Corvetteguy, Tulsa (11/4/2009 4:33:46 PM)

I don't know Coach Mims personally, but I hear he is a very good man.

Sounds like the right guy to clean up the mess.

wanttoknow5919, Tulsa (11/4/2009 4:34:04 PM)

That's a good thing! I was there when Mr. Mims first started coaching at BTW!

Mar, Tulsa (11/4/2009 4:48:13 PM)

"...as its new assistant principal over athletics,..."

What? They have an Assistant Principal over athletics? I never heard of such thing. Schools have Principals and Assistant or Vice Principals of schools, but over only athletics? No wonder our schools are always in a budget crunch.

Jason Doctor missed his calling, he should have become a doctor, then will would have been Dr. Doctor. heh heh heh

Mar, Tulsa (11/4/2009 4:49:01 PM)

nix will.

FUTURE WORLD, Tulsa (11/4/2009 4:59:16 PM)

It's good to see Booker T returning to it's traditional neighborhood roots. His hiring will, at least for the time being, keep the North Tulsa community involved with the school.

FUTURE WORLD, Tulsa (11/4/2009 4:59:43 PM)

It's good to see Booker T returning to it's traditional neighborhood roots. His hiring will, at least for the time being, keep the North Tulsa community involved with the school.

out of tulsa, (11/4/2009 6:05:16 PM)

I love Booker T

Bonasera the Undertaker, Brooklyn (11/4/2009 9:37:19 PM)

I remember Coach Mims from the old Whitney days. Now if H.J. Green would come out of retirement and return as BTW principal, he and Coach Mims could restore that school's reputation in a heartbeat. Talk about your pillars.

Bonasera the Undertaker, Brooklyn (11/4/2009 9:37:24 PM)

I remember Coach Mims from the old Whitney days. Now if H.J. Green would come out of retirement and return as BTW principal, he and Coach Mims could restore that school's reputation in a heartbeat. Talk about your pillars.

Bonasera the Undertaker, Brooklyn (11/4/2009 9:39:38 PM)

H.J. Green was Hale's loss and BTW's gain in the early 1970's.

Whoknew?, Tulsa (11/4/2009 10:40:21 PM)

Mar - Mims will replace Geoff Woodson as assistant principal. Woodson will be transferred to Memorial. We all know Mims is an honest guy and wins playing by the rules.

Barbara Wright, Norman (11/5/2009 5:39:08 AM)

Coach Jimmerson's problem is not a "training" issue. It is a character flaw. He knew that grades needed to be checked regularly. Every high school student knows that basic fact. He somehow thought that he was above the mere mortal rules that the rest of the athletic world has to follow. TPS needs to fire him for the negative impact he has had on so many young lives.

Teddy Bear 1975, Eufaula (11/5/2009 6:36:00 AM)

How sad this is happening. No telling what else they will find out at other schools esp Casica Hall. No telling how many games and championship they will have to give up.

Rhymeister, International (11/5/2009 6:39:29 AM)

Mike Mims is a cool dude, had him for homeroom for three years, but he's also a disciplinarian and will right the ship. Congrats, Coach Mims!!!

BTWhornets, (11/5/2009 6:46:40 AM)

is happy we are getting people who know how to do their job RIGHT in place after the ones who didn't had to leave

coondog, (11/5/2009 8:42:30 AM)

I have known coach Mims as a referee for young kids. He seemed to really enjoy the kids and they really liked him as well. He will do a great job at BTW.

shaw411, Scottsdale, AZ (11/5/2009 8:55:05 AM)

I remember coach Mims from the Whitney days also....when you did not suit up for his gym class you could expect a thumping on the forehead....he was quite the disciplinarian but he got his message across.....looks the right guy to right the ship at BTW...

flighttime, Flower Mound, TX (11/5/2009 11:43:18 AM)

Mims was a man of extraordinary character and is just what the Hornets need to get back on track. As an Alum I'm proud to see him coming back to BTW - best wishes VP Mims!

gruner, Tulsa (11/5/2009 12:21:46 PM)

Mr Mims will likely fix the bad habits and move on. As for the ineligible starters, if they are talented as they likely are, College programs ready to exploit them again, await there services either direct entry or after a period at a JUCO, whatever the grades are. It is time to provide athletes with another path to the profession many of them aspire to. A minor league system, funded by the NFL, with NFL Players Association protections seems like a workable plan.

bigcplumber, (11/5/2009 12:51:14 PM)

gruner-exploit them? You are kidding right! It is time that everybody that means students, coaches parents etc., realize there are penalties for what you do- there are no shortcuts. Period end of sentence! You break a rule you pay! the sooner you realize that in life the better off you will be! Quit making excuses, quit blaming other people , if you knew about it you are guilty! Period.

bravo, (11/5/2009 2:02:25 PM)

Jason Doctor is going to do a great job as a co-athletic director. I have nothing but the greatest respect and admiration for him and his contributions to Booker T. and other area tulsa public schools.

Few Clothes, America (11/5/2009 2:09:05 PM)

If he doesn't work out, they can always hire Marion Berry.

RGM, Tulsa (11/5/2009 5:45:46 PM)

Anything come out of them considering putting Mr Furch back in there as interim principal? I had him for several years as principal before he moved on to Director of HS Curriculum. He's another good guy.

enligtenedone, (11/6/2009 8:01:11 AM)

Mims needs to keep an eye on eligibility. They played ineligilbe players that last game, their final game for the season.

tvlsetawla, Tulsa (11/6/2009 1:06:23 PM)

i dont know mike mims personaly,but i knew his dad MR MIMS at DUNBAR ELEM.back in the day.everyone in MR MIMS gym class knew they had to fly right or they would know abt it.i got to know his head thump'n well.i also knew his grandson terrel thomson.worked with him a few years.hellow 'T'.I think MIKE MIMS will do an outstanding job.they are very well respected and good people.