[russellpride]

I don't think it's as much mediocre mentality as it is reality.

I don't think he said, "Not to work hard". I think what he meant (how I took it anyway), is to work hard always...do the best you can with what you have & when those good groups of kids come through, ride the wave and see what happens.

In small communities like that, Talent level and schedule mean everything. Hell, it means everything at every school for the most part, but especially your middle of the pack or below schools.

With that said, I've long thought that EKY is the best places to have a realistic shot at truly building a program. Far less diversity when it comes to many demographical aspects than the rest of state. More of a level playing field.

Look at the 14th and 16th regions in basketball. I know there aren't any schools bigger than 4A in the 14th. Isn't it the same for the 16th?

I agree with you on many points thanks for the insight, I wasn't saying don't work hard I'm sure just about every coach will think they are working hard. My point is so many schools just accept being average but it goes back to that Tony Dungy book success is uncommon and for the most part people enjoy being average. That is so true in our nation as whole right now, this generation of kids is in trouble because they are lazy, and have a sense of entitlement for some reason. I guess we have created the monster now we must deal with the consequences. So much fun for the coaches is being taken out of the game because of school, parent, and game limitations. I read an article the other day that the coaching workforce has declined over 25% percent in the last decade. Ok off my soap box now enjoy your day.