perpetual underdogs. mostly the children of miners, many from very difficult situations at home. >> coach: why are you walking? hurry up! >> anthony: this week is homecoming. coach larry thompson has of late imposed some order and higher academic standards on the knights. there are high hopes. >> coach larry: lord, thank you for this food we're about to receive for the nourishment of our bodies. bless these young men and these young women as they cheer and as they play on the field. in jesus' name i pray, amen. >> all: amen. [ applause ] >> coach larry: let's go eat, y'all. >> anthony: local boosters put together a pregame meal of ribs, baked potatoes, and chicken. >> coach: these kids, you know, they got long days. they wake up, what, 4:45-5:00. they don't leave off the hill from us until about 7:00 after practice, so they go through a lot. >> anthony: how many generations of coal in your family? >> coach mike: at least five. >> anthony: wow. >> anthony: coach mike anderson is second in command. coal in anybody else's family? yeah? >> cole: like trash man, that's a real common job in my family. >> coach larry: don't feel bad. trash men make more money than