Huh wrote on Apr 9, 2008 12:12 PM:
" Dull doesn't have a professional bone in his body. "
re re: Outsider wrote on Mar 27, 2008 12:19 AM:
" Coach Dull is a complete professional and always gives his kids 100% of the credit. He never heaps praise upon himself and never talks about his coaching so how does he need to get over himself? He only talks on here when somebody antagonizes him so once again I go back to how long he has been gone and yet people still run their mouths about Coach Dull on this blog and other blogs with this newspaper. The people of Tomah need to let it go and move on. "
re: outsider wrote on Mar 26, 2008 8:56 PM:
" You have no clue. Dull posts on here more than anyone else. He needs to get over himself! "
Outsider wrote on Mar 26, 2008 1:34 PM:
" As an outsider I should point out to you that Tomah is now a laughing stock. This blog and other blogs over the past 2-3 years show the true Tomah parents and fans colors. Coach Dull has been gone for 10 years and yet somebody brings his name into the discussion every single time!! He's gone now so get over it!!! FYI: There was no shame in losing to Neillsville in the sectional semi-final who was undefeated at the time but you guys are too busy being high and mighty to notice that!! "
re:mvc fake ref wrote on Mar 25, 2008 4:26 PM:
" Maybe the scores were posted to show no drubbing of MVC teams as you claimed was an issue? "
Re: mvc ref record wrote on Mar 24, 2008 8:43 PM:
" People of the community, your tax dollars well at work. During school hours Dull posts his record at Sparta in which no one cares but himself!! I'm glad my son is getting his dollars worth at school! "
Maybe More Resources Should be Devoted To Learning wrote on Mar 24, 2008 6:13 PM:
" Given the spelling and content of the emails, maybe the $4,000 would be better spent on education. It is obvious that the sports fans, players, and players families haven't learned that it is a combination of players, coach, and fan support that make a team.
If the kids learn sportsmanship, team work, dicipline, and committment, then they win regardless of thier team standings. I hate to think about what some of these kids have learned from Tomah Athletics. Worse yet, what are they learning from their parents? You can always blame someone else for your failures or shortcomings?
COACH DADE (as in Dipper) taught me once that if your going to pull, you've got to grab the rope. Looks like Tomah Fans have a rope, but they rather pull someone up a tree than pull together.
"
re:re:MVC REF wrote on Mar 24, 2008 5:20 PM:
" What the heck does that post have to do with anything? Dull get off your soap box!!! "
re:MVC ref wrote on Mar 24, 2008 2:15 PM:
" 15-8 (7-5)
Friday
11/30 Richland Center (NC)
L, 50-69
Scoring: Campbell 19, Krajco 11,
Monday
12/3 @ Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau (NC)
W, 51-40
Friday
12/7 @ La Crosse Central
L, 29-40
Scoring: Athnos 14, Flock 13,
Tuesday
12/11 Holmen
W, 47-37
Scoring: Hougom 14, Anderson 10,
Friday
12/14 @ La Crosse Logan
L, 46-69
Scoring: Jorgenson 20, Betz 18,
Tuesday
12/18 Black River Falls (NC)
W, 62-50
Scoring: Flock 16, Herrman 11,
Saturday
12/29 @ Merrill (NC)
L, 37-54
Scoring: Weddig 22, Arneson 14,
Friday
1/4 La Crosse Aquinas
W, 50-25
Scoring: Sullivan 12, Flock 9,
Tuesday
1/8 @ Onalaska
W, 59-41
Friday
1/11 Tomah
W, 60-44
Friday
1/18 La Crosse Central
W, 57-40
Scoring: Athnos 9, Boteva 8,
Friday
1/25 @ Holmen
L, 52-59
Friday
2/1 Wisconsin Dells (NC)
W, 50-36
Scoring: Herrman 13, Sullivan 11,
Tuesday
2/5 @ Luther (Onalaska) (NC)
W, 74-49
Thursday
2/7 @ La Crosse Aquinas
W, 53-43
Monday
2/11 Onalaska
W, 70-29
Saturday
2/16 La Crosse Logan
L, 59-61
Monday
2/18 West Salem (NC)
W, 64-21
Friday
2/22 @ Tomah
L, 45-47
Tuesday
2/26 Adams-Friendship (NC)
WIAA Tournament
W, 89-10
Scoring: Anderson 16, Sullivan 10,
Thursday
2/28 Black River Falls (NC)
WIAA Tournament
W, 46-39
Saturday
3/1 Pioneer Westfield (NC)
WIAA Tournament
W, 53-41
Scoring: Raymond 15, Marshall 11,
Thursday
3/6 Neillsville (NC)
WIAA Tournament
L, 4
"
survey wrote on Mar 24, 2008 1:02 PM:
" I believe he is living with the results for giving the survey, why else would he have done it? He got the answer he was looking for I guess. You're on board or you're not, why put in the time if the kids do not want you to. As far as Plueger goes, before the winning season last year, he was the one being blasted on here... besides, the ENTIRE coaching staff has resigned. Now what? Be careful what you wish for. I played for Russell and played for Brieske, these guys have no idea the difference and if they think they want to play in college - then they have not seen ANYTHING yet. Bunch of babies. "
Moran wrote on Mar 24, 2008 12:51 PM:
" Moron, moran, Dull still should stay over the hill!! "
Hey Plueger! wrote on Mar 24, 2008 12:31 PM:
" Why don't we get Brad in there to coach. Look what he's done for Tomah Football! He was a great basketball player. Besides, we would have something nice to look at from the bleachers. Tee-Hee. "
Bill Gate wrote on Mar 24, 2008 8:56 AM:
" It's quite obvious that we have some players and some players parents on here. Lil Johny does not like to run and does not get to shoot as much as he did in the little traveling team so he now publicly takes it out on his coach. Get a clue young man, not everyone is the main man or the go to guy at this level. Flaming a coach publicly is as classless at is gets. And to your parents, I'd love to have someone rate, speak publicly about the job YOU do at your work. You are an adult, put the shoe on YOUR foot. See what that would feel like. You should know better. "
tomah resident wrote on Mar 23, 2008 8:41 PM:
" I caught a few games this year, and personally i was not suprised. I expected to see a pretty bad basketball game on the tomah side anyway.0-21 last year, c'mon that cant be just the players fault. I dont even think the boys have more than 10 wins over the last 3 years. I think it was a good idea on brieske's part to resign. thanks though for your time and effort jeff "
re:why wrote on Mar 23, 2008 7:40 PM:
" I see you do not identify yourslef? "
re wrote on Mar 23, 2008 1:14 PM:
" Jeff,
You gave the survey, now live with the results! "
One who knows wrote on Mar 22, 2008 10:15 PM:
" Hey fake MVC ref (as if you need to do anything but take a test to be a ref)
I think th irony of spelling moron as down rite moran
Says everything we need to know about you "
Re: MVC ref wrote on Mar 22, 2008 2:13 PM:
" I'd like to debate your conclusion. Leave me an email and we can discuss "
re;MVC ref wrote on Mar 22, 2008 12:18 PM:
" I think you mean moron don't you? "
Re:MVC ref wrote on Mar 22, 2008 12:16 PM:
" Sparta presses because they choose to. Your comments are not true and are said as long as you can stay unkown. I suggest you concentrate on the losing Tomah programs and leave coach Dull and Sparta alone. "
Re; Why wrote on Mar 22, 2008 11:56 AM:
" I agree, I don't get it. Dull makes posts and stirs up all the "nonsense" himself and then makes one post and actually puts his name down and wants sympathy. Sparta is lucky to have such a role model!! "
Bout time wrote on Mar 21, 2008 2:52 PM:
" You all just see him at the games you dont know what goes on at practice. brieske leaving is a good thing for tomah basketball "
Hey Greg wrote on Mar 21, 2008 12:46 PM:
" Get over your self, no one cares what color you finish in. Try to squeeze your head through the door to your classroom and do your job "
MVC REF wrote on Mar 21, 2008 9:29 AM:
" off the subject a bit here ...but.....talking to parents...coaches....and fans across the mvc the past few years...one thing always comes up about sparta coaching...why press when your up by 20 with under 2 min. to go....dull has very little respect among parents..coaches..and others in the la crosse area....actually one coach last month told me he was a down rite moran..for late 4th quarter pressing when up by 20-30 points.... "
re; wrote on Mar 21, 2008 9:19 AM:
" most of the people that are unbelievably negative on here are most likely the same people or parents of those people who were probably terrible athlete's but thought they should be starting. you people are rediculously lame "
A Coach wrote on Mar 21, 2008 8:47 AM:
" This article is about Jeff Brieske, maybe it is time for a change but this is up to Jeff and no one else. Jeff realizes that the boys basketball program is his and part of being a coach is handling the kids and the parents we just need to decide as coaches when does it stop being fun, Jeff made his choice.
Now as for Coach Dull why do we keep drilling him, he has been coaching for several years, and all coaches I know especially the ones that have been around for a long time they want one thing a trip to state, and to be remembered they want a state chanpionship, it is no different then any athlete in high school, college, or pro they want the championship. Those 65 teams in the current NCAA tournament are not looking to be #2. So we can talk all you want to about Sectionals finals and current records and past records who cares we all want to be best in the state.
Sparta is division #2, Tomah is division#1, the way I look at it any team that can bring recognition to our area the better. It all comes down to us coaches being able to motivate our players to give there best. It looks like we are looking for a few new coaches here in Tomah lets do our best to support all interested parties, and all person interested in these postions make sure that your heart is in it and you are able to motivate our young athletes. "
Puddin Tane wrote on Mar 21, 2008 8:07 AM:
" So we have had the boys basketball, girls basketball and soccer coaches quit in one year. Something isnt right here. Could it be because Curran is such a dolt to work for? "
Why wrote on Mar 20, 2008 10:51 PM:
" Greg, why not sign all your posts? "
Hey Class of 92 wrote on Mar 20, 2008 8:53 PM:
" How did that team do that had the kids quit due to "tactics", I think they won the MVC for the only time in school history "
Coach Dull wrote on Mar 20, 2008 6:34 PM:
" I have read with sadness all the nonsense on here.I had some great years in Tomah with some great kids.vThose days are past. Sorry that some of you have so little to do but drag my name into the latest Tomah soap opera regarding Jeffs resignation.I have already paid my dues and I will finsih wearing Sparta RED. Good or bad I am their coach till I quit oe they get tired of me. They are my team and we welcome all challenges. "
Leave Dull alone!! wrote on Mar 20, 2008 6:00 PM:
" He puts the effort in and he loves the game. He is not a bad guy either. Some of you guys on this board need to get a life. I would love to have Greg Dull coach here again. Yes I did play for him as did my 2 sisters.....TB "
To class of 97 wrote on Mar 20, 2008 5:58 PM:
" Hey Tiff
How'd life turn out for you? "
Thoughtful wrote on Mar 20, 2008 5:57 PM:
" I think Coach Dull's record speaks for itself. How many sectional finals or conference championships has Tomah won since he left? When was the last time Tomah hoops was relevant since he left.
Sparta was the doormat of the region for 20 years and in 4 years they've gone to 3 sectionals.
Yeah, just lucky I guess "
re; over the hill wrote on Mar 20, 2008 4:47 PM:
" We should all bow down to Dull the greatest coach and speller of all-time. He should stay in Sparta, the color red fits him! "
Defensive wrote on Mar 20, 2008 4:26 PM:
" Now Greg your getting a bit defensive!!! Which is something you never taught your players. "
re:class of 97 wrote on Mar 20, 2008 3:50 PM:
" Ya might want too check your facts one more time before shooting off your mouth.Girls went in the early 90s twice to finals of sectionals and then in the last year after he elft with a winning record they gpot there again running his stuff. At least if you are going to attack get your facts straight.How was that program before he took it over and how has it been since he left? "
Class of 97 wrote on Mar 20, 2008 3:27 PM:
" Dull only made it to the sectional finals ONCE. That's all he ever talked to us about is this one great player he had. He probably takes credit the year he quit on us and we went as getting there and part of his 15 so called consecutive win seasons. "
Over the hill wrote on Mar 20, 2008 3:10 PM:
" We all agree that Dull did Tomah a huge favor by moving over the hill and continuing to point out all of his misgivings is not going to get us a compitent Tomah boys coach. Dull should stay in Sparta until the talent runs out and his true coaching ability comes through. Then he will be out of a job in Sparta too.
LBM "
Re:class of 92 wrote on Mar 20, 2008 1:28 PM:
" Now if you want to celebrate a coach resigning lets talk about Carney. "
re:class of 92 wrote on Mar 20, 2008 1:22 PM:
" Didn't he also get to the division one sectiona l finals twice more with no big time players. "
Class of 92 wrote on Mar 20, 2008 12:09 PM:
" Dull couldn't get to Madison with 2 division 1 players, plus 2 great players quit on him because of his tactics. Sparta can keep him. "
re:?? wrote on Mar 20, 2008 10:52 AM:
" Dull hasn't coached here in well over a decade but some folks still miss him:)This blog speaks volumes about Tomah and it's attitude towards sport. "
re:re joy wrote on Mar 20, 2008 9:56 AM:
" Fritz gave his best. The kids could do much worse. Enjoy your retirement Larry, and Thanks for all the hours. "
?? wrote on Mar 20, 2008 9:04 AM:
" when did this blog turn into a rip Dull session "
Re: coach of coaches wrote on Mar 20, 2008 6:24 AM:
" LOL 15 wins a year for 15 years speaks more about Dull's ability to coach then anything that can be printed on here. "
confused wrote on Mar 19, 2008 10:16 PM:
" wait, who are we complaining about? Brieske or Dull? "
solution wrote on Mar 19, 2008 10:15 PM:
" it sounds to me like the only thing that would make the parents around here happy is if all teachers and coaches resigned. ???? "
re:Joy wrote on Mar 19, 2008 2:47 PM:
" He already did "
Joy wrote on Mar 19, 2008 1:56 PM:
" Now if only the girls head coach would resign. "
Coach of all Coaches wrote on Mar 19, 2008 9:18 AM:
" I love the way at games that Dull cannot talk to his kids without looking to make sure the parents and crowd are watching him at the same time. How about watching your kids when you talk....and stop being paranoid about the parents and crowd. You should know Dull...when you were run the 1st time....when they in Sparta wanna run ya...they will run ya. Tis why it's called run and stun. You over the "stun" part of it yet? Love ya Brieske...take care my friend! "
The Straight Skinny wrote on Mar 19, 2008 9:03 AM:
" Here are the facts: Jeff Brieske is a great man, but a mediocre coach. He's been working with (mostly) great kids, but they're mediocre basketball players. The big problem with the program is that parents think the coach is lousy and their kids are outstanding--just "ain't" true. Parents--keep your jobs because none of your kids are NBA material. How many high school players from Tomah do you know who actually played college basketball, let along D1 or professional ball? PARENTS--YOU ARE THE PROBLEM WITH TOMAH BASKETBALL, NO, WITH TOMAH SPORTS IN GENERAL. "
re: Replacement wrote on Mar 19, 2008 7:50 AM:
" Good assistants? ha ha Assistant coaches are harder to come by than head coaches. Through no fault of is own, Coach Dull has had different assistant coaches almost every year. (Some good, some not so good) So, for you to say that his success is because of his assistant coaches shows that you have NO CLUE!!! "
to replacement wrote on Mar 19, 2008 7:37 AM:
" Umm I think Coach Dull has had different assistants every year at Sparta, silly argument "
Class of 97 wrote on Mar 19, 2008 7:37 AM:
" Dull will quit on the Sparta girls like he quit on us. Sparta should be so lucky, maybe they will get to the sectional final like we did then!!! "
re:replacement wrote on Mar 19, 2008 6:25 AM:
" It is amazing how such a has been as Dull manages to survive isn't it. "
Adam R. wrote on Mar 18, 2008 11:26 PM:
" As a former resident and basketball player, let me say that the values I learned in the Tomah basketball program stay with me today. While I have been away, I have never seen a game coached by Jeff, but I do know that he was passionate and cared about the team and community.
As someone who has coached high school basketball and other sports outside of Tomah, I want to commend all of the coaches who are a part of the community. I never was lucky enough to have a sense of community where I coached. I commuted to my school and was not able to cultivate that community involvement. I did have to deal with upset parents, but that comes with any coaching job. No one puts as much pressure on a good coach as the coach puts on him or herself. The good ones also pressure themselves to hold their athletes to a higher standard off the court than they do on it.
The main thing to remember is that finding someone who will be a teacher, coach and active part of the community is something special and hard to find. The time commitment for coaching has increased exponentially over the years, while the compensation unfortunately is not proportionate. I ask everyone to feel free to disagree with a coaching philosophy, but in your remarks, please be respectful and don’t send personal attacks at people who are giving their time to try and make a difference in the lives of our youth.
"
Parents Make the Difference wrote on Mar 18, 2008 10:33 PM:
" For better or worse, parents make the difference in any activity. Unfortunately, Tomah is getting a reputation for BAD parents. As much as they think they're being supportive, hovering, and/or assistant coaches..... they're not. Step back, step aside. As a teacher with a few too many sideline parents, I can honestly say there are some that need a wake-up call. Look at the situation and the other parents. Are you more 'passionate' than others? Your passion may be displaced. Your loyalty may be misguided. Get a grip and step back. Let the coaches and the teachers do their job. They have to make the most of what they have to work with -- it's not an easy task!!! "
How silly wrote on Mar 18, 2008 9:36 PM:
" Let the man resign in peace and let sleeping dogs lie. Good luck whoever tales over this mess. "
x-coach wrote on Mar 18, 2008 8:22 PM:
" a v- coach only makes about 2,400.00 to
2,600.00 a year and what I understand Tomah
is at the bottom of the MVC, thank god we do it because we love the game,so lets go out
and bring in new blood,what a joke
good luck jeff "
Thoughtful wrote on Mar 18, 2008 5:44 PM:
" Greg, be honest, you'll coach til you keel over on the bench, you are a lifer "
Replacement wrote on Mar 18, 2008 4:08 PM:
" Lets stay on the subject of finding a quality replacement for the future and quit talking about an old has-been like Dull. He has some very good assistants and talent in Sparta and that is the only reason they are winning. "
re: coach of all coaches wrote on Mar 18, 2008 2:56 PM:
" I can speak for coach Dull. When he ends his tenure at Sparta he will be done coaching. "
re:re;re freshface wrote on Mar 18, 2008 2:54 PM:
" Dull couldn't handle the pressure but averaged 15 wins a year in a program that never won before or since.Anyone who thinks he would coach in Tomah doesn't know him. Watch sparta next year and see what happens when folks are supportive. "
re;re;re fresh face wrote on Mar 18, 2008 2:52 PM:
" How will the AD lure talent here, with the 4000 dollar a year salary, the deep pool of basketball talent, or the always friendly and supportive comunity? What are you, nuts? "
re:both sides wrote on Mar 18, 2008 2:48 PM:
" Who in the world is going to come here to coach the boys or the girls? You guys always post this stuff about brining in new blood like bobby knight is out there waiting to coach here, but folks are not exactly lined up to come here and why would they be? "
Both sides of the story... wrote on Mar 18, 2008 1:41 PM:
" As always, both sides of this issue have some valid points. No one can dispute the time or energy that Jeff or any high school basketball coach puts in for pennies on the hour. Anyone that has talked to Jeff knows that he has been passionate about Tomah Basketball. That should not be questioned at all. Saying "thank goodness" isn't fair to Jeff or his family.
What also needs to be understood is that Tomah has long gone without any kind of sustained success. It is time to bring in someone outside of Tomah basketball that can inject some new blood into the program. Tomah basketball is still experiencing the effects of the Russell era, and clearly that style doesn't work. It isn't just about winning (which hasn't happened much in the last 20 years), but also about kids enjoying the experience. That has been gone since the mid 80's.
Thanks to Coach Brieske for your time and effort. Hopefully this change will result in a fun and successful basketball program for Tomah. "
re: Fresh Face wrote on Mar 18, 2008 1:22 PM:
" Guess what people, a fresh face is not out there. No one wants to come to the coaches graveyard that we call home. Learn from your mistakes and more importantly let your kids learn on their own. Whether their experience is good or bad, they will eventually have to deal with these things in the real world. Are you gonna be there every minute of their day to make sure they get to work on time, school on time etc.. what if they get a D in a college course are you gonna fight the professor, NOT gonna work.
Great job on running another one out, I bet that no one even applies for the position. And do not blame the AD, you did this to yourselves, he has nothing to do with it. If I remember correctly there were only 2 or 3 applicants for Brieskes job. "
re:re:fresh face wrote on Mar 18, 2008 12:02 PM:
" Its called a job search. Putting some effort into your job and finding the right person for the job. It is the responsibility of the Athletic Director to to go out and recruit the right person for the job. Don't even think about Greg Dull, he couldn't handle the pressure when he was here before.
Tom W. "
Jeff.from Coach D wrote on Mar 18, 2008 10:57 AM:
" It is hard for others to know how much effort is poured into a job like this and how much ridiculous hate is spewed at the people who chose to do it. I know, I have done this a long time and I know how much you cared.Thanks for the willingness to put up with what you have to in order to work with kids in Tomah. "
Good Job Jeff wrote on Mar 18, 2008 10:44 AM:
" It use to be that sports were for fun. Learning sportsmanship, team work and discipline were the goals. I was about giving your best and if you won that was a bonus. Now everyone wants their kid to move up to a division 1 college and then go pro. What happened? Good job Jeff, I know you put your heart into it. Thank you. Now we will see how all the armchair and beacher coaches do "
Coach of all Coaches wrote on Mar 18, 2008 9:43 AM:
" Well....word has it Coach Dull from Sparta is about to go bye bye....bring him back here for the boys...see if the parents put up with it then. "
Give Credit wrote on Mar 18, 2008 9:28 AM:
" Good Job Coach.
This guy teaches, now looses his retirement health care as other teachers, and gets actually hassled by people for practically donating his time to their children. All the while away from his own family.
I reccomed these pople spend time making real changes in Tomah. How about the fights downtown? How about working on the loud cars that wake us all up at night? How about telling people fighting that you've had enough?
How about hanging out by the bus stop and watching the riff-raff that slinks into town?
"
Responsible Press wrote on Mar 18, 2008 8:52 AM:
" Superintendent Bob Fasbender confirmed Friday that Brieske has submitted a resignation letter but said it couldn’t be released to the public until the board accepts it. I guess it's public now. Nothing like keeping it private till Thursday...
"
Bill C. wrote on Mar 18, 2008 7:09 AM:
" Thank you Jeff for all that you have done for Tomah Athletics. Let the hateful, spiteful people have their say and they will soon find out what a true leader you were.I wish you the best and only regret that more athletes could not have experienced you as a coach "
re:fresh face wrote on Mar 18, 2008 5:56 AM:
" So you are suggesting we hire a coach first who happens to teach( interesting prioroty if true) or are you suggesting there is a fresh face somewhere here in Tomah that will trun the program around? "
You do it then... wrote on Mar 17, 2008 10:53 PM:
" I am wondering if anyone who complains or says "Thank God" etc...will be rushing to apply for the new job? Or just hiding behind Tomah Journal blogs...
Nice Job Brieske. Thanks for your effort and time. "
Realistic wrote on Mar 17, 2008 10:17 PM:
" I wish the out going coach the very best. It takes a lot of time and energy to work with our young folks. It takes even more time and patience to work with the parents, who think their kid is the only "star basketball player" on the team. "
Fresh Face wrote on Mar 17, 2008 8:51 PM:
" Now it is time for our Athletic Director to do his job. Bring in a fresh face with a winning background. Our AD is partially responsible for the decline of the basketball program. Get someone in here with some experience that will teach the sport from youth on up. Earn your big paycheck Curran. "
re:joy wrote on Mar 17, 2008 8:28 PM:
" Watch out what you wish for. You think things can't get worse well what happened when you folks drove the last boys coach out? "
Thanks Coach wrote on Mar 17, 2008 7:17 PM:
" This is a true loss to Tomah Athletics.
Thanks for 5 good years. "
thanks Jeff wrote on Mar 17, 2008 6:52 PM:
" For all the time and energy and heart you put in thank you. "
Brieske resigns wrote on Mar 17, 2008 4:17 PM:
" THANK GOD !!!!!! "
john h. wrote on Mar 17, 2008 3:45 PM:
" THANK GOODNESS!!! "
joy wrote on Mar 17, 2008 2:26 PM:
" IT'S ABOUT TIME!!! "
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