[Malcolm Ex]

Can Coach Brown get to the next level?

[Single Wing 77]

What does e-town have coming back this season?

[FoSho]

What does e-town have coming back this season?

They lost 22 seniors and will be rebuilding.

They will be young but have some talent coming thru and will certainly be back.

[Fly Like a Duck]

I would look for next year to possibly be like 2016. Going into that season E-town was just coming off losing 20 something seniors off a 2015 squad that ended up making it to the semis against LexCath. Things in 2016 kind of started off slow, but soon picked up. E-town isn't running out of talent anytime soon whatsoever. Their current sophomore class were conference champs as 8th graders (league consisting of Central Hardin, North Hardin, John Hardin, Meade, etc feeders- that alone kind of says it all). The current freshman class also won that conference along with Middle School State Champs for their division, and the current 8th grade class was regular season champs (only to get beat by Meade County's lone Middle School- Stuart Pepper MS- 35-40 8th graders).

They aren't going anywhere. I think this year might have been their best bet to win it, though due to 1) the 2015 group (2016 graduating seniors) were damn good, but this group was even better. I think it's clear based off the Boyle County game that E-town was by FAR the 2nd best team in the state & 'shoulda, coulda, woulda' beat Boyle...a game that was scoreless until 8:00 to go in the game & 2) 3A has been ridiculously tough as is the last few years and things didn't get any easier with CAL & DeSales not only moving into the class, but 3A West (Not sure how much geography matters since they are going to be rotating regions and seeding the semis, but nonetheless).

[OutlawJoseyWales]

I would look for next year to possibly be like 2016. Going into that season E-town was just coming off losing 20 something seniors off a 2015 squad that ended up making it to the semis against LexCath. Things in 2016 kind of started off slow, but soon picked up. E-town isn't running out of talent anytime soon whatsoever. Their current sophomore class were conference champs as 8th graders (league consisting of Central Hardin, North Hardin, John Hardin, Meade, etc feeders- that alone kind of says it all). The current freshman class also won that conference along with Middle School State Champs for their division, and the current 8th grade class was regular season champs (only to get beat by Meade County's lone Middle School- Stuart Pepper MS- 35-40 8th graders).

They aren't going anywhere. I think this year might have been their best bet to win it, though due to 1) the 2015 group (2016 graduating seniors) were damn good, but this group was even better. I think it's clear based off the Boyle County game that E-town was by FAR the 2nd best team in the state & 'shoulda, coulda, woulda' beat Boyle...a game that was scoreless until 8:00 to go in the game & 2) 3A has been ridiculously tough as is the last few years and things didn't get any easier with CAL & DeSales not only moving into the class, but 3A West (Not sure how much geography matters since they are going to be rotating regions and seeding the semis, but nonetheless).

IMO E-Town probably didn’t get as much credit as they deserved State-Wide. That being said....I think they digress next season. Rebuild mode.

[Fly Like a Duck]

IMO E-Town probably didn’t get as much credit as they deserved State-Wide. That being said....I think they digress next season. Rebuild mode.

They didn't at all and I never could understand why either? They had literally EVERYBODY back from a 2016 team that took Lou. Central to a TD game that wasn't decided until the last play of the game & at Louisville Central.

Some, but it won't last for long IMO...as in the 2nd half of the regular season will be their time for getting primed to make another run. If you are going to knock them off; you better hope you get them early on.

Their junior and sophomore classes to be can play. They'll be be at their "worst" early on next year more so than at any point over the next 2-3 years...things will only get better for them as they gain experience b/c the talent is DEFINITELY there.

Elizabethtown/Hardin County is just booming in growth; if outsiders are moving to the area with a son(s) and they want them going to 1) a first class academic school 2) one that also has very good ball teams with 3) 1st class facilities to boot? It's a no brainer...not to mention now having a HOF coach running the show.

E-town was ALWAYS- IMO and others- a coach like Brown away from being sleeping giant. The job came open several times over the years which attracted interest from several past and even current HOF coaches, but with their academic standards they were NEVER going to help "lighten the load" for their football coach. So what did they do this last time? Avoid that by hiring a HOF coach who was already in Hardin County that had retired from the education & all that's to do is FOOTBALL 100% of the time.

I don't know if they will be able to kick down the door in 3A or not with just how ridiculously tough that class is, and I hate to even compare anybody to the likes of Bowling Green because what they have been able to accomplish isn't something that just anybody can do....but, when you look at the landscape of E-town & the area; it's awfuuuul similar to that of BG/Warren County.

[FoSho]

I would look for next year to possibly be like 2016. Going into that season E-town was just coming off losing 20 something seniors off a 2015 squad that ended up making it to the semis against LexCath. Things in 2016 kind of started off slow, but soon picked up. E-town isn't running out of talent anytime soon whatsoever. Their current sophomore class were conference champs as 8th graders (league consisting of Central Hardin, North Hardin, John Hardin, Meade, etc feeders- that alone kind of says it all). The current freshman class also won that conference along with Middle School State Champs for their division, and the current 8th grade class was regular season champs (only to get beat by Meade County's lone Middle School- Stuart Pepper MS- 35-40 8th graders).

They aren't going anywhere. I think this year might have been their best bet to win it, though due to 1) the 2015 group (2016 graduating seniors) were damn good, but this group was even better. I think it's clear based off the Boyle County game that E-town was by FAR the 2nd best team in the state & 'shoulda, coulda, woulda' beat Boyle...a game that was scoreless until 8:00 to go in the game & 2) 3A has been ridiculously tough as is the last few years and things didn't get any easier with CAL & DeSales not only moving into the class, but 3A West (Not sure how much geography matters since they are going to be rotating regions and seeding the semis, but nonetheless).

Etown was by far the best team Boyle played this year. We killed our selves @ Danville and handled everyone else rather easily except for Etown. Their team speed (especially on D) gave us fits and we were thankful to get out of there with a W.

Second best team in 3A without a doubt in my book.

[WILDCAT NATION]

They didn't at all and I never could understand why either? They had literally EVERYBODY back from a 2016 team that took Lou. Central to a TD game that wasn't decided until the last play of the game & at Louisville Central.

Some, but it won't last for long IMO...as in the 2nd half of the regular season will be their time for getting primed to make another run. If you are going to knock them off; you better hope you get them early on.

Their junior and sophomore classes to be can play. They'll be be at their "worst" early on next year more so than at any point over the next 2-3 years...things will only get better for them as they gain experience b/c the talent is DEFINITELY there.

Elizabethtown/Hardin County is just booming in growth; if outsiders are moving to the area with a son(s) and they want them going to 1) a first class academic school 2) one that also has very good ball teams with 3) 1st class facilities to boot? It's a no brainer...not to mention now having a HOF coach running the show.

E-town was ALWAYS- IMO and others- a coach like Brown away from being sleeping giant. The job came open several times over the years which attracted interest from several past and even current HOF coaches, but with their academic standards they were NEVER going to help "lighten the load" for their football coach. So what did they do this last time? Avoid that by hiring a HOF coach who was already in Hardin County that had retired from the education & all that's to do is FOOTBALL 100% of the time.

I don't know if they will be able to kick down the door in 3A or not with just how ridiculously tough that class is, and I hate to even compare anybody to the likes of Bowling Green because what they have been able to accomplish isn't something that just anybody can do....but, when you look at the landscape of E-town & the area; it's awfuuuul similar to that of BG/Warren County.

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[Fly Like a Duck]

Etown was by far the best team Boyle played this year. We killed our selves @ Danville and handled everyone else rather easily except for Etown. Their team speed (especially on D) gave us fits and we were thankful to get out of there with a W.

Second best team in 3A without a doubt in my book.

You said it with their D. People didn't realize just how fast and physical they were unless you played them.

I knew how good Franklin-Simpson was & when they beat them the way they did; that's all I needed for confirmation. I think some things in that game kind of snowballed at times for FS as the game went on (1st half was really close), but regardless.

CAL and Boyle beat them (they were up on CAL 9-7 at half & as mentioned before the Boyle game was 0-0 into the 4th quarter, Glasgow & LaRue were both good games with them winning. Glasgow came down to the wire and the LaRue game was a good one despite the final score (14-7 half; 28-13 with 2:00 left); other than that it was clock city & fast......they scored at will and gave their opponents NOTHING.

[Fly Like a Duck]

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[FoSho]

You said it with their D. People didn't realize just how fast and physical they were unless you played them.

I knew how good Franklin-Simpson was & when they beat them the way they did; that's all I needed for confirmation. I think some things in that game kind of snowballed at times for FS as the game went on (1st half was really close), but regardless.

CAL and Boyle beat them (they were up on CAL 9-7 at half & as mentioned before the Boyle game was 0-0 into the 4th quarter, Glasgow & LaRue were both good games with them winning. Glasgow came down to the wire and the LaRue game was a good one despite the final score (14-7 half; 28-13 with 2:00 left); other than that it was clock city & fast......they scored at will and gave their opponents NOTHING.

Nobody in 3A was going to be big enough to stop our running game but Etown and Danville were FAST enough to do it. Both of which were bad matchups for our OL. I was told leading up to the Etown game that it would be a war and that their D was fast and would bring it! I was told correctly.

I knew that Central would be a more difficult matchup for us compared to Corbin (although I felt we had passed our toughest test already) so I was pretty calm and confident for the title game.

[Fly Like a Duck]

Nobody in 3A was going to be big enough to stop our running game but Etown and Danville were FAST enough to do it. Both of which were bad matchups for our OL. I was told leading up to the Etown game that it would be a war and that their D was fast and would bring it! I was told correctly.

I knew that Central would be a more difficult matchup for us compared to Corbin (although I felt we had passed our toughest test already) so I was pretty calm and confident for the title game.

Chuck Smith and Jeff Hester know a defense when they see it lol. The wouldn't blow smoke to the masses to go spreading falsies that's for sure.

[FoSho]

Chuck Smith and Jeff Hester know a defense when they see it lol. The wouldn't blow smoke to the masses to go spreading falsies that's for sure.

I'm telling you that the kids knew what was coming and that helped. I think it was a shock to see it in live action but still, they were prepared. It was a great win for the Rebels and I agree people don't realize what a well coached, hard nosed team Etown was. The outcome could have easily been different.

Our kids knew they cleared a HUGE hurdle and were confident for the Corbin game because film doesn't lie and the matchup was totally different.

Much respect for Etown and Staff.

[Fly Like a Duck]

I'm telling you that the kids knew what was coming and that helped. I think it was a shock to see it in live action but still, they were prepared. It was a great win for the Rebels and I agree people don't realize what a well coached, hard nosed team Etown was. The outcome could have easily been different.

Our kids knew they cleared a HUGE hurdle and were confident for the Corbin game because film doesn't lie and the matchup was totally different.

Much respect for Etown and Staff.

It's amazing what well coached teams with legit athletes can do isn't it? :thatsfunn

[Malcolm Ex]

I would look for next year to possibly be like 2016. Going into that season E-town was just coming off losing 20 something seniors off a 2015 squad that ended up making it to the semis against LexCath. Things in 2016 kind of started off slow, but soon picked up. E-town isn't running out of talent anytime soon whatsoever. Their current sophomore class were conference champs as 8th graders (league consisting of Central Hardin, North Hardin, John Hardin, Meade, etc feeders- that alone kind of says it all). The current freshman class also won that conference along with Middle School State Champs for their division, and the current 8th grade class was regular season champs (only to get beat by Meade County's lone Middle School- Stuart Pepper MS- 35-40 8th graders).

They aren't going anywhere. I think this year might have been their best bet to win it, though due to 1) the 2015 group (2016 graduating seniors) were damn good, but this group was even better. I think it's clear based off the Boyle County game that E-town was by FAR the 2nd best team in the state & 'shoulda, coulda, woulda' beat Boyle...a game that was scoreless until 8:00 to go in the game & 2) 3A has been ridiculously tough as is the last few years and things didn't get any easier with CAL & DeSales not only moving into the class, but 3A West (Not sure how much geography matters since they are going to be rotating regions and seeding the semis, but nonetheless).

Good post and info. Good job.