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Really like this article. I think Danville will be just fine. They are well coached, have momentum and some key returning pieces.

Has Will Warren from Owensboro not been invited?

Not sure about invites but I believe the 10 are set. I am sure there were some who were invited but had other commitments, etc..

Luke Duby from Tates Creek has been added.

Is his QB Carr in it?

Pretty sure Carr is no longer a part of his team.

Joey Cambron of Davies County has been added. Looks like Coach Lefors is adding a player a day. I believe there were 12 total last year.

He missed four games last year for reasons I will not detail here.

 

Stat wise, he accounted for less than 125 yards (combined rushing and passing) and less than 1.5 touchdowns per game.

 

Taking stats into account and that CAL was still very good without him, that does NOT scream overall top five in the state.

 

He is tough as nails, though, when he is on the field.

I was told he was no longer on the team at CAL.

Have heard this event is happening again this year. Anyone know the list of players?

Nobody is talking about Fredrick Douglas. I know they lost the Leblanc kid to North Texas but other than that don't they return a pretty good group?

They lost a quite a bit more than just 1 player. They lost significant portions of their d line and o line, best linebacker, and all running backs with experience. That being said, they did "add" some pieces from other schools but I don't think they are going to close the 30 plus point gap with Scott County. I do think the gap will close some, but still see SC winning pulling away. SC lost their qb and a few others but return a bunch of starters and should not miss a beat. I also think FD will be challenged in the city this year more than last.

If his family has moved, it’s legal....

This is actually not true. If it is determined to be for athletic reasons then it is not permissible and he would be ineligible.

Yep. And compare that to Lexington Christian and Lexington Catholic, the two prime competitors for football players at private schools in Kentucky: LCA costs $11,547 per year and Lexington Catholic is between $9,500 and $11,700 (depending on a few factors). Are parents going to pay twice a much to send their kid to Sayre just because they are offering football?

They send their kids there now and they don't offer football. Not everyone sends their kid to a certain school for athletics, some do consider academics, student to teacher ratio, connections, and various other opportunities. Adding football will help Sayre get those that were already considering it but wanting to play football. I have 1 son that graduated from Sayre and another that would have gone to Sayre but didn't because he wants to play football.

So you are saying that the Athletes that workout at Aspirations gym are not urged to go to certain schools?

No I am not saying that. I responded "nonsense" to what I see as nonsense. Do you really believe no other schools in the Louisville area wanted him and /or would take him? Great young man with a bright future.

Why is it nonsense?

Because it's not true.

Bingo. More shopping going on than a teenage girl with her daddy’s Amex

More nonsense.

Certain individuals associated with him. Among other things. Just a combination of too many red flags as far as I know.

Nonsense

Not really. I have yet to meet a family who wanted to transfer their kid from one school to another and didn’t. People who want to transfer are going to do it and if they follow the rules they’ll be eligible immediately.

Key statement...."if they follow the rules". Most don't follow the rules because it typically involves a substantial change. Your original post indicated that they should be able to transfer anytime. By the way, there is nothing immediate about the process. It is cumbersome at best.

If coaches, teachers and administrators are allowed to go wherever they want to go at anytime then the students should be afforded that same luxury.

Apples to oranges. Would be a complete mess if this happened.

You did question the number who are transferring for non sports reasons. I only brought the numbers up, because in the grand scheme of things, not that many are transferring for sports reasons either. I'd bet the numbers are pretty similar, if not even greater, simply because there are many more non student athletes than student athletes. And as far as academics, and sports being apples and oranges, I'd say all are part of the whole picture of the high school experience. And all can lead to college opportunities. I don't think it's crazy for students and parents to factor all of that into which school they end up attending. Why is it so bad for students and parents to want what they believe will provide the best overall experience as well as position them best for future opportunities.

It's a good thing for parents to strive to put their kids in best place to facilitate success. If that means transferring, then by all means go for it. Again, just don't lie and cheat to get it done. I went through a transfer with a child of my own. I completely understand the process is cumbersome and somewhat flawed. That being said, it is the process and rules should be followed. We followed the rules and told the truth and yes, it took a while to get through it but in the long run it was worth it. It was a great life lesson for our son that you can do it the right way and it will work out. We knew of and watched many get through it a whole lot easier by lying and cheating the system but what kind of example is that to set? It is the signing of 3 month leases, using fake addresses, asking the kid to help corroborate the lie, etc. that bothers me. This is just my opinion.

I don’t have any idea how many transfer for non athletic reasons. But the number who do transfer for athletic reasons (or more accurately, those who play sports, since we don’t know why they all transfered) is posted in another post on this thread...632. Out of 80000 total student athletes. Or about .008% of the total student athlete population in the state. And you likely haven’t heard of most of that number. Sorry, but .008% isn’t a huge number or indicative of a problem that’s out of control, and certainly isn’t that big of a deal.

Never said the numbers of people doing it was a problem or a big deal. Simply said, you can't compare transferring for athletic reasons, and transferring for other reasons. Also stated that in my opinion it's fine to transfer, just follow the rules.

So are things like band and performing arts. If a kid transfers to the Youth Performong Arts School because he’s a talented actor or singer should he/she be allowed to participate school productions? They are extra curricular. Should a gifted student who transfers to a better academic be allowed to participate in any extra curricular activity? If so, why the double standard for athletes.

Seriously, that's your argument? How many kids do you really think transfer for band, art, etc.? It's just not even close to the same, most of those activities mentioned don't compete. I said it before and I'll say it again, transfer all you want, just do it by the rules and don't cheat a lie.

In Jefferson County a kid transfers to Manual because he or she is and outstanding student or because they excel in the arts and no one bats an eye. It's a better environment for them, no one suggests they sit out of anything because they transferred.

 

Kid transfers (or thinks about transferring) to Trinity because he is an outstanding football player and wants to play at a high caliber program and I promise you there will be screeching.

What's he suppose to sit out of...classes? This is a weak argument that people always bring up. Academics and athletics are apples and oranges. Academics is the reason you go to school, sports are extracurricular.

Any word as to how many players? I know Douglass already has the Jones kid from EKY via transfer. If they are able to pull more talent, they will definitely give Scott County a run for the regional title. They have a lot of talent coming back from what I understand.

Have heard at least two. Not sure how they will be eligible. They will claim it's suddenly a hardship to pay tuition. It's a joke, the qb from Dunbar that transferred last semester is back at Dunbar this semester. Wake up KHSAA.

So my question to you is high school sports about Kids? Adults can change jobs, non-sports playing kids can travel from school to school with no penalty.

 

If you have a kid that switches schools all the time then I say its up to the coach of those schools to decide if they want those type of kids playing on their teams.

 

I think what you are speaking of is an exception and not the norm.

 

Lets think about Logan Woodside. He left Anderson County because he wanted to play QB. Anderson County was a place that wouldn't allow that to occur (by the way not a knock on Coach Peach) He decides to transfer and had a change of address. His parents are divorced and had the ability to transfer. It worked out for him.

 

Why should other kids not be able to transfer to live out a dream? But don't have the ability to do it "By the rules"

 

Frankfort had a kid that transfer into them, that wanted to play QB. The parents attempted to go through the other school and seek their approval to allow the kid to transfer. For some reason the school didn't allow it. The kid was denied and had to sit out 5 games to meet "The Rule" The other school didn't want him. He wanted to Play QB. His parents could have rented an apartment and "Beat the rule" because they had the means. They didn't and the kid was punished because of ADULTS didn't think about the kid. Had he stayed at the other school he never would have played QB. Guess what this kid isn't going to the NFL or College for football. He one day will be a Heart surgeon. But because High School rules only protect Schools and Coaches this kid missed what few games he had left in his high school career.

 

When we will start thinking about kids?

Yes. high school sports should be about the kids. That being said, just like in real life there are rules, regulations, etc.. No matter what we think of them, and they are by no means perfect, they should be followed.

The Woodside transfer was done by the rules so no problem. As for those kids that "want to live out a dream" but don't have a way to transfer, I say make the best of your current situation or follow the rules and live with the consequences...this is a life lesson. You can't just set the example of cheating and breaking the rules for the kids. Do you want them to apply that to the rest of their life? Plenty of kids have achieved their goals just fine by making the best of their situation.

So for those that are all for transfers and don't have any issues with them. How do you feel about a "student athlete " that transfers for one semester to play ball then transfers back to his original school to graduate? Are we good with this? Is this good for high school sports, good for the kid, good for either school?

Hearing more rumors of additional departures. Frederick Douglas University appears to be the beneficiary.

Who will be the qb this year?