TEDFROMVILLAHILLS

13 minutes ago, colonel-fan said:

In last year's game thread, there were many Bird posters quite adamant that Borchers couldn't handle the job in Ft. Thomas and the Birds would find a much better coach.

I believe Highlands does have their coach. Everyone is seeing how broke the system was. It takes time. Like I said in the past post, maybe couple years to clean up the mess. 

Finally someone from Highlands hit someone this year!!!!!!!

12 minutes ago, YOUTH2019 said:

SK is on a down year it seems.  Campbell is not relevant at all and has not been for years.   Boone is a work in progress that is just starting to work on progress. Highlands will get there.  Just not seeing it for at least 2 years. Highlands has talent but I feel the fans just can’t wait for the development to take place.  

Trust me when I say this, the Highlands fans are good. At least the ones I know. You are right with the talent comment. It's there. Unfortunately bad habits are hard to break. Its going to take that 2 years like you said. The fans that know, know. Sure, would love to have a better record at this point, but I see progress as well as a lot of others. Like I said, agree 2 years to get rid of the bad habits!

1 hour ago, theguru said:

I don't know.  It is hard to say what tonight means to the 2021 Birds. 

I can’t imagine they got a whole lot out of this game other than a W in the win column. Cam Bottom got some quality varsity time so that’s a positive. Would love to see Bottom at QB, Noon in the back field, and Benke at receiver. That could be an interesting triple threat. Did see some others that have been “hurt” playing tonight as well. Now time to get ready for next week.

47-0 Final! Nothing to see here!

13 minutes ago, theguru said:

Zero talent?

Nope! Previous regime forgot to work on that for years! Takes time to break bad habits. 

Cmon clock!

41-0 still 3rd Q

I might get called to the principals office for all the negativity but sorry it’s warranted. Just sayin!

Sure wish Highland’s would work on something else than punt block. 

And again, Highlands is absolutely horrible at tackling. That kick coverage and tackle was suspect again!

I’m sorry but Boone can’t be this bad as players. This has to be coaching. Something needs to change there. 
 

34-0 2:17 left in 3rd. The longest quarter in the history for football!

Hey CovCath, look at us! We will fake the the field goal and run a pass play. For gods sake, Highlands is going to win this game. Why show that play? Oh well! 27-0 5:20 left in the 3rd. 

Boone struggling to get anything going. Just had punt blocked for a td return. Highlands players looking for the “garbage can” to celebrate. Missed xp. 20-0 9:13 in the 3rd

Boones band does a nice job. Not a huge halftime listener but did tonight. Good job!

14-0 at the half. I would venture to say Boone has less than 50 total yards offense and close to 100 in penalties. Sure look like they have some nice athletes as they walked by to the locker room. Highlands has played about average. Benke and Bottoms are at QB. Noon dressed on sidelines. Just heard he is hurt so guess resting him. This is a game where Highlands should be working on things for next week. See what the 2nd half brings us.

TD Highlands. Nice pass and catch that time by Benke to 29. 14-0

What’s the saying, “if it hits your hands, catch it”! Missed TD for Highlands.

7-0 Birds with 8:09 in 2nd. Highlands should take a lesson from Boone on hitting! 

I think Noon has his best game since SK. Couple extra weapons this week for him. I’m going with the Birds by 14.

15 minutes ago, Jason Bucklen said:

You have no clue what you are talking when it comes to the Beechwood vs Murray 1994 Class A State Title game! I mean you aren’t even close what so ever! The whistle blew that is when Greg threw the ball up in the air! We just became the first school in Ky history to win 4 straight state titles! He was very excited that is why he threw the ball up in the air after not one but two whistles had blown the play dead. Game over we won Murray lost! So if anyone would have had the title game stolen it would have been us! 

Well there you have it then. I stand corrected. I’ll let them know at the local Ft Mitchell pub that they told me wrong! Just sayin!

From what I gather is the last interception in end zone, Dixie player came out of end zone as to return it and keep playing, whether he was intending to do that or not, he did and then proceeded to let ball go causing a fumble and live ball. Which in turn Dixie coach saw happening and smartly grabbed ball to keep Highlands players from recovering. Kinda of Beechwood-esque when Greg Hergott threw ball up before being dead in State game and stealing one for Murray (I think). 
 

And the refs.......

Tires on the Bird bus can’t handle many more bumps lol.

Oh and how bout Ryle’s kicker. She did an excellent job!!!

1 hour ago, Bird Bath said:

Well first Congrats Ryle!   Big line,a RB that doesn’t go down on first contact and a better than average passing game.  You were much better tonight.  
 

Noon- had his worse game by far.  You could be a great RB but that is not what you are being asked to do!  Way too many off target, and let’s not tuck the ball before your receivers get in route.  I truly believe if Benke was available you could have seen a switch.   Noon is fantastic but this was Charlie last year for sure!
 

RB are we one our 6th?  Talk about a position of need.  Tackling oh my Coach wants a gator roll our kids looked like gator bait with the Ryle gators taking off arms.  We are building quite a large ambulance squad.  I sure hope we get a few back by districts.  On kick and punt returns please find someone that flies straight up field.  I would grab an old Colin Seidel (frog) film and watch.  
 

On a positive saw Matteo sighting.  Hopefully he continues to contribute.  A lot of work yet.   We are not there yet.  District play is where the fun begins!

Go Birds!

Yep. We saw the same game! Spot on!

Shout out to Ryle on a great game played. The did dominate from the beginning. All aspects. I still like the direction Highlands is moving. Just a bump in the road. Kids/coaches have to learn from this one and get better. Especially at tackling. Lol!