[Dazed&Confused]

I have just been skimming through this thread and it's definitely filled with some interesting posts...everyone is entitled to their opinions and I love all of the suggestions that have been made...but...honestly...none of us have any say as to who will get the next head coaching position at Pikeville High School.

As a former player, I loved the Coaching Staff that Pikeville had in place...and it really was devastating for me to hear that Coach J was leaving, but he obviously had some issues that he had to deal with and I respect that. With that said, I believe Coach Copley would be a great person for the Head Coaching Position at Pikeville. He puts so much hard work and dedication into everything he does and that was as an asst. coach...i can only imagine how much harder he would work as a head coach (if thats even possible!) The reaming coach's on Pikeville staff is great and i wouldn't replace any of them! I have nothing but great respect for all of them and i would go to battle with everyone one of them. I have honestly never heard of a coach and his staff being so close to their players and always being there for them...no matter what. Coach J had everything headed in the right direction for the Pikeville Program whether you all believe me or not...And now that he is gone, I couldn't think of anyone better to take over than Coach Copley. I still hang around the weight room and Copley has some new faces in there already...not to mention they are all working their butts off for him! I know that the players there right now would love nothing more than to have Coach Copley as their Head Coach...and I am with them 100%

I don't have the slightest clue as to who will be the head coach will be, or much less who all is applying. But what i do know is that Coach Copley will apply...and he is very deserving of the position. He gets the most out of his players and he is great at having his team prepared. If you don't believe me just look at what he has done with Pikeville's D...they have been very highly ranked in the state ever since he has been there. IMO I don't know if anyone is more deserving of this head coach job at Pikeville. I don't mean to put down anyone else's suggestions as to who they think should get the job, but i am a strong believer in Copley and the rest of the staff that is in place. With a few additions of former players as coaches ( ex. Chase Gibson) I really believe that Pikeville will be headed in the right direction...and with Copley's leadership i think he can take Pikeville back to the top...despite what many others think. If former players had any say as to who the new head coach was...you would see me out there campaigning for Copley!

I hope all goes well and the best candidate gets the job...It's time for Pikeville Football to get back to the TOP!