[The Ole Man]

Not upset at the kid, upset at the system.

He transferred from Jackson City to win Regional Championships. I have gotten from a VERY good source that, he transferred for more than just Baseball. Now as for his eligibility, Jackson City released him to play. If they had not released him he then would not have been allowed to play. I think that this is a joke and a total abuse of mobility. I would have no problem if this was for academics, or his parent's got a new job, wasn't a fit for the program, etc... But, he left to win Regional Championships, and that's the only reason, period. That was his sole reason. Had to be. Mid-season nonetheless. I would not have a big problem with this, but the fact that he did this mid-season, and went to a top team in the region, is ridiculous. And that the transfer was not per say to Breathitt County, (very close in proximity)... Why was he at Jackson City and not Breathitt anyways? I think something like that should warrant a suspension, when solely based around winning, when it is done in the middle of the season no matter what the previous school's opinion is. They should have some sort of board that could over rule, in this instance, Jackson City. Players have a commitment to their school, and allowing a player to transfer does not fulfill the commitment a player had to the school, fan base, teammates, and coaches. What type of message does this send to other athletes throughout the state? What moral lesson do they learn? If Keita, Bonny, Stone, Caudill, Back, etc, all transferred to the same school mid-season, and all got granted the ability to play do you think that would be fair? Of course it wouldn't be fair. Could KHSAA do anything about it? And then you have to wonder why Perry? Did they in any way recruit, when did they know, what is recruiting, other schools and coaches did not get an opportunity to his services, etc... All of that messy stuff... I'm sure every coach in the Region would want him. In college, in a best case scenario a player couldn't play until the following school year began, no baseball. Not trying to bash the guy, he did not break any rules and he did stay completely in the system, just my thoughts on the system in place, best of luck Cam.