Justafan#85

The fact is public schools have a better chance beating Male & Manual year in and year out then they do beating X & T.

You can't cherry pick one school here and there. We are talking about public schools in general. Enrollment does play a hugh factor overall.

Well we know the current X & T have won 90% of the championships the last 22 years. We are only assuming that Male and Manual would ascend to the top. But they have more losses to public schools than X & T. Again the gap would be narrower then it is now. Didn’t 7th ID get disbanded..Thank you for your service.

T & X play by different rules financially and enrollment. Those two alone set them far above most public schools. Establish a Midwest private school region (1A-6A). Then the public school vs private school argument is mute. The rich love the status quo when it benefits them.

You almost concede there is a problem.

I guess because I don't believe Manual or Male are in the same league as X & T. Yes, they will beat the super 2 occassionally. But if Male and Manual play X & T 10 times I believe X & T win 8. Manual and Male have to content with some of the same contraints other public schools do. That atleast narrows the gap. If Male & Manual as public schools dominate 6A (which I don't think they will) that's fine with me atleast we are closer to comparing apples to apples and oranges to oranges. But I really don't think they will dominate the way X & T do...

Scott co is the only game in town. Do they even have a staduim? I know they use the Georgetown College as their home staduim. They didn't pay for that? Is that a full time strenght coach or teacher coded as a strenght coach? 30K is nothing between 12+ coaches. T & X probably pay that to their OC or DC alone if not more. Not every public school system pays for coaches clinics anymore. Majority schools in the public school system will never have the facilities u mention above. We haven't even touched on the enrollmemt T & X average 1300 males. the majority of 6A is 400 or so below that.

U can't discuss one game or win against T & X over the years..doesn't fit. What do you think Coach Beatty's salary is??? Most public schools do not have athletic nutritionist no matter what their role is at the school.

I believe there are 4 or 5 last year juniors from trinity being looked at by D1 programs. I believe 1 or 2 already have offers.

U are right..pulling X & T wont make any public school better, just level the playing field for the public schools. Just like everything else..its about money. Public schools do not have the ability to skirt title 9...X & T do? Public school systems operate on tax payer $$, Public schools systems have elementary, middle and HS to fund. T & X only have their individual schools. T & X have an unfair advantage. I don't think T & X are too good just resourced better, which means they can bring in the best players..coaches...facilities. Things public schools cannot do.

Again most of you miss the point. X & T are the best programs because they have resources public schools do not. That's the point. Public schools cannot bring in a kid who lives in Indiana or Tenn or another county for that matter to play for their team. that gives X & T a HUGH advantage...really do you not see that. All Ts losses this year were from out of state schools they would not win a private school midwest region every year. Public schools cannot pay their coaches the salarlies that X & T do. There are few all male public schools...Public schools cannot hire dedicated strenght coaches or nutruituionist. X & T have unfair advantages. Bottom line. The proof is in Ts record last year they lost to teams that had the same advantages they did.

Anyone who thinks the 2 same teams should win 20 State Championships in 22 years is crazy. Bottom line..the playing field is not fair and never will be. I’m sure the alumni of X and T love the current system. I didn’t gloss over the point. Male, Manual and Scott co are good programs, but they are not on the same level of X and T year in and year out, if they were they would have more state championship appearances and titles. The system is broken!!! It only benefits 2 teams. There is no reason not to have a two tier system (Public & Private). Public schools systems can’t afford nutritionist, strength coaches, high paid head and assistant coaches..just can’t. I’m not hating on X & T…man they are the class of the field and great programs not just in football but most sports they are the ones to beat. Vast majority of public programs can’t even give them a good game..why do you think Trinity plays half their games outside Ky. One, it’s hard to get public schools to schedule them and the competition in state doesn’t really give them a look. If T can find games outside the Ky public school system so can the rest of the private schools. Let fix the problem.

That's a good point...IDK. But I don't think KY is the only state struggling with this issue. If we are we should be looking at those states that have figured it out for help. But good point.

As I explained in my earlier post. Agree there are not enough private schools in the state per division to create a public and private system. But it could work if a midwest private region was created. I can assure you X and T will not win every year. T already participates out of state.

Explain how and why they win…really. Again maybe if LexCath..Holy cross..Owensboro Catholic played similar private schools they might win more. First..the two schools we are talking about have 1400 males on average..dwarfing 95% of the public schools in the state. Hey, like I told rjs4470..if you think 20+ titles in 22 years by the same two teams is a fair system so be it. That’s your opinion.

The fact is Scott..Manual..and Male are not winning state titles every year. Those are the facts. Hey, if you think 20+ titles in 22 years by the same two teams is a fair system so be it. That’s your opinion. If you don’t think state titles are important you must be the only one. Why do you think KHSAA move Trinity out of the super district…$$$$. Almost ensures that Trinity will play St. X in the 6A championship game most years. What’s so wrong with having a private system and public system???? I’m sure most private school systems like the current system. Smaller private schools (Holy cross..etc) would simply play other smaller private schools

I agree...20+ titles or so in the last 22 years is ridiculous. Any person on this site who thinks it’s fair is living in fantasy land. It has nothing to do with X and T focus on football. We all know why and how they win each year. There are enough private schools in KY, OH, IN, and TN to create a private school league. Trinity already plays half its games out of state.

Walk-ons This is not meant to disrespect those who have chosen to walkon to any particular program, just a reality check for those still weighing their options. I totally agree. I can weigh in on this subject from 1st hand experience. First, I hope every player and parent has really considered all their options before accepting a walkon position. Only 4% of HS football players get an opportunity to play football at the college level (that’s all divisions). Less than 1% get D1 schollies. Parents be realistic don’t set yourself or son up for failure by overlooking quality and very competitive programs at D2-D3-NAIA. Players and parents should not have the opinion D1 or nothing. In many cases the player and their parents are met with disappointment and frustration. You have to be an incredible player to start at any level. Take NAIA, those schools can have 150 players on a roster, most will never start a game. Most will not even get any real $$..maybe a few thousand or a % off tuition or books. But these schools are small and cost a lot, student athletes make up the majority of their student bodies. That’s how they survive. Being a walkon is extremely difficult, especially for D1 kids. They typically are great HS players, just not good enough to receive a scholly. The reality most of these players will never see the field on Saturday. Most will not even make the camp list (105 D1 FBS)(95 D1FCS). Most will not travel to away game and some will not dress out for a bowl game. Some walk-ons may not have a dedicated locker or number. You might be #42 today..but if a new scholly player wants that number he will get it. Most will not receive a letter or letterman. In my opinion, the teams do not place any real value on walk-ons. Coaches love walk-ons, who wouldn’t they get a free player on scout team and the school gets another paying customer. In my opinion there shouldn’t be walk-ons. If you are good enough to get offered a position on the team and work hard every day to school should pay for your education. Now, if you really don’t care about playing, just being on the team and getting an education from that particular school is enough walkon is a great route.

I agree, if you can't pass in the classroom you shouldn't be playing sports. I would go so far as to say a kid must maintain at least a "C" average to be eligble.

Proud to announce that Tyler Addesa Meade Co OLB/FB has decided to continue his education and football career at Lindsey Wilson.

Like anything else...buyer beware. There is a lot of things you can do.

Campbellsville University Signees Slater Adams OL Brandenburg, Ky. Meade County High School Joey Marshall WR/RB Mayfield, Ky. Graves County High School Dillon Day DL/OL Hickory, Ky. Graves County High School Garland Webb DB Louisville, Ky. Fern Creek High School John Chewning OL Campbellsville, Ky. Taylor County High School Ethan Fleming RB New Haven, Ky. Thomas Nelson High School Trevor Garrison RB/LB Lewis Port, Ky. Hancock County High School Eli Clark DB Cox Creek, Ky. Thomas Nelson High School Keanu Young WR Bardstown, Ky. Bardstown High School Aidan Hoskins RB Danville, Ky. Boyle County High School Zach Leigh WR Danville, Ky. Boyle County High School Duncan Lewis OL Georgetown, Ky. Scott County High School Tyler Carpenter DB Georgetown, Ky. Scott County High School Chris Toomey RB Lawrenceburg, Ky. Anderson County High School Dalton Rose WR Versailes, Ky. Woodford County High School Coleman Sparks PRT Versailes, Ky. Woodford County High School Rontez Mithcell DB Frankfort, Ky. Frankfort High School Samuel Walbert LB/TE Knob Lick, Ky. Metcalfe County High School Drake Embry DB/WR Morgantown, Ky. Butler County High School Daniel Elder LB/SS Elizabethtown, Ky. Elizabethtown High School Landon Curry TE Lawrenceburg, Ky. Anderson County High School Campbellsville signed a total of 26 players

Tyler Addesa Meade Co OLB/FB has been offered a preferred walkon position at EKU as well and will visit the school on Feb 13. Tyler also received offers from Lindsey Wilson, Wofford, University of Indianapolis, Kentucky Christian and St Francis (PA). Tyler will commit to either Lindsey Wilson or EKU on Friday. Also hearing Ellis Cain of Male will commit somewhere next week.

Aaron Sipple (Madsion Southern) signed as preferred walk-on for EKU.

These kids signed with Lindsey Wilson Patrick Adkins Glasgow, Ky. / Glasgow Austin Beetlestone Richmond, Ky. / Madison Southern Matthew Bledsoe Louisville, Ky. / DeSales Lou Bunning Fort Thomas, Ky. / Highlands Dylan Conn Columbia, Ky. / Adair County Kaleb Coursey Auburn, Ky. / Logan County Jarrod Cubert Lawrenceburg, Ky. / Anderson County Anthony Cummings Louisville, Ky. / Male Josh Farris Elizabethtown, Ky. / Central Hardin Cole Frazier Pineville, Ky. / Bell County Trey Heiskell Bardstown, Ky. / Bardstown Drew Hobbs Crestwood, Ky. / South Oldham J.T. Lyon Lancaster, Ky. / Garrard County D.J. Mills Fort Thomas, Ky. / Highlands Jared Philpot Monticello, Ky. / Wayne County Zach Reddington Louisville, Ky. / DeSales Evan Shaw Lexington, Ky. / Lafayette Morgan Sheets Versailles, Ky. / Woodford County Logan Suman Wurtland, Ky. / Russell Jonathan Thomas Hopkinsville, Ky. / Hopkinsville Christin Williams Campbellsville, Ky. / Taylor County Lindsey Wilson signed a total of 49 players yesterday.