[Appalachian Cat]

I'm hearing Neel kid is eligible now, and after the incident at the AIT (I was there and saw it) I'd guess Russell didn't want the possibility of a scene, and also probably pretty bitter he got eligible. Just my guess.

If Neel is eligible and gets to suit up for Varsity instead of JV. How will Bonner handle another starter who isn't getting to start? The locker room is obviously having issues as it is with the BJ not putting up with it. How will Neel handle it since he was a starter at another school since his 8th grade year and now is going to be a back up. Or does Bonner start him instead of one of the guys who has been starting? What about Davis who has been a starter for the past couple of years and getting the same treatment as BJ. Sound like those daddies will be fighting it out in the stands. I heard a little about the incident. It was downplayed a little or was it bigger then said.

Incident wasn't as bad as it could've been, basically Neel kid's dad was openly rooting against Russell vs Highlands from the stands (I heard/saw him) and one of the Russell coaches took exception and tried to confront him about it. It never got out of hand, as AD's and admins stepped in. 

I figure with Jennings not playing anymore, that does free up Neel playing some. Neel is a good player, but I don't envy Bonner or Conway for having to deal with the Dad, he acts like a fool at games.

It will all blow over between them and everyone will move on.  It is no where near as bad or embarrassing as being escorted out of Morehead by the police.