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I attended my first game in about 4-5 years last night and I have to say that every aspect of the program is WAY down.

First, the team. I believe they had around 20-25 players? Where's the pride of wearing the Maroon and White? I've heard all about the strength and conditioning that they players have gone through so I won't question that, but I also heard talk last night that the players didn't have contact in practice? I can't doubt this after the miserable tackling attempts they had all night by just diving at Hazard's feet.

Second, the atmosphere. A couple of years ago, if you went to a PHS game the stands would be packed, as well as the railing surrounding the field (especially for a regional championship game). Last night the student section consisted of what looked like 15 people? The band had 10 people? The rest of the bleachers were about 50% full? Not to mention the area between the pool and the field had what, 20 people standing? Also, the fences used to be covered in signs. There were maybe 5 or 6 up last night. The only strong part seemed the be the load of cheerleaders on the sideline.

So what has happened the the Pikeville program? I'm not talking about state championships every year (those days are behind us) but at least being a strong contender to make it to the final 4 like we did in the late 90s-mid 2000s (should be easier now then ever with 6 classes). I haven't been around the program in years so I really don't know what is going on. Was there loss of community involvement? Has something happened with the coaching staff (I know they've gone through a couple in the last few seasons)? Is the tallent just not there like it used to be?

Is this something that you think can be corrected in the next couple of years or do Panther fans have many seasons of this in the future? :confused:

Please don't turn this into a bashing thread but simply answer the questions in a mature way.