[oneijoe]

Thank you oneijoe for taking the time to reply to one of my comments. I remember when Brian Milam mentioned you on Sports Overtime when you did some research on another "preppy" board back about 10 years ago.


Now to your reply to my post.
Yes I do know the Pike County is the largest county (LITTLE) in the state and yes I know Pike County has more millionaires per capita in the entire USA (POOR). The one downfall to typing on here is words don't always express what you are trying to say.

You think I used the words POOR and LITLE together by chance when I was describing Pike County.....???

You don't think that maybe, just maybe I used those words together on purpose????


How many other counties besides Jefferson can say they have two schools with three different state football championships and a state basketball championship?

You're welcome (I think...lol) !!

MY point, which you seemed to miss, was all those championships happen, in part, for a reason. And that reason is the deep financial backing of both these schools. (And no, it isn't "unfair" that financial support is uneven across Pike Co. because it comes from alumni and coal, usually alumni IN coal, and they can spend money where they wish. Just wanted to cut off whining by the other county schools in how they don't get the same support...lol).

Though you mentioned Jefferson Co., you're really talking about Trinity and St. X. Those two are known for their DEEP pocket financial support.

Though some might like to believe certain areas rear superior football talents, it isn't about the county/area at all...it's about the $$ (as with -many- things). Money buys better/more equipment, better/more coaching, and better facilities. All of which creates wonderful recruitment inducements to draw the best players from larger geographic areas. It's simple common sense.



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