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Sean Taylor made it postumously No Mario Williams or Fred Taylor..I'm shocked :scared:

Off of thread topic, I know, but a coach friend of mine in Mississippi said Maryville may be interested in scheduling South Panola...I think those are the two longest win streaks in the nation in HS football if it could get done for 08.

I think UK has to be moved to the win column with the FSU news...up my wins to seven

This is a REALLY good idea. These would be some pretty good and even match-ups this year.

Go big Sam...take it easy on UK over the next 4-5 years.

I'm with you Ram. Ky has underrated atmosphere, talent and coaching. Incidently, all states have wide ranges in the talent top to bottom. Ky's is more obvious only because there are fewer schools. I love this debate! There are a lot of great opinions and expertise on this site!:ylsuper:

I spoke with a coach buddy of mine this morning that coached in NC, TN and KY and he echoed this sentiment, but he said interior play is better in KY (his exact words were much better, but I think he is over-stating it).

I would pay to see it! This could be a great rivalry that gets nat'l attention for Kentucky football.

When I did some work at Lex Cath, they had some concepts. The thing about the spread is that it really is comprised of aspects of so many other offenses, that a lot of schools have some of the concepts. Raceland has a lot of the quick pass concepts and blocking schemes used in the spread because a lot of those concepts come from the Run and Shoot. Highlands lined their QB up in the shotgun a couple years back and ran some spread stuff pretty well. Lafayette made a switch a few years back as well, I believe. Even little Berea Community runs some spread.

Please remeber to take into account all five criteria that I have used. Kentucky is up there. Indiana is sleeper as well. They have the Friday Night Lights going pretty well for a "basketball state".

I am not claiming to be an expert when compared to Rivals, but I will say this-there is some grade A talent in other states that play for some pretty poor teams. I think it goes back to your Trotwood Madison arguement-great individuals, not a great team. Kentucky has some solid teams, especially some of the smaller class programs. Anyway, we are getting away from the aruguement a bit-all five criteria need to be taken into account. Talent is only one of them.

Is this true? I personally know a GREAT young coach out in Texas that applied and he should definitely get consideration! I told him it is a pipe-dream because I figured the position would be more popular. He is young and firery and could be what the program needs.

I think, if you take into account the five criteria listed in the begining of the post, Texas easily trumps everyone (especially on the atmosphere and coaching).

Okay, now we are overstating it a bit. I played in New York...we are not even close because basketball gets the best athletes in the state. I have seen football in Ok., Mz, Ks, Ia, Co, Ut and they are not in there (although each have their great programs like Jenks, Colombine, Union, etc.). I have not seen Oregon but I have had west coast coaching buddies that have agreed that Kentucky could come out west and do quite well. Incidently, DeMatha plays in DC, not Maryland...neither of which can compete top to bottom with Ky (T, X and Highlands all beat DeMatha this year...I've seen them in person). Just my opinion. :thumb: Hey, give me your list. I want to see where other states shake out!

This is another spot where I would like to see Jeff Carlburg get a chance ...good coach and good guy. He has a winning track record working with the defense at Lex Cath.

And, like a lot of folks, you underrate Kentucky. Ask Trotwood Madison if Kentucky has quality football. Ask college coaches that are starting to make their way into the state as well...they are starting to recognize talent.

I don't mind criticism, I am a coach afterall.

Pryor can throw...I'll keep reminding folks of that. Kid runs like a deer. The offense, with him at Mich, will look more like what VY did at Texas than what Pat White is doing at WVU. I think Mallet and Pryor would amke a tough 1-2 punch for Big 10 teams to handle.

Maybe it is just foolish pride, but I really believe, having seen both, that Kentucky can hang talent-wise from top to bottom. The small programs in Kentucky can go blow for blow with Tenn. Tenn is top heavy, but any given year Highlands, T and X can compete. Coaching and atmosphere are pretty even as well. What about some other lists? I am curious where some states shake out in other people's minds (namely California).

What about 7 on 7? Is that big in KY...it is in some other states (Texas namely). That would be a good alternative for some small schools that can't scrimmage.

Katrina has really hurt the atmosphere and talent level over the last couple of years, papi. It is unfortunate. JC and Evangel are always tough, but even they are down. JC got handled in Texas this year. West Monroe was supposed to be the next big thing (ESPN even did a TV show based on the team!) and they got handled in the first round of the state playoffs. It has lead to an upswing in Arkansas football (another underrated state) with kids moving north from Louisianna.

I have heard otherwise (limited inside knowledge...heard the same thing about Penn St.-that is why I mentioned it).

When was it decided this kid can't throw? I have seen him throw in person this year. He has a big arm!

Which gets at my point of why Mich may be the better choice...if the kid wants to play QB, he knows he will have that opportunity with U of M. Ohio St. may want him to switch.

Okay...let's not overstate it. He would not be making a mistake in going to Mich with Coach Rod there running the same offense the kid dominated Penn. with the last 3 years. My understanding is that he wants to play QB and one of the hang ups with both OSU and Penn St. is they want him as a receiver. I also have heard he wants to play both football and basketball and Coach Rod would have an in with the B-ball coach and could make this happen (relationship with Beilein from WVU days). Incidently, if you want to play both Terrelle, I think we could use you here at UK :-)