[Panther Tradition]

The main goal of the community should be to get a coach who is going to prepare these kids for life and turn them into men. Jackson didn't win any state titles at Pikeville but I wonder how many kids he impacted in a positive way during his 3 years. I could say the same thing for McNamee and Chapman. If you do things the right way long enough, the state titles will come. Phillip Haywood is the best example I can think of. What if they would have got rid of him after 4 years of not winning a state title? Don't get me wrong state title's are great, but is this all we want out of coaches?

I totally agree. I cannot think of anyone who would be a better role model for these young men than Chris McNamee. Hillard Howard coached him, he has been part of the community, and he is an outstanding man with great character. He may be at a different school but he bleeds maroon!