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The KHSAA will do whatever to protect basketball in this state for some reason. It is the only sport that gets to have 2 seasons. A basketball team will play 30 games from November to March and then turn around and play another 30 from May to June without touching a weight and somehow we think that's good on kids bodies.

I think Graves returns the most of anybody in the district and will have 6-7 OL returning with multiple starts under the belt. All of the offensive production is back along with a few returning from season ending injuries that are difference makers. They will have to replace the 3 DL and 1 outside backer but Graves finding guys to play on defense usually isn't an issue. I wouldn't overlook this team who's playing with a chip on their shoulder.

I think its a pretty well known fact that Owensboro is the clear cut favorite in the district. The spot for 2nd is what is really up for grabs at the moment and a more intriguing conversation.

I would put Graves at the #2 spot as well. Graves is returning almost their entire team this season and Madisonville and Apollo both have to come to them. Graves was really young last season and the improvement from week 1 to week 11 was really good. They took Madisonville to OT and lost to Apollo by 7 and had an opportunity to win both of those games on the road. From what I have seen on social media and heard from other people they have gotten after it in the weight room and have some extremely strong kids as well as very good athletes. What would be the reasons why you wouldn't have Graves at #2?

Are there multiple high schools in the Pulaski School District? If so if you give Burns more $$$ you have to do the same at the other schools in the district. Very hard to match offers in a school district with multiple high schools.

I think this is pretty solid. I believe the #2 spot in D1 is completely up for grabs. Madisonville and Apollo both have to come to Graves this season which Graves is a very tough team at home.

I think they put their best foot forward with trying to get him to come back and he told them no. That is why the job was officially posted yesterday and its technically been open for weeks.

I think this is a good idea. A lot of times 2 sister districts are stacked with really good teams while other districts are much weaker. You have top 10 ranked teams playing in the 1st and second rounds while others are getting a much easier path to the 3rd round.

Everything is pointing to Coach Morris coming back for a interim year and then the job being opened up after the season. That gives a new coach a full offseason to implement what changes they want to make and to build a coaching staff.

This is not going to be a coaching search.

He interviewed but it was not offered to him. They gave it to Coach Dew outright.

In my mind he is the only person that can step in right now and keep the wheels on the bus with what's been going on. A new coach stepping into this situation is less than ideal. Now there will be plenty of coaches who are willing because its Mayfield Football but you are really behind the 8 ball here.

Any information on who they are pursuing?

That would be an absolute shock to me for Joe Morris to take that job.

From what I have gathered they have had an exceptional offseason in the weight room and committed to a new speed and agility program. Kids are buying into culture that is being created and I believe Graves will be much improved this season. 7 wins against that schedule will be a heck of season and should have Graves as a top 10 team in 5A at the end of the regular season.

Are they planning on actually releasing the districts today or is this just discussion?

I also want to add that I am not saying these young men cannot play at that level. But what I am saying is that is now the common practice for colleges to do.

Welcome to the world of college football. You need to ask how many offers are 100% committable and how many of those are offers that are contingent on the player driving down to their camp, paying money, and working out for them to see if they can play.

I don't think an assistant should be in the interview process but I see no problem with them to help screen applicants to be interviewed.

There is no reason for there to be anybody but Superintendent, Principal, and AD involved in the hiring of a coach. If there is then you should decline the offer and run.

They also have to go on the road to Graves right before Fall Break who they were in a tight ball game with last year that Graves could have easily won. Graves is also returning their entire starting roster except 2 key starters on defense and should be getting a few starters back that were out last season with season ending injuries. That's a long road trip and a grass surface which Apollo doesn't practice or play on grass very often.

What skill and OL players are returning next year? I thought Apollo graduated some very productive players this year.

What decisions could that be?

Does anybody actually know what grade Cam Wade is in? He is listed as a Senior on some things and a Junior on others. He still hasn't committed anywhere has he?

Same as last year. When you look at what those teams graduated and what Graves is bringing back I believe they will compete. They are also getting a lot of these games at home where they are typically pretty tough at. Graves was extremely young last season and had a lot of injuries but in the process was able to develop a lot of depth going into this season. If you look at how they improved as the year went on I would be very careful not to overlook this team who feels they have something to prove after last year.