Larry Warner

No they are not. They are a public independent.

I also think that Bell wins 4a this year. However, that doesn't lead them to being better than a 5a and a 6a school that have one another as their only losses. I am also not sure how a Bell would match up against Ballard's speed and spread offense. One thing is for sure, we will never know. I do however think that Bell should have taken the opportunity to play Highlands the next two years. Isn't having tough competition in regular season what prepares you for tough playoff games?

I would also like to ask, based on what?

I didn't say their schedule was laughable. I just said that they should be playing more high ranked teams as a program of their caliber.

Are you going to argue that Boyle or Bell has played as tough of a schedule as Ryle or Highlands?

Boyle will be seen. However, it will be tough to put anything else to the test since they didn't have any out of class state powers on their schedule during regular season. It is dissapointing to hear that Hilton refused to schedule Highlands the next two years.

I really enjoy the fact that Chad is feeling pressure.

I agree that Bell is likely better than John Hardin and possibly Boyle. I wouldn't be so sure when it comes to Simon or Ballard. How many high powered passing attacks has Bell faced this season?

I didn't say they wouldn't be competative, I said that it is riduculous based on a couple factors that Boyle or Bell should be ranked ahead of Highland's or Ryle. Those factors are strength of schedule and less than impressive wins over some weaker opponents. Do you really believe that Boyle wasn't a better team last year?

You can go by competition. Not comparing scores on a running clock is entirely different than having a team like that stay with you. I would also say this, Boyle and Bell haven't played good enough competition to judge how good they are. Of course, Boyle is going to change that next year.

Your trying to compare the scores on a team where the one's for Ryle didn't play in the second half. It looks like to me Bell needs to schedule some regular season competition before they are ranked in the state's top five.

14 point win over Knox Central and you think Bell is better than Highlands and Ryle? Have you also seen some of the teams that have given Boyle a game? Your claim doesn't make sense.

Ridiculous

Excellent question. I will be surprised if JC's running game is not shown to be overated.

I am not going to knock the kid you are refering to because he is an excellent high school QB. However, you may need to educate yourself on some things required to recieve a D1 scholarship offer at the QB position.

Most teams don't make money once you split a normally weak gate and often pay for a distanced travel expense.

Agreed.

Let me get this straight, it is classless for someone to bring up safety issues at Highland's football stadium? Is that because they are questioning Highlands, or because safety issues don't exist? BTW, I don't see where any of these post suggested that this was the reason Ryle lost the first game.

Agreed.

I expect SK to win at this point. HC was nearly exposed by Conner, who is not very good this year.

He is the head coach. Everything that happens on the practice field is his responsibility.

Would you claim it is a coincidence that the two largest male population schools in the state have most of its large class championships?

It is, and one that the KHSAA should adopt for our state. If you dont live in KY, you shouldn't be competing in KY athletics.

They should have a heck of a tough schedule then next year. I hear they still have four games to fill and a very tough time finding opponents.:thumb: