Win-win situation
Whether or not Corey Peters and the Atlanta Falcons win on Sunday, Central High School will still celebrate.
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Same goes for Central coach Tyrran Scroggins, who didn't coach Corey Peters and C.J. Spillman, but roots for them whole-heartedly.
Scroggins took over at Central six seasons ago and the Yellowjackets have won five state titles.
"Life is very good around the Central community," he said. "With our success and C.J. and Corey doing so well, everyone is very excited about football around here."
It helps when the players come back and speak at the school. Spillman talked with the 2012 Central team during a 49ers bye week this season. He also paid for and delivered 200 Christmas dinners to needy families in the Louisville area.
C.J. Spillman visited his former high
school to speak with the players earlier
this season.
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According to Scroggins, Spillman spent most of his time with the Central team pushing and encouraging strong character issues.
"He talked about being accountable," Scroggins said. "He talked about doing the right thing. He said at his level football is a business, so take care of business now and the easier it gets."
Peters, a Kentucky graduate and standout, and Spillman, who played at Marshall, are good friends, said teacher Margaret Demaree, who is driving to Atlanta to attend the game.
She is close friends with Spillman's mother and sister and the three are taking the 7-hour drive on Saturday.
"Everyone is so excited for both of them," Demaree said. "It's a win-win situation for the school."
