Gotcha. I'm glad he got the scholarship. And hope he continues to do alright at Tennessee. That's ultimately what matters. I know he's for sure good enough to play at that level.
You're not one of them, but I don't think some people realize part of the deal with player movement and residency issues in Charlotte is the situations some kids are in. I don't know what his was in particular. But you've got kids going from one apartment to another staying with aunts and uncles, living out of hotels, living out of cars. Look at the deal tonight at North Meck. It's ridiculous to have to have that level of security/scrutiny at a HS football game! It's not just Charlotte either, I'm sure.
Some young people don't apply themselves
. Some don't have the support they need. And for some, it's just harder. So, getting a scholarship is a big deal. Should be for anyone really. I didn't get one. I know that! Would've been nice to have had a full ride.
Last edited:
). Were you in Asheville last year when we lost to AC Reynolds? Sadly, I believe that ended the “JC dynasty”. I looked at the CMS middle school playoff bracket and James Martin was no where to be found. Ranson (all West Charlotte kids/maybe a 2-3 North kids) got the #1 seed. I see Wiggins going back to Greensboro this offseason. He’s a great coach who does things the right way and Hicks, the new principal, is the best in the game, but it’s a lot to clean up in that school/program. Last I heard, they were still $30k plus in debt for football.
. It's not for the faint of heart. Benedictine is really good. They're undefeated. That's one of the better teams in GA in any class. Hough is really good. Their only loss is to a really good Byrnes team that's going to finish on top of Region 2 in SC 5A. Those are really good teams.