to compete for state championships?

 

I will start with a simple one and for the fun of it let's try to use numbers, I gave the first idea, someone else give the next one but use the #2, and so on and so on:

 

1. The Lexington 6A schools need to consistently schedule better competition from outside of Lexington. Each 6A school should attempt to play two teams from outside their area where they would be considered the underdog.

 

2. Your idea here!

to compete for state championships?

 

I will start with a simple one and for the fun of it let's try to use numbers, I gave the first idea, someone else give the next one but use the #2, and so on and so on:

 

1. The Lexington 6A schools need to consistently schedule better competition from outside of Lexington. Each 6A school should attempt to play two teams from outside their area where they would be considered the underdog.

 

2. Your idea here!

 

The talent is here, and on the field. Some of the coaches here, in my opinion, have ego issues causing some kids not to want to play football at their respective high schools. Some here would rather have friends on staff or former big-name UK players than people who actually are football oriented and know what they are talking about Politics in programs also factor into the mix. Anyone can take from that what they want too, but numbers and titles don't lie. Preparation is the key in all games. That includes the summer before freshmen get to high school. Teams really don't develop any depth here. That's the Trinity separation.

2. Pass the ball more. Having a strong running game is great but you need balance if you intend to take the title. Every team since 2000 that has taken the 4A title has been able to do both well.

2. Pass the ball more. Having a strong running game is great but you need balance if you intend to take the title. Every team since 2000 that has taken the 4A title has been able to do both well.

I've noticed that is something Tates Creek needs to do too, I have had that same thought.

I've noticed that is something Tates Creek needs to do too, I have had that same thought.

 

Last team that wasn't St.X to beat Trinity that did it almost entirely with the run was Bryan Station in 1999. Backs like Shelton don't come around very often.

 

Every other loss we have had since then are to more balanced teams. While Manual and St. X may prefer the ground game; the years that they beat the Rocks they had pretty good passing games too.

The talent is here, and on the field. Some of the coaches here, in my opinion, have ego issues causing some kids not to want to play football at their respective high schools. Some here would rather have friends on staff or former big-name UK players than people who actually are football oriented and know what they are talking about Politics in programs also factor into the mix. Anyone can take from that what they want too, but numbers and titles don't lie. Preparation is the key in all games. That includes the summer before freshmen get to high school. Teams really don't develop any depth here. That's the Trinity separation.

 

Which school(s) are you talking about?

 

Dunbar, Tates Creek, Lafayette, Henry Clay or Bryan Station?

3. Establish a strong feeder system. I have not heard one word about what type of Jr High/Optimist/PeeWee leagues in Lexington. I'm sure there are, and if so, the High School coaches need to go watch a few games.

Participate in 7 on 7, but more importantly increase off season conditioning and lifting.

Participate in 7 on 7, but more importantly increase off season conditioning and lifting.

 

I'll be sure to tell Jerrell Greene that since he benches 295 cleans 255 and squats 415 and he is only ending his sophmore school year that our work outs are not good enough for him.

This is why I get annoyed with these threads. There are 5 different public schools in Lexington and somehow we are suppose to come up with a universal rule to help all 5 schools? Each school has different strengths and weaknesses. If you want to say "What does Tates Creek need to impove on" that is one thing but to lump all schools together makes no sense. Henry Clay runs the Tony Franklin passing system while Tates Creek is Double Tight Power I. Go by individual basis and if you are not smart enough to know what these teams run and do in the off season do not comment on what they need to improve on.

 

Dunbar just built a brand new 3,000 square foot weight room that they work out in three days week. I know because I'm there everyday and I drive 40 minutes to get there. No more of this stupid "work harder topics." Maybe at some of the other Lexington Schools but Dunbar better not be lumped into them.

TheGolfer, I'd be interested to hear what you think about what each school needs to do. You're blasting other's for their opinion, and you're right....there's no blanket solution. Being as how you're from that area, what do you see as the "need to work on" for each school? I think we'd all be interested, and your input will be more helpful than criticizing others opinions, but not discussing the topic yourself.

TheGolfer, I'd be interested to hear what you think about what each school needs to do. You're blasting other's for their opinion, and you're right....there's no blanket solution. Being as how you're from that area, what do you see as the "need to work on" for each school? I think we'd all be interested, and your input will be more helpful than criticizing others opinions, but not discussing the topic yourself.

 

For starters, I don't think there is much of a gap between Lexington schools and Louisville schools. There is a gap with Trinity but that gap is for everyone, so it annoys me when we blanket statement Lexington schools for losing to basically only Trinity and the whole town of Louisville gets credit for that win. Trinity beat everyone in Louisville as well.

 

As far as Dunbar's concerns, they are coming off a season of horrible breaks. Starting fullback who quit in May, starting tailback who was injured for about half of the season, starting all new kids at the skill positions on offense, and having bad break after break in close games last season.

 

Dunbar has a new 3,000 square foot weightroom which is beautiful and as nice if not nicer than anyone in Central Kentucky. Dunbar last season had a lot of Sophmores in these skill positions and these kids are growing up. They were undefeated in Freshman football a couple of years ago and these groups of kids are becoming better and better.

 

Some people have said Dunbar's offense was old school or too run oriented last season, well in 2003 at East Jessamine this same offense scored more regular season points than anyone if I'm not mistaken, and it was always successful.

 

I am not trying to put down anyones opinion on here but it bothers me when I see these kids work so hard from January on and people just bash everything they do with complete ignorance on what goes on at these schools.

 

There are schools in Lexington who do not do much with off season work outs but I assure you Dunbar is not one of them.

 

David Hensley coached with Paul Rains and Dale Anderson and I know Trinity fans know who Dale Anderson is and I assure you Paul Rains will work you to death in the weight room. He had weightlifting as a class at Madison Central the last block of the day in the second semester and I assure you working hard was not a problem.

 

Sometimes the breaks don't fall your way and that happend to Dunbar last year but things are on the rise.

Which school(s) are you talking about?

 

Dunbar, Tates Creek, Lafayette, Henry Clay or Bryan Station?

 

I have chosen not to be specific.

For starters, I don't think there is much of a gap between Lexington schools and Louisville schools. There is a gap with Trinity but that gap is for everyone, so it annoys me when we blanket statement Lexington schools for losing to basically only Trinity and the whole town of Louisville gets credit for that win. Trinity beat everyone in Louisville as well.

 

As far as Dunbar's concerns, they are coming off a season of horrible breaks. Starting fullback who quit in May, starting tailback who was injured for about half of the season, starting all new kids at the skill positions on offense, and having bad break after break in close games last season.

 

Dunbar has a new 3,000 square foot weightroom which is beautiful and as nice if not nicer than anyone in Central Kentucky. Dunbar last season had a lot of Sophmores in these skill positions and these kids are growing up. They were undefeated in Freshman football a couple of years ago and these groups of kids are becoming better and better.

 

Some people have said Dunbar's offense was old school or too run oriented last season, well in 2003 at East Jessamine this same offense scored more regular season points than anyone if I'm not mistaken, and it was always successful.

 

I am not trying to put down anyones opinion on here but it bothers me when I see these kids work so hard from January on and people just bash everything they do with complete ignorance on what goes on at these schools.

 

There are schools in Lexington who do not do much with off season work outs but I assure you Dunbar is not one of them.

 

David Hensley coached with Paul Rains and Dale Anderson and I know Trinity fans know who Dale Anderson is and I assure you Paul Rains will work you to death in the weight room. He had weightlifting as a class at Madison Central the last block of the day in the second semester and I assure you working hard was not a problem.

 

Sometimes the breaks don't fall your way and that happend to Dunbar last year but things are on the rise.

 

The weight room and on the field are related, but two totally different things. You, as a program, can lift all you want and run and run. The problem comes with coaches saying that the new players are too young to do this and that, but still start or play significant minutes. These same young kids are going to become primetime players, unless their are 11 new transfers to replace them. Then there's the stubborn coaching that says we've done this here and it worked, so it should work here and not really change a thing.

 

Now with Dunbar, Hensley has his first class of freshman juniors now. The senior class last year was, well we'll just say not all that good. It will be an interesting year over there. Looking forward to seeing progress from last year.

to compete for state championships?

 

I will start with a simple one and for the fun of it let's try to use numbers, I gave the first idea, someone else give the next one but use the #2, and so on and so on:

 

1. The Lexington 6A schools need to consistently schedule better competition from outside of Lexington. Each 6A school should attempt to play two teams from outside their area where they would be considered the underdog.

 

2. Pass the ball more. Having a strong running game is great but you need balance if you intend to take the title. Every team since 2000 that has taken the 4A title has been able to do both well.

 

3. Win More Games. Especially in the Playoffs. It sounds pretty basic I know. But you gotta find what works with what players you're given. Than you adjust to win more games.