having played my football at Rhea County I understand the passion of players and fans. When I moved to Blount County after graduation back in the day I wrote off Rhea County football. It was a long drive and the 90's was tough to stomach. I have tried to stay away, but seeing Fitz. step aside I decided to get back on coacht and see how everything shakes out. It is really sad to see most of the programs in despair, like it or not that is an admin. situation. This is my imput not that you asked, but from an individual who graduated from Rhea, played at Rhea, and have followed football my whole life. I would 100% back Jerry Cook and only Jerry from the list of candidates. (played for Ryan, not a fan) If you read between the lines most of the others, if hired will be gone in a matter of two to three years. (you can book that!) Rhea County like it or hate it is a special place, and it takes an individual who WANTS to be there to stay there and do what is best for the program and not for the resume. Rhea has put some really good coaches out over the years. Why again would the admin. not choose Coach Cook? Personally, I truly hope they give the job to the guy who bleeds Green and Gold and will do whatever it takes to get the program back. Having said that, I am sure the at the end of the day egos will win out, the new admin. will continue the pursuit to destory Rhea County as it was, and football in Rhea County will see the dark ages again. I hope only the best for the new coach and his staff, the players, the parents, and the fans. Until then I will enjoy watching Maryville and Alcoa pump out state champs from the cheap seats...