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Power--don't let the NCC banter get to you. We have to hear year 'round how they are the best A team of all time. After a while--it goes in one ear and out the other . . . . . .

Heck--by the way that you guys talk, the West shouldn't even show up for the game. These games never seem to be the blowouts that people make them. Keep in mind--neither team is in football shape. Combine that with players who are playing different positions, etc--it would appear to an "uneducated" football mind like mine to think that this game isn't the dead set lock that everyone is trying to make it out to be. I hope that the East team is thinking the same thing . . . . . .

Didn't LCA lose almost every starter? Besides--this looks like a regional break down. Is that even possible anymore--or is someone trying to stir things up?

No offense--but my "inside" sources tell me that if you are talking about Mike Yeagle--then your inside sources are incorrect. I know for a fact that he had a teaching/coaching interview here in NKY just yesterday for a job that he has true interest in. If you want more insight--PM me.

Just to help the discussion a little bit: New Revolutions: 2 years ago they were 289.50. They could be more or less now. Power Shoulder pads: (remember--these are designed specifically for each position/position group). Start at 200.00 can go up to 380.00 Bicep extensions: 79.99 Power Pack Neck Roll (with extensions) 99.99 Integrated Power Rib Protectors: 99.99 to 120.99 Kick Plate: 49.99 Again--that was a few years ago. Power makes the best shoulder pads IMO. Douglas is also very good (if not as good) and the custom pads that they make cost every bit as much as power.

Melvin was my hero growing up--but in all reality--this wasn't even close. I spent a lot of time studying "Mercury" Miles--and the major difference that I see is that he wasn't as versatile as Duvall. Melvin spent most of his time running off tackle or further out. Duvall could/did run every hole with success. Not to mention the fact that he physically punished people on every play. Duvall broke all of Melvin's records--in 2 fewer games. (Not to mentioned that he demolished those records). One could argue that the 1983 team may have played a tougher schedule--but I don't know if it was that much tougher. (If at all). Miles also had the luxury of playing with 2 other backs who were termed as "dangerous" (which could also be why he didn't gain as many yards as the Bowling Ball). Duvall was pretty much the only person getting the ball. (When you watch the films now--it is almost a laugher--when he moves on tape--there are 9 guys who made adjustments to him). When the tapes that I have seen of the 83 team--they were so good that other teams could not afford to key Miles like that.

George "The Bowling Ball" Duvall (Conner) 1993 2615 yards in 13 games Leading rusher in NKY in 1993 (Yes--that is more than Alexander as a junior) Conner was still AAA at the time.

My question--is any of this newly gained strength going to translate to success on the field? (Not trying to cause trouble--just being direct).

Normally, I would agree with you. But Sutton could be a steal for a solid program (Notre Dame?? Not sure). But he is a better "athlete" than what he is getting credit for. If I remember correctly--Peter owns a high jump upward of 6'4/6'6. So he is more than a little explosive. He has decent speed as well. There has to be some reason why Minter would be in to pick up tape . . . . . ..

No offense, Pete--but I don't buy that hype. (And that is the exact reason why I asked the questions that I did to begin with). Hal Mumme and his "world class" staff are the ones that tried to spin that mess about Bonner having a limited amount of talent. You don't do what he did without a great deal of physical ability. Sure--his arm strength wasn't what they were used to with Tim Couch--but in all fairness, he set records in the SEC. Even if be did that with his head (which was definitely a big part)--he has/had physical skills that 95% of the high school population does not (and will not ever) have. And the one thing that you didn't mention would be this--you can not teach instinct (which to me--is different than knowing how to use your head during a football game). Which is what makes the difference with a lot of quarterbacks. The good ones can "feel" their way through coverage packages, blitz packages, etc. You can spend 10 hours a day on that in high school--and you will be lucky to come across 2-3 qb's in the state who can pick up half of that. Like I said previously--past history makes me extremely leary of the big time coaching prospects who come to high school. That experience leads me to give this guy a year before we make him the can't miss prospect that people are already leading too. I honestly hope that Dusty does well. And I hope that I did not give you the impression that I am trying to bash your opinion. I just see these things a little different sometimes.

This is my second all star game as a coach--we are looking forward to it. The starters will be picked after we get through some practices (pretty much every practice). I think that all of us have some preconceived ideas on who will be where--but we were all instructed to have nothing but open minds in regard to the situation. And that is the way we have handled things for the past few years anyway--so it won't be different for us. It should be a lot of fun. I know that we are looking forward to it.

I would like to hope (and I do). He definitely seems like a fine, outstanding young man (according to what I have read about him). But I have learned a few things in the last 12 years. *The best players usually don't make the best coaches. It is hard for them to relate to kids who have problems that they have never had. Combine that with the fact that it isn't easy to coach high school aged kids at the quarterback spot. I hate to even ask questions like I did previously because people get the wrong idea some times. I definitely want this guy to succeed. I guess that I am at the point where I don't get all that fired up about guys with a storied past anymore. (Due to past experience). Either way--I wish Coach Bonner the best.

I think that this point can not be stressed enough. In 30 years--I have learned very little about baseball. But in a 10 minute period about 2 months ago--I learned about 99.9 percent of it from listening to Coach Myerhoff. This is a great group of kids--and they deserve as much good as possible. Great job RED and WHITE TIGERS!

Not to question anyone--but what makes this a good hire? A couple thoughts: 1. Being a solid qb doesn't mean you are going to be a good coach 2. Coaching experience? (Is there any? For a high profile situation like LexCath--you would like to hope that there is). I wish Coach Bonner nothing but good fortune. He obviously has the heart to coach. I just think it is hard to say that this is a good hire until "after" the first year.

Actually-- Ryle: 8 lanes (since it opened) Scott: 8 lanes (for longer than I can remember) Conner 6 lanes (no room for more than 6) Having a track is a great thing for a school. It only stinks if the designers put the lights inside of the track (see Campbell County, Bellevue)

On the surface, I would agree. But--remember--it is almost May. Do you really want to set the program backward? (Or at least give the chance that it could go backward). Who are they going to get this quickly? There is one name that may be intriguing based on past performance--but I don't see that guy ever going to Cov Cath. I think that Cov Cath has to sit tight--and let Coach R stay this season--while quietly beating the bushes for a prospect who is going to stick around for a while. It is just a little too late to axe a coach. Besides--the list of coaches who constantly apply for jobs is long and a lot more distinguished than most people will ever realize.

I am going to throw a couple things out there (for sheer sake of conversation)--nothing less/nothing more: 1. Following a legend (or at least a "local legend") isn't the easiest thing in the world. There has to be a few comparisons here/there. 2. Money. Now a private school may be able to supplement a coaches salary, but there has been talk in the past that suggests that Cov Cath doesn't play that way. 3. Maybe KY football ISN'T as EASY as the Coach R thought it would be. One could attribute (at least) some of the success that Cov Cath had to the change in system/philospohy. Remember--by the end of the year--some teams figured out how to stop the vaunted offensive genius. 4. To an Ohio guy--Ohio football will always be king (see the former Ludlow coach). 5. The plan could have always been to use Cov Cath as a stepping stone to a bigger/better job. 6. Cov Cath is NOT a football factory. Pretty much every program is established--and does well. Which means that some of the best athletes are never going to make football #1. Again--these are random thoughts that have either crossed my mind (which I personally admit--mean nothing) or I have heard in conversation (which again means nothing). But there could be something to some of them.

Ha, ha! I didn't want anyone to think that I was dishonest. I said 6'3--and the 1/2 is a difference!

Here is the verdict: 6'2.50" 208 As of this afternoon.

No problem, malachi. I see where you are coming from. The only redeeming feature of my argument is that I see him pretty regularly. I can shed a little more light on that height/weight--we used it from his freshman year. We are supposed to get out the scales and the measuring tape tomorrow anyway. I will keep you up to date on the results.

I will have Coach Rash measure him the next time we are at weights/conditioning . . . . . . . .

I am 6'0. (and have been for the past 14 years). My eyes look Tommy in the nose. If he isn't 6'3--he is definitely 6'2.9999999999. And that was last fall. Also--Tommy hasn't been close to 180 since he was a freshman. I would say 200 to 205. On the same note--I wouldn't spend a lot of time speculating about anyone's weight at Beechwood (unless you see them everyday). There is a "noticeable" increase in size/speed compared to last year.

Take your chances all you want . ... . . that is your issue--not mine. This is one of my jobs, this is what I do. If you want to go in your own direction--please, feel free. But--you show your obvious lack of understanding with this sentence: "If a player's stride is limited by a lack of flexibility, he certainly isn't going to be as fast as he once was" What you don't understand is that it doesn't matter if a "stride is limited by a lack of flexibility". Limit of stride would infer length of stride--which actually means SLOWER. The important part of the stride is turnover (how often ones feet hit the ground)--which has been scientifically proven NOT to be affected by tightness/lack of flexibility.

But--there is also a certain genetic limit to strength--which relates to speed. Also--your statement about flexibility is wrong. The theory of muscle elasticity states that flexibility can actually have an adverse reaction on turnover/top end speed/quickness. (Again--thanks usatf level 3 certification). There are numerous athletes who have no flexibility at all--yet they are the fastest football players, runners, etc. Not to mention--there is a huge movement against the practice of flexibility right now simply because people have found that the theory of increased muscle elasticity (when muscles/tendons feel a little tight/sore) actually has some merit--(this doesn't mean that flexibilty isn't practiced--it just isn't practiced conventionally).

No doubt. I think that some of these teams would be surprised to see the Beechwood "weight" room. They would definitely wonder how they have won so many football games . . . . . . Nice room CoachJ. Good luck this season.