On Jan. 20,a press release was issued stating that Coach

Don Tyre had been released from his responsibilities as head

football coach and athletic director at Sandy Creek High School.

Coach Tyre had held the position for nine years. While expressing his

appreciation for Coach Tyre's contribution to the Sandy Creek

program, Dr. Charles Warr, the principal at Sandy Creek, stated

that it was necessary to move the program in a new direction for

the upcoming school year.

Later that afternoon another press release was issued. This

one stated that Coach Tyre had resigned. No further

information was available at that time. Calls to Coach Tyre and Dr. Warr

were not returned. It is not known if Coach Tyre will remain at

Sandy Creek for the remainder of the school year.

The Sandy Creek Patriots had a season full of heartbreakers

in 1998, recording a 2-8 record. Several of their losses came on

their opponent's final drives. There was also an unfortunate

incident earlier in the season with disciplining a player. Coach Tyre

was suspended for 10 days and missed the Patriots win over

Eagle's Landing. In his career coaching at Sandy Creek, there have

been a number of players that have gone on to Division 1

college football. Most notably, Jabari Holloway, who now plays

for Notre Dame. The players and the community appreciate

everything Coach Tyre has done for the program.

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