[HazzBeen]

I am not a Pikeville football expert, but Coach Chapman is more than a great offensive mind. It is true that he knows the spread offense as well as anyone and has utilized other offensive schemes with a lot of success as well. He does have a good enough understanding to adapt his offense to fit his team. I played for him the late 80's and early 90's in a wishbone offense so he is very well rounded.

I just wanted to add that he has been the Defensive Coordinator on more than 1 State Championship team as well. Regardless of personal feelings that some Pikeville faithfuls have of this coach, he is possibly the most well rounded coach period. I know this too, no team he has faced or will face will know his team or their own team better than he knows them. He can break down film better than anyone, and he will have his team prepared. If he loses, it is because the other team is simply better by a lot. If the teams are close, edge to Chapman. He does not lose because of his team. He has and will continue to get the most out of the teams he coaches. In my mind, that is indisputable. Pikeville or any other team would be lucky to have him on board. He is demanding and unwavering in his convictions. This trait is positive to people like me, but negative to others. I have not spoken to him in years, but I appreciate everything he done for me. As a teenager I did not see the big picture as I do now. He had a profound impact on me and I do not have a negative thing to say about him. I may have at age 18, but that would only be after a TOUGH practice so that dont count. He is hard nosed for sure.

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