BirdDaddy

Highlands over Bowling Green. Think back to this Highlands program One year ago today. Not very good. But without Leadership and culture change they lose that game by 4 TD's. Just my opinion. You ask what the difference is? It starts with Discipline and Commitment. Highlands still has a long ways to go before they can start claiming any successes but Sat was a good start. On to Simon Kenton.

All Dawgs in this one.

CCH will again be really good but give me the Boys from the West side. Is Ramsey still the Coach? Heck of a Ball Coach right there. He beat some really good Highlands teams back in the day.

Purples win this one. I like what HHS has going on but it's just going to take some time to get things back to even being competitive. Baby steps.

NCC has 35 pictured above. I thought Brossart would have a few more than that. Thanks for the Info.

I wouldn't say that. But to me it's a better option. Just my Opinion. I wonder what the Numbers are at Brossart compared to NCC? Anybody? But for me in 2021 rather than in 2000, I wouldn't drive all the way to Newport when I could drive 10 mins down the road for a much better Overall experience. Not just Football.

A strong Catholic Program just to the South in Alexandria that is providing Nicer Facilities. Brossart has been recognized for their Strong Academics as well. It was only a matter of time. Paul Wiggins has it going on out there. When I move out there and still have Children young enough, that will be my 1st choice.

Highlands will be fine this year. They have some new Staff members that are Coaching the Frosh team this year. NCC grad and former Breds Varsity Asst Coach Scott Wiggins will call the Defense this year for the Frosh Birds. He brings great knowledge and experience from his Playing and Coaching Days at NCC. He has been in the FTJFL the last couple of years Coaching this group including his very own son Garrett. On the other side you have Long time Highlands Football Alum and FTJFL Coach Mick Abner who will be the Offensive signal caller in 2021. Mick comes from a big family that has been involved in Highlands Football for many years. If I'm not mistaken Mick's son Mikey will be on the 8th grade team this year. It will be nice to finally have another Abner in Highlands Blue and White again for the next 4-5 years to watch. Both coaches are also Varsity/JV Asst's. They both will bring a lot of game experience that should and will translate to the Football field. I think both are very good grabs for Coach Bob Sphire. I for one am excited that they brought both these guys on Staff. Coach Sphire is putting some good pieces in place.

That's a good explaination. Thanks. James TD McCarter TD Rec from Schwalbach Surrey TD Rec from Schwalbach Arnold TD Rec from Schwalbach Looks like 4 TD's to me. But who's counting? Just correcting your errors. But you're right, Highlands won't face another team the size of Male. And that's saying a lot because is huge across the front.

Interesting. How were they over matched? I heard HHS had some early success at the run game and pretty much passed when they wanted to. Someone told me the TD's were HHS with 4 and Male with 4. Is that not true? Tackling can and will get better but over matched is a bit of a stretch.

This is the correct schedule. Highlands isn't playing in the NKY Frosh classic anymore. Someone scheduled the Frosh to play on the 21st with the Varsity in Bowling Green on the 21st. Coach Sphire nixed that and Highlands was able to pick McNicholas back up on the 26th.

Maybe Highlands is just worried about getting back to being Highlands 1st.

Male @ Highlands 8/6/2021 Highlands Blue/White Scrimmage 8/13/2021. I believe from what I'm hearing Highlands will also do Sr. night this Night.

Messing with this young man is a Understatement. Good luck to wherever he lands or stays.

Yep you're correct but the experience did get affected by the rule change. Kids now can get a 5th year of meaningful HS Football. Playing up as a 8th grader doesn't count for me. For some it's a wash but there are a select few that it will make a Huge difference. But agree the age limit didn't change.

They played each other in the 1st game of the year in Lexington with Couch putting on a show winning 44-42 I believe. The Semi Final was 40-12 I think in favor of HHS. Not sure about blowing it off if it was a close game but still was certainly a nice gesture on Highlands behalf to honor such a great achievement by Couch.

Yeah I agree but wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of the Variables that comes with his situation allow him to get a pass. One being tuition hardship if there such a thing. And going back to the school where he started and also where he lives, might allow him some leverage as well. After seeing all the rule changes with Covid allowing 19 year olds to play with 15 year olds, nothing would surprise me one bit. A least the Covid rule didn’t allow kids to go from school to school. That would of been a train wreck. In the end I think he stays at NCC. Family is entrenched there and he would be the Top dog there too. Would of been a Stud for CCH If he didn’t have to worry about the 513 on the Hardwood. Hope it works out for him wherever he lands.

Yes he was very good. I was there to watch his last HS football game at Highlands In the Semi’s. The Birds Justin Frisk wasn’t about to let Tim steal the show that night. Justin rushed for 311 yards and 4 TD’s that late Nov packed house in Ft Thomas. Justin went on to be the best RB to ever come through Ft Thomas. I do remember that Highlands blew the Cannon off for 1 of Tim’s passing TD’s that Night. The only time it’s ever been blown off for a opposing team or player. Pretty cool.

Never let the Tail wag the Dog. Next!

Good Luck.

I walked the Boone Co. field last week. Wow. Very nice

I wonder if Brian Weinrich and Dave Meadows still talk constantly?

Actually I think Behymer would Quit. Weinrich is not relieving any Coach. He couldn't muster it up at Highlands, he's not doing it at Newport. Just my Opinion. Maybe Weinrich can get the Band back together and hire Shelby Jones back for Special Teams.

Noway. Really? Can't see him giving up a sure thing and ride some Coat tails in Ft Mitchell for a couple of years. At least his Red shoes would work at Newport too. Just don't see it. But who knows. There's always a possibility. There are multiple Ex Highlands guys on Staff already and maybe with the addition of Weinrich and Deaton they can get some things righted.

The Kid is a Animal on the Football field. Congratulations young man.