I dont disagree with any of those points. My problem is I would think that all costs would be covered by Corporate sponsors leaving the kid with nothing but showing up and being rewarded for his hard work and acomplishments after his 3 yrs of High School football. If you cant get corporate sponsors to flip the whole bill then I just think it is a tad tacky to say the least to ask a kid or family or better yet a school to flip the bill. Besides that I think it just opens up an opportunity for some parent to scream that he wants his kids $300 worth of equal time on the field if it is coming out of Dads pocket. I just think someone might be opening up a can of worms. Of course this is jmo. Throw some of that Coal money at it, that oughta do it. :thumb:20n10

 

Not to mention most people wouldn't want to ask for the $300 for their kid to participate. I know I wouldn't feel comfortable asking and don't plan on asking. Christmas time is a rough time to ask for that kind of cash. No one was aware of the fee until the letter came in the mail.

The money goes to the players, it isn't just payment to the coaches, college, etc. They receive really good meals, lodging, rings, clothing and exposure. Who can not come up with $300? I'm sure every school has a booster club that reserves some money for this, then there are businesses that wouldn't mind either I'm sure for their hometown star to represent them.

 

 

The way it was explained to my son was this, insurance, food, lodging and also there are the rules imposed by the NCAA and the NAIA. My son has all the stuff, sweats, Jersey, and the memories of playing in the game. Also I think that they (the bowl folks) have to pay to use the local high school fields for practice. I did not think that three hundred was too much, in fact I thought considering what they were getting it was a steal. Our booster club offered to pay but I could afford it and I paid.

 

This is an experience that you cannot put a price on, not only getting to play and meet and become friends with other players, but the exposure they kids recieve is unbelievable. My son had letters and visits to schools that came directly from his participation in the game.

 

No, I don't see that being too much at all.

Last year it was $200 i think but for that money you got 3 nights in a hotel, 3 meals a day at Cumberlands cafeteria, t-shirts, sweat suit, game jersey, and a ring(win or loose). I know that most players had their school or football program pay the money, it would be nice if it was free for the players but they get more than other free all star games give them.

The way it was explained to my son was this, insurance, food, lodging and also there are the rules imposed by the NCAA and the NAIA. My son has all the stuff, sweats, Jersey, and the memories of playing in the game. Also I think that they (the bowl folks) have to pay to use the local high school fields for practice. I did not think that three hundred was too much, in fact I thought considering what they were getting it was a steal. Our booster club offered to pay but I could afford it and I paid.

 

This is an experience that you cannot put a price on, not only getting to play and meet and become friends with other players, but the exposure they kids recieve is unbelievable. My son had letters and visits to schools that came directly from his participation in the game.

 

No, I don't see that being too much at all.

 

What college coaches were in attendance last year? I do get that the event costs money . . . I guess I just thought that most of it would be underwritten by sponsors. Knowing ahead of time would also have helped us to put some money aside for the event. I am not at all arguing that the event probably costs them more than the $300 charged---it is a nice bowl. I guess we were led to believe that it was no charge for the player and were surprised to find out that it is $300 and due by December 31st. Money is tighter do to the economy. It isn't as easy to come up with a spare $300 this year.

Last year it was $200 i think but for that money you got 3 nights in a hotel, 3 meals a day at Cumberlands cafeteria, t-shirts, sweat suit, game jersey, and a ring(win or loose). I know that most players had their school or football program pay the money, it would be nice if it was free for the players but they get more than other free all star games give them.

 

IMHO, that is a pretty good bargain. I would like to see more corporate sponsors to help offset this cost for the kids who could play if they could afford it. But these games don't get put on for free.

 

Not according to the Bowl website. I think this Bowl is morphing into the State of Ky vs the State of Tenn all star game. Take a look at it. Now the reality may be different than what the web site states. I guess we'll know the answer to that question when the rosters are released if the players on the team come only from eastern Ky.

 

LN, I got this from the website...

The Border Bowl is a non-profit organization established to promote high school football in Kentucky and Tennessee. The objective is to provide an All-Star game featuring the top players in Eastern Kentucky and Eastern Tennessee. High schools eligible to nominate players for this game are geographically located along the I-75 corridor from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Covington, Kentucky and east. This game allows players to have the opportunity to play, practice, and battle it out for the rights to the border. It also allows high school seniors an opportunity to gain additional exposure and, perhaps, earn a scholarship for college. Each player must be nominated by their coach. All player profiles are reviewed by a panel of coaches from their home state to field the best possible team.

 

We once had the Kentucky vs. Tenn All-Star and unfortunately, it went by the way-side a couple of years ago. Sounds like this is E Ky vs. E Tenn. to me... so schools east of Covington, Kentucky are eligible. Now is Holy Cross east of Covington? :idunno:

 

LN, I got this from the website...

The Border Bowl is a non-profit organization established to promote high school football in Kentucky and Tennessee. The objective is to provide an All-Star game featuring the top players in Eastern Kentucky and Eastern Tennessee. High schools eligible to nominate players for this game are geographically located along the I-75 corridor from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Covington, Kentucky and east. This game allows players to have the opportunity to play, practice, and battle it out for the rights to the border. It also allows high school seniors an opportunity to gain additional exposure and, perhaps, earn a scholarship for college. Each player must be nominated by their coach. All player profiles are reviewed by a panel of coaches from their home state to field the best possible team.

 

We once had the Kentucky vs. Tenn All-Star and unfortunately, it went by the way-side a couple of years ago. Sounds like this is E Ky vs. E Tenn. to me... so schools east of Covington, Kentucky are eligible. Now is Holy Cross east of Covington? :idunno:

 

 

You are right. I'm embarrassed that I missed it. Sorry to any one that I may have confused.

How many knew there was a $300 entry fee required for those who have been selected and choose to play? That is a lot of money. Some of the players will not be able to pay this fee and will be unable to participate.

 

After a player plays 4 years of football at the school and has the opportunity to play in this game, he deserves some help on financial help if he is not able to pay. A lot of businesses or the booster club should pitch in and help. That should be the least the community could do to help a kid that has devoted so much time to the program. Don't leave them hanging out in the cold.

Last year it was $200 i think but for that money you got 3 nights in a hotel, 3 meals a day at Cumberlands cafeteria, t-shirts, sweat suit, game jersey, and a ring(win or loose). I know that most players had their school or football program pay the money, it would be nice if it was free for the players but they get more than other free all star games give them.

 

It was $300 last year. I was told the price may come down after a few years with getting more sponsors.

 

LN, I got this from the website...

The Border Bowl is a non-profit organization established to promote high school football in Kentucky and Tennessee. The objective is to provide an All-Star game featuring the top players in Eastern Kentucky and Eastern Tennessee. High schools eligible to nominate players for this game are geographically located along the I-75 corridor from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Covington, Kentucky and east. This game allows players to have the opportunity to play, practice, and battle it out for the rights to the border. It also allows high school seniors an opportunity to gain additional exposure and, perhaps, earn a scholarship for college. Each player must be nominated by their coach. All player profiles are reviewed by a panel of coaches from their home state to field the best possible team.

 

We once had the Kentucky vs. Tenn All-Star and unfortunately, it went by the way-side a couple of years ago. Sounds like this is E Ky vs. E Tenn. to me... so schools east of Covington, Kentucky are eligible. Now is Holy Cross east of Covington? :idunno:

 

The only problem is that some of the players that are chosen do not get any playing time. How can a college coach look at players that are standing on the sideline? Is it worth $300 for them? This is from someone that has experienced all this.

 

LN, I got this from the website...

The Border Bowl is a non-profit organization established to promote high school football in Kentucky and Tennessee. The objective is to provide an All-Star game featuring the top players in Eastern Kentucky and Eastern Tennessee. High schools eligible to nominate players for this game are geographically located along the I-75 corridor from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Covington, Kentucky and east. This game allows players to have the opportunity to play, practice, and battle it out for the rights to the border. It also allows high school seniors an opportunity to gain additional exposure and, perhaps, earn a scholarship for college. Each player must be nominated by their coach. All player profiles are reviewed by a panel of coaches from their home state to field the best possible team.

 

We once had the Kentucky vs. Tenn All-Star and unfortunately, it went by the way-side a couple of years ago. Sounds like this is E Ky vs. E Tenn. to me... so schools east of Covington, Kentucky are eligible. Now is Holy Cross east of Covington? :idunno:

 

Holy Cross is in Covington so it meets the criteria mentioned^. Plus, Holy Cross is East of I-75 so it meets both criteria needed to be eligible.

Isn't Boyle County and Anderson County West of I-75? And technically so is Bryan Station.

I'm sure it is a great game to watch.

 

But NCAA rules prohibit college coaches from watching all-star games and practices such as this. I guess NAIA coaches could go and perhaps that is beneficial to the players that participate.

 

Does anyone know the reason for college coaches not being permitted to watch this game or to watch the practices ? . Does this rule also pertain to college scouts ? Other than the most high profile coaches , who would know that the person watching the game is even a coach ?

 

This game is for the kids and I don't understand the reasoning behind these particular rules for college coaches not being able to attend. Maybe somebody in the know can explain it to me. It seems to me that this rule is taking away what the game was intended for to begin with.(Maybe its just me?) :idunno:

The player rosters have been released... you can see them if you click on the link provided in an earlier post of this thread.

 

Congrats to LB Brandon Roller, OL Hunter Schlosser and WR John Drennen of Highlands for being invited to participate!

Last year my son participated in this game for the Ky team and we paid $250 They recieved plenty of items my only problem was that it seem to me that Coach K catered to the Highland players more than other local players my son was in on three plays caught three passes and sat the the rest of the game which I felt was very humiliating to him considering he was in the top 5 in the state. I personally could careless about the perks he wanted the exposure more than anything and was not given the oppurtunity like some so I lost alot of respect for Coach K last year.