[Colonels87]

Granted, I don't keep up with the SHS program like I used to, but I do still know a lot of the Jumpers from back when I played against them in the '80s. Their best running back from back then is now a doctor, and their best receiver back then is a police officer. One of their best linemen from that era is a doctor, another is a lawyer, another is a college professor.

And more recently, I do know that they had maybe their best player in decades just a few years ago. He's now a starting receiver at Vanderbilt. Another recent alum is a three-year starter at Centre. I also watched former Jumper Tremaine (sp?) Perkins have a very nice career at (and graduate from) EKU.

I agree, things do start at home. But for some kids they need positive mentoring from coaches and other adults in the community. Best Jumper Running back in the 80's, Fletcher, 70's Venable. One of the best receivers in the 80's Lewis. Recent linemen, Jones; recent offensive standounts Newell & Newell. You need to asked the ones that did not make it if the Jumper faithfull backers could have done a better Job. That is just naming a few, there are more who's chances at success could have been increased with better mentoring. Some of the issues with this current situation and others were identifed and i think that some people just put blinders on for what ever the reason.