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I don't blame Raceland for trying to get players from area schools. It is the only way a small school like that is going to get themselves in the state picture, particularly in our area where there isn't an abundance of athletic talent to pick from as compared to somewhere like Northern Kentucky, Lexington, or Louisville. I also understand why players from Greenup would rather go to Raceland. It's been known as an academically better school for a long time and Greenup's football program has been in shambles for most of this decade.

What I don't understand is why players from Russell would go to Raceland. Looking at Raceland in the best light possible, it's a lateral move AT BEST both academically and athletically.

iT'S THE NEW WORLD MR. PARKER. IF YOU DON'T GET WHAT YOU WANT.....GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. DIDN'T YOU KNOW THAT EVERYBODY'S KID IS A SUPERSTAR NOW? THERE ARE NO ROLE PLAYERS ANYMORE. WHEN I WAS IN SCHOOL BACK IN THE MID-80'S YOU WERE JUST HAPPY TO BE ON THE TEAM AND CONTRIBUTE HOW EVER AND WHENEVER YOU COULD. NOT NOW.....IF A KID ISN'T THE QUARTER BACK OR THE ACE PITCHER OR THE STARTING POINT GUARD THEY TRANSFER. MY SON IS GOING TO TRY OUT FOR QUARTER BACK THIS YEAR AT RACELAND....HE SAID WHAT IF I DON'T MAKE IT......I SAID GOOD LUCK IN YOUR NEW POSISTION.