RandyWatson

Sure, adults should be held accountable for their actions, as should student athletes representing their school. I'll tell you this much. If I had a son on the sidelines, acting like "some" of the LL players were acting, he wouldn't have to worry about playing football anymore. I think the solution here is to accommodate "suspect' student athletes that are disrespectful on the sidelines, putting them opposite the main grandstand. Funny how it hasn't been mentioned, but is it possible that the reason there were no issues on the SK sidelines is because their athletes focused on the game, and did not taunt the crowd. There's no mention of this ever being an issue at SK prior to this game, so where there's smoke, there's usually fire.

Just have to make a couple of points. I think the 2 long drives that LL made in the 3rd quarter really took the air out of the SK defense, and they were unable to recover. Seemed LL size and speed was too much for SK for 4 quarters. As for the unsportsmanlike conduct by players and fans, I have an unbiased take. Not an SK grad, not from Independence, no kids in the system. I was sitting in the section next to the SK student section for the entire game, just where my wife and I ended up. I noticed the taunting started after LL's first score. Several players on that end of LL bench were engaging students. I noticed those involved consisted of both offensive and defensive starters, which was kind of surprising. This continued for the first half, which was also surprising because they were down 28-12 for a good bit of the 2nd Q. My wife, who has gone to very few games over the past 30 years, even asked if that was normal behavior for players to act the way some LL players were acting. The taunting only escalated in the 2nd half, with more jawing and vulger gestures. Later in the 2nd half, what appeared to be SK parents/fans were yelling back at some of the LL players. Never heard any fowl language, but that doesn't mean it didn't happen. I heard one fan behind me say he was going down to tell the LL staff to get their kids under control. I assume that may have been what started the out of control ruckus behind the LL bench, but I wasn't down there. I did see what appeared to be a balled up paper cup thrown at their bench. Didn't see anything else thrown. I've been to less than a handful of SK games over the past 10-15 years, witnessed both SK wins and losses. I've been to many other Ky HS football games over the years, and have never witnessed student athletes act in the manner in which "some" of the LL student athletes acted. No excuse for adults to get drawn into a confrontation with kids, but LL administration should likely address the issue with their coaching staff.

Watched it a few times. CVH With a kick as they separated.

Just watched the video. Really? I see nothing wrong with it. If you listen to all she had to say, I say she was excellent. Was that one statement necessary? No. Did it take away from the award winner? No. Did it slight the voting in the 9th? No. If the voting was done after the tournament, I'd say Coach Murphy would have been coach of the year, but that's not how it's done and I'm good with that. Nothing against coach Richey(very deserving) or any other coaches. Anytime you bring family into a situation, anything can happen. Just think her statements about her brother were from the heart, and Donna wanted to recognize her brother. Put this thread to bed.

Just curious, but caught fire from whom?

A period or 3 may have helped. My mistake.

I believe Holmes started 5 underclassmen last night, so how is Holmes now behind Highlands? Also, I believe a very talented Ryle team is returning their top 8 players. If they can right their ship, they may have something to say about it. I'm just not ready to place Highlands as the preseason favorite for 2015-2016.

Watched the 9th region final last night and the officials from the 16th were not very good. I'd take our 9th Region officials over these guys any day. I had no dog in the fight, just wanted to see the 2 best in the 9th battle it out. It was a very good game, but the officials were not very good on either end of the court. Not an easy job, but 2 of the 3 were not able to keep up with the pace of the game. Needs to be some type of physical requirement in order to be an official.

By the time Wilson scored, the game was already in hand. I believe he was scoreless in the 1st quarter. Just the perfect storm for CC. Wilson's a handful, especially when you have defend with a 6'1 center.

It's no secret that this is Coach Perkins' M.O. As long as they have the talent to pound opponents, that's what he'll try to do. I've heard from several Lady Bulldog fans, and they aren't real proud of what he's done to several opponents this season. Not saying it's right or wrong, just think there has to be some level of sportsmanship in a coach's thought process.

Wasn't at this game, but I tend to agree about Schuh's play. I'm not a fan of his sometimes chippy, taunting play. He's too good of a player for that, and I've seen it many times over the past couple of seasons. It doesn't need to be part of his game, but guess it's just who he is as a player.

I was going to respond, but thought better of it. You're a little too worked up. RandyWatson has left the building! SEXUAL CHOCOLATE!!!!

Newsflash! Due to the great points made in this thread, and the overwhelming influence of HHS, the KHSAA just ruled that both the boys and girls 2015 All "A" State Champions have been ruled ineligible for their respective Regional Tournament, thus ineligible for the Sweet 16. So, now everyone has a shot at a trophy. No double dipping! :lol2: jk

Hasn't it already been established that HC had only won the All "A" 9th Region one time in the history of the tourney? Thought I read that somewhere.

Boo, freakin hoo! Cry me a river! Fans, Parents, Boosters and the schools should make it a big deal for the kids! Why wouldn't they?

How dare they say State Champs? Was this KHSAA approved? LOL. Congrats to both "A" State Champs this year. The rings look great!

Not disappointed and based on what I've seen on here, you report on many schools and care about the sport. Just not sure this all about the small schools' plight. Maybe some, but not all. Think some poking by a few others on here may have gotten a few Bluebirds sensitive to this issue.

If anyone compares the All "A" to the LIT, then they really don't know basketball, and I haven't heard of anyone doing that. Again, it appears based on the other sentence bolded, that you're insinuating that other schools are not being recognized for their accomplishments, and that the All "A" has something to do with that.

Someone from one of the perennial powerhouse "A" schools must have really rubbed the HHS guys the wrong way. Since when was anyone from HHS interested in the wrongs being done to the "true little guy"? LOL

Not sure why this State Tournament matters SO deeply to you and Dallaslaredo. HHS is not an "A" school, so move on and pay the tournament no mind. Let the "A" schools that have a problem with the tournament speak up. Not sure I've heard anything negative from any "A" school backers. And as far the same 2-3 schools coming out of the same regions every year. Just curious how many "A" schools are in these regions to begin with.

Not a backer or grad of an "A" school, but here's my thought. I think that class "A" should bump up the enrollment classification so that Highlands would be classified as an "A" school and could play in the All "A" State Tournament. This would put this to rest as it appears that the Bluebird faithful have the biggest problem with the tournament.

It's not going away. For the most part, it's the fans that dislike the slow down/stall tactics. I like it because it gives good coaches another tool or weapon in their arsenal.

Sorry, forgot to put "IMO".

The chances are better that a team other than "The Big Three" wins the 9th Region, than HC or Holmes not making it out of their district.

I believe football and basketball cannot be compared when it comes to multi sport athletes. Once kids are in high school, the HS football team is all there is, no AAU for football. Let's see Urban's numbers compared to Duke, Ky, UNC basketball reccruits. I'm sure the recruits for these schools are exclusively one sport athletes, with a few exceptions, of course.