Hogman

Boredom has got the best of me! With the recent decision in Alabama to spilt public and private schools, following suit with some other states, I wondered what if? What if Kentucky were to do the same. For sake of discussion let’s just use football. Rather than this be a should it happen or not happen, let’s say it hypothetically did happen. How would it work? By my count the state has 16 total private schools who participate in football. If you break that down by current alignment it’s a followed: 1 A: (7) Bethlehem, Lou. Holy Cross, KCD, Newport Central Catholic, Bishop Brossert, Covington Holy Cross, and Sayre. 2A (3) Owensboro Catholic, Lexington Christian, and St. Henry. 3A (3) CAL, DeSales, and Lexington Catholic. 4A (1) Covington Catholic 5A (0) 6A (2) Trinity, and St. Xavier How would you make this work? How many classes? What type of playoff format would you use? Again this is not should or shouldn’t happen, it’s what if it did. I personally see no way it’s possible based on the number of total teams and the size differences in the schools, but I’ll give it a stab. 2 classes, 8 schools in each. The 8 largest in division 1, the 8 smallest in division 2. You play a traditional 10 game schedule vs who ever you like. The playoffs are seeded 1-8 based on RPI,HS Rating etc Divsion 1 : Trinity, St. Xaiver, Covington Catholic, Lexington Catholic, DeSales, CAL, Lexington Catholic, and Owensboro Catholic. Division 2: Bethlehem, Lou. Holy Cross, KCD, Newport Central Catholic, Bishop Brossart, Covington Holy Cross, Sayre, and St. Henry. What say you? Hypothetically speaking of course?

Phillip Stockdale should absolutely be the first call. He has valuable experience in rebuilding a program. He took a Nelson County team that hadn’t won in years and made them competitive and respectable. To this day the school still uses the tenants and philosophy he created. Coach Stockdale will instill toughness, discipline and character rarely seen in today’s youth. If Montgomery County would provide him the resources needed, there program could be elevated to new heights. The entire school would benefit greatly from his leadership teachings, his strength training experiences, and his football knowledge. The fact he is from Montgomery County is just icing on the cake.

If Trinity, Male, X, CAL, Boyle etc ran the Wing T or the Option they would be just as successful. A) They have the horses. B) They have the coaches and resources. C) They have the support from the school, parents and boosters. A lot of teams that run the Wing T or the Option do so to get the most out of the talent they have. In a lot of ways it levels the playing field. This will likely shock the parents who believe Jimmy is the best football player ever or the fan that knows more than any coach, despite having nothing more than little league experience at best, here is the reality. I mean no disrespect to Coach Gregory, but the only way he is going to State at Central Hardin is if he buys a ticket. As for this week CAL could play the JV team and have a running clock at the half, regardless of what offense the Bruins run.

@Hardin County Preps blaming a loss on the previous head coach is comical. He was so bad the day he was notified he was being terminated a 6A power house called and made sure he had a job. Let’s talk facts. Nobody, including you gave the man a chance. Parental support was minimal at best. From day one people were out to get him. Despite playing potentially one of the toughest schedules in the state, he still managed to get his team into the regional finals. After what that man went through and the flat out false narrative and accusations constantly being thrown at him, what they did in the end was a miracle. When the powers that be can influence and manipulate an entire district because they didn’t like the offense or because little Johnny didn’t get to be the star of the show, you have bigger problem than one man or what offense you run. It’s also worth noting some of the cancers have already started in on Coach Gregory, you conveniently failed to mention that but I guess it’s only Monday. For the sake of the program I sincerely hope somebody has the testicular fortitude stronger than fruit fly to step in and say enough is enough before you run off another good coach or have him terminated. Anyway Etown is young but has some skill, Central still has size and some nice players. If Centrals LB is heathy and plays ill take the Bruins 28-6, if he can’t go this week I’ll take the Panthers 28-16. This is the first time in a few years this game is being played, should be a great atmosphere.

Per Thomas Nelson’s Facebook they have hired Bryan Moore as the school’s 4th Head Coach.

Fair enough. Perhaps after reflecting on his first stint as a HC he makes some adjustments and improvements.

3 seasons, 25-11 with a trip to the finals…if that’s who you are hearing of course.

Coach Sagrecy accepted an assistant principal job and stepped away on his own accord. He wanted focus on that and to enjoy more time with his children, who are now at the age of playing sports. Coach Sagrecy is the definition of Washington County football. The man mowed and painted the fields all summer and all season. He gave rides to and from practice to kids who would have never had a chance make it had he not been there. He helped players make grades so they could graduate when nobody else cared if they did. He came to work everyday and gave every ounce he had to the program, its players, his staff, and the community. He won some games and he lost some games as most small schools do. He was the first Commander coach in 19 years to win a playoff game. Always faced with some of the toughest districts in the class and state he never failed to do everything in his power to prepare his team. He did things right and ran one of the cleanest programs you will ever see. He went to battle with Washington County kids and was proud to do it no matter the result. His players and staff loved and respected him and his impact will last a lifetime. He left the program in better shape than he found it. There are several years of young talent ahead and with the current alignment success is possible. The administration is great, very supportive and accommodating. A new facility/field is coming hopefully by next season. Who ever gets the job will certainly have opportunities. I just hope it’s someone who cares and gives there all for the program like Eric Sagrecy did. He is a great man, a great coach and a friend. Go Commanders

Long time Bethlehem Defensive Coordinator and former Athletic Director Keith Graham was named Head Coach of the Eagles today per the schools Facebook. I believe he came to Bethlehem in 2010 or 2011. Before Bethlehem, Graham was an assistant coach at the former East Hardin high school, North Hardin, and Central. Grahams last coaching stop before coming to Bethlehem was Grayson County, where he was the Head Coach.

Will the KHSAA record book acknowledge individual records if they were broken by someone that elected to play a 5th year? Specifically career totals. Will schools acknowledge them? Is it acceptable that a player who set a career record in 4 years or less, has that record broken by a player who played an addition year? As an example:( say it’s a state and school record) Player A played QB from 2000-2004, player A threw 60 career touchdowns. Player B played QB at the same school from 2017-2021 and obviously took the 5th year option and threw 62 career touchdowns. Should player B, be the new record holder? Should it be *noted player B had an addition year?

Did they not know the guy was not a full time school employee when they hired him? I know nothing of the situation but it makes me think there has to be more to it.

I have not done enough research to say if they should or shouldn't be in the so early top 10 but, Bardstown loses 23 seniors. As of last week they also lose LaDarion "Binka" Montgomery. It has been confirmed he has transferred to Bethlehem. This past season the sophomore had 119 carries for 1182 yards and 15 TD's, 23 reciptions for 229 yards and 3 TD's. Most in the area would have considered him the Tigers best returning player. At this time eligibility and reason for transfer are unknown to me.

I truly don't know if he will or not. I am unfamiliar with the reason(s) the young man decided to transfer. That is a KHSAA issue I quit trying to keep up with a long time ago. Sometimes it a go and sometimes a no. I know if he is cleared to play its a huge boost for Bethlehem. They have some young talent returning as it is.

Bethlehem could very well be in this. As of this week, LaDarion "Binka" Montgomery has enrolled at the school. Montgomery transferred from Bardstown. In his sophomore season as a Tiger he rushed 119 times for 1182 yards and 15 TD, he also had 23 receptions for 229 yards and 3 TD. Huge loss for Bardstown who already graduated 23 seniors.

10 Wolfe County 7 Butler 5 Collins 3 Bethlehem 2 McCracken County 1 Mason County TB Collins