Big Red

I'm not sure what you mean, but history and the film do not lie. For at least two state games, the 87,88 teams could cover 6'5 guys that were committed to Southern Cal and Mich St. Covered the Mich St. commit so well that they knocked him out of the game. Could also cover multiple guys that ran legit 4.4's that started at UL and UK. Not to mention a pass rush, that gave every team fits. However you want to interpret that, have at it. It is, however, factually correct and a way to draw a comparison.

If Coach Ray says so, I won't argue. As far as "Non Trinity teams", I compare this year's CCH team, visually, with the Collinsworth Highlands teams and the Paducah Tighliman teams of '87, '88. Fun to watch and D1 talent that stood out everywhere. I also think it is fair to put in perspective a few things about the CCH teams from '87, '88: * '87, '88 Pad Tighlman teams were loaded with kids that "starred" at UK, UL, and Southern Cal / NY Jets, Mich St, etc. This team had all american (not state) speed... lost to CCH both years. * Paul Hladon was a top 25 qb in the nation, offers from Stanford, Miami OH, other D1's and chose Princeton * Mike Wolf and David Wilson were two top 5 CCH players all time, period. * The '87 defense was as good as any team, period...again... Mike Wolf! * The '88 team was the fastest CCH team with all state track speed at nose guard, end, both corners, and safety. Yes, tough to defend 6'5 but they weren't running past anyone, all 4 DB's had good college careers, and Jeff Ziegler caused many alligator arms. * O line included Barry Jones (multi year starter at UK), and Mike Flesch was 3A all american and National O line man of year. * The That's my Boy Award is named after Brian Williams, he was pretty good! * Pick either year, 87 or 88, both years had D1 TE's and WR's playing with a D1 QB behind a great O line. That said, I absolutely loved watching this years team. Couldn't be happier for them, but someone earlier asked for an argument... it's not a stretch of a comparison.