Can you back that up or is it like UK fans when they say "Billy Packer hates UK?"

 

First of all that is a loaded question. The whole Billy Packer thing, who really cares... No one. Secondly the answer to backing up my statement, she would not let Highlands have wins back while she was the commissioner even though she knows the facts of the case. You can cry all you want about how you think Highlands was wrong or whatever, but I think we can both agree a school should not be punished for using an eligible player.

For someone who "Don't really care either way" you sure do have an interest in this matter. 20n10+12!!!!

 

Said it once, and I'll say it again. I don't really care either way, I just find it amazing that you and some other posters here choose to ignore factual findings regarding this case.

thenamerobdiggity's timeline looks right on target to me. But one item is not listed that may be relevant. I believe Mitchell ran track that spring after football season. Is that correct? Did the KHSAA allow him to run track? If yes, I believe that action is de facto proof that Mitchell was considered an eligible athlete by the KHSAA. I don't see how he could be eligible for track and not eligible for football. Did the KHSAA allow Mitchell to run track that spring?

First of all that is a loaded question. The whole Billy Packer thing, who really cares... No one. Secondly the answer to backing up my statement, she would not let Highlands have wins back while she was the commissioner even though she knows the facts of the case. You can cry all you want about hThisow you think Highlands was wrong or whatever, but I think we can both agree a school should not be punished for using an eligible player.

 

So now it's a conspiracy theory against Brigid? This is getting good now. I asked you a question in an earlier post, and you ignored it. Why won't you address the bona fide change of residence issue? You have chosen to completely ignore it, and I don't understand. Rules were broken, and that's the bottom line. Your lack of respect for the KHSAA is mind boggling to me. I am sure that you would be loving the KHSAA if they had ruled in HHS favor, and the courts went against you. A common case of completely blind loyalty here.

Said it once, and I'll say it again. I don't really care either way, I just find it amazing that you and some other posters here choose to ignore factual findings regarding this case.

The only 'factual finding' of any consequence in this case is that the Kentucky judicial system ultimately ruled the kid eligible to play sports at Highlands for his senior year.

The only 'factual finding' of any consequence in this case is that the Kentucky judicial system ultimately ruled the kid eligible to play sports at Highlands for his senior year.

 

Do you know if Mitchell ran track that spring as I was asking above?

Your lack of respect for the KHSAA is mind boggling to me.

Well, I could just as easily say that your lack of respect for the judicial system is mind boggling.

 

There are two sides to this... the KHSAA side and the judicial side. If you are supporting one side then it's going to appear that you are disrespecting the other side. If I had to choose only one, I would much rather have the judicial system support my position than the KHSAA.

Do you know if Mitchell ran track that spring as I was asking above?

I have HEARD that he did run track for HHS and was eligible per the KHSAA, but this would need to be confirmed by someone more attached to this situation.

The only 'factual finding' of any consequence in this case is that the Kentucky judicial system ultimately ruled the kid eligible to play sports at Highlands for his senior year.[/QU OTE]

 

So, is it fair to say that you have a complete disregard for the KHSAA and it's rules? This is the body that governs athletics in KY. This body exists for a very important reason. We must have this body to insure and protect the integrity of athletics in our high schools. I am once again amazed how the HHS faithful has turned a blind eye to the governing body of athletics in the state. I am incredulous. The HHS faithful should have more respect for the KHSAA imho.

Well, I could just as easily say that your lack of respect for the judicial system is mind boggling.

 

There are two sides to this... the KHSAA side and the judicial side. If you are supporting one side then it's going to appear that you are disrespecting the other side. If I had to choose only one, I would much rather have the judicial system support my position than the KHSAA.

 

I respect both parties here. However, HHS chose voluntarily to become a member school of the KHSAA. When doing so, they agreed to abide by the rules that were put forth for all member institutions. Maybe they should leave the KHSAA. Who was the judge that issued this ruling, and where is his courtroom? Just curious.

I respect both parties here. However, HHS chose voluntarily to become a member school of the KHSAA. When doing so, they agreed to abide by the rules that were put forth for all member institutions. Maybe they should leave the KHSAA. Who was the judge that issued this ruling, and where is his courtroom? Just curious.

An organization such as the KHSAA is not exempt from having its decisions reviewed by the judicial system just because an entity (HHS) chooses to be a member of that organization.

 

I believe the circuit court that ruled MM eligible was based in Campbell County, although I am not 100% sure about this. This court is not located in Fort Thomas, but is located in the same county.

 

If you are implying that the court's decision was unfair and biased based upon where the decision was made, then I must challenge your assertion that you respect the judicial system in this situation, since you are implying the court made a legal decision based upon something other than the facts of the case.

I am just curious as to why the judicial system would disregard and ignore the rules set forth by the KHSAA, aren't you? One question for you, Do you believe that there was a bona fide change of residence in this case? Yes or No. I keep bringing this up because no one wants to discuss it. It keeps getting ignored and the only response I get is that the KHSAA was over ruled by the judicial system, like nothing else matters, when it should.

I'm going to make one last comment on this thread and then I will shut up...

 

Whenever the issue of Highlands challenging the KHSAA's sanctions is discussed, a lot of people often ask why the school and its supporters keep pursuing this matter... why not just let it go and move on, especially since Highlands was allowed to keep its 2004 Class 3A title. Please allow me to answer this question definitively, on behalf of myself and all Highlands fans:

 

We continue to pursue this matter because we view the sanctions as an unfair and inappropriate 'black mark' against both a storied football program and an outstanding coach for doing nothing more than allowing a Highlands student to play football when the courts said he could play and not allowing him to play football when the courts said he could not play. Whenever the issue of the integrity of the Highlands football program is brought up, we Highlands supporters have to endure hearing about how the 2-13 record and the forfeits are "proof" that Highlands' football program cheats and is dishonorable. We feel strongly that the KHSAA's sanctions were unwarranted and the taint associated with the 2004 season undeserved. Highlands has been playing football since 1915 and over the years a lot of individuals have dedicated a great deal of time, heart, effort and soul into cultivating the football program and its tradition. The KHSAA's sanctions against Highlands stemming from the 2004 season strike at the very heart of what all those individuals worked so hard to build up. As we feel these sanctions were illegitimate, it is imperative they be removed for the sake of the program's honor.

It's amazing to me this case still allegedly warrants column space in the Enquirer. Espcecially since, in essence nothing has happened yet. Shame on Ernst and or the Enquirer editors for not trying a little harder to find something a bit more pertinent to cover.

 

The whole thing happened six years ago. I would think all parties involved, especially the players, have moved on.

 

I don't begrudge the HHS adminstration seeking to have the wins reinstated, if they think they have a case. But, I honestly can't see how anyone really thinks it's newsworthy to the average reader in NKY. When the whole mess is finally settled, somebody give me a sentence on the status of the wins, and then hopefully all parties involved finally let the thing drop.

So now it's a conspiracy theory against Brigid? This is getting good now. I asked you a question in an earlier post, and you ignored it. Why won't you address the bona fide change of residence issue? You have chosen to completely ignore it, and I don't understand. Rules were broken, and that's the bottom line. Your lack of respect for the KHSAA is mind boggling to me. I am sure that you would be loving the KHSAA if they had ruled in HHS favor, and the courts went against you. A common case of completely blind loyalty here.

 

As I said before the courts determined that it was a bona fide address change. "Try to say whatever you want about the bona fide address, but the court of law ruled that Mike had a bona fide address in Ft. Thomas." I didnt dance around your question or anything, I simply stated that he had a bona fide address change. And as to your comment saying if they ruled in Mitchells favor I would love the KHSAA, I would say love but I would probably be impartial. Now your turn, What questions didn't I answer??? You said my case is blind loyalty, I will say your case is just plain blind because you didnt read what I wrote earlier and it was in response to your post.

 

Take a step back, look at the situation. Mitchell moved, with a bona fide address, played for Highlands when the courts said he could play and didnt when the courts said not to. At this point he was deemed eligible by the courts. What is your issue?