StickerMann

Wasn't at the game, and I agree its hard to be critical on a new staff this early in the season. However, if the team basically gave up like several said after getting down a couple scores, then that does not speak well for the staff?? Also sounds like they made no adjustments, and were lucky that CCH basically "ran out the clock" in the second half. A couple folks I talked to said Campbell's numbers seemed down, and that they looked small vs. CCH? That doesn't bode well for a school that big; where the opposite should be true? It just seems like they are constantly rebuilding--The kids and very loyal fans deserve better than a program in a constant state of flux!!

Does an NKY team ever go "down-state" and win WITHOUT the "we was robbed" banner being hung out there?? Great job 'Birds!!

Wow--Impressive game for CCH, as it sounds like they could have named the score? Looks like a new sheriff in Campbell, but the same posse?? PS: I know its early, but is NKY 6-A really this weak, or the smaller classes that strong??

7--Highlands 5--Covington Catholic 3--Walton-Verona 2--Grant County 1--Dixie Heights TB--Covington Catholic

Keep that to yourself--Don't want to hurt the program's reputation!!

Great praise for Zeke!! Watching the film it was obvious it wasn't a receiver camp?

Sounds like the real estate market at least in Edgewood is strong??

Congrats to the Breds on beating what was supposed to be a very good team and a reportedly special pitcher. Good luck the rest of the tourney!

It's actually size driven as I understand, but some schools petition to play up. Holmes has always played up, but now is moving back down to D-II where their current size dictates. Schools like Brossart & NCC moved up to D-II years ago to better the competition, and allow for more flexible scheduling. This year D-II consists of Holmes, Highlands, Holy Cross, NCC, St. Henry, Brossart, Newport and now Beechwood if I'm not forgetting anyone?

I was just curious, as they had to schedule a home & home with each D-III opponent I believe; and D-II only requires a single game vs. each other D-II school. Should allow them to add some more challenging games to their schedule.

Assuming they will schedule the all the other NKAC Division II schools this year if they are moving up?

Long overdue if they want to compete on the level at their football & baseball teams--Good for them. Best of luck to the Beechies this year.

No guesswork here--They stated their case based on current numbers for '10 & '11 (appx. 175 boys), not someone's speculations or guesswork?? The two year old numbers used to reclassify happened to hit a bit of a spike in BB's numbers, which have since resettled to the more usual 350-375 total enrollment numbers. Not sure where the Mel thing started, but I'm confident he wasn't lobbying the Beechies to move up???? KSHAA denied the petition, and off to D-2 for the Mustangs. Probably not the best development for a developing program such as Brossart's, especially given the presence of NCC in their district, and the fact they consistently vie for students with NCC at some of BB's main feeders. They'll survive and likely move back to D-1 where then belong in the next realignment, unless the KSHAA decides to move to 8 classes or the sort??

Despite what any posters on here say, trust me nobody in the Brossart locker room is underestimating anyone, especially Lloyd or Holy Cross; no clue where those ideas came from?? The Mustangs have the utmost respect for all their opponents, and know they are in for a serious challenge moving to 2-A; especially since they were starting to compete with their division 1-A rivals (the Beechies excluded). Also contrary to some of this info on here, Brossart's not whining or complaining about the move to 2-A; I'm certain they aren't excited, especially since they're a relatively new program and their current enrollment places them solidly in single A. They'll make the best of things and try and improve, as they've always done in sports. I also can't believe anyone from Brossart has suggested that Beechwood move up to allow them to stay in 1-A either--Pure fabrication IMO! Count me as another that can see little value on the surface to scrimmaging Boone, but that's the coach's business?? The Mustangs have always challenged themselves athletically (see basketball, soccer or baseball for example), and don't duck larger opponents & rather often seek them out. While this move was out of their hands, and probably ill timed in the development of their program; no one in green is thinking they'll just walk into their 2-A district and have the same success they'd had recently in 1-A (again minus Beechwood). They will however show up, try hard and let the chips fall where they may!!

Wow--All those worried about CovCath building a prep type school on Dixie Highway sound like they were right--Just a little too far north?? :D

Having been around the NKY area for a while, there's much more movement throughout the public schools than at privates like Cov Cath??

Definately not the easiest sell, but there's enough continuity at the middle school level at the primary feeders, and these coaches love to emulate their kid's prospective HS coaches. Many AAU teams are frequently run, if not coached but very competitive parents/boosters, who would love nothing better than to see their kids move on together to HS success. Putting on some coach's clinics and cooperating with coaches takes time and effort, but can have big payoffs in the end for those willing to make the effort. Regarding AAU coaches, I know of a couple that had asked for assistance in the recent past (visit practices, help install systems, etc.) from the previous group and not had much luck? CovCath is still a sleeping giant IMO, and this hire will be interesting to see play out!!

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A HC with the interest in promoting such a system could probably get it done? It would take working with the feeder school & AAU coaches to promote the school and system; and I don't think that's been the case for quite a while??

While they do have a wealth of talent coming through the doors, I don't think they are particularly "schooled" in the CCH system (although the right coach could cure that), such as I've seen in other areas (Lex Cath comes to mind)? I'd argue your "con" of being in a tough district, as CovCath should be a "given" in the regionals most every year along with Holmes. No disrespect to Holy Cross, as they always give it all they've got & are well coached, but frankly it's most often not enough; and Beechwood seems content to dominate NKAC D-III, now that Silver Grove is out of Pelles for a while. As Clyde said it's a challenge to fill this job with the pay vs. the publics & Ohio, and the other intangibles, etc.? Opening the opportunity to a para-professional would certainly widen the field; but may not fit the hiring criteria. They'll be fine, but I'm not getting the feeling this job will go to an "established head coach"??

Guessing you're spot on with this statement!!

Congrats to CAL on the championship, and to the Mustangs on a great showing in Lexington. Best of luck to both the remainder of the season!!

Sounds like the "Battle of the Catholics" went to Lexington??

Curious if they are still stuck on a teacher/coach, or if a para-professional would be considered?

Correct, but they'd have been remiss to not inquire.