BigBlueBash

Best I can tell, he went from 5'10" as a frosh to 6'4" as a soph (don't know current stats as a junior). The big ol' wagon is here, the Chuck is coming. Nothing but elbows and knees coming at the batter.

Are they paid too much or not enough? Depends on their agenda. If the HS coach is approaching it like a career and HS is just a stepping stone to the next level, then he/she should not feel like they are taken advantage of and they need to pay their dues like the rest of the working world. In this situation, consider yourself a co-op and assume your experience is part or your payment. If you're looking for the big pay-off at the next level then you have to take the big pay-less to get there. It's not different in any job. Now, If you are there for the love of the kids and the love of the game (not the the career coach does not feel the same on this matter) and have a different career, and teach them what you know and are looking for no other reward, then you are under paid by any economic measure. That is in no way to place one agneda on top of another, as both are needed and respected! I would like to extend a thank you to every coach that took time out of their day to teach my kid something... underpaid, never-paid, over-paid... thanks!

Your pick based on where your heart is... Ryle Simon Kenton Newcath Beechwood HHS CCH Never been to a scimmage, but how do the Beechies stack up against Birds every year?

Watch for AJ "Chuck Wagon" Smith for the Beechies this year.

Any kid on their respective small school team. Due to the low numbers, some kids had to play above their head so they could contribute to the program when they were in the 7th and 8th grades.... even at the V level.

Do not know, we are talking about TRAVIS.

You're right. My kid was 12, and he paid the price every time he made a tackle on Mr Alford in the NKYFL.

If it is the same kid, I got him at 18 in Oct 08. None the less, I wish the kid luck. I just hope he's done before my kid has to go up against him again. The fact that he is at HHS, started late or not, he is getting a good education.

How old is Travis Alford? Is this the same Alford that played for Newport Fire Fighters seniors 2-1/2 years ago? If it is the same Alford I think my kid played against him in NKYFL 2-1/2 years ago when Alford was 15. If so that would make him 18 (?) now as a sophomore. Just curious, how old are HS sophomores? Kid was a great athlete.

Just jumped in, so I don't know if you are talking about M. Simpson from SK...., if so... If I could screw my kid's head on Simpson's body... he would be playing D1 next year. Simpson is a physical stud, lets see how well he takes a hit. Not a knock, but as a kid (NKYFL) he did not like getting hit. But, he did put big hits on the defense... my bet for the next level... DB.

No, but close. After OSU falls to LSU and they go 0-9 against the SEC, I think Moeller may be able to pick up Tressel. What's up with Ohio tapping into KY HS coaching talent???

Hey Coach, What's up?

Hey Coach, I have Mickey Mouse poncho (authentic Disney) you can use.

Congrats Mr. Farris. Welcome.... make UK your home for 4 -5 years, get a great education, play great baseball!!! Move on to the next level.

You are correct, James can dominate IF he keeps his cool, He throws hard, but if he can trade 5mph for 5 degrees of cooler composure then watch out. I like what I saw in AJ Smith last year for the Beechies as a soph. He has a tall (6-6) frame and is lanky. Nothing but knees and elbows coming at the batter. My guess is that he throws mid to upper 80's this year with a long delivery... could be very deceptive to batters. Also heard that the Beechies are getting a soph transfer moving in from Indiana that can eat up a few innings. They also have a frosh, J Bertke, that threw some last year as an 8th grader. Ryle has a couple of good hurlers at the junior level as well that I saw in summer ball. Should be another great season.

HEY UK.... NKY Has some players!!!

Anderson frosh beat the Beechies frosh by 2 scores. Well desreved win by Anderson, no cake walk though.

Welcome to NKY... the tide is constantly turning. GEAUX you TIGERS!!! How does this school stay at 1A??

Geaux you Tigers!!

geaux you tigers!!! go NKY football !!

Basically you nailed my underlying concern with regard to the type of defensive scheme played (zone, M on M, etc), but I guess kids would be looking for are both M on M and zone coverage (at least they would know what is expected of them under that defensive scheme, whatever it is). HS programs, in NKY for the most part, do not seem to pass that much.... but when they do, the DB's do not seem prepared. If someone can send me an email (pm)of who would be good as an instructor, and detailed information... it would be much appreciated.

Where are the best DB training camps for HS kids? Is there anybody out there that does individual DB training for HS DB's?

Pay attention to the needs of different kids. Pick a school that has the requirements that you think is best for your child.

Agree... to a certain extent. But, I want my kids to be surrounded by smart kids. So when I see Highlands (added for content) and Beechwood scoring at the top of the state as far as CAT grades and ACT scores go, and if my kid is not a doogie houser..( brain child if you remember the series and should go to Latin) but can get A's at the top schools... then I want them at a school that accomadates them. In short, I will choose to surround my kid with a small group of (smart) kids. In fact, Beechwood had as many (4) merit scholars as Latin School did this year.

Watching this ... And why wouldn't send your kid to Beechwood? There are a few, if any, alternatves to a school the size (AND EDUCATION LEVEL) in Boone as compared to Beechwood. Just my opinion.