Couple of points. First, though rare, yes, there have been many instances of coaches from the Middle/Junior high ranks moving in to become head varsity high school coaches, and just like those who move from school to school, some are successful and some, not so much. It appears Coach Cobbins knows the area and is prepared for the task, so I say good luck coach.
The much bigger question is what is the deal with Grafton. They lead the Bay Rivers District with the most head football coaches the past 15 years...by far. Is it parents, administration, athletic director, players attitude, a combination or all of the above? There's got to be a reason(s) these guys keep jumping ship. Athleticism and talent are not a problem at Grafton, so what is the problem? Years ago I met a teacher at Grafton who was an assistant coach at a different high school. What's up, I inquired? "Sometimes I need a break from York County parents." Don't know if that's the problem today, but something is "rotten in the state of Denmark," or Grafton in this case.