article KHSAA Approves 2016 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Schedule

[theguru]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2016

 

The Board of Control conducted its first meeting of the 2016-17 season on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. During the course of the two-day session, the board participated in a comprehensive orientation for all Board members and an extensive review of the due process procedure under KRS Chapter 13B. Among the action taken during Wednesday’s full meeting, the Board approved a final championship schedule for the 2016 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl and set the dates and sites for the 2016 State Field Hockey Tournament.

 

The 2016 Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl will be held Dec. 2-4 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium at Western Kentucky University. The format for this year’s football finals will have the Class 1A and 4A championship games on Friday, Dec. 2nd, followed by Class 3A and 6A on Saturday, Dec. 3rd, and Class 2A and 5A on Sunday, Dec. 4th. Game times for each day will be 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. (CT).

 

The 2016 State Field Hockey Tournament quarterfinals will be played Saturday, October 22nd at Assumption High School. The semifinals and final will move to Bellarmine University, with the games taking place Monday, October 24th and Wednesday, October 26th. Game times will be finalized in the early fall.

 

In other action Wednesday, the Board:

• Approved the renewal membership applications for all current KHSAA members.

• Approved the provisional membership of Cornerstone Christian in London, with postseason eligibility to begin in 2018-19 following a two-year candidacy period.

• Approved the certified audit of the Association for the 20143-15 school year as performed by the auditing and accounting firm of Hicks and Associates.

• Heard a comprehensive review of the Commissioner’s Advisory Committees and their 2015-16 meetings.

• Reviewed detailed results from the 2015-16 Financial Aid Survey completed by all member schools and staff recommendations for additional follow-up.

• Conducted a second reading of Bylaw issues and proposals which will be added to the agenda for the 2016 Annual Meeting of Delegates.

• Reviewed the progress and status of the Association’s current Strategic Plan (2012-17) as the 2017-2022 plan begins to be developed.

• Heard a staff report on a variety of undertakings to commemorate the KHSAA’s centennial year (2016-17) and 100th Boys’ State Basketball Tournament in March of 2017.

 

[Colonels_Wear_Blue]

I assume they worked it out this year so the WKU football schedule has no potential to screw things up?

[theguru]

I assume they worked it out this year so the WKU football schedule has no potential to screw things up?

 

No idea but since they are using a 3 Day Format one day getting taken from the KHSAA shouldn't matter, they could just triple up.

[Colonels_Wear_Blue]

No idea but since they are using a 3 Day Format one day getting taken from the KHSAA shouldn't matter, they could just triple up.

 

Good point.

[Watusi]

No idea but since they are using a 3 Day Format one day getting taken from the KHSAA shouldn't matter, they could just triple up.

That's not likely. Last year the KHSAA had to play one game on Thursday because Friday was off limits. I assume they would go to a similar schedule if it happens again.

 

Thursday evening - Class 1A

Friday - reserved for CUSA Championship teams to practice / setup

Saturday morning - CUSA Championship

Saturday afternoon/evening - Class 5A & 6A

Sunday - Class 2A, 3A & 4A

[theguru]

That's not likely. Last year the KHSAA had to play one game on Thursday because Friday was off limits. I assume they would go to a similar schedule if it happens again.

 

Thursday evening - Class 1A

Friday - reserved for CUSA Championship teams to practice / setup

Saturday morning - CUSA Championship

Saturday afternoon/evening - Class 5A & 6A

Sunday - Class 2A, 3A & 4A

 

Then the million dollar question is how good is WKU going to be this year?

[gchs_uk9]

If I had my druthers, I'd prefer two games Friday, three on Saturday, and one on Sunday, but I think two games per day is a good format to follow.

 

And speaking to questions/comments by @theguru and @Watusi regarding Western, their success, and how it altered the schedule last year, while it wasn't perfect, I thought the KHSAA handled that about as well as could be last year. I know as a fan I actually enjoyed watching the Western game early Saturday and then settling in for a night of high school football. I didn't like three games on Sunday, however.

[Ram]

Hat's off to the KSAA for finally making the football championship a three day event. I have been asking for this for a long time. I'm sure my druthers had nothing to do with it, but I feel vindicated a little. Everyone benefits from this move. The city hosting the event will benefit with more people shopping and eating each day while game are not going on, the players will benefit by hopefully not being forced to warm up somewhere other then the field and being rushed off the field following a great victory and being able to celebrate a little. And the fans benefit from getting to make a weekend of it and being more comfortable able to watch all the games. Great move. Thank you KHSAA.

[theguru]

Hat's off to the KSAA for finally making the football championship a three day event. I have been asking for this for a long time. I'm sure my druthers had nothing to do with it, but I feel vindicated a little. Everyone benefits from this move. The city hosting the event will benefit with more people shopping and eating each day while game are not going on, the players will benefit by hopefully not being forced to warm up somewhere other then the field and being rushed off the field following a great victory and being able to celebrate a little. And the fans benefit from getting to make a weekend of it and being more comfortable able to watch all the games. Great move. Thank you KHSAA.

 

I would much rather Thursday be the third day vs. overlapping with the NFL on Sunday.

[Ram]

I would much rather Thursday be the third day vs. overlapping with the NFL on Sunday.

Hey, Bowling Green wasn't built in a day.

[footballfever]

The Conference USA Chsmpinship game will be Saturday. The team with highest conference winning % will host. ESPN has the rights to game so they can schedule kickoff what ever time they want. I personally liked that Saturday college game also. But, the weather was perfect!!

[Racer89]

I would rather go with a Thursday-Saturday format than a Friday-Sunday format. Does not seem right to play high school sports on a Sunday to interfere with church. Most churches are getting into high gear with activities for the Christmas season at the beginning of December. If I am not mistaken, Tennessee has a Thursday-Saturday format for its championship games.

[Bac2369]

Games would be played at 2 and 6 pm eastern time right?

[Bear3]

WKU will be very good again. Most of the offense returns other than Brandon Doughty. Lots of good defensive personnel returns and a couple of quality transfers will add to the strength of the defense. Tough road games at MTSU and Marshall could stand in the way, but I think there is a real chance that the KHSAA will be altering the schedule again.

[All the Right Moves]

Here's a thought....how about moving it Lexington or back to Louisville since both now have turf and neither will be hosting games in December since the conferences have neutral sites? Both have more hotels, restaurants, and are more centrally located. Could even alternate between the 2.