9 hours ago, NLTanker1 said:

Yes but the loss to Male told the story.

No touchdowns from T put it all to rest.

The Rocks have the players but not the coaches.

This tweet made me think of you Tank:

 

17 minutes ago, theguru said:

This tweet made me think of you Tank:

 

There is only so much talent in the city and regional area, and it's being distributed more equally where Trinity used to get a bigger share. St. X, CAL, Manual seem to be getting more talent than they used to. St. X raised 50 million dollars and starting last year went to 100% demonstrated need of tuition assistance which will help St. X to continue to be successful. 40% of the 1200 enrollment is on tuition assistance. 

Trinity is still in the hunt this year and I think they will be the team to beat next year.

A few thoughts: I don't think Coach Cobb has shied away from stating that this team isn't super talented or that they have depth concerns. Losing WR/RB/DB Steven Mack has proven devastating to this team. LBs Laskowski and Pirtle being out for the year as well as DLs Wilson and Washburn missing significant time has been easier to swallow for the defense. No depth on the offensive line is a problem also.

The one thing that has stood out to me over the last few years though, is the concern with the CSAA feeder program being shuttered and then decimated after Covid. I believe they only had 4 teams a couple years ago and are maybe up to 8 teams, but that is a far cry from what other leagues can boast. I'm not sure how it is in Ohio, Indiana or anywhere else our other opponents hail from, but it really seems to have made a difference for the younger kids in the Trinity program not to play in the pivotal 7th and 8th grade years. The freshman team has seen it be a major problem in development the last two years, although the younger guys like Wilson, Jeremiah Lynn, Caleb Ricks, Will DeSensi, Nick Lococo, Claude Mahan, etc. have all made strides with the coaching at the Varsity level. 

Certainly, hats off to St. X and Male for their victories the last two weeks. The prevailing thought for me though is that this team could (and maybe should) actually be 5-1 with the Bombers coming in to town. We certainly had our chances, and that is major.

I think that DeSensi will have a chance to get a few more reps at QB, but it must be stated this is not solely a QB issue. His development within this offense could be the key to turning the season around though. Either way, this team is still a contender and I'll guess Wallace and Wolfe do not want to watch another week's worth of our film later in the season!

On 9/25/2022 at 10:02 AM, Tigerpride94 said:

There is only so much talent in the city and regional area, and it's being distributed more equally where Trinity used to get a bigger share. St. X, CAL, Manual seem to be getting more talent than they used to. St. X raised 50 million dollars and starting last year went to 100% demonstrated need of tuition assistance which will help St. X to continue to be successful. 40% of the 1200 enrollment is on tuition assistance. 

Trinity is still in the hunt this year and I think they will be the team to beat next year.

Agree with many points here, but I also think the lack of CSAA opportunities, plus the emergence of soccer, lacrosse and hoops I feel are larger influences as well. Manual, CAL, etc. have all gotten kids over the last 15 or so years but our programs have still managed to be successful.

On 9/25/2022 at 9:35 AM, Jumper_Dad said:

Did they lose many coaches after Beatty retired?

OL Cliff Dawson to Male...replaced with Robbie Bell (now at EKU) and then Will Heineman from UPike. WR coach may have left also. Defense added Michael Fox from Oldham County.

2 hours ago, #RockNation said:

OL Cliff Dawson to Male...replaced with Robbie Bell (now at EKU) and then Will Heineman from UPike. WR coach may have left also. Defense added Michael Fox from Oldham County.

You have a list of the current staff and positions?

2 minutes ago, Jumper_Dad said:

You have a list of the current staff and positions?

This link is not exactly what you are looking for but it does list the coaches in the team photo:

https://www.trinityrocks.com/athletics/sports-teams/football/

Coach Wayne West, Coach Jon Hilbert, Coach Will Higginson, Coach Chad Carpenter, Coach Oscar Brohm, Head Coach Jay Cobb, Coach Mike Snyder, Austin Hock, Coach Corey Carpenter, Coach Devian Logan, Coach Sean Carrico, Coach Tom Fox, Coach Michael Fox, Coach Will Heineman.

The CSAA catholic grade school league in Louisville has a team from Southern Indiana this year. I may be wrong but I believe there was a team from Indiana a few years back.  I believe this is a feeder program for Providence HS in Clarksville. 

Great job Tigers & Shamrocks!

On 9/26/2022 at 2:29 PM, Jumper_Dad said:

You have a list of the current staff and positions?

Coach Wayne West (RB), Coach Jon Hilbert (ST), Coach Will Higginson (DB), Coach Chad Carpenter (LB), Coach Oscar Brohm (Emeritus, QB), Head Coach Jay Cobb, Coach Mike Snyder (S/C), Austin Hock (Video), Coach Corey Carpenter (QB), Coach Devian Logan (DB), Coach Sean Carrico (OC, WR), Coach Tom Fox (OL), Coach Michael Fox (LB, DC), Coach Will Heineman (OL)

8 hours ago, #RockNation said:

Coach Wayne West (RB), Coach Jon Hilbert (ST), Coach Will Higginson (DB), Coach Chad Carpenter (LB), Coach Oscar Brohm (Emeritus, QB), Head Coach Jay Cobb, Coach Mike Snyder (S/C), Austin Hock (Video), Coach Corey Carpenter (QB), Coach Devian Logan (DB), Coach Sean Carrico (OC, WR), Coach Tom Fox (OL), Coach Michael Fox (LB, DC), Coach Will Heineman (OL)

Coach Carrico is a great guy. I wasn't aware he is now the OC. Who handled that for the Rock's last year?

 

 

19 hours ago, Tigers88 said:

Coach Carrico is a great guy. I wasn't aware he is now the OC. Who handled that for the Rock's last year?

 

 

Chris Engstrand for the most part I believe.