[jchseaglefan1976]

Having 1 person coach two sports is just not something you do these days. You can't do it and do it well. Who would have been the best option for the basketball job when Thompson got the boot? Who knows, Varney in that area could have been a good coach, but that guy is kind of wild but knows his stuff! I think past got him. Would he even want the job?? Baseball and softball are in the same boat in my opinion. Both coaches have been there for years but both have very much so underachieved from what I have seen. Probably time for a turnover in ALL sports, school needs a fresh start in all. Other than him I don't know anyone else over in that area. He was having great success at the middle school level but I believe he gave it up, not sure why. I heard for years they were bringing Jim Hicks over that way where he was friends with Thompson, which thankfully didn't happen because now we got him.

But back to football, like you can't count out Tommy McKenzie in basketball, you can also not count out Haywood. I highly doubt them getting passed 3rd round and I wonder what will happen when Haywood finally hangs it up. They have some great athletes still. Both Varneys are studs on the field, both Woolums will be good. All 4 of those I believe are 2 or 3 sport stars. Then you have the Caudill boy who should get some touches this season. Can't forget about the running back, I believe Young was his last name, he was a beast last year. Looking at the roster, they will be fine.

last post on the subject but names ive heard interested in belfry basketball over the years would blow your mind. varney is a good coach, i like the guy, but you need nobody from a "big family" on the sideline to keep everybody happy. theres been 2 former mr basketball winners as candidates mentioned over the years, chase parsley, ive heard jim hicks, ive heard several. its even worth noting randy casey is having good success in tennessee now. it has to be a full school commitment.

i agree about all sports. softball is probably safe, but the rest of them... reset button.

important to remember pikeville was 5-5 in 2012. 3 years later they started a dynasty run. they hadnt won a state title since 89.

they will likely hire from within for the next football head coach but the best options wont be interested. sadly with the athletic director connection the next individual will get a very long leash. sad but true.

Who is the AD over there? Does Pike county let athletic directors have any say in coaches? I would almost be willing to bet money that it will be a great big ordeal when they go to hire the next football coach! I say Matt Varney gets that job. Great point on Pikeville. Belfry did the same in the 2010s. It happens. I'm just excited for the season to start and watch my Eagles in Lex.