"IF" is always a fun question.... just wondering what the readers think about this one..... IF Ryle and Trinity had switched spots in the playoff bracket, would both teams still be playing Thursday?

One would.

Actually I have and Highlands and CCH have really Good defense and CCH has a great Offense and I think Ryle would struggle against a good Spread offense. Heck Dixie 's WR passed for 180 yards on them according to the Paper what would Blesser do? I take back that Highlands would drill them but they would still beat them.

Ryle has one of the better defensive backfields that I have seen play this season. Take a look at their numbers. Their turnover ratio is huge, most of which are interceptions. They also disguise coverage very well. Not to mention, I watched Cov run Iso right at Highlands with sucess. I am not sure that Highlands had the defensive interior to stop Ryle's running game this year.

Trinity rolls to #17 in this one...

 

Rocks - 42

Raiders - 22

Ryle has one of the better defensive backfields that I have seen play this season. Take a look at their numbers. Their turnover ratio is huge, most of which are interceptions. They also disguise coverage very well. Not to mention, I watched Cov run Iso right at Highlands with sucess. I am not sure that Highlands had the defensive interior to stop Ryle's running game this year.

 

Their DB's are good but why was Dixie's WR able to have sucess against them I went back to the paper and looked it up he had 188yds passing and 2 TD 1 Int. I would think Blesser could at least do that well, not to mention CCH' s running game is better than Dixie's

 

As for Highlands it is hard for me to pick any NKY team besides CCH against them, they have only lost 4 games to 2 different NKY schools ( CCH 01, 06, 06 Dixie 02) since 1998

Their DB's are good but why was Dixie's WR able to have sucess against them I went back to the paper and looked it up he had 188yds passing and 2 TD 1 Int. I would think Blesser could at least do that well, not to mention CCH' s running game is better than Dixie's

 

As for Highlands it is hard for me to pick any NKY team besides CCH against them, they have only lost 4 games to 2 different NKY schools ( CCH 01, 06, 06 Dixie 02) since 1998

I can agree with Blesser, I just don't think Highlands had near the defensive interior that they have had in the past this season. That would have hurt against a team like Ryle. Ryle has made marked improvement in their last eight games. Its all what if, but I think we will have a better chance to look at what if after this weekend.

"IF" is always a fun question.... just wondering what the readers think about this one..... IF Ryle and Trinity had switched spots in the playoff bracket, would both teams still be playing Thursday?

 

There is NO WAY Ryle would still be playing...Yes they deserve to be where they are at, they won the games they were supposed to win. Would Ryle even be top 3 or 4 in Louisville, I doubt it! Ryle did manage to win a very competitive NKY AAAA, however after that they faced very average teams.

There is NO WAY Ryle would still be playing...Yes they deserve to be where they are at, they won the games they were supposed to win. Would Ryle even be top 3 or 4 in Louisville, I doubt it! Ryle did manage to win a very competitive NKY AAAA, however after that they faced very average teams.

Isn't top three in Louisville, top three in the state? It is not relevant. One team should come out of each region. The same city should definately be the same region.

There is NO WAY Ryle would still be playing...Yes they deserve to be where they are at, they won the games they were supposed to win. Would Ryle even be top 3 or 4 in Louisville, I doubt it! Ryle did manage to win a very competitive NKY AAAA, however after that they faced very average teams.

 

 

I agree they wouldn't be playing if they were on the otherside, and some may say the NKY 4A district was competitive but not strong, The NKY 3A district teams destroyed 4A teams when they played them.

I agree they wouldn't be playing if they were on the otherside, and some may say the NKY 4A district was competitive but not strong, The NKY 3A district teams destroyed 4A teams when they played them.

 

 

It's been mentioned a few times that 3A in NKY is better than 4A. Duh. That doens't mean 4A in NKY is bad, in fact I think they are as strong or stronger than any other region other than Louisville.

It will all be put to rest come Thursday nite by 10. I'm one who believes that Ryle has developed into a very good team and will play their tails off in a great 4A championship game pitting two very good teams.

It's been mentioned a few times that 3A in NKY is better than 4A. Duh. That doens't mean 4A in NKY is bad, in fact I think they are as strong or stronger than any other region other than Louisville.

 

No reason for the smart mouth, I never said it was BAD find where I said that. I said it is not strong. and when 3A and in some cases 1A teams man handle some of the better teams in your district you can not say you are strong. The Louisville Region is the test you have to pass in 4A, much like the NKY region in 3A is the test you have to pass to be able to call yourself great, or Strong.

Isn't top three in Louisville, top three in the state? It is not relevant. One team should come out of each region. The same city should definately be the same region.

 

That only makes sense...but it was actually corrupt blind draw officials who just really wanted to see an NKY team make it...

No reason for the smart mouth, I never said it was BAD find where I said that. I said it is not strong. and when 3A and in some cases 1A teams man handle some of the better teams in your district you can not say you are strong. The Louisville Region is the test you have to pass in 4A, much like the NKY region in 3A is the test you have to pass to be able to call yourself great, or Strong.

 

 

Dixie, SK, Boone, and Campbell were all better than Meade and Henderson this year. Compared to Highlands or CCH or the big 3 then they are weak. 4A in Northern Ky is as good or close to anyone else in the State. Compared to the rest of the State (other than Louisville)I have to say that 4A is pretty strong. NCC is in the state finals, but Ryle beat them soundly. I didn't mean any disrespect with the word duh, but comparing 4A football in NKY to 2 programs like Cov Cath and Highlands is not fair. Kids go to both those schools for football. CC had a Baptist from Cold Springs as a quarterback for their 97' championship. I know a 30 year lady who is buying in Ft. Thomas because she can't afford the tuition at Highlands for her 5 year old.

Once again your comments are out of context. I did look it up, did you? If you did you'd see that you clearly stated "this year". "This year" doesn't mean "late in the year", it means "this year". I corrected you. I responded with facts. You commented that the facts were incorrect, I corrected you again. Those same facts were printed in the CJ this morning. I doubt that the kid is as fast as posted, but that is a common error on this site as I explained. Show me where I posted that Ryle "can't cover the routes". FYI, you didn't offend me. I just disagree with you and back my comments with stats and facts. I understand that you love the Murray kid, I just doubt that he is quite as spectacular as you claim. I just wonder how some RB/LB is 6'3" 220# and runs a legit 4.6 isn't on the radar screen of any recruiting site anywhere. He hasn't been offered by any D1 school that I can find (please correct me if I'm wrong). I'm sure the kid is a fine young man and a super high school football player. I wish him good luck.:thumb:

 

 

At the end of week 10 Gray carried the ball more than Murray

 

MURRAY, Vince Ryle 116 att 863yds 7.4 av

GRAY, Scott Ryle 159 att 862yds 5.4 av

http://rodeo.cincinnati.com/prepsports/RushingLeader.aspx

 

Murray did not start getting the heavy load of carries until the playoffs. since the playoffs have started #2 has averaged about 26 carries a game witha a high of 30 something againt Dixie in Round 1

Dixie, SK, Boone, and Campbell were all better than Meade and Henderson this year. Compared to Highlands or CCH or the big 3 then they are weak. 4A in Northern Ky is as good or close to anyone else in the State. Compared to the rest of the State (other than Louisville)I have to say that 4A is pretty strong. NCC is in the state finals, but Ryle beat them soundly. I didn't mean any disrespect with the word duh, but comparing 4A football in NKY to 2 programs like Cov Cath and Highlands is not fair. Kids go to both those schools for football. CC had a Baptist from Cold Springs as a quarterback for their 97' championship. I know a 30 year lady who is buying in Ft. Thomas because she can't afford the tuition at Highlands for her 5 year old.

 

I would want my team to be able to be compared with Highlands and CCH, otherwise you will never reach the pinacle of The Big 3.