[oldhound70s]

It just seems to me like some of the Corbin faithful are a little unrealistic at times. I get and totally understand having high expectations, but I just still can't get over (and, have never been able to understand) the animosity towards Jewell.

I've said it once and Ill say it again, but 1982 was a long time ago and 15-16 years had passed without winning a state title before Jewell took over.

Using the facts I posted earlier about Haywood and Belfry, it sounds like it's a good thing that Haywood hasn't been the HC at Corbin, or he would have been strapped to a pine log and ran out of town..those 5-6 years before Belfry won back to back titles were about twice as long as the current "slump" Corbin has been in the last three.

The animosity toward Jewell was mainly due to his lack of personality. In addition, Farris caused a bunch of turmoil and played favoritism. The atmosphere was negative and the kids did not enjoy it. Yes there are games that should have been won but you can say that with any program. The favoritism shown to the Jewell kids and fact the offense revolved around them manifested the situation. With all that said, Steve really thought what he did was right but he just didn't realize what he was doing wasn't working. He truly loves Corbin but he is disconnected from the kids and community.