the poet

And he was shut down by quality teams. Just as if Tiepel were a running back at Bellevue, I guess he would not be any good if he ran into these defenses as well? Instead of dissing on Buckler, just heap the praise on the quality and play of the defenses that has checked him.

Dayton will get 40+. Brossart just does not match up with them as well as they did Ludlow.

No, the KHSAA went to six classes to offer the opportunity for more schools, other than privates to win a state title. :thumb:

NCC is every bit a county school as Conner is. Small in enrollment, yes. Athletes from all over CC, yes to that too.

Not so sure I'd do it with Brossart.

Thats the way it looks. Gallatin will play Bellevue on Nov. 1st in the regular season, then travel back to Bellevue for the first round.

:rolleyes:I always love a thread that can turn into a Highlands and Beechwood lovefest!

Ive always thought is was a "Q".

Then using this argument, the line blocking is probally weaker and the pasing is weaker. So IMO, the back has to accomplish more on his own. Hmmm, kind of makes sense to me.

Good, then they must be learning from their mistakes, and the players too!

Don't get fooled into comparing Dayton as a common opponent. That is a rivalry game.

^^^This is why the Bellevue/Dayton rivalry is THE BEST rivalry in NKY.

How many yards did the Mustangs have after the game? Did coach make them run again?

I dont think they covered this in athletic training class.

I think both teams match up well in size and speed. The qb situation at Lloyd, IMO puts them at a disadvantage. They would normally like to spread you out and use their speed. However, I do not see them passing well and I think Bellevue can focus on the run. Bellevue 34 Lloyd 14

Bellevue High really had a great time last night celebrating their homecoming week. First, I got to walk with my daughter in the parade and watch her in the Powder Puff game (she didnt win). Then the bon fire was a lot of fun. It was so much fun that about 5 Datyon football players came to join us as they stood under the 471 bridge. They should have came on over, we would have been hospitible!! :fire::fire::fire::fire::fire:

People can color or spin this issue of tuition all they want. If they choose to go to a particular school for academics, then great. If it is for the sport, then say so. Don't use the academic argument to justify it.

This is the whole problem.

I agree that they are fine academic schools. However, kids will learn anywhere, if they want to learn. This is even true of Holmes (no offense Holmes! but the academic index speaks for itself) Just sending a kid to these schools is no guarntee of a better education, that is up to the kid. However, if my little Johnny wants to play for a winner, I will send him to Highlands or Beechwood, because of academics. :sssh:

Would anyone on BGP actually be naive ehough to think these teams are that great without getting players from outside the district? regardless of whether or not they are approved transfers or tuition students, I see both of these teams year in and year out with superb players from outside their districts. Would they still be good teams without these players; YES. IMO, that is what is taking these teams to the next level. As Noel Rash would say, "It is what it is!"

I have seen both teams play and it looks as if Bellevue will sub more often than Dayton does. In a close game, I think the Tigers will be the fresher of the two teams.

They did switch the playoff format to that of several years ago. This district will play another the first two rounds of the playoffs.

They had that when Richardson from Dayton said in a Ryan Ernst article, "It's Game Over!":fight:

The "Paddle" is a new travelling trophy that was presented to both schools last year by a Bellevue Assistant. It is a wooden boat paddle that has one side painted Gold for Bellevue and the other side Green for Dayton. The winning team will then add the score and year on it. The Paddle represents both schools being "River Cities". The concept really took off as Dayton incorporated the theme into their homecoming game last year. Dayton won last years game and thus won the 1st "Battle for the Paddle". :thumb:

On paper, this should be an easy win for the Tigers. But with most rivalries, you can pretty much expect Dayton to come fired up and ready to play. Bellevue had better not take this game to lightly. I'll pick Bellevue to win the paddle and sing the fight song to the home crowd!!