1 minute ago, PurplePride92 said:

#hegone

 

#again 

Are you saying it is true that Coach James is leaving Highlands and going back to Franklin County?

Here goes... I can't confirm or deny what is going on here but I can tell everyone something is going on and the rumor is Coach James is already unhappy at Highlands. 

Gonna need more popcorn. 

17 minutes ago, theguru said:

Are you saying it is true that Coach James is leaving Highlands and going back to Franklin County?

Just speculating like everyone else.  I have no inside info on this one.   

Just now, PurplePride92 said:

Just speculating like everyone else.  I have no inside info on this one.   

I thought you were going strong to the hoop PP92! ?

3 minutes ago, theguru said:

Here goes... I can't confirm or deny what is going on here but I can tell everyone something is going on and the rumor is Coach James is already unhappy at Highlands. 

Gonna need more popcorn. 

What is he unhappy about?

Just now, colonel-fan said:

What is he unhappy about?

Everyone knows what I know.

Do we know who the runner up was for the job?

5 minutes ago, BBN_34 said:

Do we know who the runner up was for the job?

Just saw Ken Shields on a horse near Target. Had on some sort of Revolutionary War get up. Could that mean what I think it means? 

The Mafia strikes again. 

If it’s true, I highly doubt anyone at Highlands or in the community turned him off. He’s been showered in well wishes and support. If anything, Franklin County, his family, friends, etc have been in his ear non-stop.  I wouldn’t doubt that they found some more money to throw his way either. 

24 minutes ago, BBN_34 said:

Do we know who the runner up was for the job?

Eddie James was the runner-up.

Just now, Ken Morgan said:

Eddie James was the runner-up.

That is what I was told too. 

Eddie James has announced he is staying at Franklin County.

 

 

 

1 hour ago, observerbynature said:

Just now, BBN_34 said:

Eddie James has announced he is staying at Franklin County.

 

Just posted to FC Facebook:

I would like to start out by saying this: 

I am staying home. I am not going anywhere. We have unfinished business at Franklin County. 

Our program has been built on a vision of trust, love and accountability to one another since day 1. That vision has turned into a family that goes far beyond our young men who are lucky enough to put on a Flyer jersey.  The love and feeling of family has become contagious throughout our families, school, and ultimately, our community.  As the decision to leave was made, it wore heavy on my family for the reasons above. In the end, what we’ve built means too much to us to just walk away. We’re fully invested in our FCHS family and realize that the impact and work of our family is not done here. 

My love for these young men is very real. The love and support of this community is a result of countless hours of blood, sweat, and tears shed by the young men who’ve chosen to be Flyers.  Our program has been built through countless hours of work and endless hours of love and support for our vision. It has been built OUR way and on OUR terms and on OUR hard work. We will continue to work at a frantic, tireless pace to make football great for every kid in Franklin County.

In closing, I would like to formally apologize to everyone involved. The initial decision made was for what most people conventionally consider to be their family. As things have unfolded, my family realized that our family includes more than myself, Nikki, Ava and Jax.  Our family members also include a Blair, DoDo, Kaden, OG, LeMarques, Taesean, Tyler, Nick, Jaizon and countless others. Our family has and continues to grow and today we are choosing that family. We’re not walking out on them. We will continue to choose them over and over again. 

The love and relationships that we’ve built are too much. We’re putting our feet on the ground and going to continue to love these young men and work as hard as we possibly can to impact their lives. So as a community, I ask you to rally ALL your support behind what we are building here. We need ALL of you to do your part. Support our vision - attend events and games, help with fundraisers, and donate your time or money so these young men have the things they need to see our vision through all the way to a State Championship. 

There is a quote that says “Happiness is letting go of what you think your life is supposed to look like." And that is exactly what we are doing. We’re letting go and letting God direct our work. We’re here to stay and it’s time to get back to work. 

Coach James ‘05