Actually Boyle had sprung on the scene in '96 when Brad Johnson at QB and Neal Brown led the Rebels to the AA semi finals and lost a heart breaker at Breathitt in the middle of their streak.

 

Bart Johnson

 

And I'd argue Boyle's first look-at-us moment came when they won 12-0 at Danville in the second round of the playoffs in 1996. That was when you knew it'd be just a matter of time before they hit the biggest stage. The '96 season ended, like you said at Breathitt, and the next year ended in a surprise home loss to eventual state champion Bourbon County. The Rebels finally broke through and won it all in 1999.

Wasn't their a qb at Breathitt who put up serious numbers and won a state championship along the way?

Love seeing Jeff Duggins on the list. I loved me some Brandon Smith a ton but when I saw Brandon on the list I knew Duggins would make the list also. Those two were truly amazing.

 

Well done list, ATL!!!!

Wasn't their a qb at Breathitt who put up serious numbers and won a state championship along the way?

 

Justin Haddix, who went on to play for WKU.

Justin Haddix, who went on to play for WKU.

 

Also Waylon Chapman who was the quarterback for Breathitt's first two titles in 1995 and 1996. Kyle Moore also put up huge numbers at Breathitt but never won a state title.

I think what ATL is trying to say is no one remembers that. Everyone remembers that impressive run from 98-04 where they went to 6 straight shampionships, winning 5 straight. Correct me if I'm wrong ATL.

 

I meant 1999. My apologies.

I don't remember Doug being a QB, he was a safety/db, and I do not remember if he played offense.

 

If you are referring to Pelfry, he played QB

Love seeing Jeff Duggins on the list. I loved me some Brandon Smith a ton but when I saw Brandon on the list I knew Duggins would make the list also. Those two were truly amazing.

 

Well done list, ATL!!!!

 

I saw Brandon Smith at first too and was thinking, Jeff Duggins has to be on the list!

Just to add some representation from Western KY: (In no particular order)

 

Trent Steelman, Bowling Green (Army)- 7500 career yards of total offense, 52 TD passes, 30 TD rushing, starter in 3 championship games, set QB rushing records at Army that may never be broken.

 

Devin Hayes, Bowling Green (Centre): 6500 career yards passing, 87 TD, only 18 INT, 65% career completions, 29-0 as a starter, 2 state championships

 

Cory Robinson- Lone Oak (Troy)

Keith Tandy- Christian County (West Va.)

Hunter Cantwell- Paducah Tilghman (Louisville)

Deontey Kenner- Hopkinsville (Cincinnati)

While I am not arguing the top 2 I can see why people would.

Kyle Moore of Breathitt most definitely won a title in 96. He beat Ft Knox with Derek Homer.

After viewing the criteria (Validation beyond high school does matter), then I have some issues with the list. Bush never played QB in college or the Pro's, he should be considered a running back since his claim to fame came at that position. Phil Simms is way to low, this guy is a Super Bowl winning QB, has got to be higher than 8. Tim Couch, had he not played on a sorry Cleveland Brown team could have been a possible all-pro and who knows what he would have won. I think he is the clear cut #1 . As for Redman and the Brohm's on the list yes, but they have to be way down. I am not impressed with High School stats. Kids can produce great numbers in high school, but does it translate to the next 2 levels. Redman, was a less than average QB after college, as was Brohm, both career backups. Even Jared who does have a ring was was a back up. Phil was a starter as was Couch, those two are the clear cut 1 & 2 in my book. But hey guess what, my opinion and a $1.06 will get you a large Coke at McDonald's.

After viewing the criteria (Validation beyond high school does matter)' date=' then I have some issues with the list. Bush never played QB in college or the Pro's, he should be considered a running back since his claim to fame came at that position. Phil Simms is way to low, this guy is a Super Bowl winning QB, has got to be higher than 8. Tim Couch, had he not played on a sorry Cleveland Brown team could have been a possible all-pro and who knows what he would have won. I think he is the clear cut #1 . As for Redman and the Brohm's on the list yes, but they have to be way down. I am not impressed with High School stats. Kids can produce great numbers in high school, but does it translate to the next 2 levels. Redman, was a less than average QB after college, as was Brohm, both career backups. Even Jared who does have a ring was was a back up. Phil was a starter as was Couch, those two are the clear cut 1 & 2 in my book. But hey guess what, my opinion and a $1.06 will get you a large Coke at McDonald's.

 

With the high school level you should also take into account the level of competition played they played too. Brohm and Redman had excellent levels of competition compared to most of the others on the list.

After viewing the criteria (Validation beyond high school does matter), then I have some issues with the list. Bush never played QB in college or the Pro's, he should be considered a running back since his claim to fame came at that position. Phil Simms is way to low, this guy is a Super Bowl winning QB, has got to be higher than 8. Tim Couch, had he not played on a sorry Cleveland Brown team could have been a possible all-pro and who knows what he would have won. I think he is the clear cut #1 . As for Redman and the Brohm's on the list yes, but they have to be way down. I am not impressed with High School stats. Kids can produce great numbers in high school, but does it translate to the next 2 levels. Redman, was a less than average QB after college, as was Brohm, both career backups. Even Jared who does have a ring was was a back up. Phil was a starter as was Couch, those two are the clear cut 1 & 2 in my book. But hey guess what, my opinion and a $1.06 will get you a large Coke at McDonald's.

 

The problem with Simms is he suffers in three out of the four categories-championships, high school domination, and the wow factor coming out of school. He does dominate the one category though.

Michael Bush shouldn't be on this list. You said validation beyond high school does matter so Bush essentially made this list based on 1 year at the position. I think Robinson from Lone Oak or Haddix from Breathitt are better choices. If you are only comparing careers at QB then Sindelar from Caldwell is more deserving than Bush. I'm a huge fan of Bush and I hope the best for him at the NFL level but he shouldn't be on this list.