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I don't know what sort of rumors are flying around Knox County, but, in my honest opinion you all would be crazy to get rid of Scotty Russel. Who would replace him? Even if you disagree with some of his play calls and his player calls, I don't see anyone waiting in the wings that would do a better job than he does now. The guy seems knowledgeable enough and he is definitely dedicated to his program. It was just last week before the Rockcastle game that people were reminding about the time he outsmarted the Rock coaches with the spread offense in 2011.
You might find yourself in the same boat that currently sits on top of Log Mountain if he is pushed out if you know what I mean. Then everyone looks at the administration shaking their heads and fingers and lamenting how the good head coach was shafted. That is just one opinion from an outsider looking in. I might not have a clue.:Shaking:

Coach Russell is a fine coach and a fine man. He loves his players and sets a good example on and off the field.

Being honest - we have all criticized his play calling as predictable. In the stands you often hear "here comes the run, run, pass, punt" offense. And at times that appears to be true. To his credit, he has mixed it up more and more over the years from my perspective. We still fail to utilize play action and TE's way too much since our run attack must be respected - which would make PA highly effective. But if that is the worst that can be said of a coach - you have a winner.

Any talk of replacing Coach Russell is ridiculous. This has been a tough year where we have not met expectations. But injuries and team drama account for much of that. Losing Catron and Renfro was like losing 4 All State players. I stand by him 100%.