Since they were the only team in the state to go 15-0 in 2006,I give them alot of credit.I guess they'll put an asterik next to Mercer's state title when they put one next to all the private schools who have won a State Title or the other public schools who moved up a class within a year or two of winning a Title.An example would be Boyle County and Bardstown.

 

 

I'm sorry, forget Bardstown's most recent State Title in 2001, they were playing in 2A, witha 2A enrollment at that time, but in 2000 when they got beat by Danville they were then playing in 1A with a 2A enrollment. As for Boyle, stating what I said wasn't a knock on them in anyway, I was just trying to make you and others see that this type of thing isnt exactly unheard of, and other than Mercer, Boyle was the next in line. It happens, Boyle and Mercer werent the first and they sure as heck wont be the last. So, if you feel big by continuing to make smart comments behind a computer screen and name, then by all means continue. It's whatever does it for you.

 

Heres some more education for you, in 1975, Scott County won, I believe the 3A Title (4A hadn't come along yet), that was the year they merged. Was an asterisk put beside their accomplishment?! NO! Should there be?! NO!

Mercer's situation isn't comparable with Bardstown's ... or Boyle's, either, for that matter. I think you know that.

Heres some more education for you, in 1975, Scott County won, I believe the 3A Title (4A hadn't come along yet), that was the year they merged. Was an asterisk put beside their accomplishment?! NO! Should there be?! NO!

Scott won the 2A title, actually. And if the circumstances were identical to Mercer's this past year, then they had an advantage, too.

 

I'm not arguing for an asterisk. I'm simply pointing out that Mercer worked the system to give themselves an advantage.

Mercer's situation isn't comparable with Bardstown's ... or Boyle's, either, for that matter. I think you know that.

 

 

You're right, but the "situation" wasn't what was talked about in this thread, it was simply enrollment.

Scott won the 2A title, actually. And if the circumstances were identical to Mercer's this past year, then they had an advantage, too.

 

I'm not arguing for an asterisk. I'm simply pointing out that Mercer worked the system to give themselves an advantage.

 

 

Yeah, they worked the system, that's why the merger didnt happen when Harrodsburg had Jason Dunn, Henry Parks, Gus Parks, Nick Yeast, Venus Meaux, Donald Wayne Smith, Craig Yeast, Julius Yeast, Dennis Johnson, Adrian Patton, Derrick Johnson, Jay Parks, Patrick Bugg, etc. playing. They really had a lot of Division 1 and 1-AA players on this years team, didn't they?! You know how many off this years team are going to be signing Division 1 or 1-AA scholarships next week like the aforementioned?! None. Now, are they going to have a few sign NAIA or Div.II, yes.

You're right, but the "situation" wasn't what was talked about in this thread, it was simply enrollment.

I did not say i would put an asterick by their championship but a lot of people believe they used the system to their advantage. If they win in 5a it will be legit for sure with no cause for controversy...... period!

Yeah, they worked the system, that's why the merger didnt happen when Harrodsburg had Jason Dunn, Henry Parks, Gus Parks, Nick Yeast, Venus Meaux, Donald Wayne Smith, Craig Yeast, Julius Yeast, Dennis Johnson, Adrian Patton, Derrick Johnson, Jay Parks, Patrick Bugg, etc. playing. They really had a lot of Division 1 and 1-AA players on this years team, didn't they?! You know how many off this years team are going to be signing Division 1 or 1-AA scholarships next week like the aforementioned?! None. Now, are they going to have a few sign NAIA or Div.II, yes.

Mercer didn't have a say in consolidating when the Yeasts and Johnsons and the like were roaming the halls at Harrodsburg, so let's drop that argument.

 

Mercer worked the system by hastening the "merger" of the two schools ... period.

Mercer didn't have a say in consolidating when the Yeasts and Johnsons and the like were roaming the halls at Harrodsburg, so let's drop that argument.

 

Mercer worked the system by hastening the "merger" of the two schools ... period.

Harrodsburg Board of education voted to merge.Mercer County went 10-2 last year before the merger and lost to Russell at Russell in the playoffs . So your thinking that the powers in Mercer said let's get Harrodsburg to merge with us so we can beat Russell.Since Harrodsburg won 3 football games a year ago this will give us both a chance to win our !st State Title.Seems like somone would have thought of that along time ago. Give me a Break.

]So your thinking that the powers in Mercer said let's get Harrodsburg to merge with us so we can beat Russell.Since Harrodsburg won 3 football games a year ago this will give us both a chance to win our !st State Title.Seems like somone would have thought of that along time ago. Give me a Break.

Nope, I didn't say that. I've only said that Mercer worked the system to their advantage when the opportunity (the merger) arose.

Harrodsburg Board of education voted to merge.Mercer County went 10-2 last year before the merger and lost to Russell at Russell in the playoffs . So your thinking that the powers in Mercer said let's get Harrodsburg to merge with us so we can beat Russell.Since Harrodsburg won 3 football games a year ago this will give us both a chance to win our !st State Title.Seems like somone would have thought of that along time ago. Give me a Break.

 

It's amazing that Mercer is still on the radar for thier ** championship. I will again throw my two cents in. I do not blame Mercer, Harrodsburg, the students, the players, at all. It is what it is. I blame the KHSAA for letting all the coaches, players, and students down from all the other teams who had to play a team with a unfair advantage. Like I said before if you would have merged Russell and Raceland and allowed them to play in 2-A. Hello!! State Champ. Russell almost pulled it off without Raceland.

 

KHSAA dropped the ball on this one. The problem is no accountability for their actions. This would not have occured in most other states because of the check and balance systems that are in place to keep incompetent people in check.

 

KHSAA should have made Mercer field two football teams. Period. They spend so much time on single players and transfers. They let a whole team transfer and shafted all the other teams in 2-A.

 

Once again congratulations to the players and coaches of Mercer.

It's amazing that Mercer is still on the radar for thier ** championship. I will again throw my two cents in. I do not blame Mercer, Harrodsburg, the students, the players, at all. It is what it is. I blame the KHSAA for letting all the coaches, players, and students down from all the other teams who had to play a team with a unfair advantage. Like I said before if you would have merged Russell and Raceland and allowed them to play in 2-A. Hello!! State Champ. Russell almost pulled it off without Raceland.

 

KHSAA dropped the ball on this one. The problem is no accountability for their actions. This would not have occured in most other states because of the check and balance systems that are in place to keep incompetent people in check.

 

KHSAA should have made Mercer field two football teams. Period. They spend so much time on single players and transfers. They let a whole team transfer and shafted all the other teams in 2-A.

 

Once again congratulations to the players and coaches of Mercer.

 

 

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:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: me a river!

 

 

The same basic scenerio (one school having a larger enrollment than the other) occurs in every class.

 

 

Oh....Congrats to the Russell players, coaches, and parents for having another grand season in 06!

What about Highlands state championship and the games they had to forfeit??? In addition to the games forfeited how many players started that did not even attend the school the year before? Since it is obvious that Mercer et.al. cheat to win the state championship lets just cancel them and play for fun. This topic is getting really old! what will we argue about next year?

Fact : 5a enrollment Mercer is the 2a 2006 State Champ.

 

The test of time will judge whether they are a sustained 5a program or a one year combination that was slightly better than everyone in 2a in 2006.

 

This debate will go on a long as Mercer is successful in 5a .... I for one will be watching ....

Fact: Your fact is wrong! In 2006 there was no "5-A" in the state of KY!

 

Fact: Many teams play against teams with a higher enrollment. Is is "fair"? I understand and agree it is an advantage...I say again...it is a distinct and clear advantage.

Fact: Your fact is wrong! In 2006 there was no "5-A" in the state of KY!

 

Fact: Many teams play against teams with a higher enrollment. Is is "fair"? I understand and agree it is an advantage...I say again...it is a distinct and clear advantage.

Many schools do play other schools with a higher enrollment. However it isn't very often you get to combine two teams with twice the number of guys with varsity experience.

 

Fact - Mercer Co won the state championship.

 

Fact - Mercer Co was the beneficiary of a once in a lifetime situation. Enjoy it instead of trying to justify it.

 

Fact - Everyone should just drop it. It is over and done.