article 50 Greatest Programs in Kentucky History: #15-8

[WhoYaWith]

Where did I say they were nothing? It took Chuck till year 7 to win. (that's called building up by the way) Get your stuff straight if you want to argue with me.

 

See above.

 

Hard to keep 8 arguments at the same time straight.

[WhoYaWith]

I'm out...nice discussion.

 

Can't believe so many of you could be so wrong!

 

[uselessinfo]

Did not realize NCC had been to 14 state finals..............That is quite a feat!

[35Bird]

Lots of debate here with teams with teams #15-8 .

 

If Highlands does not get the #1 spot, the Internet will explode.

If Trinity does not get the #1 spot, the Internet will explode.

If they tie, the Internet will explode.

 

Good-bye, Internet.

[Hatz]

I know...wasn't 1997 when we actually had a great team? 1996?

 

1996 went to semifinals

[gchs_uk9]

Lots of debate here with teams with teams #15-8 .

 

If Highlands does not get the #1 spot, the Internet will explode.

If Trinity does not get the #1 spot, the Internet will explode.

If they tie, the Internet will explode.

 

Good-bye, Internet.

 

Tomorrow will be some kind of fun!

[WhoYaWith]

1996 went to semifinals

 

Before my time.

[Hatz]

So you feel one decade of dominance is more significant than maintained consistent success over 5 decades?

 

Would the same metric be applied to say Corbin? They won all their titles between 1976 n 1982

[WhoYaWith]

Tomorrow will be some kind of fun!

 

Should I come back and help the discussion again? Lol

[75center]

Lots of debate here with teams with teams #15-8 .

 

If Highlands does not get the #1 spot, the Internet will explode.

If Trinity does not get the #1 spot, the Internet will explode.

If they tie, the Internet will explode.

 

Good-bye, Internet.

 

Mayfield also has to be in the exploding equation with all their regional titles. They have to have a boatload of district titles, a big boatload.

[PurplePride92]

First let me say that my alma mater is ranked well at #14. That's 14th out of 200 + schools. I will take that for my Rebels.

 

But there is always this notion that Boyle didn't play very good football until the Smith era. That isn't true. Let me unpack it if I may.

 

As has been pointed out, prior to the playoff expansions in the late 80's when 2 teams got in from each District, winning a District involved talent and the chips to fall in the right places so a team could go to the playoffs. Still some great teams never made it. One slip or bad game cost many a one loss squad their chance. Boyle was like that.

 

1960's

Few know that Boyle was unbeaten in 1963 (first year of the school). Didn't have enough points to win the District. 1964-66 were not only winning seasons they made the playoffs one year with the District crown and lost by 6 to the eventual State Runner-up. (Boyle also started the Danville series 1-0-1 vs the Ads) Then back to back winless seasons followed until John Buchanan arrived and put together some very fine teams (one of which went 9-1-1)

 

1970's

Boyle had a couple of winners to start the decade but then a couple of losing seasons followed. Buchanan left to coach at Mercer and Ed Rall arrived in 1974. Rebels went: 8-3, 9-2, 10-2, 8-4, 6-5, 9-1 to close out the decade.

 

The 1975 team still holds the State Record for fewest passing yards given up on a season.

 

The 1976 team lost to an outstanding Frankfort squad on a KO return in the closing minutes (21-20) and a late Punt Return by Chris Jones and Danville (21-14). The loss of those Dickinson points kept them out of the playoffs because they had defeated a great Harrodsbug team (Yeast, 2 Parks, Meaux and company) earlier Later beat in Henry Clay in a Post Season Bowl game.

 

The 1977 team won the District by points and had a huge upset win over #1 AAA Danville and Chris Jones.

 

The 1979 team went 9-1 with wins over AA Semi-Finalist Washington Co, AAA District winner Lincoln Co, and traditional powers Somerset & Danville.

 

 

1980's

 

Ed Rall continued the solid years at the start of the decade going 7-3, 6-4 and 8-3. The '81 team lost a heartbreaker to eventual AA runnerup Somerset in OT or they would have been District Champs. The '82 squad won the District with a big 1 point win over 10-1 Somerset and then lost to a strong Corbin squad in the Regional that went on a roll to win the State.

 

In '83 things changed. Injuries and other circumstances led to a 5-5 squad followed by 3-8, 4-7, 7-3 and 4-7. The ''83 squad did give Bardstown it's only regular season loss on the year. Ed Rall left and went to his alma mater, Centre College, to coach baseball.

 

What followed was the nightmare. Sam Burke took the job for one year only and went 2-8. John Griggs followed and went 1-9, 3-7, and I think 0-10.

 

Afterwards Chuck Smith came and the rest is what most of you know.

 

Thanks for letting me give a little Rebel "history" that isn't as bad as some make it out to be. :thumb:

 

@mountain ref

 

Boyle County history for you.

Edited December 9, 2015 by PurplePride92

[PurplePride92]

Okay...same scenario, so since 1997 (Chuck Smith Era thru present day era) Boyle has won 2 more titles than BG and sits 4 spots behind?!?!

 

Doing this rating system is fine but at some point doesn't logic have to allow for adjustments? The college football playoff committee does this. Maybe gchs should too?!?!

 

Honestly I don't really care, I'm just in the mood to argue.

 

BG>Boyle County

 

And the last time they played it was proven on the field. Having been close to both programs for large chunks of my life I can say this easily and without hesitation.

 

It's not even close to a debate.

[PurplePride92]

Tomorrow will be some kind of fun!

 

Nah. Highlands will be #1 so the natives will be happy. They probably have more district titles than Trinity has been open. Highlands will be #1 easily by a pretty significant margin is my prediction.

[NKY Bandit]

Nah. Highlands will be #1 so the natives will be happy. They probably have more district titles than Trinity has been open. Highlands will be #1 easily by a pretty significant margin is my prediction.

 

Great. Can't wait to hear about that for the next 9 months.

[75center]

BG>Boyle County

 

And the last time they played it was proven on the field. Having been close to both programs for large chunks of my life I can say this easily and without hesitation.

 

It's not even close to a debate.

 

Based on the numbers they do seem to be slotted right in relation to each other.