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Ah, I see. Thanks for clearing that up.

I think two, maybe three? Offsetting once or twice on some scuffles.. Plus the one on Sphire before 4th & inches The real issue was false starts. I was watching the stream but couldn’t figure out what was happening with those? Seemed like illegal motion or something? A couple holding calls brought back a 50 yd run by Kremer and another long play early in the game

If you don’t agree that’s fine but saying they did a great job when this was their most penalized game of the year and the head coach got a 15 yard penalty on 4 & inches? Birds need to clean up some mistakes in all facets if they want to achieve what most expect them to be able to do.

I should have clarified.. Yes, I was referring to Hayden Sphire who is the OC essentially. Multiple 3rd and less than a yard tonight and off the top of my head: Pass, Pass, QB run. Not giving Lorenzen or Kremer the ball in those situations is absurd. Nobody can deny Armstrong’s talent and ability to run.. But we can consistently get 8-10 YPC with the RB’s and have a great quick throw/screen game but we abandon those as the game progresses for deep shots and QB runs.

Sphire doing his best to give this one away. Play calling has been abysmal.

Run the ball!! 😵‍💫

If you think this year is bad… Highlands new district will include Grant Co, Harrison Co, Holmes, and Mason Co 🫠

Great effort by the Birds, just came up short. Two redzone trips inside the 10 and Highlands only came up with just 3 points. Hard to win when you can’t punch those in. Play calling wasn’t my favorite on the end of either of those drives. Credit to Elder, they did a great job scheming against Armstrong. Highlands found some weak spots but imo did not continue to exploit them. I’ve gathered over the Sphire years that they don’t like to adjust their gameplan as the game goes on.

Poll currently sits at 82-29 in Birds favor! Wow!

If, by some chance of the imagination, the overruling were to occur, when would that happen? We're almost 48 hours before kickoff. I'm not expecting any change in the decision but I imagine it would be by end of day today?

I expect to see some more of this in the Wildcat moving forward. The usage of Lorenzen needs to be figured out. IMO he is not utilized correctly by placing him at RB. Needs to be back at TE/WR and QB for Wildcat. Kremer has shown he can tote the rock and it makes it tougher on defenses when he's moving around the field/in open space.

South Warren Owensboro X Mad Central Beechwood TB - 41

I’m just as much a believer in Armstrong as any. His physical tools were clearly on display at times. However… You can’t make the “he’s a sophomore” excuse. Coaches chose him to QB & lead a state favorite team and he will have to be held to that standard - not his class. I have no doubt he will get better & learn from this game but he and the rest of the team - in several facets - will need to improve if they want to have a chance to win it all this year. Go Birds

Noticed that Kremer is also starting at LB tonight. Defense needs to force some TO’s this half!

Highlands Trinity Scott Co X Murray Tiebreaker: 59

I predict a running clock. CovCath by a lot.

I’m trending towards feeling better about the OL after the scrimmages. Ryle has a decent front but Highlands had Kremer & Lorenzen running for 7-8 yards most carries. Those two, by the way, are going to punish defenses. Then you add Armstrong dynamic play and boy, they’re gonna be fun to watch!

Choosing CCH to scrimmage is certainly a choice.. Can’t imagine the Cougars got much out of that.

Did the Cougars have a scrimmage yet? Any updates on how the team is looking thus far under Coach Floyd?

That is correct. Ryle also has two scrimmages - Beechwood on Friday & Highlands next Tuesday.

Yes. Followed by at Highlands on Tuesday.

I heard this today as well. Every conversation I’ve had about the team this year speaks of their youth - especially led by a sophomore QB. Brody, brother of former DL Dylan Smith, was the freshman QB last year. Anybody have any insight on his game?

As my Dad used to say.. The “all-shorts team” looks great in summer until you put the pads on!

Lorenzen did not play today. Goes to show how much talent the Birds have on the field besides him.

I was told St. Elizabeth athletic trainers at NKY schools were given this guidance by their medical director as it was passed on from NFHS & then KHSAA (who essentially just copied the NFHS for their own). The way I understand it, the athletic trainers, coaches, AD’s, etc are all supposed to (maybe encouraged is the right word?) follow these guidelines. Now, as we have all pointed out, there are clear ‘gaps’ in the wording which some coaches very well may take advantage of and do as they please. Whether intentional or not, the wording from Tackett allows self-interpretation which is why this is so unclear. But from the concussion/sport safety side of things, they’ve been told of the risks associated with these drills and are hoping for collaboration with coaches & AD’s to follow the guidelines to keep the players safe.