No, I really was not. I mean that Sikeston is a good example of a place that, IF they invested in facilities, travel, coaches, weight room, other nice things for the athletes, etc., that some of the regular state title contenders (in their class and others) do, they would win said state titles. They are among the most athletic teams in Class 4 on a regular basis. Maybe they don't have the resources. Maybe nobody in a position to do anything about it will. Maybe they just need to raise the bar a little.
Why were they not able to keep Coach Gibbs? I don't know him well, but have had the pleasure of meeting his acquaintance, and have coached against him. He is excellent. Keeping him would have been a good start.