direction can you go in mid season, other than 40 young men having their hearts broke because the coach is gone. Just last season he had them playing in the regional championship. Now this season they need to go a different direction. Nothing has changed in the coach Wiseman. He still wants to win. Here is what Herb Wiseman did wrong, he played a tough schedule. I guess the administration wanted him to play Cup Cake High every week. Like that would prepare his team to for the playoffs. Teams Campbellsville has played outside of Class A 3A – Taylor County 4-3 record 2A – Green Co. – 8-0 record 2A – Danville – 6-2 4A – Marion Co. 6-1 Left to play 2A – Glasgow 4A McCeary Central He didn’t schedule no SLAPS! Makes no since, I would like to hear what the administration lie to the kids on why they sent their coach packing. I could understand it a little more, if the school had won 10 State Titles in a row and now the coach is stinking up the program. Coach Wiseman I applaud your work and efforts a Campbellsville High School. I wish you well on your next endeavourer.

10-21-2008, 11:07 AM	#13
DADDY CAT All American Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: "Cry Havoc And Let Slip The Dogs Of War" Posts: 4,192	Our district just lost one of the good guys. He was a good coach for the Eagle program, he was a GREAT representative for Campbellsvile, and is a very friendly person. I have to agree with the above posts. Not many 1A teams would do any better against the schedule Herb faced. He takes them to a Region Final last year (when he had to play on the road in front of hostiles the whole way to get there). Then,this year, when some hacks build up expectations that would be hard to reach with the schedule they had, they force him out (or so it appears). Way to go, CHS administration! Who steps in now? Who would want to? Coach, good luck on all your endeavors and let us know over here at Lynn Camp where you land at. Maybe we can get you on the schedule? Give 'em Hades, Coach!

10-21-2008, 11:38 AM	#14
sidelinedoc All American Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raceland sidelines Posts: 3,653	It just scares me to think that high school programs are under the same type of scrutiny that college and professional teams. I understand if rules are broken, but if this is solely a wins/losses issue, I think it is truly a sad day. I guess I was under the impression that a good high school coach prepared his team for life as much as he did for the field. From what I am hearing, Coach Wiseman was doing just that. Good luck Coach, in whatever you do from this point.

10-21-2008, 12:45 PM	#16
steamroller Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 186	WOW. I had the pleasure of being coached by coach Wiseman, he is a great man, and an even better coach, Campbellsville has lost a good guy that would have been loyal till the end. My best wishes go out to coach Wiseman and his family. I have no doubt that he will be sucessfull in whatever he does next.

10-21-2008, 08:54 PM	#18
cannonball JV Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 97	This is the first time I have ever heard of a high school coach being fired in mid season. I never had the pleasure of meeting the man but my heart goes out to him.

10-22-2008, 12:17 AM	#19
nomorenoles All State Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,333	Coach Wiseman is a fine man and will be sorely missed. He was in a very difficult spot. High expectatations and single A numbers is always a difficult situation. Good luck to Coach Wiseman in his future endeavors.

10-22-2008, 01:09 AM	#20
AverageJoesGym All World Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where are we going? And why am I in this handbasket? Posts: 7,501	This is a horrible move by the Campbellsville "brain trust" and I use that term loosely. Coach Wiseman knew what he was doing and had the Eagles in the thick of things. This isn't a school system that can challenge for a Title year in and out. Things are going to get much, much worse and they may not get better. Y'all really messed up here.

10-23-2008, 12:04 PM	#21
KYCOACH82 JV Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 40	Who is stepping in as the head coach? Good Luck to Coach Wiseman and his future endeavors!

10-24-2008, 02:55 PM	#22
Coach Hard All District Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between a Rock and a Hard Place. Posts: 263	Defensive Coodinator, Dale Estes will be stepping in, according to the newspaper. Coach Wiseman is a real gentleman, and I'm sad to see him go. Insane to see a coach with that schedule, the district championship last year, and still in the strong running this year, get ousted. Crazy. Wish Coach Wiseman the best in the future. I'm sure he knows Coach Hard has tons of respect for him!!!