[mantax]

My friend.......bells are ringing.....a ray of light is shining through.....and an epiphany has just happened. I am not sure what camp you are in, but I would assume you are a friendly. I have been saying this for years and was just "laughed at" by people that don't know a football from a baseball bat. The Ft. Thomas "greater than now" have always acted like he is the second coming.
Maybe I am wrong. Maybe understanding the game and being able to make adjustments at half time, make play calls based on the situation is NOT the right answer.
He was obviously very successful and a super human being, but MY LORD! I have watched many of games with my chin on the ground at some of the play call, personnel, decisions being made and lack of adjustments during the game. The Highlands Way philosophy was great when the talent level was there, but even when there is talent a good coach will pickup on things and motivate their team to compete and win.
I stated years ago that if a team were to play Highlands, put their DB's 20 yards off the ball, contain the QB on the edges and they would beat Highlands because his philosophy was "run receivers in and out, throw the ball deep, wear them out and eventually they would win by being in better shape".
Collins did exactly that in Dale's last game. Probably one of the most talented teams during his run, but Collin's coaches realized what Highlands weakness was and game planned around it.
Not bashing, just stating my opinion.
BTW, THANK YOU! Finally someone who see's it for what it is and calls a spade a spade.

Yeah, had no business losing that game against Collins. Alex Shadle is still looking for that guy that ran right past him on the first play after Highlands took the lead. Just another example of not putting your BEST on the field for that last drive and thus winning your seventh consecutive state title which would have been 8 the next year and could have been a 9th the year after that had some adjustments been made.