Prestonsburg 2016

Cat Daddy · 06-03-2016, 01:02 PM

From what I have gathered, John has been asked to step down as head coach. If it happens or not, I don't know, but in the end, I think he will have no other choice but to step down from his position. So my question is, if John steps down, who would be the front runners for the head coaching position?

Blacksmith · 06-03-2016, 05:57 PM

Do you think they would hire his brother James?

UpYours · 06-03-2016, 09:27 PM

Blacksmith Wrote:Do you think they would hire his brother James?

That would be like jumping out of a bon fire and into the top of an active volcano. But knowing Floyd County that is what will happen.

Blacksmith · 06-03-2016, 09:39 PM

UpYours Wrote:That would be like jumping out of a bon fire and into the top of an active volcano. But knowing Floyd County that is what will happen.

Knowing Floyd co like I do that's exactly why I asked :biggrin:

HAIL PIKEVILLE! · 06-04-2016, 04:19 AM

Cat Daddy Wrote:From what I have gathered, John has been asked to step down as head coach. If it happens or not, I don't know, but in the end, I think he will have no other choice but to step down from his position. So my question is, if John steps down, who would be the front runners for the head coaching position?

Hager would be a great fit IMO. He's already on staff, knows the kids, seemed well loved by the folks @ Sheldon Clark, and has a proven track record as a Head Coach. Quick Trivia: Who was the last Coach on this side of the state to beat Haywood in the playoffs?

**Real Badman** · 06-05-2016, 04:24 AM

What do the people of Prestonsburg want? Didn't the Blackcats make it to the semi-finals a few years ago, and almost beat DeSales? Its just a rough stretch.

Blacksmith · 06-05-2016, 08:18 PM

Real Badman Wrote:What do the people of Prestonsburg want? Didn't the Blackcats make it to the semi-finals a few years ago, and almost beat DeSales? Its just a rough stretch.

You ask a good question, I can only guess from some rumors I hear. I don't think its as much the Win/loss record as it some other things people don't like.. Now that said, Prestonsburg folk are a fickle bunch:argue: I grew up in east point and went to school there..It was a very "clique'ish" school even as high schools go back then.. Most students had nicer rides than the teachers and some parents had unbelievable influence...
Im not saying Prestonsburg dosnt have a right to be angry at some of the things Ive heard(I think they do if they are true) but Prestonsburg boosters and parents have had a long history of getting what they want and they just flat out don't like it when they don't :eyeroll:

**bac2369** · 06-05-2016, 08:30 PM

I haven't heard or seen black at alum On here in forever. Did something happen to him?

**PHSForever** · 06-06-2016, 01:40 PM

bac2369 Wrote:I haven't heard or seen black at alum On here in forever. Did something happen to him?

Last I talked with him, he had kind of gotten very frustrated with the school and program. He still supports his Blackcats but I think he's one of the good guys who's just so tired of the seemingly never ending drama out of Prestonsburg. I'm sure we will see him back on here soon.

**bac2369** · 06-06-2016, 02:54 PM

PHSForever Wrote:Last I talked with him, he had kind of gotten very frustrated with the school and program. He still supports his Blackcats but I think he's one of the good guys who's just so tired of the seemingly never ending drama out of Prestonsburg. I'm sure we will see him back on here soon.

That's good. I hope too see it.

Blacksmith · 06-27-2016, 06:01 AM

Any news lately on this years Blackcat lineup? Good news hopefully?

**bac2369** · 06-27-2016, 08:28 AM

How is things in blackcat land?

Eagle16 · 06-27-2016, 02:25 PM

Everyone is still in place...Blackcats had a great off-season, had about 25-30 kids out all summer.

EagleFan89 · 06-29-2016, 01:37 PM

PRESTONSBURG 2016
8/19/2016 ?
8/26/2016 ?
9/2/2016 ?
9/9/2016 A BREATHITT COUNTY
9/16/2016 A HAZARD
9/23/2016 A SHELBY VALLEY
9/30/2016 A EAST RIDGE
10/7/2016 A LESLIE COUNTY
10/14/2016 H ALLEN CENTRAL
10/21/2016 H BETSY LAYNE
10/28/2016 A LAWRENCE COUNTY

Missing 2 games in first 3 weeks. Who can fill in?

**PHSForever** · 06-29-2016, 07:42 PM

EagleFan89 Wrote:PRESTONSBURG 2016
8/19/2016 ?
8/26/2016 ?
9/2/2016 ?
9/9/2016 A BREATHITT COUNTY
9/16/2016 A HAZARD
9/23/2016 A SHELBY VALLEY
9/30/2016 A EAST RIDGE
10/7/2016 A LESLIE COUNTY
10/14/2016 H ALLEN CENTRAL
10/21/2016 H BETSY LAYNE
10/28/2016 A LAWRENCE COUNTY

Missing 2 games in first 3 weeks. Who can fill in?

As of now, Pikeville in week 0.

**jetpilot** · 06-30-2016, 12:03 AM

PHSForever Wrote:As of now, Pikeville in week 0.

I don't look for it to happen. Hope I'm wrong.

**PHSForever** · 06-30-2016, 04:00 AM

jetpilot Wrote:I don't look for it to happen. Hope I'm wrong.

Same here. But I'm not aware that the buy out has happened. Hope it doesn't, I would like to see them play.

**bac2369** · 06-30-2016, 04:19 AM

If it hasn't went through then there is no use in doing now especially this late with only 2 months to go til kickoff...

Blacksmith · 07-01-2016, 09:56 PM

man I hope that the season is at least decent this year.For the players anyway. I get so tired of hearing all the "stories" coming out of the blackcats program these days, the dissent and "political intrigue"..:HitWall:

Eagle16 · 07-06-2016, 10:27 PM

bac2369 Wrote:If it hasn't went through then there is no use in doing now especially this late with only 2 months to go til kickoff...

Pikeville game is scheduled for Aug 19th at Pikeville.

Blackcat2001 · 07-14-2016, 10:53 AM

How many players do we have out this year so far?

Eagle16 · 07-15-2016, 01:37 PM

Blackcat2001 Wrote:How many players do we have out this year so far?

Give or take 40

Blackcat2001 · 07-15-2016, 02:17 PM

Hmmm Paintsville guys said there where maybe half that many?? they think our young guys could really help them in high school

Eagle16 · 07-18-2016, 07:57 PM

Blackcat2001 Wrote:Hmmm Paintsville guys said there where maybe half that many?? they think our young guys could really help them in high school

That's what people get for listening to Paintsville people. If youre in Prestonsburg, just stop by they are out there every evening. Lift wights first, then they hit the field.

They prolly have about 28 solid attendees the whole summer. Thats pretty good in my opinion

Its not about quantity, its about quality and I believe the less players you have the more time you have to coach...

TigerBlues · 07-18-2016, 08:18 PM

Blackcat2001 Wrote:Hmmm Paintsville guys said there where maybe half that many?? they think our young guys could really help them in high school

Point this out, I've never seen it but I could have overlooked it ?

PHS Coach · 07-19-2016, 04:30 PM

Who's the top contributors this year. With the loss of Frasure, Little, Ray and Stanley; that's 90% of the offence and defense. With the schedule I see 5 or 6 wins but not sure how exciting we will be to watch. Thoughts?

Matman · 08-01-2016, 12:58 AM

Looks like 33 on the roster without freshman listed. That is after taking off the Roberts kid that transferred to Pikeville.

PHS Coach · 08-10-2016, 02:52 PM

Matman Wrote:Looks like 33 on the roster without freshman listed. That is after taking off the Roberts kid that transferred to Pikeville.

I watched meet the Blackcats last night on the local TV station. I counted 2 freshmen, 7 sophomores, 10 juniors and 6 seniors. I think some from last years roster were carried over that are either not playing or wasn't there for meet the Blackcats. Anyone know who the key contributors are and the actual number of players out this year?

Matman · 08-12-2016, 02:08 AM

There were 26 in the picture from media day.