How to beat Trinity and Highlands.

[birdseye]

Overcome your fears.

David controlled his fear,

found his strength,

and didn’t worry about what Goliath could do.

[jbwill2]

So, you are saying that Trinity and Highlands have been able to dominate the competition in KY in the recent past solely because other teams feared them? I am no football expert, but I suspect there are other reasons at play.

 

Also, and I am by no means a religious scholar, but I believe a major reason David defeated Goliath in combat was because he had God on his side, and David's God is all-powerful. If either Highlands or Trinity plays a team this year, and God is actively favoring/supporting the other team, then I would predict a win for God's team.

[John Anthony]

Somehow be faster, more dedicated and have better coaching.

 

Good luck.

[sportsfan41]

Work harder.

[PurplePride92]

You must have the Jimmies and the Joes AND the Xs and Os.

[Voice of Reason]

Well, let's see. Beechwood played Highlands in 2009 and 2010.

 

I assure you there was no fear. The Tigers were excited about the opportunity and expected to win.

 

I assure you Highlands does not outwork Beechwood and Beechwood is just as dedicated as Highlands.

 

I assure you that Beechwood was right there with Highlands in the X's and O's.

 

Result - not even close in either game.

 

So how do you beat them? I think PurplePride is half right - first and foremost you have to have the players and I mean the players to play platoon football. That is truly what it comes down to. On every level in every sport, you can't win without the talent no matter how good every other aspect of the program.

[CoachBuckett]

Get you some Transfers.

[85BearsFan]

You need speed and hungry, dedicated players, several of whom will be asked to play at the next level, the more D1 linemen the better.

You need coaching to help. Some teams potential is not reached due to poor coaching. But I saw Trinity vs. Cin. St. X and felt X on had two players that would definitely start at Trinity, and two debatable. But X had no business playing them that close for that long.

I've also seen teams be mentally down two touchdowns to Highlands because they were too respectful of the tradition, and that is partly due to coaching. Coach must have an f-them attitude.

[TEDFROMVILLAHILLS]

You need speed and hungry, dedicated players, several of whom will be asked to play at the next level, the more D1 linemen the better.

You need coaching to help. Some teams potential is not reached due to poor coaching. But I saw Trinity vs. Cin. St. X and felt X on had two players that would definitely start at Trinity, and two debatable. But X had no business playing them that close for that long.

I've also seen teams be mentally down two touchdowns to Highlands because they were too respectful of the tradition, and that is partly due to coaching. Coach must have an f-them attitude.

 

And this is exactly how you get the score ran up on ya too.

 

It is much better to respect programs like Highlands and T and go out and execute your gameplan and not get caught up in the hype or become in awe. If you lose your composure or get distracted then its lights out and they will bury you.

Edited February 6, 2012 by Birdsfan

[fatsnbul]

I would say you have to have sucess on the ground which in turn runs the clock. Limit their possessions and force a few turnovers. Score off those turnovers. Now I know this is a big task but it has to be done. Didn't Ryle do that in 2010? Also, that has been St. X's formula for success in the past.

[85BearsFan]

You need speed and hungry, dedicated players, several of whom will be asked to play at the next level, the more D1 linemen the better.

You need coaching to help. Some teams potential is not reached due to poor coaching. But I saw Trinity vs. Cin. St. X and felt X on had two players that would definitely start at Trinity, and two debatable. But X had no business playing them that close for that long.

I've also seen teams be mentally down two touchdowns to Highlands because they were too respectful of the tradition, and that is partly due to coaching. Coach must have an f-them attitude.[/QUOTE]

 

And this is exactly how you get the score ran up on ya too.

 

It is much better to respect programs like Highlands and T and go out and execute your gameplan and not get caught up in the hype or become in awe. If you lose your composure or get distracted then its lights out and they will bury you.

It all falls under coaching. Of course respect the opponent, but coaches must appear confident and credible.

[Kansas City Shuffle]

I can't believe how far off most of you are on this answer....Both schools happen to be located in the two most populated areas of KY....and they also happen to closely border other states....They recruit, of course, but they don't have to put a lot of effort into their recruiting. The best of the best go to these schools to win a state championship and to be seen by Div. 1 recruiters...I don't blame them....Had I had that option in high school I would have chosen to go and win a state championship as well...Until KY creates a super class and places these types of schools into that class...This is how big school football in KY will be...

[2 Humped Camel]

You have it all wrong, you must establish the youth football league like the Fort Thomas Junior Football League. Then once that is up and running for 30 years then and only then do you have a chance!

[ThrillVille Cardinal51]

To an extent I agree with you. I do think that Highlands has a different mindset than most teams. Instead of a let's try to win mentality, it's just let's win. That mentality probably carries over into the offseason, and then gets passed down to the younger classes. Combine that mentality, will to win, work ethic, community support and tradition and you have a perfect storm.

[ThrillVille Cardinal51]

I can't believe how far off most of you are on this answer....Both schools happen to be located in the two most populated areas of KY....and they also happen to closely border other states....They recruit, of course, but they don't have to put a lot of effort into their recruiting. The best of the best go to these schools to win a state championship and to be seen by Div. 1 recruiters...I don't blame them....Had I had that option in high school I would have chosen to go and win a state championship as well...Until KY creates a super class and places these types of schools into that class...This is how big school football in KY will be...

 

I don't know Highlands numbers, but I don't think they are a "big" school. I could be wrong maybe...

 

And being near Ohio probably doesn't help Highlands in the way you're thinking. You never hear of Ohio kids coming to Kentucky for football. I haven't anyway. I do think that being near Cincinnati helps because the level of competition is better than most, if not all areas of the state.