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Instead of giving Ira Combs a herd time, we should be thanking him. Through efforts like his Mountain Sports Review and his Adidas all-star games, kids recieve recognition for their efforts throughout the year. With Wazoo sports coming on line and showing the games---it only gives more creedance to the event. I applaud anyone who does ANYTHING to highlight mountain kids and kids from all over Ky. Instead of giving him a hard time you should be thanking him for his efforts. No one forced you to go watch, no one forced you to buy a ticket, so sit down and enjoy someone trying to do something constructive. If only one coach showed up and a kid gets a scholarship-----then it was a very worthwhile endeavor. I have known Ira and Harold for near 40 years. I went to college with Ira and I know he is a good guy They are good people and want nothing but the best for our mountain kids. Why don't you tell us what YOU have done to publicize our athletes Norm Stewart? I'm pretty sure the answer to that would be------NOTHING