Completely true. Criticism is not hate.

 

Then you better inform CNN, msnbc, abc, cbs ...... Sorry, thought I was on the politics forum.

 

Nowhere on BGP this year have I heard anyone mention the improvement Towles made in the off-season. His footwork, throwing mechanics, accuracy, timing and every other qb metric I can think of is vastly improved. He has become a very polished QB. After last season I wasn't completely sold on his ability to be a top flight D1 QB, but after the first two games of this year there is no doubt in my mind - especially if he can continue to improve at the rate he has over the past 12 months.

 

And there's another part of Towles I wish more people could see: how good he is with the little kids around the program. The child mangers obviously idolize the guy, and with them he has the patience and temperment of a individual much older than his actual years. Bodes very well for his future on and off the field. Disclaimer: I am not a coach.

And there's another part of Towles I wish more people could see: how good he is with the little kids around the program. The child mangers obviously idolize the guy, and with them he has the patience and temperment of a individual much older than his actual years. Bodes very well for his future on and off the field. Disclaimer: I am not a coach.

Sounds like you'd make a good one, though. :thumb:

The sarcasm and bolding within your post is awesome. Let me clarify just a bit. I don't know if I feel bad for Tom or am just confused by the continual beat down coach takes on this board. For several years this game was mandated for district play, it didn't need to occur this year. Dixie (and Tom) would have been better served by doing what most every other school in N Ky does and that is avoid the Bluebirds. Since they agree to the game, they subjected themselves to the lopsided score.

 

I could understand if the posters on the site from Dixie would be the ones questioning the coaching staff, and yes I know there are a few, but the majority of the outspoken negative comments come from HHS fans. Why the disdain? Please send me a PM and fill me in on why so many HHS fans care about the success or failure of the Dixie football program? Please send me a PM as to why so many HHS fans want to hate on a HHS grad that played and coached at the school?

 

I was at the game and as a HHS grad, parent, booster, etc. what I saw was one team that was significantly better than the other. There is not one position group at Dixie that was better than HHS. It starts up front where HHS dominated both lines of scrimmage. Patrick Towles is an exceptional high school quarterback. Given the time he had last night, he would torch any defense. The Dixie secondary had no chance. They were being forced to cover sideline to sideline for 50 yards. Kudos to the O-line for providing this huge advantage. Conversely, Zeke Pike had little to no time to throw the ball. Impossible for a quarterback at any level to succeed with D-lineman draped all over them. Dixie was limited to short outs and quick passes due to the dominance of the D-line. Add in the fact that HHS has D1 caliber talent in the defensive backfield, and now what's Dixie to do. Corners playing bump and run, safeties at 10-12 yards, knowing that Pike will not have the time to throw a deep ball. Kudos to the D-line for dictating the action.

 

I like to refer to the old saying " its not about the X's and O's, but more about the Jimmy's and Joe's" when I read all the coach bashing that goes on in these posts. Three weeks ago when HHS had a less than stellar effort at Trinity, no one was bashing Dale or the HHS staff. We all realized that Trinity is really, really good. We realized as supporters of the program that a few key pieces were mending and that the kids would learn from the experience. We didn't read posts from Trinity fans bashing our coach or players. I hope that Dixie fans take away from Thursday night's game, that HHS is really, really good also.

 

The season is not lost for the Colonels. There are no HHS caliber teams in 6A this year. Time to get healthy and right the ship.

 

Stinkyboy II who is I the entire coaching staff at Dixie?

There is no reason why they are so bad year after year! they have the same type of kids as HHS but for some reason the staff doesn't get out of them what they they should. It all starts at the top. Do you really think Dale would let PT behave the way Pike does?? NO is that answer. Lets face it we have talk many times about this and time after time you keep saying this might be the year. I hope they can right the ship Elliot is out now for the rest of the year and SK isn't what they used to be. So no telling what can happen.

Stinkyboy II who is I the entire coaching staff at Dixie?

There is no reason why they are so bad year after year! they have the same type of kids as HHS but for some reason the staff doesn't get out of them what they they should. It all starts at the top. Do you really think Dale would let PT behave the way Pike does?? NO is that answer. Lets face it we have talk many times about this and time after time you keep saying this might be the year. I hope they can right the ship Elliot is out now for the rest of the year and SK isn't what they used to be. So no telling what can happen.

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How has Pike behaved you must pay closer attention to his behavior than I do.

Good Job Highland.

Excellent job by young Waldo! He was moving well, leveling a few DBackers downfield... not bad for the backside OTackle. Can't wait to see him play the big dogs from Western!

Then you better inform CNN, msnbc, abc, cbs ...... Sorry, thought I was on the politics forum.

 

Nowhere on BGP this year have I heard anyone mention the improvement Towles made in the off-season. His footwork, throwing mechanics, accuracy, timing and every other qb metric I can think of is vastly improved. He has become a very polished QB. After last season I wasn't completely sold on his ability to be a top flight D1 QB, but after the first two games of this year there is no doubt in my mind - especially if he can continue to improve at the rate he has over the past 12 months.

 

And there's another part of Towles I wish more people could see: how good he is with the little kids around the program. The child mangers obviously idolize the guy, and with them he has the patience and temperment of a individual much older than his actual years. Bodes very well for his future on and off the field. Disclaimer: I am not a coach.

 

+ 1

 

I am completly on the same page. I expected improvement, but he is on a different level.

Why is the game thread being used to go back and forth on who does or doesn't criticize / dislike /or love and support Coach Spritzky? I am a long time fan of high school sports in NKY and know plenty of fans from HHS and have never heard any hate os disdain directed towards Tom or his staff...I know some of them that years ago wish he had stayed at HHS to coach and teach...I think both teams play again next week!

 

BTW-at least Dixie doesn't dodge Highlands like many NKY, Ky, and Cincy schools do...

 

They were not required to play this year.

Letting Brilz go was a much larger loss.

When it comes to coaching the O-Line ... Very few are in his league.

 

Spritzky took over the defense last year after he gave over the offensive reigns to Brossart. Sorrell is coaching special teams. I didn't think Sorrell would be back this year as he had retired as a teacher and was going to spend more time down in Florida.

 

I think one of the biggest mistakes Spritzky made over the years was letting Mark Pike walk. He had Pike on the staff, and I think Brilz who is now at Beechwood.

Good Job Highland.

 

WOW!!! This is what we get when you don't read the whole thread. Post #52!

Then you better inform CNN, msnbc, abc, cbs ...... Sorry, thought I was on the politics forum.

 

Nowhere on BGP this year have I heard anyone mention the improvement Towles made in the off-season. His footwork, throwing mechanics, accuracy, timing and every other qb metric I can think of is vastly improved. He has become a very polished QB. After last season I wasn't completely sold on his ability to be a top flight D1 QB, but after the first two games of this year there is no doubt in my mind - especially if he can continue to improve at the rate he has over the past 12 months.

 

And there's another part of Towles I wish more people could see: how good he is with the little kids around the program. The child mangers obviously idolize the guy, and with them he has the patience and temperment of a individual much older than his actual years. Bodes very well for his future on and off the field. Disclaimer: I am not a coach.

I was talking to Drew Houliston's parents last night, and they mentioned how much PT mentors and helps their son (HHS backup QB) on both the football field and basketball court. They believe Drew is extremely lucky to have a young man like PT to provide him some guidance and friendship. Great for both of them.