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I don't know Hick's history or connections with the mountains, but why would he leave Scott Co. to go to PCC. That would be like going from PCC to Cordia. No offense.

Hick's connections to the mountains? (1) played at Evarts in Harlan County in the late 60s and early 70s, (2) coach Evarts from a team that had won about 5 games the year before he took over to a 20-10 record, district champion and top 4 team in the region in 3 years, (3) took over a Harlan team that had only won 2 games and had 2 consecutive 24 and 26 win seasons, and (4) took over a Corbin team that had only won 2 games the year before and turned them instantly into a region and state power. The Redhounds went to the 1/4 finals of the Sweet 16 in 91 and had Corbin ranked #1 in the state for part of the 94 season. His mountain roots run pretty deep. Plus he has made the comment that he wanted to finish his career in the mountains. I believe he would be at Harlan Co now if Mike Jones had not rescinded his resignation this summer. I really don't think Hicks going to Perry Central is so far fetched. Of course, I imagine he would require a fairly sweet deal.