Cant speak much on the other 5A teams but for the BG Purples there is some green in several key positions that will be first year starters. HOWEVER, we have 4 or 5 experienced starters on each side of the ball as well as some length at the WR position and some weight on the O-line.

 

They have had a good camp and, like other teams, are eager to get the season started. About 1/2 of their opponents in the regular season is about as strong as a KY 5A school could have. Barring injury, this could prove very beneficial in the playoffs.

 

Highlands and other 5A schools will be improved but I would think there is a 90% chance that CovCath will be waiting for either the Purples or the Spartans of South Warren.

 

Anyone that follows BG knows that this program has not had a more difficult loss than the game that ended their season last year. Even though some big time schools are awaiting to play the Purples, the Purples only have one game circled on their regular season schedule. We would all agree that this is what makes High School football the best sport there is.

 

As far as Vito Tisdale, he will spend more time this year on offense than defense. The boy better get some rest because he is going to have the ball in his hands a lot this season. He is a 4star recruit that is rated the 4th best prep safety in America in his class (and has never played Safety at BGHS). Although he will be playing on Saturdays in a couple of years in that position, he will get some major attention with recruiters now as an offensive guy.

 

The last time he was a running back for an entire year was his 8th grade year. He gained a little over 2,000 yards and averaged right at 20 yards per carry. I know that wont happen now, but this will be the first year in a Purples uniform where everyone will truly see what a remarkable athlete he is.

 

Looking forward to the season. Good luck to all 5A teams. Stay healthy and hope you have a great season.

 

Looking forward to the season. Good luck to all 5A teams. Stay healthy and hope you have a great season.

 

How has the HC transition gone for BG? Big shoes to fill. Will it be a factor in how they do? Or business as usual?

How has the HC transition gone for BG? Big shoes to fill. Will it be a factor in how they do? Or business as usual?

 

Huge shoes to fill. The only thing I know that is 100% accurate is that only time will tell.

 

Coach Spader has more than proven himself as a defensive guru at the high school level. Defense is certainly his wheelhouse.

 

He is a smart fella. He has put good coaches with him,along with a handful of existing coaches. They seem to be all on the same page. He will allow his coaches to take responsibility’s on the sidelines.

 

He has 2 years of what should be 2 above average teams to make a run at some more hardware. 3 years from now, Purples will be competitive but may land back in reality. It’s been an incredible run and they are still feeling good about their future.

 

I think they made correct hire. We shall see

Defense is certainly his wheelhouse.

 

Will he call defense or offense? that has to be a strange decision as a defensive guy taking over a program.

Should be a great year and won’t be surprised if any of the teams mentioned is standing at the end. I expect Highlands to be closer to form this year too.

That said Anyone who thinks they can load up the box and dare Cov Cath to throw will lose biggly. The senior QB is mobile fast and can throw as good as most HS QBs. AJ is a huge loss but the system with Mayer and Coldiron and McGinness and the Oline will score points. They don’t need running clocks just wins. The defense is the where the season will be determined.

Will he call defense or offense? that has to be a strange decision as a defensive guy taking over a program.

 

Worked well when Chuck Smith came and brought Pardue both times.

Will he call defense or offense? that has to be a strange decision as a defensive guy taking over a program.

 

He will call defense (with assistance of new D coordinator) but will be the final say