I do believe we have quite a few sophomore is helping out this year. Huddleston would be one of them on the d-line. And he is one heck of a player when he's in. I just don't understand why some weeks he's in and some weeks he's out. We have some decent size boy's standing there at every game. Not sure why they aren't playing but they aren't. My guess would be there's a lot going on in football practice that we as parents have no clue of. I can tell you one thing that I know for a fact. These coaches give their all to these boy's and deeply care about these boy's. I truly believe if they thought they could fix this problem they would have already done it. But ultimately at the end of the day if you have kid's who aren't in it for the game and only in it for the sake of being able to say they are on the team what can you do?

 

I believe he was talking about the freshman Huddleston. And I believe he could be right possibly with his statement. At this point play your best. I think the Birds prevail friday night. Time will tell. Go Birds!!

I believe he was talking about the freshman Huddleston. And I believe he could be right possibly with his statement. At this point play your best. I think the Birds prevail friday night. Time will tell. Go Birds!!

 

Oh ok I apologize my son say's he's an awesome player. I just don't know what the answer to the problem is.

I do believe we have quite a few sophomore is helping out this year. Huddleston would be one of them on the d-line. And he is one heck of a player when he's in. I just don't understand why some weeks he's in and some weeks he's out. We have some decent size boy's standing there at every game. Not sure why they aren't playing but they aren't. My guess would be there's a lot going on in football practice that we as parents have no clue of. I can tell you one thing that I know for a fact. These coaches give their all to these boy's and deeply care about these boy's. I truly believe if they thought they could fix this problem they would have already done it. But ultimately at the end of the day if you have kid's who aren't in it for the game and only in it for the sake of being able to say they are on the team what can you do?

 

From what I gather, your last sentence here speaks volumes. For those that say try sophomores, I ask again where should they be playing? And if they are not, then why are they not playing? Either they are not ready or there are bigger issues than we suspect.

 

As for the whole frosh size thing, just because you are taller does not necessarily make you a better football player. There is a big big difference between frosh football and varsity football.

From what I gather, your last sentence here speaks volumes. For those that say try sophomores, I ask again where should they be playing? And if they are not, then why are they not playing? Either they are not ready or there are bigger issues than we suspect.

 

As for the whole frosh size thing, just because you are taller does not necessarily make you a better football player. There is a big big difference between frosh football and varsity football.

 

Well and that's the question I'm asking . Where should they be played or should they? I would think there's a reason some of them aren't playing because as I've stated we aren't there at practices and we all think our children are the best and should be playing. I don't think freshmen are allowed to play with Varsity are they?

I do believe we have quite a few sophomore is helping out this year. Huddleston would be one of them on the d-line. And he is one heck of a player when he's in. I just don't understand why some weeks he's in and some weeks he's out. We have some decent size boy's standing there at every game. Not sure why they aren't playing but they aren't. My guess would be there's a lot going on in football practice that we as parents have no clue of. I can tell you one thing that I know for a fact. These coaches give their all to these boy's and deeply care about these boy's. I truly believe if they thought they could fix this problem they would have already done it. But ultimately at the end of the day if you have kid's who aren't in it for the game and only in it for the sake of being able to say they are on the team what can you do?

 

Keaton Huddleston is a JR.

Well and that's the question I'm asking . Where should they be played or should they? I would think there's a reason some of them aren't playing because as I've stated we aren't there at practices and we all think our children are the best and should be playing. I don't think freshmen are allowed to play with Varsity are they?

 

Yes freshman are allowed to play varsity, it is just a rarity.

Well and that's the question I'm asking . Where should they be played or should they? I would think there's a reason some of them aren't playing because as I've stated we aren't there at practices and we all think our children are the best and should be playing. I don't think freshmen are allowed to play with Varsity are they?

 

Frosh can most certainly play Varsity if the coaching staff feels they are ready for that physically and mentally.

From what I gather, your last sentence here speaks volumes. For those that say try sophomores, I ask again where should they be playing? And if they are not, then why are they not playing? Either they are not ready or there are bigger issues than we suspect.

 

As for the whole frosh size thing, just because you are taller does not necessarily make you a better football player. There is a big big difference between frosh football and varsity football.

 

 

I agree there is a major difference, but how do you know they couldn't compete or be better if not given a REAL chance. I know the frosh isn't getting a chance but are the JV? I agree something is up, the JV isn't competing enough or not given a good enough look at. You would think everything would be on the table at this point.

I agree there is a major difference, but how do you know they couldn't compete or be better if not given a REAL chance. I know the frosh isn't getting a chance but are the JV? I agree something is up, the JV isn't competing enough or not given a good enough look at. You would think everything would be on the table at this point.

 

I agree on why have we not looked at the JV. My son played some varsity while playing on JV because there was kids above him that were much better than he was. He wouldn't agree with that statement but I would. Because at the end of the day I don't want my son on that field.

I agree. Do something...

 

Seems like the Ft Thomas folks are upset with the perception that the coaches aren't doing anything to fix it. Not saying they could, but I haven't heard of any big changes. Example, I know the kids playing DB/S on varsity are hard working but they very, very small. Can't the JV bring up some kids that could help from a size and speed standpoint at DB/S. Also, why haven't studs like Sisson, Schwalbach and few others been moved up to help out? Heck, I know for a fact that 3 of the starting Frosh kids (S, DB, LB) are taller and bigger than what the varsity fields. I would even go out on a limb to say that Huddleston hits harder than all of the varsity DB/S out there.

 

Just don't understand the reason they wouldn't try...What do you have to lose at this point?

Safety play was not a problem last week. You take Taylor's 20 tackles away and you have a running clock in quarter 2. He is a run first kid put safety help on the backside. Now LB play needs help. I would play Dunn a series or two to clog the middle and put Murray at LB as well. The jet sweep killed the ends who gave outside shoulder. Again they may not have superior talent but when a team throws the ball 3x without a passing game and you don't load the box shame on you; conversely when the other team brings the house and don't expose the flat and throw a screen in traffic shame on you. Coaching was suspect. I like Brian but I am having doubts about supporting staff.

Dunn at nose limited movement. Angel did he fall from heaven he still doesn't make the field are you kidding me. Also believe Cooper, Sisson and group deserve a look. Put them in the rotation.

Dunn at nose limited movement. Angel did he fall from heaven he still doesn't make the field are you kidding me. Also believe Cooper, Sisson and group deserve a look. Put them in the rotation.

Yes I love watching Sam Taylor play. He does a amazing job at getting the tackles. What I think is so funny all year long it has taken more than just one guy to get the tackle, in most cases it's 2 or 3 of the boy's doing it. My son always say's did you see this or that and I say nope I was watching 44 lol. He is a awesome player. Sorry son

I agree on why have we not looked at the JV. My son played some varsity while playing on JV because there was kids above him that were much better than he was. He wouldn't agree with that statement but I would. Because at the end of the day I don't want my son on that field.

 

Why don't you want your son on that field? I look for the Birds to put their best foot forward this week and accept the challenge, but there is only so much that the coaches can do. If the "will" is there, this game will be tight and if the ship has sailed then I would expect a 2 or 3 touchdown margin.

 

Many on here talked up CovCath last year in this very game and Highlands came out and played a pretty vanilla game on both offense and defense, but still came out victorious. The leaders of the team need to step forward and be heard whether vocally or through their actions at practice. The underclassmen need to follow the lead or get a friendly reminder of what it means to wear the Highlands uniform. Win or lose, it is not always the score on the scoreboard as much as it is the effort that was put forth by each and every individual that is a part of the team.

Are there players who are playing very little at one position but could help at another position?

 

There are players playing at the wrong level that could be helping.

Why don't you want your son on that field? I look for the Birds to put their best foot forward this week and accept the challenge, but there is only so much that the coaches can do. If the "will" is there, this game will be tight and if the ship has sailed then I would expect a 2 or 3 touchdown margin.

 

Many on here talked up CovCath last year in this very game and Highlands came out and played a pretty vanilla game on both offense and defense, but still came out victorious. The leaders of the team need to step forward and be heard whether vocally or through their actions at practice. The underclassmen need to follow the lead or get a friendly reminder of what it means to wear the Highlands uniform. Win or lose, it is not always the score on the scoreboard as much as it is the effort that was put forth by each and every individual that is a part of the team.

 

I have asked these boy's the same question over and over and over. They have talked to the underclassmen and the main one's who play and it's as if not many care if they win or lose. I don't know what it's going to take to get these boy's going. I think it's very important these boy's know the community stands behind them as well as the parent's and get the spark back. I have noticed at every game these kid's act like nothing bothers them, while the other team's are all pumped up yelling each time they score, having a good old time and ours just high 5 each other once in awhile. WAKE UP BOY'S.