[MR.PERFECT]

I dont think anyone said Jeff would come in and make Morgan Co. a perennial contender for a state championship. Will he be able to make a gradual improvement for the program? I think so. My question to you "my friend" is how do you or anyone else KNOW that a person is going to be a great coach when they first get started. This is something noone knows. A coach has to start somewhere. Did anyone know how great Coach Holcomb at Breathitt was going to be when he started, or Coach Haywood at Belfry or Coach Howard at Pikeville(i could go on naming names but you know my point). IMO I do believe playing at a winning program makes a difference though. If a coach played at a school that always lost then they would be somewhat in the dark when it comes to understanding what it takes to build and sustain a great program. On the other hand a coach who played at an upper echelon school should know the ins and outs to continuing the basics in building a great program. Does this always mean that this certain player/now coach will be able to succeed? Definately not. But does it help? IMO yes. I just wish Jeff the best of luck and I hope he brings with him the values and work ethic that was instilled in him during his days at Belfry. There isnt a better coach to model yourself after than Coach Haywood and I believe Jeff understands this. Again good luck Jeff.

Philip Haywood is a perfect role model but understand Haywood and Holcomb both spent many years under great head coaches. You have to understand every aspect of the game to be a head coach. I will disagree that playing for a good program will make you a better coach. Working under solid head coaches and coaching under a man like Haywood makes you a better coach. Learning how to coach positions under a guy like Holcomb or Matney makes you a better coach. Playing the game and coaching the game is 2 different aspects. I wish this guy the best but being an oline coach for 3 years is not IMO balanced enough as a coach to run a football program. Morgan is a hard enough place to win as it is and they let a super coach slip away. Playing for Belfry has no bearing at all on coaching ability. Coaching for a year at Western with the oline has no bearing at all on the backfield, secondary,linebackers,ect. You have to be a complete coach to survive and succeed. Hey, Best of luck to the guy but its sink or swim when your in OVER YOUR HEAD.