[15thRegionFanatic]

Here's how it works in Pike County -- the next coach will be a political friend of the board member, the superintendent or the principal. Just like what happened to him at SV, Spears was in the way of someone's son or daughter who needed a job. He didn't live in that district and had to go. It will be interesting to see which of the powers-that-be had a favor to pay someone. Spears will be OK. He has a good retirement check, a full-time job and lots of money. He was coaching because he loved helping students achieve their potential, not for the money. He is still the winningest coach in the history of the 15th Region, won more districts than anyone in the history of Pike County, and a member of the Hall of Fame at SVHS. The girls at East Ridge had the best coach for two years, so let's hope the next coach isn't just some political hack who needed a payday, but has no knowledge and passion for basketball. But, knowing Pike County politics, I fear the worst.