At what point does winning mean more than integrity of self and the safety of others?

Mount Vernon ISD could soon find that out following one of the more baffling high school coaching hires in recent history.

To say MVISD’s board of trustees gaffed in its hire of controversial former Baylor football coach Art Briles late Friday is akin to proclaiming fire is hot.

The most stunning part is MVISD officials this week attempting to defend the hire of a man who was complicit in cultivating a cul...