EROCK15

Bottom line is this, If private schools were not allowed to compete in the playoffs there would be a big drop in enrollment at most of the successful private schools.

Knox 28 - Rowan 10 at half

Knox 28 - 7 with 2:20 left in 2nd

There is an enormous number of 3A schools in the eastern half of the state. Somebody from this side is going to have to be in D4, and thus, play the "western" schools in the playoffs. I know, nobody wants to do it, but somebody has to.

 

Looking at this breakdown of the districts (very rough, I know) then I don't think they could have arranged them any better, as far as placing teams together.

 

I also understand why they put Bell Co, et al in D4. The other 4 eastern districts are close in proximity and technically more eastern than most of the teams in Bell's new district.

 

But, if they wanted to rearrange it, one thing I think they could do differently is this...

 

Place Bourbon, Bath, Powell, Garrard and Estill in D4, and

Place Bell, Corbin, Casey, Wayne and McCreary in D5, and

Place Breathitt, Jackson, Knott, Morgan and Magoffin in D6, and

Place Mason, Lewis, Fleming, E.Carter and W.Carter in D7

 

In other words, switch D4 with D5; and also switch D6 with D7

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the current proposed breakdown, how would you have arranged it differently?

Not sure KHSAA could have done much better than this? 3A may be the most evenly divided class as far as geopgraphic positioning goes.

First, when you are hinting at what you are, you need PROOF. It is against the rules to hint otherwise. Secondly, keep in mind, we're not looking to cruise control into the finals. We look to win the finals, doing so in 7 out of the last 9 seasons, beating Male (twice), St. Xavier (thrice), Ryle & Simon Kenton each once. Pretty sure we earned everything.

Bottom line is the Trinty and St.X supporters are upset that both schools will not be in the finals each year. Don't count on any sympathy from the "real" world when it comes to this subject.

Do you have proof of this EROCK? No, you dont! Quit with the misinformation. KHSAA rules are very strict about "scholarships" towards athletes. They dont recieve them, and until you have PROOF, then silence is your best course.

No proof needed. Everyone in the state know how things go at St. X and Trinity. This is just a small step toward the right thing to do by the KHSAA. I sense some sour grapes because you will have to compete for a trip to the finals each year instead of your cruise control trip each season.

Trinity's tuition is around $10,000 / year. At the most, you can qualify for half assistance. Now, I ask you, which is more, $5,000 / year, or free? Don't worry, I'll wait.

Surely the athletes that see the field at X and T are not "out of pocket" any money. Lets be serious, there are not many people on this site that can be suckered into beleiving X and T are on the same playing field as public schools of the same size.

It's not the truth. Ft. Campbell competed w/ the privates quite well the past 3 years. Bring some figures to the table before talking about private v public money. I can assure you that many of the privates do not have near as much money as you perceive them to have. Further, publics are state funded. You are just making an excuse.

How many public schools do you know of that can offer financial assistance/tuition to out of district student athletes?

How many student athletes do St. X/Trinity have that transfered in from other school districts?

Bottom line is that public schools do not compete on a LEVEL playing field with private schools!!!

Money is money and since the KHSAA doesn't make a penny on the rivalry during the regular season, they just eliminated this revenue period. As another poster said, the rest of the state teams will be playing for runner up every year versus every other year as it is set up now. I guess that's a victory in the KHSAA's opinion.

A very big victory for public schools in Kentucky. Hard to compete with private school money. The only way it will ever be truly correct is when private schools have their own playoffs. Not trying to get the public/private debate started again just stating the truth.

Could someone please help me understand the placement of Simon Kenton and Paul Laurence Dunbar???????????

Why would it be funny if Estill Co. beat Somerset? They returned 20 starters from last years team that went 7-5. I consider that a great catalyst for a state run and a team capable of beating the Jumpers. I think both teams and fans should come off of the field respecting the other because there is a very good chance they will meet again in November when the stakes are a little higher. :thumb:

They have 12 starters that reutrn with 6-8 of those guys going both ways. Tahts far fetch from 20.

I guess everyone in the BRIAR PATCH can be happy now that Somerset is ranked ahead of Estill.

Ray Graham will take over.

Why else would you leave a head coaching job to be an assistant? To take over as head coach to the team u went to, I would think. With that being said, I hate to see Rains leave but Graham will be a great replacement at LCA.

Double Wing it is. and they return the whole backfield. They lost 1 tighend and 2 linemen from O.

Estill finished the season last year with 7 wins and a very young team graduating only 6 seniors. Will be a interesting year the Engineers.

Is it me or does anyone else think that from reading the link from VOR think that this will be a "stepping stone" job for Coach Shearer?

Did you not ever have to start somewhere (stepping stone) to get somewhere. Some of your best coaches started as youth league or middle school coaches.

The hiring of Chad Montgomery, everyone in Dayton and Bellevue and if you know Chad you would have expected it. Probably would have gotten the job if they had an open teaching position.

I know that Estill County runs a veer option/ wing t offense. Is he going to retain any of the assistant coaches from the Eckstien era? IMO if he doesnt it will hurt his chances of bonding quickly with his new team! Best of luck to him though Everyone knows the community of Bellevue is a very supportive group and that should benefit him in the best way possible.

Well first of all Estill runs a Double Wing Offense not a wing t. Second, Coach Shearer will prob not run any offense close to Estill just because he is from Estill. Coach Shearer will do a fine job.

He got a concussion in the Bell County game.

Hope that everything is ok with him.

He has practiced this week and the word that I have is that he will play.

What is wrong with him?

Did this one have playoff implications?

Yes. Estill faces Powell next week and if they get a win in that game Estill will host 1st round.

For Magoffin Co. to have one of the top rushers in the state Powell played well against the run. All off Magoffins TD's come by air. Great win for Powell.

Aug 21, 09 Open home

Aug 28, 09 South Floyd away 52 - 22 (W)

Sep 4, 09 Paintsville home 28 - 31 (L)

Sep 11, 09 Morgan County away 24 - 20 (W)

Sep 18, 09 Betsy Layne home 46 - 6 (W)

Sep 25, 09 Knott County Central away 34 - 32 (W)

Oct 2, 09 Jenkins away 61 - 18 (W)

Oct 9, 09 Powell County away

Oct 16, 09 Estill County home

Oct 23, 09 Breathitt County home

Oct 30, 09 Lewis County home

Improved team yes, Top 10 NO!

They sould beat Powell this week. They have two tough home games the next 2. Seems Breathitt maye have things clicking after last game and Estills young team also has found a little swager and is playing well.

Is Fugate playing this Friday?

Calhoun was injured early in this game I heard a little while ago he may have broke his arm. McDay did a great job filling in for him.

Any news on Calhoun, is his arm broke?

How much rain has Newport gotten this week?

Doesn't matter they have a turf field.