[Hoot Gibson]

I think it stronger than usual even though it is weak. To be honest Highlands will play a tough schedule every 2-3 years. Boyle and Elder were supposed to be the real deals and they kind of peetered out on us. I wish covcath and highlands were playing in 5A with BG and JH so all of my ranting could be put to the test.

The Birds should start playing Trinity every year. I know the rocks will be playing fresno state and virginia tech next year but you have to play the best to become the best. we've had plenty of undefeated seasons, taking a couple from T wont hurt too bad. the best team in the USA is in our state lets see whatsup for real.

I agree with you about Highlands' schedule. When it was made out, it promised to be much stronger than it has turned out to be. That happens. I only mentioned it to explain why I think that the Birds have slid in the computer rankings. The weaker district has contributed to Massey and other ranking systems degrading the Birds SOS rating. That was KHSAA's doing. I commend the Birds for consistently playing one of the best schedules in the state but I don't think this year's schedule is among their stronger ones.