I'm concerned, yet optimistic. Remember, I'm the guy who likes good news. I look for good news. High school is a time to invest our very best professional talents, educational resources and community unity to inspire our students to prepare for life, identify their passions, and pursue their dreams. Education is a key component of our society that gives us hope for a better tomorrow. But, I've found a bug in the system. We need "Operation Orkin" or the walls may come down.

Let's get this over with up front. Yes, I heard from Whitt Jones. Yes, he claims his dating life is just fine and needs no help from me. I expected that. What I did not expect were both my daughters and my wife agreeing with him! The entire female population in my home thinks he's "a real cutie." I'm sick just repeating it in public. My daughters thought my comments last week about Coach Jones simultaneously combined with my mug shot "debuting" with the column was somewhat of an "oxy-moron." Ouch, next time I'll pick on Brandon Hutchins.

I hope by now you have become familiar with my weekly column. I appreciate all the kind words and emails in response to my first three weeks as a pseudo-journalist. I must admit I’m having fun. I love to write about young athletes. We have the best kids in the state right here. Our schools are terrific and the coaches are top drawer. Like you, I take great pride in being a resident of Fayette County.

I like Butch Prosser. Butch has always been kind and accommodating. I've had numerous McIntosh football players on our (recently cancelled) radio show during the last two seasons. The kids have always been polite, articulate and insightful. Butch joined us on numerous occasions, as well. Although most of his interviews followed tough losses, Butch was gracious and upbeat.

I’m a football guy. I played 18 years and have been in the coaching profession for another twenty. When I walk into a football locker room and the stench is enough to hospitalize most mere mortals, I smell the sweet scent of victory. I’m a football guy.