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A few things as a Highlands fan... 1. That was as uninspired I've seen a team for an opener in a long time. Didn't look interested or prepared. 2. Pick a QB and stick with them. I'm not at practice, I don't know who that is but choose one and ride or die. The in and out isn't good for anyone. QB struggling, swap them out. Pick 6, swap them out. Fumble on your goal line, swap them out. Confidence has to be wrecked. My .02, go with Benke for better or worse. 3. When you make a hire like Highlands did, and give the new coach all kinds of benefits that no other coach before him or elsewhere in the school were given, I would say the leash you have for success is shorter, and the criticism of the coaching staff is what it is. And that leads me to totally contradict myself with #4... 4. Be patient. These are kids. I remember Baoini taking over a floundering baseball program, struggled mightily early on. I'd say that worked out pretty well. Same for Listerman, basketball was down, interest was down, and the first 4-5 years for him were rough...the state championship banner looks pretty good in the gym. Go Birds! I only hope that this week we see some pride and fire out of the boys. If not, the contempt for the coaching staff will only grow.

“A LOT” ? Go Birds!!!

Love the optimism, and I hope you are right, but I have to ask…..why? What have you seen in the 2 years plus with this coaching staff that makes you say that besides blind optimism? Because I really haven’t seen much improvement.

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Emma Schmidt bout to be busy as hell. You really know your audience! ?

I was being dramatic, to fan the flames. Was only demonstrating the savage thirst for football success in the 75. Highlands guy here.

Parade for winning the EKU 7on7 is Monday at 11am. See you there?

Midway Cafe says hold my beer…

I think this Fort Mitchell/Fort Thomas food debate has to happen. I’ll grab some wings from Midway Cafe, a Padrinos Pizza, flatbread from Grassroots, and a breakfast sammmich or two from Southside Deli. Need someone to grab some FT Mitchell’s finest culinary treats and we can over eat and settle this once and for all.

Both are extremely high achieving academic districts that rank annually in the top 5 in the state. I would be proud for my kids to attend either. Maybe we should compare school lunch menus to see which is better. (Eye roll emoji)

I can promise you with 100% certainty that Fort Thomas Schools will not change any academic policy for athletic reasons. If this becomes something relevant in the future I am sure the policy could be reviewed, however, no way this will change this year.

I heard because of possible early graduation.

Word on the street is a possible enrollment at a school in Fort Mitchell.

They were also without Will Herald yesterday I believe. Look for a big year out of Seth! He has put the time in this offseason. Kid has a high ceiling if it comes together for him.

Agree 100% with all of this!!!!

I would venture to say the “school” sees very little of this camp.

I have no problem with any of it, just wish if all rumors are true that ALL other coaches in the HHS family would be given the same concessions...

Way too much to unpack here...... I believe it was part of his package.

Why I keep checking this thread daily…..I have no idea. I definitely have bought into the hype.

That I am glad to say, I do not have, which is also why I have not stated rumors that I have heard.

Are you looking for the reason behind all of the comments above or actual proof of what is being referred to?

Because things you do off the court matter when you are leading young men.

I’ve heard some things, but none verified, so I will not comment on them further. Didn’t know if any folks out there in the know, well know….

Curious if this was his decision or an encouraged resignation?

I find this situation fascinating. If you take the word of some and football was an option at Cov Cath (and I have no reason to doubt that) then why the move to Anderson? Could this just be a kid missing his friends? Or is there more going on in Park Hills that isn’t being reported? Good luck to him, he will be an animal on Friday Nights.