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I work in a rival school in Oldham Co and I can tell you that I really think Pikeville made a great hire! I played at Lawrence Co so I'm very familiar with the tradition there. I've watched the Honaker's, JJ Joplin, JP Blair etc and know the kind of talent Pikeville has had in the past. Coach Jackson is one of the hardest working coaches in the state. For those of you that don't have a clue as to what he has done let me put this into perspective for you. He took Oldham Co and too I think 3 or 4 Regional Semi's. In doing so he has a winning record against Ballard, played toe too toe with Trinity and Male, beat Lex Cath at Lex Cath and was only down 6-0 at Fort Thomas Highlands without his best player who was one of the top 3 RB's in the state.
He will work you hard but I think Coach Jackson and Pikeville will be a GREAT marriage! I also think one of his former top assistants has decided to come which will be a HUGE plus!