What does Holmes need to do to improve in 2008? What do they need to keep doing to be successful? Remember, please be constructive.

Beat Scott and they're in the playoffs

Beat Scott and they're in the playoffs

 

:lol:So true. Holmes should see improvement over last year. They've had success in the Jr. High league and on the Freshman level. They could very well be competing for the number 3 spot in the district.

:lol:So true. Holmes should see improvement over last year. They've had success in the Jr. High league and on the Freshman level. They could very well be competing for the number 3 spot in the district.

 

The cupboard will be pretty bare down in Covington next year. With the departure of Rashad Palmer, James Miller, Durielle Diggs and D.J Hunter, Holmes will struggle mightily.

 

The only upside is they'll have a somewhat decent line.

The cupboard will be pretty bare down in Covington next year. With the departure of Rashad Palmer, James Miller, Durielle Diggs and D.J Hunter, Holmes will struggle mightily.

 

The only upside is they'll have a somewhat decent line.

 

They also have a very dedicated coach that wants to win very badly..:thumb::thumb:

They also have a very dedicated coach that wants to win very badly..:thumb::thumb:

 

I agree with that but one of the biggest problems Holmes has had these past few years is getting the kids to come out who can actually play. With the success of the basketball program, several kids who could without a doubt be contributors on the football field are staying away because of risk of injury. (Braeon Avery, Arrez Henderson...both played their freshman year but didn't come back for risk of injury that could hurt their basketball careers)

 

Bottom line is this, until Holmes starts winning, they won't get the athletes and kids out that can make Holmes a contender. I really hope Lickert can change that though.

They also have a very dedicated coach that wants to win very badly..:thumb::thumb:

 

Thats exactly what I was about to post... If they listent to their coach he will take them places...

I agree with that but one of the biggest problems Holmes has had these past few years is getting the kids to come out who can actually play. With the success of the basketball program, several kids who could without a doubt be contributors on the football field are staying away because of risk of injury. (Braeon Avery, Arrez Henderson...both played their freshman year but didn't come back for risk of injury that could hurt their basketball careers)

 

Bottom line is this, until Holmes starts winning, they won't get the athletes and kids out that can make Holmes a contender. I really hope Lickert can change that though.

 

 

You have to think with Henderson at RB and Rico Johnson at WR, they would have been tough to beat.

I feel Coach Lickert will turn things around given the opportunity to do so.

I agree with that but one of the biggest problems Holmes has had these past few years is getting the kids to come out who can actually play. With the success of the basketball program, several kids who could without a doubt be contributors on the football field are staying away because of risk of injury. (Braeon Avery, Arrez Henderson...both played their freshman year but didn't come back for risk of injury that could hurt their basketball careers)

 

Bottom line is this, until Holmes starts winning, they won't get the athletes and kids out that can make Holmes a contender. I really hope Lickert can change that though.

 

Is it risk of injury or that they play basketball year around?

HHS never seems to be lacking at the skill positions, it is in the trenches that they sometimes lack. If they have a pretty good line coming back I am sure they will find someone who can run behind it.

 

BTW totally agree about the coach

Holmes had a few coaching positions listed recently. Have these positions been filled?

The Dawgs are in need of some Difference Makers to turn it around....They have not posted a winning season since 2001, Mike Farley's first season as Head Coach.....

Anyone know how S. Lickerts Bulldogs are looking this year after his inaugural season as a Bulldog last year. Are the dogs buying in to his philosophy? Should be plenty of talent there this year if the heads are twisted on tightly. Good luck this year dogs!:thumb:

Lost some talent from last year - Palmer is walking on at UK. The other kid whose name escapes me is walking on at UL.