[#55PirateFan]

If I were advising this young man. I’d ask him one question: What more do you have to prove in High School? Hes already in the Pantheon of Great Pirate Backs with State Championship Rings, All State Honors, Finalists for Mr. Football....ETC. If Mr. Football is his goal for coming back. I’m afraid it’s not going to happen. Not that the young isn’t deserving, HE IS! I just have a sneaking suspicion that the State Sports Media will not look favorably on 5th years players when they cast their votes for Mr. Football. Even under normal circumstances, that would be an uphill battle for Issac because he comes from a Mountain School. I don’t see the kid growing six inches between now and national signing day next February, so I don’t see what he has to gain from this. Not to mention the risk of serious injury at every snap that could derail his career. Now, before some of you Belfry fans say what I know you’re going to say. I’ll say this: If Issac Dixon wore Maroon instead of Angry Red. I’d advise him to go on to WVU and make the most of his opportunity. Knowing Coach Mac like I do, I’d be willing to say he’d advise the young man to do the same.

My son went to Belfry and I followed the program (religiously) the four years he was there. It's a great football program with a Hall of Fame coach, I think we all can agree with that. With that said, I agree with everything you said here Hail Pikeville. 

Isaac is my cousin and a great football player but, in my opinion, this is a decision he may regret. Like you said, what more does he have to prove at this level? But the most important thing you said that could possibly happen is a career ending injury. And for what? 

Belfry is a run first football team and they've been that way ever since I can remember. That means their "feature" backs usually end up with more touches (runs) at the end of the year than almost any other RB in the State. Because of this they're also twice as likely to suffer a serious injury. 

I'm sure he's talked it over with the people who are very close to him and they think this is the right decision. If that's what he really wants then I wish him the best. But, me personally, I think it's a mistake. This kid has the talent and the opportunity to play at the next level and get his education paid for. Why risk all that for one more year of high school "glory"? I just don't get it. But it's his decision and I hope it all works out for him in the end.