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Sizemore has been a dedicated coach at Montgomery for 4 years. He has done everything that has been asked of him. I believe that he has worked his way up to have a chance at the head coaching job here. Montgomery hasn't hired a assistant since Owney Owens in the early 90's.

Be nice

Ag department is the killer at Montgomery County. Look at all the diesels in the parking lot. They hold their show and sale on the same night as we play our biggest rivals.

Nothing wrong with giving a guy that has worked his way through the system a opportunity to be head coach.

Good Job Montgomery

Definately playing

Not to argue my point but I was talking about the middle school being like a PE Class

I agree that the Jr. Pro league in Montgomery County has greatly improved. I think that Coach Gooch has gotten involved with the league and has helped get it organized. I do think from watching Coach Stockdale run his practices that you can tell they finally have someone who knows something about football. I remember watching several practices 3 years ago, it looked nothing more than a PE class playing on the playground. That has nothing to do with the Jr. Pro program but has everything to do with the coaches they had.

It was obvious to me watching the freshman scrimmage Spencer County that Montgomery County is on the upswing as far as football. I believe the main reason for this is much improved coaching at the middle school level. We went a few years with below average coaching and it show when these players got to high school. Coach Stockdale is doing a wonderful job at the middle school and has these kids learning to play hard every play, something I believe was missing with previous coaching staffs. Keep up the good work Coach Stockdale.

Actually there is 4 district games, Woodford, Bryan Station, Ashland, and Johnson Central. I think that playing Clark in the Rec Bowl increases the attendance of the game.

After reading post for the past year about Montgomery hosting the tournament, I was very relieved that when I opened my eyes the next morning the sun still rose. You would have thought the world was coming to an end by comments that were made in numerous threads that have been on this topic. Next year, if I'm lucky, I will be driving to Northern Kentucky to watch the Regional there. Congrats Mason Co. and good luck at state.

I would think Ryan Spangler. He will be a sophomore and he was pushing Hovermale for kickoff duties this year. He's got a good leg

Backup? He started the Montgomery game.

It would seem that moving to Belfry would have been a logical move, as in going back home. So why go to Johnson Central when Belfry, year in and year out goes to the State Championship game. I don't know why he would bring Belfry up in the article.

Everyone is concerned about the one kid at JC, what about the hundreds of kids from other schools that played JC. It would seem to me that they were the ones treated unfairly.

Montgomery should be ok with several key returning starter from last years team. Ryan Hackworth has started since his freshman year and has turned out to be a really good CB. Grant Darnell OL/DE started on both sides of the ball last year and got better each week. Seth Dotson QB started the final 3 games of the year and went 3-1 including a win over Woodford County in the first round of the playoffs. Seth was just a freshman and should only get better. Nick Hendix was probably the best all-round receiver they had last year, will also be returning. Also look for Tyler Cundiff, Tyler Murphy, Zach Hood to have a really good year. Overall Montgomery Returns 7 defensive starters and 7-8 offensive starters. Like someone said in an earlier post Montgomery's learning curve has gone up since Coach Gooch took over. He has brought a lot of excitement back to the program and things only look brighter with the younger programs getting better.

You're right about the knee replacement. This has been an extremely hard off season for Montgomery County. They lost a player on New Years day and lost a coach two weeks later. The kids have reacted well and are excited to get back on the field.

He broke his thumb in the Johnson Central game.

Their not. East Ridge and Western have been mentioned in the past couple of weeks for having to forfeit games.

The coach blew up after Paris gave up a safety. I remember seeing #52 throwing his helmet as he was coming off the field and then the coach going crazy.

It was called against Montgomery County friday night.

The people who paid for the uniforms get to keep them after the game. The school is out no money and will only profit from it because of increased ticket sales and concessions.

I don't have any yet. There was an article in the Mt Sterling Advocate that had a picture of the uniform, but I can't find the link.

I think it is more about recognizing Mt Sterling High School. The uniforms are from the 1969 championship team.

This friday Montgomery County will dress up like the 1969 Mt. Sterling Trojans. Alumni from the old school raised the money to buy new helmets, jerseys, and pants to be worn on friday night. After the game the people that donated money will be given the uniform. It was a way to remember the 1969 state champions. The schools combined in 1976. It should be an exciting night with what is expected to be one of the largest crowds ever at Montgomery County.