Just now, Bird Bath said:

A laundry list of them.  Let’s hash that out after the Spring and hire.

Best answer!  Especially when there is a lot of talent coming up from the Freshmen class....just like this past season where you saw a lot of Soph get significant playing time, I think we will see that again this upcoming season....which will create an interesting scenario on who NEEDS to play both ways....just like you said, I would say STAY TUNED.

8 minutes ago, Bird Bath said:

A laundry list of them.  Let’s hash that out after the Spring and hire.

Why? I am actually quite tired of hearing about the coaching hiring. I’m ready to hear about the players. What will the o-line look like? What’s the defensive side of the ball looking like? I know the upcoming junior and sophomore class are loaded. I just want to get away from the same old stuff we’ve been hearing for the past months!!!

2 minutes ago, Ballfan34 said:

Why? I am actually quite tired of hearing about the coaching hiring. I’m ready to hear about the players. What will the o-line look like? What’s the defensive side of the ball looking like? I know the upcoming junior and sophomore class are loaded. I just want to get away from the same old stuff we’ve been hearing for the past months!!!

Maybe the Guru or you can start a new thread and debate about the HHS depth chart....the new HC might appreciate you getting a head start on doing that for him.  ?

11 hours ago, Sweeperboy said:

Fact, TFVH is saying is a parent 3 yrs ago interfered with a firing process that quite arguably is a very large part as to why Highlands is in the shape they are in at the moment.

Fact, now the same parent is complaining again to the Superintendent causing chaos amongst many claiming that Highlands administration is...

Btw, for those concerned, it doesn’t take money to work out on your own. Never has and never will so whoever is complaining about kids working out privately claims “isn’t fair” is an insult to all athletes across this country.

And for anybody that thinks they are bigger than this program and they don’t like the pace of the hiring process then feel free to move on. The program will survive with or without you.  Heck, I even welcome them to give me a call and we can have a Highlands Football history lesson conversation. 

Thank you! That clears up a lot for this old guy. No history lesson needed. I've been around the program longer than you've been alive. 

39 minutes ago, Bird Bath said:

Trust me I know all about spring season loss.  I get that and I know difficult decisions are made during these uncertain times.  It is easy to sit here and stress patience when you have kids done or kids still entering high school.  It is not the same challenge when you have boys dealing with it.  The collective boys I am talking about are working now and doing everything they can.  Let me ask a better question what high schools are currently lifting and doing football workouts???  If others are you may have an answer about the present state of the program.  

Who let the program get to this point? It's easy to blame the Admins....Right? I hear ya. I would expect kids to be putting in the work and getting better. That's great! Many people said and talked about how programs were out working Highlands the last couple of years. I didn't want to believe it!

But you can't play "Tug a War" at Highlands and expect to get better when The Team From Park Hills is playing "Incredible Hulk"...That "Just mediocre" mentality has overcome many in this town and especially the Football program. I am pulling for all the boys! You know as well as anybody, I'm hurting too.

Many of those Boys not to long ago were on my very own Coaches Email list in the FTJFL. But when my guys leave my Team in 8th grade, they have an Idea what it needed to play "Highlands Football"

Go Birds!

2 minutes ago, Harley67 said:

Thank you! That clears up a lot for this old guy. No history lesson needed. I've been around the program longer than you've been alive. 

Welcome to BGP @Harley67!

6 minutes ago, FrankNicodemus said:

Maybe the Guru or you can start a new thread and debate about the HHS depth chart....the new HC might appreciate you getting a head start on doing that for him.  ?

Man I’m just trying to give the kids some love and do it in the same thread that’s been going on since HHS made the decision to part ways with BW. I guess I’ll just answer my own questions then.

The offensive line will actually be one of the better position groups IMO coming back. Big Senior Kissey will be the leader with upcoming juniors Adam Bowman, Wilson Bibb, and Carson Schwalbach. There was also another upcoming Senior who started to play at the end of last year who was solid when he was in. Hopefully Coach Turner is back on the staff this year as I know he would love to continue to work with these young men and develop them not only into great players, but better men. Anyone else chime in on the players this upcoming season or should I stop myself? 

I will say this 84 pages show the program is relevant.  I very much could put a depth chart together lol.  I along with many others have put in a lot of work to see these kids succeed.  Your stars convince the special team kids are as important as the boy running in the water.  I look for them to lead.  I expect the incoming seniors to lead by example.  It is not about the name on the back of your jersey but how you moved the program forward!

17 minutes ago, FrankNicodemus said:

Maybe the Guru or you can start a new thread and debate about the HHS depth chart....the new HC might appreciate you getting a head start on doing that for him.  ?

That is normally for the "Highlands - 2021 Schedule" thread but anyone is welcome to start any threads on BGP they like as long as they don't violate our Terms of Service. 

1 hour ago, THUNDERBIRDS said:

It's funny that when the Football(Fall Sports) season was going on and other Sports were trying to get better they were told they couldn't use the Facilities. And no one complained. Well maybe a little. I am part of the Softball staff and we weren't even aloud to practice at Winkler Park that is located off site. It was a school rule. No out of season Sports are aloud to practice. Period! The district finally loosened it a little but when things starting to heat up they promptly shut it down.

Mind you those same sports had their seasons stripped form them in the Spring. Kids improvised rather than complained. They found ways to practice and get better. Now it's flipped and we have Parents threatening to take their kids elsewhere or even show up at the Board office and flex their Chests. Interesting!

Just talked to a guy who has very strong ties to LCA. They're not aloud in their facilities because of Covid. No out of season workouts are permitted. That's strange! What's the difference between LCA & HHS right now other than they have a Football coach? Zero! And LCA will be just fine......And so will Highlands!

"Trust the Process"

If you don't want to be part of the Process and support what the Admins are doing right now then maybe Highlands and Fort Thomas isn't for you. To each their own I guess!

I will add that the people that are bashing on how Matt Bertasso and staff are handling this situation and have not a clue what they're talking about. Matt cares about the Kids 1st and foremost. It's just taking some time. He is the sole reason the FTJFL was able to play the 2020 season. When the BOE voted to shut their facilities down to outside Organizations per se, Matt stood up and fought for those 200 kids playing Junior football in Ft Thomas. He stressed that those were his Kids too and deserved to play their season as well. And one of those 200 kids was my Son. As far as I'm concerned, Matt Bertasso is the Man and you're not going to change my opinion anytime soon.

 

Here Here Thunderbirds!

15 minutes ago, Ballfan34 said:

Man I’m just trying to give the kids some love and do it in the same thread that’s been going on since HHS made the decision to part ways with BW. I guess I’ll just answer my own questions then.

The offensive line will actually be one of the better position groups IMO coming back. Big Senior Kissey will be the leader with upcoming juniors Adam Bowman, Wilson Bibb, and Carson Schwalbach. There was also another upcoming Senior who started to play at the end of last year who was solid when he was in. Hopefully Coach Turner is back on the staff this year as I know he would love to continue to work with these young men and develop them not only into great players, but better men. Anyone else chime in on the players this upcoming season or should I stop myself? 

Agreed offensive line strength!  Add Barton and you captured unit. 

Is there a schedule out yet? 

32 minutes ago, Ballfan34 said:

Is there a schedule out yet? 

Nothing shared to date.  I heard Mcnick replaced Boyle.  We were scheduled to play BG in the Rafferty bowl but not sure if confirmed.  Your 5A district and SK, what I have been able to determine from other schedules.

2 hours ago, Bird Bath said:

Nothing shared to date.  I heard Mcnick replaced Boyle.  We were scheduled to play BG in the Rafferty bowl but not sure if confirmed.  Your 5A district and SK, what I have been able to determine from other schedules.

Bowling Green is showing Highlands on their schedule.

Busy weekend... still no white smoke here?  Also, no interim tag yet?