[UpYours]

The administration at Prestonsburg should be ashamed of themselves. I never met the Simpkins guy, but looking back, he inherited a team with a losing record that just lost in the first round of the district. His first season they were 18-11, won district very easily and lost in the semi finals of the region. In fact, if I'm not mistaken, Simpkons never lost a district title. It took him less than two years to take a team with a losing record and win the 15th region tournament. Having a losing record in the 15th region is pretty bad. There has always been a debate about whether or not the 14th or 15th was the worst region, but the 15th has pulled away from that I'm the past decade. Regardless, if you have a losing record in that part of the state, things are in pretty bad shape. For him to turn that around and win the region in less than two years, is pretty impressive. It still amazes me how the administration at Prestonsburg treated him. So now, one year removed, they lost the district championship and first round exit in the region. Not too mention they may be looking at another coaching change. They certainly haven't done that program any favors.

Imagine how good Simpkins could have made them had he been allowed to teach during the off season. The jealousy of him being a WINNER along with the love and support from the kids was over the top. The funny part is the jealousy hasn't ended even with his departure. :biglmao: