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I think that most people on this thread need to broaden their views. From the majority of the post, the new coach needs to be from eastern Kentucky and be somewhat familiar with the history of Pikeville football. (With these views, you are missing out on several quality candidates, but I understand you dont want someone to up and leave after a few years) Not saying there is anything wrong with the coaches that have already been mentioned, but here are a few that are worthy of mentioning that are in the area.

Not they he would leave his current situation at Johnson Central, but what about Jim Matney? Proven coach who is from EKY and will probably not leave.

What about one of the assistants from Belfry? Castle(sp?), Tackett are two young coaches that have been a part of state championship teams.

Shawn Hager, has done a great job with Sheldon Clark when everyone thought he would fall flat on his face when Matney left.

Chuke Williams is still in the area.

Mark Dixon from Hazard. May not sit well with some Pikeville folk, but has proven himself.

Again, dont know if any of these guys would want to leave their situations or would be a good fit for Pikeville but all of these guys have proven they can coach and may stick around for a while