Diogenes

A first class, rugged schedule. The X addition is the crown jewel, but an improving PRP and Butler add two classy programs. Bowling Green's defense, at least the last two years, has been quick and tough.

Congratulations. This will enhance the schedule and make a strong team stronger. Good luck against this Ohio power. BTW, any association with St. X is a good association!

Additional material for further thought. Coach of the Year was published in this morning's CJ. I was not aware that Smith had been so dominant over the past several years. PAST 10 WINNERS 2005 – Kevin Wallace, Bowling Green 2004 – Chuck Smith, Boyle County 2003 – Phillip Haywood, Belfry 2002 – Bob Beatty, Trinity 2001 – Chuck Smith, Boyle County 2000 – Chuck Smith, Boyle County 1999 – Chuck Smith, Boyle County 1998 – Dale Mueller, Fort Thomas Highlands 1997 – Dudley Hilton, Bourbon County 1996 – Paul Leahy, Mayfield

The "legendary" Coach Brown is now a graduate assistant at Michigan. He was a great guy and very knowledgeable about football (and spoke well of his one meeting with LSURock). I do not know his replacement.

Excellent memory! Raible was not all state.

All state selections come out at this time of the year. Fans of schools that had players overlooked are sometimes outraged, to put it mildly. How many high school football players in Kentucky, for whatever reason, were overlooked for all state recognition but went on to play in the NFL? One of note would be Phil Simms, who not only did not make all state, but also failed to make all district!

Thanks. What I am wondering now is if there is any impetus, or has been since '01, for these two teams to play? By the way, were there hard feelings when "Male backed out [and] Trinity was unable to fill the void and had only nine regular season games."? Did Male give a reason?

Good pick. Is he still there? Jf so, what happened? They were dominant, then quickly not dominant.

Back to the thread "Trinity/St. X/Male 2007 Schedule". Male and Trinity posters may be able to inform: Why do these schools not meet regularly in season? It would seem to be a natural. Has the matchup occured to neither school, or does one school balk?

I am surprised that Bob Redmon does not have some support on this thread. He went to the state championship game with two different schools, and had powerful teams at three different schools. He has battled X tooth and nail in district while at Male, with a smaller enrollment. Everyone criticizes his unorthodox defensive schemes, but after this season I believe that he is number four on the all-time win list in the Commonwealth. He must do something right

In 1965 and 1966 Hopkinsville took the 2A title handily. They were coached by Fleming Thornton. Does anyone have info on him? His reign was short, but it was bright.

Money is an object at any private school. Looking at the plans, the facility appears to be first class, but it is coming with a lot of sacrifice and sweat equity. X gets nothing from taxpayers coffers, and historically they were not subsidized by the Archdiocese to the extent of other schools (Not that the Archdiocese was out to "get them"-they were an order school, not a diocesan school). Over the past few years X has been treated more equitably by the Archdiocese.

Absolutely. No slight meant. He was a force.

The brain thought 10, the fingers typed 7. Happens more and more as I get older.

Who is the greatest Kentucky high school football coach of all time? Criteria to be considered may include total games won, total championship games coached in, and resources the coach had to work with. Resources may include the school's football tradition prior to the coach's arrival, the school's facilities, the school's enrollment, and any other relevant factors that may better assist in determining the greatest Kentucky high school football coach of all time. One thing to bear in mind is that however the determination is made it is a subjective determination. To start the discussion, I list several coaches below. This list is not exclusive, nor is it final. In fact, the greatest coach may not even me on this list. The list is merely to facilitate discussion on this topic. Sam Harp-Beginning in 1989 and continuing through this season his teams have appeared in seven state championships games and won 70% of those matches. Mike Yeagle-From 1991 through 2004 Beechwood was a titan, winning eight of the 10 state championship games they played in. Since he left Beechwood has not been the dominant power they once were. Ed Miracle-An acknowledged power in Kentucky football from 1959 through 1971, the Lynch East Main Blackcats, led by Ed Miracle, won four of the eight state championship games they appeared in, including the first two Class A state championship games ever played. Paulie Miller-This offensive genius led Flaget high school to football prominence in the 1950s and is still revered in Jefferson County as the precursor to the modern passing game in the Louisville area. He developed Paul Hornung. Bob Beatty-The fruit of a nation wide search by Trinity High School, he has won five state titles in the seven years he has coached at Trinity, and there is no indication that his streak is over. Bill Glaser-He never lost a high school game while he was head coach, leading St. Xavier high school to back-to-back state championships, including the first class 4A state championship game ever played in Kentucky. Bob Schneider- The mere fact that he has won more high school games than any coach ever in Kentucky would merit mention among the all-time great Kentucky high school coaches. Throw in a few state championships, and you realize his name has to be a near the top of the list. Bob Redmon- He won at Ballard, he won at Durrett, and he continued winning at Male with some of the greatest teams ever to play Kentucky high school football. He has won over 280 games and several state championships, all the while developing great football talent. Mike Glaser- He has won 270 high school football games in Kentucky, appeared in nine state championships, and has won six state titles. Coaches have come and gone from other schools, but much like the Energizer Bunny he keeps on going and he keeps on winning. Jack Morris-From 1976 through 1992 his teams at Mayfield played in nine state championship games, winning four of them. Dale Mueller-The leader of a legendary football power in Kentucky, he won 4 state championships at Highlands with lower male enrollments than many of his opponents. Chuck Smith –He took Boyle county from nowhere to a flurry of state titles, and when his team won titles they won big, leaving little doubt as to who ruled 3A.

Wherever Coach Beatty ends up he will do well. There is no doubt that his championship numbers during his tenure make him a hall of famer. CentreRocks: "I believe Beatty has one fewer title than Coach Glaser in only seven years of coaching?" My friend, you hve stumbled into the wrong thread. This is the "The future of Bob Beatty" thread, not the "Bash Mike Glaser" thread. Try to focus, and try not to threadjack.:thumb:

X would enjoy your attendance. I was fortunate enough to attend the opening game at Marshall Stadium, said at the time that it was first class, and posted to that effect. My hope is that X's new stadium comes close to matching Trinity's first class facility.

Intersting. A couple of regrets, a couple of surprises. Regret 1: The Bowling Green games at WKU were good ones. BG/WKU put on a classy contest, the Purples were worthy foes, and their staff and players were gentlemen. Regret 2: Fort Thomas Highlands had a swagger. This school gave X all they wanted last season, was well coached, and their fans were among the state's best. Surprise 1: X v. Oldham County and X v. Ballard. Trinity posters have indicated an anti-private school bias in their district, but the fact that these two schools voluntarily entered into a two year series with X indicates that not all schools (if any) in the district have this bias. Surprise 2: X v. Central. At the conclusion of the last series I thought this matchup would never occur. Overall, another forminable schedule. Many CovCath fans felt their team was the best in Kentucky this year, as did Shamrock fans about their team. X meets both, and neither is a home game. XgradROCKdad, you make a keen observation. Last year the Tigers played in some outstanding venues, among them: Historic Manual Stadium, Papa Johns, WKU, and Paul Brown Stadium.

RE: Post 11:" (FYI the Rocks defeated the Tigers this year) and the Rocks beat Male at Male. I don't see a very valid arguement (sic) here. Henrey (sic) Clay was better than any team X faced in the playoffs except Male. They were close to Male in athletic ability." Parse my post more closely. It is apparent I was referring to Male's playoff schedule leading up to the T game. This is sort of a recurring obsession with you, being concerned about X and its relationship with Coach Glaser. Three out of the previous four years X has been in the title game. Coach Glaser's position is secure. Football season is over, and X has shifted its focus to garnering more National Merit Scholars to increase its lead over all Kentucky Catholic schools combined. By the way, watch Rule 13 in your posts.

Thanks for the compliment... perhaps this thread is not of the caliber that we are used to on BGP. Notwithstanding the tone and obvious intent of the thread (and your statement to me would ring truer if there was an admonishment to your T bretheren about how it is beneath a school like T to have posters trying to instigate bad blood between the schools) it is quite possible that Coach Glaser will be back next season but Coach Beatty will not.

"since Coach Beatty arrived its been the Big One and the other two. One for X, one for Male and five for Trinity." Minus Brohm=2 titles. Had T and Male switched positions in the playoffs this year T would have faced PRP, X and Male in the playoffs. Male would be state champion and many T posters (you perhaps) would be leading a chorus of good riddances when Beatty leaves T this year and moves on to greener pastures.

I do not know where they got their info. I just spoke to the Idaho St. AD (Paul Bubb) and was told that a search was underway for a new coach, but no on campus interviews have been conducted.

All top programs in the state are built on dedication, hard work and pride. Perhaps the greatest football run Kentucky has ever seen was Beechwood from 1991 through 1997, winning all but one (and losing it 28-27 in the finals). It is doubtful that Beechwood worked harder during that period than Highlands, Danville, CovCath or several other football powers. I am aware of at least 3 Jefferson County schools that lift year round (excluding dead period). Alabama Larry, I did not understand most T posters as saying that T's work ethic was greater than any other school's. Coach Beatty publicly divulged Trinity's formula for success in the article: "The power of togetherness and the power of team is strong. Give me the average kid that wants to work his butt off over the talented kid who doesn't want to work and I will choose that average kid every time." I think if you examine most successful programs you will find close adherence to Beatty's formula.

Well, this has been said about schools other than Ryle.

Great idea. First game of the season at Papa Johns.