With what I read in the Lexington Herald a few weeks ago, is there the possibility that 7 on 7 could become a legit summer sport for all schools statewide with scheduled games,tournaments, district and regional play,ala other varsity sports like baseball and basketball? Think this could be major if really happened.

There are state champions in 7 on 7 in Texas. There are local tourneys that qualify you for the state tourney in College Station. They seperate big schools (4A and 5A) and small schools (everyone else).

 

I know Celina takes it all very seriously and has a large following. They have parlayed summer success (3 peat state 7 on 7 champions in the small school division) into fall championships (2007 3A state champions and 2008 runners-up) over the last few years in Texas.

 

The only drawback are those teams that are run-oriented (wishbone, doublewing, wing-t teams) may not take it as seriously. I still think it is fun in Texas and has been a success.

If so, does anyone think spring football would be eliminated?

If so, does anyone think spring football would be eliminated?

 

It hasn't impacted spring football in Texas, so I don't see why it would in Kentucky.

There are state champions in 7 on 7 in Texas. There are local tourneys that qualify you for the state tourney in College Station. They seperate big schools (4A and 5A) and small schools (everyone else).

 

I know Celina takes it all very seriously and has a large following. They have parlayed summer success (3 peat state 7 on 7 champions in the small school division) into fall championships (2007 3A state champions and 2008 runners-up) over the last few years in Texas.

 

The only drawback are those teams that are run-oriented (wishbone, doublewing, wing-t teams) may not take it as seriously. I still think it is fun in Texas and has been a success.

 

The Lexington-Herald article said 7 on 7 was huge in certain parts of the country. I think most of the games are played from the end of school until fall practice starts, maybe 2-3 months

The Lexington-Herald article said 7 on 7 was huge in certain parts of the country. I think most of the games are played from the end of school until fall practice starts, maybe 2-3 months

 

In Texas, we played from mid June until late July. It is NOT 2-3 months, more like a month- 6 weeks. Kids have breaks that allow them to take vacations, do summer school or college courses, attend camps, etc. It is also a 1 day a week commitment. There is not practice for the games because the games themselves are seen as practice time. It is not as intense as an interscholastic sport during the school year is, that is for sure.

It hasn't impacted spring football in Texas, so I don't see why it would in Kentucky.

 

Because Texas lives on football, Kentucky just isn't serious enough about it yet.

Because Texas lives on football, Kentucky just isn't serious enough about it yet.

 

That has nothing to do with the impact on spring football.

 

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Wouldn't the rule change that goes into effect next near banning 7s against other schools during the month of June prevent such a league in Ky?

Yes, the KHSAA and the basketball coaches will never let this fly in KY. Ky is way behind in the area of football and what rulings other states have in the area of practice time and things...

I think it may be a little more popular than what most expect mostly due to both UK and Louisville being pass oriented and we love both out cats and our cards.

Yes, the KHSAA and the basketball coaches will never let this fly in KY. Ky is way behind in the area of football and what rulings other states have in the area of practice time and things...

 

Where do you get that misinformation? From what I can see on NFHS web site, Kentucky has as much or more full contact practice as anyone. What exactly can they do in other states that they can't do in Kentucky? Legally that is. For example, Texas allows some 7 on 7 play in June, but NOT with the school coaches. Do Kentucky coaches really want to turn over control of their players to outside coaches in the summer (ala AAU)??

Okay how about a real spring ball in real spring weather, with a scrimmage For starters. and how about June being up to the kids and coaches.

http://www.psblive.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1016

 

http://www.psblive.com/index.php?option=com_broadcasts&Itemid=84

 

I never want it to replace football but here is a internet broadcast 7 on 7 I put together this summer. All the games were taped and some were broadcast live. Maybe a new recruiting tool since most colleges cannot come to 7 on 7's. I think there is some legs to people wanting to watch it. Only true coaches watch the lines anyways (sadly).

What exactly can they do in other states that they can't do in Kentucky?

 

In my opinion, I would like to see Spring football take place in the same three week period for all schools, perhaps the week after the Sweet 16 ends. I would like to see a Spring Scrimmage with other schools, I would really love to see this happen as a group in region, maybe eight teams meet at one place and have four scrimmages. I would love to see this coordinated with officials to incorporate an official workshop during the week leading up to the scrimmages, then have on the job training for the officials during the scrimmages. That is one of my dreams for Kentucky Football.

 

I would also like to see the June limitation done away with before it goes into affect. There is absolutely no reason for it. All it does is hurt Kentucky Football. And, I know a hand full of coaches voted for it, but I assure you that if all coaches were polled it would be voted down by a large majority. The Coaches List Server was full of complaints about it, and I don't blame them.