Would a victory by CovCath Saturday eclipse the Mud Bowl victory as the "worst loss in HHS history"? (by some).

The 1997 Mud Bowl loss for Highlands, while painful, cannot be considered the worst since Highlands just barely beat CCH during the regular season, and CCH went on to win state... i.e. they were a really good team. CCH is certainly on the rise when compared to the past few years, but I can't see how they can possibly contend for a state title this year.

I don't think anyone considers the Mud Bowl to be the worst loss in HHS history.

 

It sure is one of them. Having a tough time thinking of one that I'd consider worse. Give me a hand.:idunno:

It sure is one of them. Having a tough time thinking of one that I'd consider worse. Give me a hand.:idunno:

 

I would think anytime you lose in a state game.

It sure is one of them. Having a tough time thinking of one that I'd consider worse. Give me a hand.:idunno:

Define "worst" as it pertains to this question.

I would think anytime you lose in a state game.

 

Not even close. The 1995 state game was nothing compared to this one. I was just impressed with the 95 team for staicking with BG as long as they did. The 2003 loss to Boyle County wasn't close either. (Those are the only two losses I've seen.)

For the Mud Bowl, I stood in the north end zone at the fence, ankle deep in water and having to drain my hat every five minutes or so. Miserable conditions, but I wouldn't have traded that spot for one in the press box. The Birds were up big and threatening to put the final nail in the coffin, but for some reason, Jared just refused to give up the pass and take the ball in himself. When they turned the ball over on downs you could feel the momentum shift. I've never experienced anything like it before or since. And the walk across the field to the south gate while CovCath's fans and players were celebrating was like a knife in the gut.

Nothing else has come close. An upset this Saturday wouldn't even rate a tremor on the scale.

Let's reverse the question: Would a victory by CovCath Saturday be bigger than the Mud Bowl for CCH?

Not even close. The 1995 state game was nothing compared to this one. I was just impressed with the 95 team for staicking with BG as long as they did. The 2003 loss to Boyle County wasn't close either. (Those are the only two losses I've seen.)

For the Mud Bowl, I stood in the north end zone at the fence, ankle deep in water and having to drain my hat every five minutes or so. Miserable conditions, but I wouldn't have traded that spot for one in the press box. The Birds were up big and threatening to put the final nail in the coffin, but for some reason, Jared just refused to give up the pass and take the ball in himself. When they turned the ball over on downs you could feel the momentum shift. I've never experienced anything like it before or since. And the walk across the field to the south gate while CovCath's fans and players were celebrating was like a knife in the gut.

Nothing else has come close. An upset this Saturday wouldn't even rate a tremor on the scale.

 

You're not serious are you?

Not even close. The 1995 state game was nothing compared to this one. I was just impressed with the 95 team for staicking with BG as long as they did. The 2003 loss to Boyle County wasn't close either. (Those are the only two losses I've seen.)

For the Mud Bowl, I stood in the north end zone at the fence, ankle deep in water and having to drain my hat every five minutes or so. Miserable conditions, but I wouldn't have traded that spot for one in the press box. The Birds were up big and threatening to put the final nail in the coffin, but for some reason, Jared just refused to give up the pass and take the ball in himself. When they turned the ball over on downs you could feel the momentum shift. I've never experienced anything like it before or since. And the walk across the field to the south gate while CovCath's fans and players were celebrating was like a knife in the gut.

Nothing else has come close. An upset this Saturday wouldn't even rate a tremor on the scale.

 

Ummm okay. Would you like Jared's number so you can ask him yourself why he wouldn't give up the pass. I won't go into details why Jared wouldn't give up the pass. Here's a clue, because the call from the sidelines wouldn't let Jared give up the pass. Hopefully I have made myself clear why Jared wouldn't give up the pass!!!!!:laugh::laugh::isurrender:

He wouldn't give up the pass because he ran the plays that were called for him. If the play is bootleg PASS then thats the play you run. I will be the first to admit that HHS should have won that game but its not Jared's fault. You win as a team and lose as a team. That team had the talent to win state but CCH stopped us. Try giving the blame were it should go!

You're not serious are you?

 

Yes, but I should have phrased that better. HIGHLANDS (AKA Dale) wouldn't give up on the pass and turn Jared loose to run that TD in. No shot meant at Jared and I didn't mean to sound like I was blaming him.:isurrender:

Let's reverse the question: Would a victory by CovCath Saturday be bigger than the Mud Bowl for CCH?

 

To these kids, yes. To the long-time fans, I can't imagine it. Although there's something to be said for living in the present.

Define "worst" as it pertains to this question.

 

The way that I see it,. there is no such thing as a "worse" loss. A loss is a loss now and forever in the stat books, after the game you can call it history!! There is no such thing as a good loss or bad loss. (I would think that all losses are a bad thing.) Though this Saturday one of these teams will have a "loss" on there record. One thing I know for sure,it's a rivalry game, and both teams are going to be looking to knock somebody's head off!!!! :thumb:

Not even close. The 1995 state game was nothing compared to this one. I was just impressed with the 95 team for staicking with BG as long as they did. The 2003 loss to Boyle County wasn't close either. (Those are the only two losses I've seen.)

For the Mud Bowl, I stood in the north end zone at the fence, ankle deep in water and having to drain my hat every five minutes or so. Miserable conditions, but I wouldn't have traded that spot for one in the press box. The Birds were up big and threatening to put the final nail in the coffin, but for some reason, Jared just refused to give up the pass and take the ball in himself. When they turned the ball over on downs you could feel the momentum shift. I've never experienced anything like it before or since. And the walk across the field to the south gate while CovCath's fans and players were celebrating was like a knife in the gut.

Nothing else has come close. An upset this Saturday wouldn't even rate a tremor on the scale.

 

The "worst loss" designation is all a matter of perspective. To you it was the 97 Mud Bowl game. To the seniors on the 95 and 03 teams, I'm sure they feel it was their state game.

 

Let's just hope that the Birds come out focused on Saturday so we don't have a thread dedicated to arguing over whether a loss to CovCath this year is even in such a discussion and just as importantly, we don't have to deal with a thread discussing whether that would be the best CovCath win ever. :thumb:

The "worst loss"

 

 

Newport 1980

 

9-1 and don't make the playoffs. :cry: (Family T would have to agree)

 

 

Runner-up, Belfry 1979: tear-away jersey game state-semi's. :cry:

Now to satisfy Cyle's Highlands prediction thread checklist here are my thoughts on this game.

 

Coaches Wirth, Ray, etal, have the Colonels again believing. And we all know that you can't win if you don't believe. The game film I've seen of CovCath indicates a much more aggressive and quicker defense that again plays down hill. Lot's of blitzing and stunting. In other words the D of old when Coach Ray was in charge.

 

CovCath's O looks pretty good and Erpenbeck has improved his passing game dramatically since the year began. Assuming Robinson is back 100%, he with Connelly will give the Colonels two very capable wide receivers. Geisen is a big target also who CovCath will try to sneak behind Highlands lbers . With Schaffer and Erpenbeck running the ball (running qbs are a nightmare for defensive coordinators) the Colonels have a talented and dangerous running game.

 

Birds have better overall talent, but the series is filled with wins by the less talented team. Plus this is a rivalry game being played on CovCath's home field on a Saturday afternoon, which takes the Birds out of their normal routine. Birds best focus carefully this entire week and not take the Colonels lightly. There is no doubt in my mind that Wirth circled this week on his calendar the day he took the job and has been focusing the Colonels on this game since then, much like Highlands focused on X. Highlands O line and running backs are going to have to simply do a great job this week to avoid too much pressure being placed on a young, but very talented Towles. On passes, the O line and running backs are going to need to pick up the blitzes, pass block until the whistle and not allow any pressure on every pass. Wide receivers will need to block the way they did against Ryle and not like they did against Manual. The off running back is going to need to get and maintain his block until the whistle blows. Receivers will cannot afford to drop one catchable ball and be willing to sell out the body and dive for passes if necessary. If they do all that (in other words play up to their potential), then I think the Birds will prevail. If the Birds come out and play have hearted, then it could be a long afternoon for the Birds, more talent or not.

 

My man!!