I was under the impression Cris Collinsworth stroked the check for the field. LoL

I was under the impression Cris Collinsworth stroked the check for the field. LoL

 

Oddly enough, there are plenty of people out there that incorrectly think that. Cris certainly played a big role in getting the field installed at a discounted price and helped raise private donations, but there was still a big nut left over. The field would not have happened without pledges from the City, the Boosters, the Lions Club, the Ft. Thomas Junior Football League and some other folks whose names I won't release because I don't know if they want their names made public.

 

All the City asked in return for their 10 pledge was the ability to use the field when the school wasn't going to using it, in order to justify investing City dollars in the school's field. That makes sense as a taxpayer in the City. The City then graciously agreed to allow all profits from the City rental of the field to be poured back into any replacement costs down the road which will benefit the school which has the obligation to replace the turf. The City probably could have insisted that the rental profits go back to the City to help offset the $6,500 a year pledge committment. Since the school didn't put one penny in the coffer, they really couldn't have argued much to the contrary.

 

And that folks, is the rest of the story.

How in the world could Pat Towles play baseball? That would make him a 3 sport athlete and that is not acceptable by today's standards.

 

Actually that would make him a 4 sport athlete. Someone mentioned he lettered in track last spring.

What?? :confused:

 

Yeah...I have no idea what you're talking about because I've never practiced.

 

When my son played, the risk for injuries weren't any greater in the spring. They were in the weightroom right after the season ended, if they weren't playing other sports.

 

I do know what I'm talking about. And I can tell you I know of at least a team of former players personally that didn't mind playing in the spring at all. They loved it.

No one said they did not like playing in the spring-What I was referring to was spring practice needs to be moved back just a little. It is determened by when your basketball teams are put out of the post season-which means teams start at different times. Now who would not want to start later in warmer weather?:popcorn:

I'm sorry, but this makes no sense if temps are an issue. Teams play into November and December at similar temps.

 

Agreed, but they are hopefully playing for something important at that time of the year.

 

Some schools need to draw players into the program. Even current players, if you go out and are trying to work on fundamentals, its hard to keep focus when its 35, if you are outside.

 

If its 35 and you are preparing for the playoffs, its on then!

 

But Spring football is all about fundamentals, there are no game plans to discuss.

Dale is ALWAYS game planning someone!

Agreed, but they are hopefully playing for something important at that time of the year.

 

Some schools need to draw players into the program. Even current players, if you go out and are trying to work on fundamentals, its hard to keep focus when its 35, if you are outside.

 

If its 35 and you are preparing for the playoffs, its on then!

 

But Spring football is all about fundamentals, there are no game plans to discuss.

 

I think what keeps the focus in spring football is the kids want to get out there and show the coaches what they can do. They are working for a starting spot. It also shows the kids what they need to start working on before summer football.

I think what keeps the focus in spring football is the kids want to get out there and show the coaches what they can do. They are working for a starting spot. It also shows the kids what they need to start working on before summer football.

 

So what you are saying is that if a kid wants to start in the fall, he had better participate in Spring Football. Hmmmm! Makes it awefully difficult for a kid to be playing other spring sports and to try and concentrate all his efforts on football. If so, then that kid will have nothing left to give his other spring sport because he physically can't do both and perform at the highest of levels.

 

What you say directly contradicts what Dale has said over the years about spring football. About how a kid won't loose a starting spot or that he will have plenty of time over the summer to win that spot. That way he can play other spots. Puts a lot of pressure on the kids don't you think?

So what you are saying is that if a kid wants to start in the fall, he had better participate in Spring Football. Hmmmm! Makes it awefully difficult for a kid to be playing other spring sports and to try and concentrate all his efforts on football. If so, then that kid will have nothing left to give his other spring sport because he physically can't do both and perform at the highest of levels.

 

What you say directly contradicts what Dale has said over the years about spring football. About how a kid won't loose a starting spot or that he will have plenty of time over the summer to win that spot. That way he can play other spots. Puts a lot of pressure on the kids don't you think?

 

Well first of all kids that are playing other spring sports are participating in those sports and not football. They know that they will have thier time when they are finished with their spring sport . At most their may be ten kids that are in other sports. ( I could be off on that number ) As for the other 50 that are only participating in spring football, yes I believe they are really trying and concentrating on what they are doing and trying to show their best.

 

Dale doesn't lay a quilt trip on any kid participating in spring sports. Quite the opposite. He encourages participation in baseball and track. Heck, he played baseball in high school and college and knows what a great experience he had.

 

I only know from my kids that they worked really hard in spring ball. They were able to see where they were and what they needed to do for summer ball.

For the life of me, I can't understand why this is such a debate. Basketball and baseball have events all year long, plus you can play pick up baseball and basketball games any time. Why is it such a stretch for football to off season workouts?

 

If I didn't know better, I would say the people that are insinuating that the football people don't like other sports really don't like football.

For the life of me, I can't understand why this is such a debate. Basketball and baseball have events all year long, plus you can play pick up baseball and basketball games any time. Why is it such a stretch for football to off season workouts?

 

If I didn't know better, I would say the people that are insinuating that the football people don't like other sports really don't like football.

 

:thumb:

 

I was just thinking the same thing.

Actually that would make him a 4 sport athlete. Someone mentioned he lettered in track last spring.

 

So Patrick is playing baseball!!!!:thumb:Good news for Baseball.

Could someone explain to me the exact rules regarding spring football. It is my understanding that you have 3 weeks to get in 10 practices. Does this mean 10 practices in pads or 10 total practices? Are there any time limits on the length of these practices? Just curious to know what exactly the rules are.

Could someone explain to me the exact rules regarding spring football. It is my understanding that you have 3 weeks to get in 10 practices. Does this mean 10 practices in pads or 10 total practices? Are there any time limits on the length of these practices? Just curious to know what exactly the rules are.

 

Here's what the KHSAA Site says:

Each football school may conduct ten (10) practice periods of

not more than two (2) hours in length and not more than one

practice per day over ten (10) days during the three calendar

school weeks following the school’s elimination from postseason

play in basketball. All equipment authorized by the

football playing rules may be used during this period. There

shall be no inter-school competition during this period, and all

participants shall be eligible according to all KHSAA eligibility

rules.

In order to conduct the spring practice sessions:

1) No student below grade nine may participate nor may seniors

participate;

2) Dates shall be reported to the KHSAA on supplied forms;

3) Only students currently eligible by all KHSAA rules including

Bylaws 2 through 12 may participate;

4) Intrasquad games may be held but shall be counted as one of

the ten practice sessions; and

5) There shall be no school or coach imposed penalty for any

player who chooses not to participate.

6) There shall be no mandatory participation by any person on

a spring sports eligibility list (or entering any spring sport

scrimmage or contest) and no mandatory participation by any

other person not appearing on a spring sports eligibility list.

I don't believe conditioning counts against the total of 10 practices, unless some football specific activities take place. For example, if a team has football practice in full gear on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and then has weightlifting/conditioning (usual offseason program) on Wednesday, that woud count as 4 football practices for that week.

 

If someone has a different interpretation, please offer the details.

Here's what the KHSAA Site says:

Each football school may conduct ten (10) practice periods of

not more than two (2) hours in length and not more than one

practice per day over ten (10) days during the three calendar

school weeks following the school’s elimination from postseason

play in basketball. All equipment authorized by the

football playing rules may be used during this period. There

shall be no inter-school competition during this period, and all

participants shall be eligible according to all KHSAA eligibility

rules.

In order to conduct the spring practice sessions:

1) No student below grade nine may participate nor may seniors

participate;

2) Dates shall be reported to the KHSAA on supplied forms;

3) Only students currently eligible by all KHSAA rules including

Bylaws 2 through 12 may participate;

4) Intrasquad games may be held but shall be counted as one of

the ten practice sessions; and

5) There shall be no school or coach imposed penalty for any

player who chooses not to participate.

6) There shall be no mandatory participation by any person on

a spring sports eligibility list (or entering any spring sport

scrimmage or contest) and no mandatory participation by any

other person not appearing on a spring sports eligibility list.

I don't believe conditioning counts against the total of 10 practices, unless some football specific activities take place. For example, if a team has football practice in full gear on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and then has weightlifting/conditioning (usual offseason program) on Wednesday, that woud count as 4 football practices for that week.

 

If someone has a different interpretation, please offer the details.

 

I agree with your interpretation.