Bill Castle Retires

[181pl]

@ Lakeland since 76 as the head man. I was 7. Now I’m 54. 

 

8 state titles and 2 Nattys. 

 

Legend.

[181pl]

https://www.theledger.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2023/01/03/bill-castle-winningest-football-coach-in-florida-history-retires/69775528007/

[DarterBlue2]

He exits at the top of the game with a state title. 

[Nulli Secundus]

 

1 hour ago, 181pl said:

@ Lakeland since 76 as the head man. I was 7. Now I’m 54. 

 

8 state titles and 2 Nattys. 

 

Legend.

 

Big shoes to be filled.  Let's see what happens to the balance of power in Polk County now.  By the way, I was about to be born in '76 .  

Thank you for the memories Coach Castle!

[badbird]

I have a winning record vs Bill Castle, not too many can say that.  I wish I had a few of his rings.   He is a legend and the best ever in Florida.  Enjoy your retirement Coach Castle. 

[badbird]

I'll throw out some replacement names

 

Rick Darlington Deland played for Castle at Lakeland and coached there.  

Cameron Duke Edgewater great younger coach would do well there and Lakeland wouldn't miss a beat

Bill Buldini Lakeland DC has been a Head Coach and currently the DC at Lakeland

[VeniceIndianFan]

Bill Castle and Bruce Rollinson retire in the same year? Wow. The 2 best coaches high school football has ever seen are leaving for greener pastures. Enjoy your retirement, Coach Castle!

[Manatee Magic]

What's the starting pay ?

[Nulli Secundus]

16 hours ago, Manatee Magic said:

What's the starting pay ?

Teacher's salary based on tenure + coaching stipend.  This ain't Georgia!