AGAIN, I have not said one word about anyone playing harder. You just can't separate the two.

 

So you think when KY plays and Morehead plays. When both teams take the court, there is the same level of pressure on KY as the is on Morehead? Really?? And yes, I'm talking about the players. Every person in the country is watching to see what Ky or Duke does in every game they play. Every game they play has a bearing on the national championship and their seed in the tournament or if they even make the tournament. And you expect me to believe the same pressure applies to the Morehead team when they play EKU??? C'mon. You can't really believe that.

 

Next, I don't care how many state championships they have one in the last 4 years. We are talking about generations of families, Not the last four years. How many have they won in the last 10? Last 20? Anyone can take a small cross section and make an argument. But that's not where the pressure comes from. It comes for generations of success and some of you guys just don't get that.

 

But even if we look at what you're saying and take your little keyhole in time. Winning only one state championship in the last 4 years in a program that hasn't gone more than like 3 consecutive years over the last 30...wouldn't that actually be applying more pressure to these particular kids?? Not only do you have the high expectations, but the clock is also ticking.

 

For some reason you want to turn my "pressure statement" into something confrontational and arrogant and then try to defend your attack. It wasn't intended to be either. It is a fact right now and you are more than welcome to disagree. But you still haven't told me why you take the stance you do. You just keep saying I'm wrong.

To put it shortly...yes. The players on both teams have the same pressure. Any athlete at any college at any level feels pressure for many many reasons and one is to be able to keep his job through competition etc. so yes they all feel the pressure. The example you give kind of goes against your argument. Do you really think the UK player is really concerned about that game as much as the Morehead player who would make more of a name for himself if he was able to beat UK?

 

Yes all the players have pressure and none is more than another. Like I said, the coach is the one under the pressure you talk about. Players have the same.

 

 

Now, please stop with the ridiculous idea that HHS players have more pressure on them than anyone else in NKY. It's stupid plain and simple. Also, if in your mind they truly do then you have no one to blame but yourself for putting that pressure on them. What it sounds like is your expectations are so high that you are telling the kids they are losers if they don't win it all.

To put it shortly...yes. The players on both teams have the same pressure. Any athlete at any college at any level feels pressure for many many reasons and one is to be able to keep his job through competition etc. so yes they all feel the pressure. The example you give kind of goes against your argument. Do you really think the UK player is really concerned about that game as much as the Morehead player who would make more of a name for himself if he was able to beat UK?

 

Yes all the players have pressure and none is more than another. Like I said, the coach is the one under the pressure you talk about. Players have the same.

 

 

Now, please stop with the ridiculous idea that HHS players have more pressure on them than anyone else in NKY. It's stupid plain and simple. Also, if in your mind they truly do then you have no one to blame but yourself for putting that pressure on them. What it sounds like is your expectations are so high that you are telling the kids they are losers if they don't win it all.

 

It's stupid in your mind. But you are one person. Seems like the others seem to agree there is more pressure. They just don't agree with "why" there is more pressure and how it's applied...which is a whole other topic! So you can sit on your high horse and say "I'm right and you're wrong" (heck, I feel like you're sticking your younger at me) and that I'm stupid for even saying it. But you are only one opinion. And you didn't grow up playing for Highlands and understand the pressure. And you don't coach at Highlands and talk to the kids constantly. You don't know the generations of families that have passed through HHS and expect success EVERY year. But you definitely know better than me!! Lol! I understand, you don't get it. It's okay. We can agree to disagree on this one. Me having a different opinion than you doesn't mine wrong! Lol!!

I have read most of this thread and I am suprised by what I read. As a coach, I can say that as leaders of these young men, we get to watch these young men grow up in front of our eyes, learn to be a part of a team, struggle together and enjoy the game of football for the few short years we get to be with them. We all have different pressures, whether it is winning 10 games, as it seems for HHS or wondering where the next meal is for some of my players. Regardless of what we all think or say or do, there continues to be some pressure. Our kids thought that playing against HHS was an honor and they felt even more privileged to win a game against such a storied program. I can also tell you that HHS kids were amazingly polite, classy and great sportsman. Our kids at Doss have not stopped talking about how "awesome " Highlands was. What we all need to realize is that in this case, at 3-8, HHS football made an impression on the Doss program that has only won 13 playoff games and it wasnt even about who won or lost. If i am a parent, coach or player, heck even a fan, I would be so proud to be a part of the Highlands tradition. As much as the win meant to Doss, the impression the HHS program left on our kids was priceless.

I have read most of this thread and I am suprised by what I read. As a coach, I can say that as leaders of these young men, we get to watch these young men grow up in front of our eyes, learn to be a part of a team, struggle together and enjoy the game of football for the few short years we get to be with them. We all have different pressures, whether it is winning 10 games, as it seems for HHS or wondering where the next meal is for some of my players. Regardless of what we all think or say or do, there continues to be some pressure. Our kids thought that playing against HHS was an honor and they felt even more privileged to win a game against such a storied program. I can also tell you that HHS kids were amazingly polite, classy and great sportsman. Our kids at Doss have not stopped talking about how "awesome " Highlands was. What we all need to realize is that in this case, at 3-8, HHS football made an impression on the Doss program that has only won 13 playoff games and it wasnt even about who won or lost. If i am a parent, coach or player, heck even a fan, I would be so proud to be a part of the Highlands tradition. As much as the win meant to Doss, the impression the HHS program left on our kids was priceless.

 

Your absolutley right. The few HHS kids I have come accrossed have been very polite and well mannered. That speaks volumes and is respectful reguardless of the wins and loss columns.

Coach,

Congratulations on your teams win. My son spoke highly of the character of your team. Well done with building your program. Good luck in your teams coming games.

I have read most of this thread and I am suprised by what I read. As a coach, I can say that as leaders of these young men, we get to watch these young men grow up in front of our eyes, learn to be a part of a team, struggle together and enjoy the game of football for the few short years we get to be with them. We all have different pressures, whether it is winning 10 games, as it seems for HHS or wondering where the next meal is for some of my players. Regardless of what we all think or say or do, there continues to be some pressure. Our kids thought that playing against HHS was an honor and they felt even more privileged to win a game against such a storied program. I can also tell you that HHS kids were amazingly polite, classy and great sportsman. Our kids at Doss have not stopped talking about how "awesome " Highlands was. What we all need to realize is that in this case, at 3-8, HHS football made an impression on the Doss program that has only won 13 playoff games and it wasnt even about who won or lost. If i am a parent, coach or player, heck even a fan, I would be so proud to be a part of the Highlands tradition. As much as the win meant to Doss, the impression the HHS program left on our kids was priceless.

 

I heard the same thing about your kids coach...

 

Well done!

I have read most of this thread and I am suprised by what I read. As a coach, I can say that as leaders of these young men, we get to watch these young men grow up in front of our eyes, learn to be a part of a team, struggle together and enjoy the game of football for the few short years we get to be with them. We all have different pressures, whether it is winning 10 games, as it seems for HHS or wondering where the next meal is for some of my players. Regardless of what we all think or say or do, there continues to be some pressure. Our kids thought that playing against HHS was an honor and they felt even more privileged to win a game against such a storied program. I can also tell you that HHS kids were amazingly polite, classy and great sportsman. Our kids at Doss have not stopped talking about how "awesome " Highlands was. What we all need to realize is that in this case, at 3-8, HHS football made an impression on the Doss program that has only won 13 playoff games and it wasnt even about who won or lost. If i am a parent, coach or player, heck even a fan, I would be so proud to be a part of the Highlands tradition. As much as the win meant to Doss, the impression the HHS program left on our kids was priceless.

My son said the same thing about your boy's. he said " they was the most polite team they had played all year". While it was very sad to see the stands on your side empty I could only imagine what they could do with more participation and support from the parent's. They are not even my children and if we had to lose to anyone I for one am glad it was to them fine young men. Congrats to your boy's on a great game.

First and foremost, huge congrats to @coachhawk . I am shocked at the outcome, but I'm happy for the kids at Doss to get a win over a truly GREAT program. That is a major pelt for Doss and they should enjoy it.

 

Birds, ignore all of the adults that are fans / alums, and the ones that are simply jealous haters. HS football is part of your development as men, not a destination, and do not let a tough year define you as a team...or as a man.

 

I couldn't like this post enough. Our boy's are hurting that this year is over. For the 3o some players they may never play football again. Yes this has been a bad couple years for Highland's but the kid's loved every minute of it. Even when they would lose a game the parent's would be mad a week later while the boy's was worried about the next game. There's enough blame to go around if we really wanted to do so be it coaching staff, talent, not changing things up a bit but it's to late now and the end result is this. OUR SEASON IS OVER. We still must all stand behind our young men and make sure they hold their heads high. They gave it their best when the opportunity presented itself. They never gave up that alone should be a pat on the back. I know for a fact the coaches and kid's read this stuff and I can only hope that once they do they will see they are bigger and better to believe all the hate and over come this year. IT WILL ONLY MAKE THEM STRONGER. I personally think each and everyone of our boy's are great and they will shine in whatever they choose to do with their lives. Congrats to Doss

Yep. A lot of seniors just played their last game ever and will have to come on here and see this!

Sad huh

It's stupid in your mind. But you are one person. Seems like the others seem to agree there is more pressure. They just don't agree with "why" there is more pressure and how it's applied...which is a whole other topic! So you can sit on your high horse and say "I'm right and you're wrong" (heck, I feel like you're sticking your younger at me) and that I'm stupid for even saying it. But you are only one opinion. And you didn't grow up playing for Highlands and understand the pressure. And you don't coach at Highlands and talk to the kids constantly. You don't know the generations of families that have passed through HHS and expect success EVERY year. But you definitely know better than me!! Lol! I understand, you don't get it. It's okay. We can agree to disagree on this one. Me having a different opinion than you doesn't mine wrong! Lol!!

Actually I can tell simply by the number of likes I have gotten on the posts in this thread stating your comment is wrong tells me just who they think is correct on the subject.

 

Now about where I grew up and went to school etc. Well I went to Beechwood and I would think they have a pretty nice winning tradition of their own.

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It would be nice if all the seniors went to support the Doss team in this Friday's game against Cov Cath. I have not talked to one player who hasn't said they are the best team they have played and was the most polite young men . They deserve our support. So to all the Highlands parent's yes we lost but we can now support a great group of young men. LET'S SHOW MORE CLASS.

It would be nice if all the seniors went to support the Doss team in this Friday's game against Cov Cath. I have not talked to one player who hasn't said they are the best team they have played and was the most polite young men . They deserve our support. So to all the Highlands parent's yes we lost but we can now support a great group of young men. LET'S SHOW MORE CLASS.

Now that would be pretty cool. A lot of teams did that in 2012 for Cooper all the way to the title game. Was pretty special.

Now that would be pretty cool. A lot of teams did that in 2012 for Cooper all the way to the title game. Was pretty special.

I know we will be going. Our team may not have won but they are more than just a football team. These boy's have heart.

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It would be nice if all the seniors went to support the Doss team in this Friday's game against Cov Cath. I have not talked to one player who hasn't said they are the best team they have played and was the most polite young men . They deserve our support. So to all the Highlands parent's yes we lost but we can now support a great group of young men. LET'S SHOW MORE CLASS.

 

Zero chance