My mistake...I thought Ryan lined up there from time to time. With all the movement the Birds do, it is hard to tell who is where

 

I bet the nose tackle, (58) Reis, is fast enough to return kicks though!:thumb:

I bet the nose tackle, (58) Reis, is fast enough to return kicks though!:thumb:

 

I think it is really funny when the center snaps the ball, stands up to block and there is nobody in front of him because the Birds nose tackle is laying on his QB in the backfield.

You heading up to the game Buffalo?

 

I thought about it, but I think I'm going to head for something new friday nite....planning on going to the Metcalfe County/Ft. Campbell game. Keep your phone on you, b/c I'm sure I'll be calling for some updates.

Will there be a BGP meet and greet Friday with the Birds and the Pats before the game?

I thought that the Letcher Cty coach hit the nail on the head when he said something to the effect that Highlands has "no fat guys". That right there tells the story that skilled atheletes get the job done not only in the high profile positions but in the trenches. Great job Dale and company in having by far this year the best looking offensive line in the State. I guess my point is you dont and you better not be over 250 to play in Dales offense. And for the record this post is coming from a sore arm raggy looking old and out of shape QB.

 

I agree with that, and no, Highlands doesn't have any "fat guys". If a kid can be 250+ and be in shape, that's great....icing on the cake, but if he is 250, out of shape, fat, weak and can't move...then, typically those types of kids don't get much action, unless they are at a smaller school or just on a team that doesn't have much depth.

 

"If you can't move, you can't play." That's how I was brought up/coached....I was made a believer, if I hadn't, I woudn't have had any kind of success in HS and College as a player. I firmly believe believe that now as a young coach....it may not be the politically correct thing to necissarily tell kids, but it's pretty darn truthful.

 

From the looks of things, that same saying or about that, seems to be a motto at Highlands.......I'd say it works pretty well for them?!:lol: :thumb:

Will there be a BGP meet and greet Friday with the Birds and the Pats before the game?

Mr. Network and I hope to meet up between 6:30 and 7:00. Along with anyone else that shows up.

Maybe 1 or 2. Thats what makes Highlands so good, no egos or college recuitors to get in the way.

 

 

....and the fact that football is an absolute culture, way of life in Ft. Thomas. The mindset that anything short of a state championship is viewed as somewhat of a dissapointing year; embedded into young mens lives as soon as they start little league. To become the best that you can be. A belief that the hard work you put in year around, won't just make you a better player....but, will make your team better. A team of great attitudes. Coaches that work their tales off and expect nothing less from those that they are coaching. A community and fan support that is probably as good as it gets, any class, any state...they are with you when you WIN, and there for the team even more when they are having a "down year" (last years 7-5 record)...no finger pointing. Parents of the players are involved/supportive, but keep their distance and try not to interfere with what and how the coaches do their jobs....realizing that the coaches might just be coaching their sons real hard/ intense and to the naked eye, might seem unfair, but at the sametime know that those COACHES would go to battle over each and every one of them. An administration that is committed to not only academics, but athletics, in particular football (going off of their state CATS scores, other assessment, etc. )

 

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These are some other factors, wouldn't you say Sweeper?!?....and, some good factors to have, at that.

....and the fact that football is an absolute culture, way of life in Ft. Thomas. The mindset that anything short of a state championship is viewed as somewhat of a dissapointing year; embedded into young mens lives as soon as they start little league. To become the best that you can be. A belief that the hard work you put in year around, won't just make you a better player....but, will make your team better. A team of great attitudes. Coaches that work their tales off and expect nothing less from those that they are coaching. A community and fan support that is probably as good as it gets, any class, any state...they are with you when you WIN, and there for the team even more when they are having a "down year" (last years 7-5 record)...no finger pointing. Parents of the players are involved/supportive, but keep their distance and try not to interfere with what and how the coaches do their jobs....realizing that the coaches might just be coaching their sons real hard/ intense and to the naked eye, might seem unfair, but at the sametime know that those COACHES would go to battle over each and every one of them. An administration that is committed to not only academics, but athletics, in particular football (going off of their state CATS scores, other assessment, etc. )

 

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These are some other factors, wouldn't you say Sweeper?!?....and, some good factors to have, at that.

 

 

Dude, You need to move to town 'cause you got it down!:thumb:

Dude, You need to move to town 'cause you got it down!:thumb:

 

haha...Well, I appreciate the invite! Fortunately, I've grown up in a family of successful coaches and I've seen what they do. I also had the chance to play in high school for Lincoln County and Danville HS....one being a great program and the other being an absolute super power, like you all in Ft. Thomas. I've had the opportunity to play for other great coaches, ex: Sam Harp, Mark Peach (Campbellsville Univ.), etc., and I'm fortunately now at a place, Mercer County, that is hoping to one day, get to the levels of a Highlands, Danville, Trinity, Beechwood, Mayfield, etc.....but, as I mentioned, and you attest to, all of those things have to be in place...and that goes for every school across the state that not only wants to, but is committed to having a top knotch program.

 

.....that's one of the reasons why I am going to watch Metcalfe County play this week. Six to Eight years ago, they were the doormat of KY HS Football...we beat them 69-0 (A friend of mines cow pasture was literally better than their field at the time), and that was the score at the end of the 3rd..it was the same thing for the next couple years. IMHO, they are the best story of the past 10 years in KY football, so I'm anxious to see them now. They are a prime example, IMO, that any school across this state can establish themselves if everything that was mentioned and more, is in place.

 

Best of luck to you all this week!

Records

Lincoln County 11-2

Highlands 13-0

 

Opponents’ Records

Lincoln County 75-54 (0 opponents still in playoffs)

Highlands 75-55 (2 opponents still in playoffs: Central and Lexington Catholic)

 

Points Scored

Lincoln County 356 total; 27 per game

Highlands 533 total; 41 per game

 

Points Allowed

Lincoln County 197 total; 15 per game

Highlands 125 total; 9 per game

 

Average Winning Margin

Lincoln County 12 points per game

Highlands 32 points per game

 

Number of Years in the Playoffs

Lincoln County 17 seasons; record of 24-16 (60%)

Highlands 36 seasons; record of 91-19 (82%)

 

Common Opponents (1-Hopkinsville)

Highlands beat Hopkinsville 42-8 at home in week 6.

Lincoln County beat Hopkinsville 29-21 at home in week 11.

 

Series

This will be the 3rd game in the series for these two schools. Highlands won both of the previous games.

 

Season/Winner/Score

1979 HHS 34-0 (AAA Region 3 Final)

1981 HHS 14-0 (AAA Region 3 Final)

 

Rushing Yards

Lincoln County 2,123 total; 163 per game

Highlands 3,596 total; 276 per game

 

Rushing Yards Allowed

Lincoln County 1,504 total; 115 per game

Highlands 1,443 total; 111 per game

 

Passing Yards

Lincoln County 1,751 total; 134 per game

Highlands 1,409 total; 108 per game

 

Passing Yards Allowed

Lincoln County 1,342 total; 103 per game

Highlands 1,457 total; 112 per game

 

Starting Quarterback Numbers

Levi Rogers (Lincoln County) 93 of 200 (46.5%) 1,695 yards 18 TD (6 INT)

Clay Cecil (Highlands) 57 of 98 (58.1%) 903 yards 7 TD (3 INT)

 

Interception Leaders

Ryan Young (Lincoln County) – 11

Austin Collinsworth (Highlands)- 5

 

Rushing Leaders

Avery Spicer (Lincoln County)- 146 rushes for 736 yards (5.1 avg.) and 9 TD

Josh Conner (Highlands)- 182 rushes for 1,500 yards (8.2 avg.) and 25 TD

Mr. Network and I hope to meet up between 6:30 and 7:00. Along with anyone else that shows up.

 

Closer to 6:30.......

 

PM Birdsfan if you want to know where.

haha...Well, I appreciate the invite! Fortunately, I've grown up in a family of successful coaches and I've seen what they do. I also had the chance to play in high school for Lincoln County and Danville HS....one being a great program and the other being an absolute super power, like you all in Ft. Thomas. I've had the opportunity to play for other great coaches, ex: Sam Harp, Mark Peach (Campbellsville Univ.), etc., and I'm fortunately now at a place, Mercer County, that is hoping to one day, get to the levels of a Highlands, Danville, Trinity, Beechwood, Mayfield, etc.....but, as I mentioned, and you attest to, all of those things have to be in place...and that goes for every school across the state that not only wants to, but is committed to having a top knotch program.

 

.....that's one of the reasons why I am going to watch Metcalfe County play this week. Six to Eight years ago, they were the doormat of KY HS Football...we beat them 69-0 (A friend of mines cow pasture was literally better than their field at the time), and that was the score at the end of the 3rd..it was the same thing for the next couple years. IMHO, they are the best story of the past 10 years in KY football, so I'm anxious to see them now. They are a prime example, IMO, that any school across this state can establish themselves if everything that was mentioned and more, is in place.

 

Best of luck to you all this week!

 

Great call for an outsider looking in. Thank the one above that you threw some hints out there. You had me scared for a brief moment. I thought that was you Dale. :eek:

Less then 48 hours till kickoff. For LC to win they need to bring their A game and then some and hope Highlands doesn't bring theirs. So good luck Pats. I'll be checking in on the updates Friday night.:thumb:

Starting Quarterback Numbers

Levi Rogers (Lincoln County) 93 of 200 (46.5%) 1,695 yards 18 TD (6 INT)

Clay Cecil (Highlands) 57 of 98 (58.1%) 903 yards 7 TD (3 INT)

 

Rushing Leaders

Avery Spicer (Lincoln County)- 146 rushes for 736 yards (5.1 avg.) and 9 TD

Josh Conner (Highlands)- 182 rushes for 1,500 yards (8.2 avg.) and 25 TD

 

Just wanted to put this into perspective a little more. Mr. Cecil also has 9 rushing touchdowns and 600 yards to go with it.

 

Also, wow! :eek: I didn't realize Conner had 25 TD's. That is a bunch! :scared:

Hi guys. I have been out of town for about 6 weeks. What I miss?