It seems prayer does work and CA Collins is transferring from Anderson County to Breathitt County. This makes Anderson County go from 2nd or 3rd Preseason in 4A to 5th or 6th and means Breathitt will likely win their district but they still will not be competitive outside of that. Strangest move I have ever seen but I am thankful. Great day to be Rebel!!!

Everyday is always a great day to be a Rebel. I am bummed he didn't stay! Would have been good to see what he could have done against this years Boyle defense.

Is that the kid that plays RB?

Is that the kid that plays RB?

 

Per KHSAA he is a RB.

This is big news that carries some major 4A implications. There's still plenty of talent remaining in Lawrenceburg, so Anderson County should still expect a good, if not great season. But this will certainly lower their ceiling in the eyes of most.

 

Also, this is a huge boost for a Breathitt County program that could really use a shot in the arm.

I agree. Anderson will still have the best Defensive End in Kentucky, a top 20 offensive lineman, A top 5 athlete at the RB position, and Collins backup is an excellent athlete as well. I still think they will be a top 5 team. I disagree with my Boyle County brother. I did not want to see him against our defense with their line.

I just wanted to make sure that was the kid I was thinking of. That kid is one heck of a RB. I don’t think anyone would be happy to see him other than the team he is playing on. If he isn’t the best opposing RB a team faces it will be close. He isn’t flashy but man he is one heck of a player.

Is this his 3rd or 4th school to play for?

I believe 3rd. His sophomore year was MoCo and Jr year Anderson. I don’t know if where he was his freshman year but it might of been Breathitt.

Edited June 22, 20197 yr by True blue (and gold)

I believe 3rd. His sophomore year was MoCo and Jr year Anderson. I don’t know if where he was his freshman year but it might of been Breathitt.

 

Correct. His family has been in Breathitt before, and he was there his freshman year.

I agree. Anderson will still have the best Defensive End in Kentucky, a top 20 offensive lineman, A top 5 athlete at the RB position, and Collins backup is an excellent athlete as well. I still think they will be a top 5 team. I disagree with my Boyle County brother. I did not want to see him against our defense with their line.

Best DE in KY is pretty strong claim. Who is the top 5 Athlete in the state and who is his backup? I know Labhart was hurt last year. Per KHSAA Maxberry was their 2nd leading rusher and a senior last year. Gillis is their leading returning rusher with 276 yards. Collins was their leading rusher and receiver. He will be a huge loss he was one of the best players I saw in person last year. I know they have a great offensive line and will have a tough defense. What skill guys do they have returning past Gillis and Labhart?

Strong claim or not it is a fact. I don't think anyone would dispute that besides a few parents that think their kids are the best. When compiling my preseason rankings he was by far the most heralded.

 

Labhart is a top 5 athlete in KY. He was injured last year and is back this year. He is a 6’2 215 athlete that is a baseball kid and not well known for football. I got to see him play in their scrimmage against Bell County and I think he will be a slight upgrade to Collins.

Their #2 RB will be Kenan Russell who is a state track finalist. I say him in Cincinnati at Rivals camp and heard he was in and out last year with injury. He looks like a D1 stud. All the coaches are drawn to him because of that. There is a lot of hype he will be a dominate player this year. He has the look and track pedigree but has done nothing yet to show it on the football field. We shall see.

Anderson County lost 4 starters from last years team. One is Collins. They get back They should be better than last year. I think a top 5 team in 4A. We will have them and Lex Cath in our district. Lex Cath is a top 10 team in 4A this year. I’m nervous but excited. When we win our title. It will be through the best and one of the hardest paths I can remember.

Strong claim or not it is a fact. I don't think anyone would dispute that besides a few parents that think their kids are the best. When compiling my preseason rankings he was by far the most heralded.

 

Labhart is a top 5 athlete in KY. He was injured last year and is back this year. He is a 6’2 215 athlete that is a baseball kid and not well known for football. I got to see him play in their scrimmage against Bell County and I think he will be a slight upgrade to Collins.

Their #2 RB will be Kenan Russell who is a state track finalist. I say him in Cincinnati at Rivals camp and heard he was in and out last year with injury. He looks like a D1 stud. All the coaches are drawn to him because of that. There is a lot of hype he will be a dominate player this year. He has the look and track pedigree but has done nothing yet to show it on the football field. We shall see.

Anderson County lost 4 starters from last years team. One is Collins. They get back They should be better than last year. I think a top 5 team in 4A. We will have them and Lex Cath in our district. Lex Cath is a top 10 team in 4A this year. I’m nervous but excited. When we win our title. It will be through the best and one of the hardest paths I can remember.

Anderson had a great team last year and will be really good again this year. I am not disputing any of that. I am coming with facts from KHSAA not my opinion. Per KHSAA they are returning 4 of their top 13 tacklers meaning they lose 9 of their top 13 tacklers. They lose 5 of their top 6 receivers per KHSAA. They lose their top 2 rushers from last year. I find it hard to believe from the facts I listed above that they lose only 4 starters. Labhart had a great sophomore season and as long as he is healthy I see him having a great senior season. I don' t think he is better than Collins. It may be a wash with losing Collins gaining Labhart but I don't think he is better. Also just because I don't know. Where are your preseason rankings listed for all of our viewing pleasure.

They are on another forum that I will not mention here. I was told by one of Anderson’s assistant coaches they lose their starting WR, 2 starting RBs, and 1 OL. All of their players except QB start both ways. Lost 4 starters. Labhart is a wash with Collins. I have been told by coaching staff Russell will be better than Maxberry, and every other starter back. As far as receivers, I wasn’t aware they threw the ball.

Listen they could be horrible, but when I learned last year they would be in our district, I started paying attention. They make me nervous. They have some legit players. People think it is Us and Johnson Central for 4A but I am telling you that 4A is the toughest class in the state. Us, Johnson Central, Franklin-Simpson, Anderson, Corbin, Central, Lex Cath, Madisonville, Franklin County, Knox Central. There are several teams with the ability to win.