That's not entirely true - but you're somewhat on the right path, just don't get carried away with the sparks.  Let's face it, if Hardin was a state title contender year after year, and if they had a great storied past then there wouldn't be any downplaying at all.  While I am a supporter of MV and hope to see him succeed wherever he may go, it's Hardin's lack of success on the field that creates this quandry - and I mean no disrespect to Hardin by saying that.  He's a big boy @ a small school that only plays small schools - and most athletes at these schools get overlooked or looked over (there's a difference)!  As the team goes, so does Mitch - not the other way around, and until you understand that, you will crash and burn pilot.  Good luck to your Hornets this year and maybe there's a future Aggie in the making. 
 
Um, hello?  Colt McCoy, Jim Ned?  2A school, town less than 800 people?