cch5432 Posted December 30, 2005 Posted December 30, 2005 I just wanted to post a question. Why does Kentucky tend to ignore its swimming programs, most notably on this site? We have many excellent programs and athletes that are some of the best in the nation, but they are not mentioned on the site or talked about during their season. KY has swimmers that have made their OLYMPIC cuts, swimming in Austrailia, not to mention US Junior Nationals, so just wanted to hear any responses on the topic.
tigershark Posted December 31, 2005 Posted December 31, 2005 I just wanted to post a question. Why does Kentucky tend to ignore its swimming programs, most notably on this site? We have many excellent programs and athletes that are some of the best in the nation, but they are not mentioned on the site or talked about during their season. KY has swimmers that have made their OLYMPIC cuts, swimming in Austrailia, not to mention US Junior Nationals, so just wanted to hear any responses on the topic. We have traveled and competed in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan & Tennessee over the last couple years and it is unbelievable the difference in attitude towards “Olympic Sports” in those states compared to here in Kentucky. The atmosphere is great and the facilities are top of the line. I don’t think what you have brought up is any thing against the sport of Swimming in this state, I think that the state as a whole has a difficult time competing against the likes of Ohio & Indiana so we pick one or two sports and focus entirely on them, neglecting the advancement and achievements of some very good athletes and programs in our own backyard. One thing is for sure, the true Kings of the Bluegrass on a talent and National Achievement level are not Football, Basketball & Baseball. There are always rare exceptions but our top teams in those sports would not be able to compete on a national level. On the other hand take our top Volleyball, Swimming, Tennis & Golf programs, they are right up there with the very best, California, Florida, Texas, Ohio, etc. Another thing to look at is the number of division one athletes that come out of Kentucky from those sports, those statistics alone will make this statement even greater. By the way we got to see Cov Cath earlier this year and they have a very some very solid swimmers.
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