I think Adair is #1 by a pretty good distance. LaRue, Caverna, and Green seem to all be neck and neck. North, Central, and Etown could get some guys in to lift them. The wildcard is Taylor County and who they end up hiring. If it's Gatewood I'm sure he isn't coming solo.
I always thought the Russell County job had/has potential. Being the only school in the city/county is a positive as it is much easier to get things done. However, Russell County district with Boyle, Taylor, Wayne, and Lincoln is rough. If you do beat 3 of the 4 you get Corbin first round of playoffs.
Without question!!!
I think the issue is players' families going on vacation during fall break. As a coach do you practice with 10-20 kids showing up? What do you get out of a practice with over half your team not there?
As Coach Preston said I have no dog in this fight. I just think that is silly to hold against him because it is common practice in very successful programs. I would guess 3/4 of coaches try to get the open week and fall break the same week.
Adair has been the best team in the Region so far IMO. Larue started 2-4 but since then has been very impressive. Will be a barn burner in Russell County.