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When are the interviews supposed to begin for this job. Mcnamee, Chapman and Howard are the most mentioned named that seem to be going around. Is this just gossip or will one of these three be the next coach at Pikeville. Personally, I think Pikeville will be in a very weak region the next couple of years, and with the proper support can make a deep run. They are going to have to lighten the schedule up quite a bit to help build momentum. The district is weak and I understand that they need to play some good teams, but geez some decent teams and one tough team would be alright. Hazard's talent level will drop off significantly, based on their middleschool the next couple of years, as will Paintsville. I really can't see a dominant team coming from this region for a while. If everything falls into place and scheduling improves they can easily be a 8-2/9-1 team. Then you start getting those kids around the county again. Best of luck to whom ever is hired for this job, and remember Rome wasn't built in a day especially after Nero burnt it to the ground!

Cheese

From what I'm hearing, there is a meeting on Tuesday to discuss that very issue. The word I'm getting, definately from reliable sources, is that they will only be awarded 320 waivers for county kids next year and the tuition will be around $5,000/year for new students and tuition for current students outside the city limits will be raised $200 - $300. Also, each following year the number of students that will be granted waivers from the county will decrease substantially.
This issue has been brought up each of the past few years, but nothing played out. I was told by several that I think would know, that this year will be alot different.
Not trying to stir anything up, but many parents are deeply concerned about how this will all play out. That's all everyone has been talking about as of late. This could play an important role in the decision of some of the coaching candidates, I would think.