[Westside]

The behavior of some of Betsy Layne's players last night was inexcusable.  Personally, if I had been the head coach, I would have pulled those players from the game immediately and let them know that that kind of conduct would not be tolerated.  If it continued, I would have told them that their season would be spent standing next to me on the bench.

I don't know Jarredd, but I do know his father and uncles.  I went to school with them and played football with them.  They are great people, a great family, and I considered them to be my friends.  They were never bullies or dirty, but they sure wouldn't back down if challenged.  

I think some of the issues with Betsy Layne High School lies in the administration.  Let's just say this type of behavior didn't really occur until the current administration, one person in particular, took control.  IMO, students don't fear the consequences of their actions that they may face.  IMO, that is why we see bad conduct in multiple sports.

As far as the predicted doom of the Betsy Layne program that many are predicting, I don't see it happening.  The middle school program is doing great, and Jarredd has turned things around at the high school big time.  Yes, the schedule has been weak, but Betsy Layne has been playing these teams for years and in most instances, losing.  Jarredd is now beating these teams.  I do hope he beefs up the schedule some, but he is the coach, so that's his call.  

Someone mentioned Jamin Jamey saying over the radio and YouTube stream that Betsy Layne was playing like a bunch of jack@$$es.  I also heard Josh McKinney taking shots at Betsy Layne.  I agree the conduct of some of the players was bad, but there were more professional ways to describe what was happening than to say that.  I thought his conduct wasn't any better than some of the BLHS players.  Josh McKinney is trash.  He will always be remembered by many for his conduct at WYMT which resulted in a public apology from him and the station to Johnson Central's football team.  To this day, he doesn't regret those actions.

Congrats to the Blackcats.  You all laid the wood to Betsy Layne twice this year.  Good luck on the rest of your season.