J Battle named Rocky Mount Football HC

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Battle seizes opportunity, named Gryphons football coach
By Jessie H. Nunery (Rocky Mount Telegram)

Friday, April 20, 2012

If Jason Battle had concerned himself with the past, he might never have seized opportunity.

Having been passed over to fill head football coaching vacancies at Rocky Mount High and Nash Central during the past four years, Battle could easily have given up on his dream of leading young men in helmets and shoulder pads.

Battle stayed the course, and his wait ended Friday morning when Rocky Mount High school principal Leon Farrow informed him that he was hired as the Gryphons’ new football coach....

Entire article: www.rockymounttelegram.com/sports/high-schools/battle-seizes-opportunity-named-gryphons-football-coach-1032829

[DOOMS]

From the time he first stepped on the field and beat Hampton's azz as a freshman, you knew he was going to be a coach. Congrats! And send us some players!

[aggieblackie]

CONGRATULATIONS J B. AGGIE PRIDE!

[Tee-Sharp]

I hope this works out for Jason Battle. Rocky Mount produces a lot of talent year in and out. Good luck Jason!

[bluehaze]

Congrats and good luck!! Wasn't flashy, but was a winner