[jlocke]

I understand a change of heart, but it bothers me that the apology seemed aimed at Franklin Co and not Highlands.  Ever mentioned Highlands, never thanked them for opportunity, never apologized to school/kids/community. The community welcomed him with open arms and lined the streets to welcome him and his family on Sunday, he doesn’t feel an apology and thank you is warranted!

Why does he owe something to Fort Thomas? Because they put on a parade? Is it true that principal Matt Bertasso told Coach James he could have the weekend to think about the job and then called him on Saturday morning and pressured him into making the decision because their had been a leak? Fort Thomas has way more issues than finding a football coach if this is the type of person leading the high school. The stories about the hiring process are not a good look for Highlands or Fort Thomas Schools. Coach James owes Highlands nothing. This could have been prevented if the principal would have given him the time he needed to process the decision he was about to make.