[tigerfan13]

I don't see why it's such a big loss to JC that this game isn't being played anymore. The fact someone would say that Paintsville is chickening out? HAHA! I think several people know the reason it has finally been put to an end was due to the "festivities" JC chose to put on this year at their pep rally. Those of which were broadcast on you tube for everyone to see. A sad day in Johnson County? Yes, I think it was a sad day in Johnson County when the administration, teachers, and coaches stood by and watched their students mock and disrespect the Paintsville school system, players, students, and fans. What was also sad is the speech given by the head coach who attempted to relate JC and Paintsville as the Barbarians taking over???Can we say Code of Ethics??Who in their right mind would condone these actions and think that this is okay to treat teenage children this way? I think the Apple Bowl "used to be" a good rivalry and not just b/c Paintsville competed and won some games. It has gotten out of hand and as the administration, who's job is to protect their students, they have stepped up and done the right thing instead of standing by and watching. If this were any other school who acted this way toward their students, they would do the same thing. What's done is done....move on and I think both teams will be better off next season playing teams that benefit their season.