The Dream Machine
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The Pirates win big, 42-14.
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Montgomery wins in a close one.
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I'm glad you asked All Tell. Based on the latest enrollment figures, applying a 1.5 multiplier to private schools, and attaching the condition that a school can only move up one class (which is how Tennessee does it) here would be the changes. Class A Bethlehem, Brossart, and Holy Cross (Louisville) move up to 2A. KCD remains 1A. Ft. Knox, Trimble County, and Ballard Memorial drop to 1A to replace the movers. Class 2A (Big Changes) NCC, CAL, Holy Cross (Covington), LCA, OCath, and DeSales all move to 3A. Magoffin, Morgan, Bardstown, Edmonson, Trigg, and Caldwell move to 2A. Class 3A Lex Cath moves to 4A. East Carter moves down to 3A. Class4A: No privates currently. Class 5A: Cov Cath moves up to 6A. Boone County moves down to 5A. Class 6A: No changes. Two observations: 1. Bardstown benefits greatly. 2. Class 3A becomes and absolute murderers row. That would be fun to watch.
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Has an enrollment multiplier ever been discussed for private schools?
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Montgomery has had a nice resurgence this season and I see it continuing against South Laurel. The Indians have a couple decent wins and seem to have an identity. I see them winning 6-7 games, being 3rd in the district and bowing out in the first round of the playoffs. Not bad for a team that only won 3 games last season and isn't loaded with great athletes.
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I got to see PRP Friday night and they are very talented. Plenty of speed on the field and some decent size. They have a defensive lineman that will give anyone fits. They will hold their own against Male and X. If they catch some breaks, they could beat either of them.
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First, allow me to say that I didn't get to see the game against E-town. Obviously, North didn't play well as indicated by the score. However, E-town is no slouch. Any team that is being mentioned as competing with Belfry, Corbin, and Central for a state title is a solid team regardless of classification. As far as football goes, North has some talent, but they lack depth. They have some speed at the skill positions, but it is young. From what I have seen they play very hard and play with some poise. They played very well against a John Hardin team in a rivalry game that was full of unsportsmanlike penalties and they kept their composure. Again, I wasn't in attendance at the E-town game and I cant speak to how they played with specifics. That being said, I do take issue with a couple of your statements and how you, as a parent of player, chose to address the situation. First, you stated that North has over promised and under delivered. I haven't heard North mentioned with the elite 6A teams in the state and I don't think anyone has promised a championship. North has been expected to be competitive and overall, they have been. They play quality non-district opponents (Bowling Green, PRP, Boyle County) and they play the rivalry games in their hometown. Since 2001, North has had one 9 win season, one 7 win season, and a few 6 wins campaigns sprinkled in. This past season, they won 6 which is about par for the course. So your statement about promises not delivered doesn't hold water. Its not like we are talking about some miracle nutritional supplement that promises the world and leaves people fatter and with less money than when they started. As far as the pre-game speech goes, what does it matter? Coaches choose to motivate in different ways. What is disturbing is that someone in that locker room, chose to speak about it outside of the locker room. Be it a staff member or player, that is a gutless and cowardly move. In closing, you didn't set a good example for your child or other parents. If you have issues with North Hardin Football, I suggest that you speak with Coach Thompson, like an adult, rather than flexing your keyboard muscles with a Zija fueled rant. I'm also sure that the North Hardin administration would be willing to listen to your concerns, provided that they are legitimate and not something petty like playing time. So next time, take a deep breath and think it over before you post something like this on a message board. Otherwise, you just come off looking bitter and like you have an axe to grind.
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Casey County PRP Johnson Central North Bullitt Moore Beechwood
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South Warren Boyle County Tates Creek Mayfield Allen County-Scottsville Simon Kenton
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7- Lexington Catholic 5- Anderson County 3- Breathitt County 2- Collins 1- Somerset Breathitt County
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7- CAL 5- Trinity 3- Moore 2- Manual 1- Bardstown CAL
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Christian Academy-Louisville Fern Creek Corbin Bowling Green Lexington Catholic Doss
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The current state of public education has brought us to this point. Due to the high pressure tests and bottom line mentality of our politicians, most school administrators are not great leaders of people. Our public schools are hiring administrators that may be experts in curriculum and instruction and may be able to quote you all types of "research based" strategies and can speak the language of education, but they cannot lead and inspire people. As a result, sports and other extra-curricular activities are no longer a priority. When it comes time to support a coach and make a stand, they continue to cave to public pressure and take the easy way out. Which many times results in coaches being fired or leaving due to the lack of support. Out of all of the jobs that were open this year only 5 or 6 are jobs that could be considered good jobs. Meaning that they have the talent pool, administrative support and community support to build a competitive program. Most of the open jobs severely lack in one or more of these areas. I commend the coaches that have taken these positions, but most likely they will move on rather quickly after a few years of fighting the constant up hill battle to build their program without the requisite tools. In closing, I agree that young coaches will have tons of programs to choose from each year and they will get their shot at running a program. Just be careful what you wish for. Finally, these changes are moving toward what I believe will be a club type system for high school sports in the future, but that is another thread for another time.
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Having a supporting cast has been hampering Montgomery County for the past several years. They have high numbers in youth and middle school, but the kids don't continue to play in high school for some reason. Many of those that don't play had the potential to start or contribute in a major way. Hopefully more of those kids will stay out and they can be more competitive.
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Art has all of the intangibles. He is very intelligent, great leadership skills, and he understands the game. He is very accurate and has great touch on the ball. His arm strength might be a little suspect though. I could see him being very good at the NAIA or DIII level.
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That is not factual. I have a son with autism that was denied admission to several private schools in Louisville, Trinity being one of those. And while that has nothing to do with football, I now look at those private schools differently. I also must state that I will not allow my son to attend a public school either. He currently attends and will continue to attend a private school specifically for students with autism and other disabilities.
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7- Mayfield 5- Trinity 3- Graves County 2- DeSales 1- Central TB- Mayfield
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7- Dixie Heights 5- Mayfield 3- DeSales 2- Williamsburg 1- Central TB- Williamsburg
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7- Central Hardin 5- Christian Academy - Louisville 3- Prestonsburg 2- Boyle County 1- Trinity TB - Christian Academy - Louisville
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