[Woodsman]

This is my opinion, and it may not mean squat, but here's my opinion on how it should work.

I'm a diehard Notre Dame football fan. There isn't any who love the Irish more, that's a fact! With that said, I'm cheering for the kid from Covington Catholic.

But, even if ESPN has him the #1 player in the state doesnt mean he's the best all around high school football player in the state. That just means that they see him as having the best tangible's and maybe the most upside of any player in the state at the next level and beyond. They go by a kids size, potential, his combine numbers, ability and so in. That's how they get their rankings. And I'm sure they factor in what offers these kids get as well. With him having been offered, and already committed, to ND has to help. And whether some of you agree or not, ND is a hell of alot more of a prestigious University than West Virginia or Kentucky. The Irish is one of the most prestigious schools in all the land.

I said all that to say this. Mr. Football is an award that is based on what you are doing/have done in your high school career. Throw all that other s#$t out the window. When you do that, when you just go by what these kids have done for four years at the high school level then, IMO, there is no debate. It's not one of the hardest Mr. Football races. It becomes one of the easiest. If they do that then there's only one clear cut favorite. And that's Reese Smith from Boyle County.

I'm not picking sides or trying to argue guys. Like I said, you know who I'd like to see get it, the Irish commit. But to me the most deserving is the kid from Boyle County. And in my honest opinion, Allen isn't even in the top 2 discussion. Maybe not even in the top 3

I’m really curious as to what Reese smith has done that Micheal Mayer hasn’t? He’s already won a state championship as a huge and impactful two way starter. He’s played a huge role in leading his team to a repeat performance...albeit a losing effort. He is currently leading his team into the playoffs with hopes of competing in a third. He’s all state offense and defense. There’s not one position on the field he can’t play. He’s a generational talent playing for a school who’s strength of schedule is much stronger than Boyle county’s. Reese smith is obviously good, but for anyone to suggest he is a better player or more deserving is clearly biased. If this decision is “easy” it’s because you have allegiance to one school or the other....or you simply haven’t seen both kids play. Mayer is not going to win the award and I highly doubt he cares. I’m pretty sure he only has one goal right now. I hope he gets that one.