[HAROLD]

I can understand the negativity about the coaches when Jewell first took over and the few years after that. However, I was a fan of his way of coaching. People didn't like him because he was stern and played by the book. Then you didn't dare remove your helmet on the sidelines or have anything but a crew cut. Now the kids seem to have a lot more freedom, running around with longer hair, and so forth.

I think the real reason that people aren't big fans of Coach Jewell is because he's more reserved and not the "rah rah" type. Sure it wouldn't hurt for him to make himself more present in the community. The head coach of Corbin is to the town as Coach Cal is to the state. That's just not Steve's personality and I can't fault him for that.

I can say this much, if you want your boys to become men, play for an honest man who teaches life instead of only football, and sees to it that they get a quality education, Corbin is the place. I for one think it's a breath of fresh air to have a coach that although success on the field is a high priority, life and education of the kids is the #1.