[Westside]

KFCA PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
Class A: Brock Coffman, Sayre.
Class 2A: Brady Atwell, Owensboro Catholic.
Class 3A: Cortez Stone, Central.
Class 4A: Montavin Quisenberry, Boyle County.
Class 5A: Deuce Bailey, Bowling Green.
Class 6A: Antonio Harris, Male.


KFCA COACHES OF THE YEAR
Class A: Chad Pennington, Sayre.
Class 2A: Jason Morris, Owensboro Catholic.
Class 3A: Marvin Dantzler, Central.
Class 4A: Justin Haddix, Boyle County.
Class 5A: Brandon Smith, South Warren.
Class 6A: Keith Eckloff, Manual.





https://sports.yahoo.com/sayre-coffman-b...37995.html

[Redneck]

No offense to ANY of these coaches, congrats to all of y’all, but if you are favored to win the state championship or are a heavy favorite in the preseason and you have a great year, IMO you shouldn’t win an award like this. To me this award should go to the coaches that exceed everyone’s expectations.

[Westside]

No offense to ANY of these coaches, congrats to all of y’all, but if you are favored to win the state championship or are a heavy favorite in the preseason and you have a great year, IMO you shouldn’t win an award like this. To me this award should go to the coaches that exceed everyone’s expectations.

I couldn't figure how Justin Haddix won.

[Rebel55]

Who votes for this and when is it voted on?

[jetpilot]

Epic fail. Wow.

[Westside]

Who votes for this and when is it voted on?

Members of the association, whoever that is.  There is a link to an application on their site to join their association.  Below is a quote from their web page as well a link to the site.

The Kentucky Football Coaches Association was formed in 1994
to promote the sport of football in Kentucky. The purpose of the group
is to honor coaches and players for their hard work and dedication.


https://www.khsca.net/kfca/

[Riverbank Rifleman]

A bunch of armchair quarterbacks trying to say they know more than the guys who actually do the coaching is crazy. The coaches vote on this award, so I am sure they understand what it truly takes to be a coach of the year. If you think for a second that Haddix would prefer this award over winning it all then you are also very delusional. Getting on a forum to bash coaches (there are 4 that didn't win a title) who worked their butts off teaching young men the greatest game on the planet is also ludicrous. There is a simple solution since you all know so much about coaching the game of football get yourself a team and I am certain anyone on that list above will schedule you gladly. I know without a doubt the 4A coach will!

[Shogun]

6A is the only one I could really nitpick. I think Engler could have won that but what Eckloff did in Louisville in 6A was impressive this year.

Say what you want about Haddix and the upset to CovCath, that St. Edward win early in the season was (at least at the time it appeared to be) the biggest out of state win from a Kentucky team probably since Covington Catholic beat LaSalle in 2019. You could certainly argue for James, Thompson, or probably even Eviston, but I have no problem with voting Haddix.

[Westside]

A bunch of armchair quarterbacks trying to say they know more than the guys who actually do the coaching is crazy. The coaches vote on this award, so I am sure they understand what it truly takes to be a coach of the year. If you think for a second that Haddix would prefer this award over winning it all then you are also very delusional. Getting on a forum to bash coaches (there are 4 that didn't win a title) who worked their butts off teaching young men the greatest game on the planet is also ludicrous. There is a simple solution since you all know so much about coaching the game of football get yourself a team and I am certain anyone on that list above will schedule you gladly. I know without a doubt the 4A coach will!

Who even stated that?  Haddix may be the best coach in the state, but the fact remains, his Boyle Co team was heavily favored to win the state championship, and they didn't even make it to the semifinals.  I am not bashing him, but facts are facts.

[Redneck]

A bunch of armchair quarterbacks trying to say they know more than the guys who actually do the coaching is crazy. The coaches vote on this award, so I am sure they understand what it truly takes to be a coach of the year. If you think for a second that Haddix would prefer this award over winning it all then you are also very delusional. Getting on a forum to bash coaches (there are 4 that didn't win a title) who worked their butts off teaching young men the greatest game on the planet is also ludicrous. There is a simple solution since you all know so much about coaching the game of football get yourself a team and I am certain anyone on that list above will schedule you gladly. I know without a doubt the 4A coach will!

WTF are you blabbing about? No one has bashed any coaches. No one said these guys couldn’t coach.

[FCSPY]

After seeing #4 from PT.. Quisenberry is not the best player in 4A, or the state.

[Ned Gremlin]

After seeing #4 from PT.. Quisenberry is not the best  player in 4A, or the state.

Imagine thinking this and then actually posting it. Insane.

[Real Badman]

KFCA is the High School football coaches association. Head Coaches are the ones who vote.

[FCSPY]

Seen them both in person. That is my opinion.. just one plays for Boyle which has had the hype (deservedly so) the last few years...

[Riverbank Rifleman]

A bunch of armchair quarterbacks trying to say they know more than the guys who actually do the coaching is crazy. The coaches vote on this award, so I am sure they understand what it truly takes to be a coach of the year. If you think for a second that Haddix would prefer this award over winning it all then you are also very delusional. Getting on a forum to bash coaches (there are 4 that didn't win a title) who worked their butts off teaching young men the greatest game on the planet is also ludicrous. There is a simple solution since you all know so much about coaching the game of football get yourself a team and I am certain anyone on that list above will schedule you gladly. I know without a doubt the 4A coach will!

Who even stated that?  Haddix may be the best coach in the state, but the fact remains, his Boyle Co team was heavily favored to win the state championship, and they didn't even make it to the semifinals.  I am not bashing him, but facts are facts.

I was stating fact never said anyone said that if I had I would have quoted them. So if winning a title is the criteria or being favored is the criteria then why are there 4 that didn't win a title listed? Also favored by who? Just curious who made the odds for BC to win it all as I am sure you are referring to the talking heads in these forums which again have proven more often than not that they have no clue what they are talking about. Like I said before get yourself a team and play him I know he will schedule you!

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A bunch of armchair quarterbacks trying to say they know more than the guys who actually do the coaching is crazy. The coaches vote on this award, so I am sure they understand what it truly takes to be a coach of the year. If you think for a second that Haddix would prefer this award over winning it all then you are also very delusional. Getting on a forum to bash coaches (there are 4 that didn't win a title) who worked their butts off teaching young men the greatest game on the planet is also ludicrous. There is a simple solution since you all know so much about coaching the game of football get yourself a team and I am certain anyone on that list above will schedule you gladly. I know without a doubt the 4A coach will!

WTF are you blabbing about? No one has bashed any coaches. No one said these guys couldn’t coach.

Definition of bashing is severe criticism. By definition saying someone doesn't deserve an award because a bunch of people determined before the season started that they ''should" win their class would be definition be bashing someone. It not about one game its about an entire season and while some teams may have had better season it does not mean that a coach wasnt the best in the state. Which would explain why 4 of the 6 winners are not state champions. Nobody on here focused on any of the other three coaches they we straight at Haddix which is stupid.

[TheTruth!]

After seeing #4 from PT.. Quisenberry is not the best  player in 4A, or the state.

???

[FCSPY]

A bunch of armchair quarterbacks trying to say they know more than the guys who actually do the coaching is crazy. The coaches vote on this award, so I am sure they understand what it truly takes to be a coach of the year. If you think for a second that Haddix would prefer this award over winning it all then you are also very delusional. Getting on a forum to bash coaches (there are 4 that didn't win a title) who worked their butts off teaching young men the greatest game on the planet is also ludicrous. There is a simple solution since you all know so much about coaching the game of football get yourself a team and I am certain anyone on that list above will schedule you gladly. I know without a doubt the 4A coach will!

Who even stated that?  Haddix may be the best coach in the state, but the fact remains, his Boyle Co team was heavily favored to win the state championship, and they didn't even make it to the semifinals.  I am not bashing him, but facts are facts.

I was stating fact never said anyone said that if I had I would have quoted them. So if winning a title is the criteria or being favored is the criteria then why are there 4 that didn't win a title listed? Also favored by who? Just curious who made the odds for BC to win it all as I am sure you are referring to the talking heads in these forums which again have proven more often than not that they have no clue what they are talking about. Like I said before get yourself a team and play him I know he will schedule you!

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A bunch of armchair quarterbacks trying to say they know more than the guys who actually do the coaching is crazy. The coaches vote on this award, so I am sure they understand what it truly takes to be a coach of the year. If you think for a second that Haddix would prefer this award over winning it all then you are also very delusional. Getting on a forum to bash coaches (there are 4 that didn't win a title) who worked their butts off teaching young men the greatest game on the planet is also ludicrous. There is a simple solution since you all know so much about coaching the game of football get yourself a team and I am certain anyone on that list above will schedule you gladly. I know without a doubt the 4A coach will!

WTF are you blabbing about? No one has bashed any coaches. No one said these guys couldn’t coach.

Definition of bashing is severe criticism. By definition saying someone doesn't deserve an award because a bunch of people determined before the season started that they ''should" win their class would be definition be bashing someone. It not about one game its about an entire season and while some teams may have had better season it does not mean that a coach wasnt the best in the state. Which would explain why 4 of the 6 winners are not state champions. Nobody on here focused on any of the other three coaches they we straight at Haddix which is stupid.

There are TONS of coaches, players, people, even BOYLE county fans... who do not think HADDIX is coach of the year... LOL Doesn't mean anyone is bashing.... Certain fan bases..sometimes forget how is to not be adored by everyone... chill

[UKisN1]

Coach Chandler of Hazard took a team from 1 win to 8 wins with the same schedule and the same roster was my pick in All A. State titles should not exclude coaches from the award, but should not be the sole criteria. Coaches selections can be biased just like the media polls, My 2 cents

[Westside]

A bunch of armchair quarterbacks trying to say they know more than the guys who actually do the coaching is crazy. The coaches vote on this award, so I am sure they understand what it truly takes to be a coach of the year. If you think for a second that Haddix would prefer this award over winning it all then you are also very delusional. Getting on a forum to bash coaches (there are 4 that didn't win a title) who worked their butts off teaching young men the greatest game on the planet is also ludicrous. There is a simple solution since you all know so much about coaching the game of football get yourself a team and I am certain anyone on that list above will schedule you gladly. I know without a doubt the 4A coach will!

Who even stated that?  Haddix may be the best coach in the state, but the fact remains, his Boyle Co team was heavily favored to win the state championship, and they didn't even make it to the semifinals.  I am not bashing him, but facts are facts.

I was stating fact never said anyone said that if I had I would have quoted them. So if winning a title is the criteria or being favored is the criteria then why are there 4 that didn't win a title listed? Also favored by who? Just curious who made the odds for BC to win it all as I am sure you are referring to the talking heads in these forums which again have proven more often than not that they have no clue what they are talking about. Like I said before get yourself a team and play him I know he will schedule you!

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A bunch of armchair quarterbacks trying to say they know more than the guys who actually do the coaching is crazy. The coaches vote on this award, so I am sure they understand what it truly takes to be a coach of the year. If you think for a second that Haddix would prefer this award over winning it all then you are also very delusional. Getting on a forum to bash coaches (there are 4 that didn't win a title) who worked their butts off teaching young men the greatest game on the planet is also ludicrous. There is a simple solution since you all know so much about coaching the game of football get yourself a team and I am certain anyone on that list above will schedule you gladly. I know without a doubt the 4A coach will!

WTF are you blabbing about? No one has bashed any coaches. No one said these guys couldn’t coach.

Definition of bashing is severe criticism. By definition saying someone doesn't deserve an award because a bunch of people determined before the season started that they ''should" win their class would be definition be bashing someone. It not about one game its about an entire season and while some teams may have had better season it does not mean that a coach wasnt the best in the state. Which would explain why 4 of the 6 winners are not state champions. Nobody on here focused on any of the other three coaches they we straight at Haddix which is stupid.

I have yet to see any severe criticism.  I just stated an opinion and some facts.

[FCSPY]

I agree.... with you Westside, I was even defending you!!

[Riverbank Rifleman]

A bunch of armchair quarterbacks trying to say they know more than the guys who actually do the coaching is crazy. The coaches vote on this award, so I am sure they understand what it truly takes to be a coach of the year. If you think for a second that Haddix would prefer this award over winning it all then you are also very delusional. Getting on a forum to bash coaches (there are 4 that didn't win a title) who worked their butts off teaching young men the greatest game on the planet is also ludicrous. There is a simple solution since you all know so much about coaching the game of football get yourself a team and I am certain anyone on that list above will schedule you gladly. I know without a doubt the 4A coach will!

Who even stated that?  Haddix may be the best coach in the state, but the fact remains, his Boyle Co team was heavily favored to win the state championship, and they didn't even make it to the semifinals.  I am not bashing him, but facts are facts.

I was stating fact never said anyone said that if I had I would have quoted them. So if winning a title is the criteria or being favored is the criteria then why are there 4 that didn't win a title listed? Also favored by who? Just curious who made the odds for BC to win it all as I am sure you are referring to the talking heads in these forums which again have proven more often than not that they have no clue what they are talking about. Like I said before get yourself a team and play him I know he will schedule you!

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A bunch of armchair quarterbacks trying to say they know more than the guys who actually do the coaching is crazy. The coaches vote on this award, so I am sure they understand what it truly takes to be a coach of the year. If you think for a second that Haddix would prefer this award over winning it all then you are also very delusional. Getting on a forum to bash coaches (there are 4 that didn't win a title) who worked their butts off teaching young men the greatest game on the planet is also ludicrous. There is a simple solution since you all know so much about coaching the game of football get yourself a team and I am certain anyone on that list above will schedule you gladly. I know without a doubt the 4A coach will!

WTF are you blabbing about? No one has bashed any coaches. No one said these guys couldn’t coach.

Definition of bashing is severe criticism. By definition saying someone doesn't deserve an award because a bunch of people determined before the season started that they ''should" win their class would be definition be bashing someone. It not about one game its about an entire season and while some teams may have had better season it does not mean that a coach wasnt the best in the state. Which would explain why 4 of the 6 winners are not state champions. Nobody on here focused on any of the other three coaches they we straight at Haddix which is stupid.

There are TONS of coaches, players, people, even BOYLE county fans... who do not think HADDIX is coach of the year... LOL Doesn't mean anyone is bashing.... Certain fan bases..sometimes forget how is to not be adored by everyone... chill

I am not a fan base and I don't care anything about being adored. I am simply stating that just because everyone else thought they should win it and they didn't doesn't mean he isn't deserving. I don't care who wins it at all but as far as bias goes I will say it again not one single person in this group is saying a word about the 5 other coaches that did not win it this year! (4 didn't even play for one). If you are going to complain about the process being flawed then complain about the whole process. I am only talking about Haddix because that is the one person yall picked to be unworthy.

[Ned Gremlin]

A bunch of armchair quarterbacks trying to say they know more than the guys who actually do the coaching is crazy. The coaches vote on this award, so I am sure they understand what it truly takes to be a coach of the year. If you think for a second that Haddix would prefer this award over winning it all then you are also very delusional. Getting on a forum to bash coaches (there are 4 that didn't win a title) who worked their butts off teaching young men the greatest game on the planet is also ludicrous. There is a simple solution since you all know so much about coaching the game of football get yourself a team and I am certain anyone on that list above will schedule you gladly. I know without a doubt the 4A coach will!

Who even stated that?  Haddix may be the best coach in the state, but the fact remains, his Boyle Co team was heavily favored to win the state championship, and they didn't even make it to the semifinals.  I am not bashing him, but facts are facts.

I was stating fact never said anyone said that if I had I would have quoted them. So if winning a title is the criteria or being favored is the criteria then why are there 4 that didn't win a title listed? Also favored by who? Just curious who made the odds for BC to win it all as I am sure you are referring to the talking heads in these forums which again have proven more often than not that they have no clue what they are talking about. Like I said before get yourself a team and play him I know he will schedule you!

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A bunch of armchair quarterbacks trying to say they know more than the guys who actually do the coaching is crazy. The coaches vote on this award, so I am sure they understand what it truly takes to be a coach of the year. If you think for a second that Haddix would prefer this award over winning it all then you are also very delusional. Getting on a forum to bash coaches (there are 4 that didn't win a title) who worked their butts off teaching young men the greatest game on the planet is also ludicrous. There is a simple solution since you all know so much about coaching the game of football get yourself a team and I am certain anyone on that list above will schedule you gladly. I know without a doubt the 4A coach will!

WTF are you blabbing about? No one has bashed any coaches. No one said these guys couldn’t coach.

Definition of bashing is severe criticism. By definition saying someone doesn't deserve an award because a bunch of people determined before the season started that they ''should" win their class would be definition be bashing someone. It not about one game its about an entire season and while some teams may have had better season it does not mean that a coach wasnt the best in the state. Which would explain why 4 of the 6 winners are not state champions. Nobody on here focused on any of the other three coaches they we straight at Haddix which is stupid.

There are TONS of coaches, players, people, even BOYLE county fans... who do not think HADDIX is coach of the year... LOL Doesn't mean anyone is bashing.... Certain fan bases..sometimes forget how is to not be adored by everyone... chill

I am not a fan base and I don't care anything about being adored. I am simply stating that just because everyone else thought they should win it and they didn't doesn't mean he isn't deserving. I don't care who wins it at all but as far as bias goes I will say it again not one single person in this group is saying a word about the 5 other coaches that did not win it this year! (4 didn't even play for one). If you are going to complain about the process being flawed then complain about the whole process. I am only talking about Haddix because that is the one person yall picked to be unworthy.

This is voted on before the playoffs start and Coach Haddix had an undefeated top 25 team in the country. Regardless of how it turned out those are the facts. It was quite literally a no brainer.

[Riverbank Rifleman]

Who even stated that?  Haddix may be the best coach in the state, but the fact remains, his Boyle Co team was heavily favored to win the state championship, and they didn't even make it to the semifinals.  I am not bashing him, but facts are facts.

I was stating fact never said anyone said that if I had I would have quoted them. So if winning a title is the criteria or being favored is the criteria then why are there 4 that didn't win a title listed? Also favored by who? Just curious who made the odds for BC to win it all as I am sure you are referring to the talking heads in these forums which again have proven more often than not that they have no clue what they are talking about. Like I said before get yourself a team and play him I know he will schedule you!

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WTF are you blabbing about? No one has bashed any coaches. No one said these guys couldn’t coach.

Definition of bashing is severe criticism. By definition saying someone doesn't deserve an award because a bunch of people determined before the season started that they ''should" win their class would be definition be bashing someone. It not about one game its about an entire season and while some teams may have had better season it does not mean that a coach wasnt the best in the state. Which would explain why 4 of the 6 winners are not state champions. Nobody on here focused on any of the other three coaches they we straight at Haddix which is stupid.

There are TONS of coaches, players, people, even BOYLE county fans... who do not think HADDIX is coach of the year... LOL Doesn't mean anyone is bashing.... Certain fan bases..sometimes forget how is to not be adored by everyone... chill

I am not a fan base and I don't care anything about being adored. I am simply stating that just because everyone else thought they should win it and they didn't doesn't mean he isn't deserving. I don't care who wins it at all but as far as bias goes I will say it again not one single person in this group is saying a word about the 5 other coaches that did not win it this year! (4 didn't even play for one). If you are going to complain about the process being flawed then complain about the whole process. I am only talking about Haddix because that is the one person yall picked to be unworthy.

This is voted on before the playoffs start and Coach Haddix had an undefeated top 25 team in the country. Regardless of how it turned out those are the facts. It was quite literally a no brainer.

Shocker someone post something and they clearly have knowledge of how it works.

[Shogun]

After seeing #4 from PT.. Quisenberry is not the best  player in 4A, or the state.

Not saying Carter isn't the best, the recruiting rankings would actually agree with you. Your post is telling though. When it's "Quisenberry" v. "#4 from PT", it's pretty clear why Q won. He's become a household name in Kentucky high school football the last four years. Most individual awards are pretty well locked in for Quisenberry this year.

[bo67]

3 Northern Ky teams in the state championship games. Doesn’t have anything to do with the outcome. And not one coach gets it. If they coach south of Lexington they might.

[RunItUpTheGut]

No offense to ANY of these coaches, congrats to all of y’all, but if you are favored to win the state championship or are a heavy favorite in the preseason and you have a great year, IMO you shouldn’t win an award like this. To me this award should go to the coaches that exceed everyone’s expectations.

and you definitely shouldn’t win after losing when being such a heavy favorite. I just don’t understand how Tilghmans coach doesn’t win the 4A coach of the year.Unless this was decided weeks ago which also isn’t right. Postseason matters

[RunItUpTheGut]

Who even stated that?  Haddix may be the best coach in the state, but the fact remains, his Boyle Co team was heavily favored to win the state championship, and they didn't even make it to the semifinals.  I am not bashing him, but facts are facts.

I was stating fact never said anyone said that if I had I would have quoted them. So if winning a title is the criteria or being favored is the criteria then why are there 4 that didn't win a title listed? Also favored by who? Just curious who made the odds for BC to win it all as I am sure you are referring to the talking heads in these forums which again have proven more often than not that they have no clue what they are talking about. Like I said before get yourself a team and play him I know he will schedule you!

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WTF are you blabbing about? No one has bashed any coaches. No one said these guys couldn’t coach.

Definition of bashing is severe criticism. By definition saying someone doesn't deserve an award because a bunch of people determined before the season started that they ''should" win their class would be definition be bashing someone. It not about one game its about an entire season and while some teams may have had better season it does not mean that a coach wasnt the best in the state. Which would explain why 4 of the 6 winners are not state champions. Nobody on here focused on any of the other three coaches they we straight at Haddix which is stupid.

There are TONS of coaches, players, people, even BOYLE county fans... who do not think HADDIX is coach of the year... LOL Doesn't mean anyone is bashing.... Certain fan bases..sometimes forget how is to not be adored by everyone... chill

I am not a fan base and I don't care anything about being adored. I am simply stating that just because everyone else thought they should win it and they didn't doesn't mean he isn't deserving. I don't care who wins it at all but as far as bias goes I will say it again not one single person in this group is saying a word about the 5 other coaches that did not win it this year! (4 didn't even play for one). If you are going to complain about the process being flawed then complain about the whole process. I am only talking about Haddix because that is the one person yall picked to be unworthy.

This is voted on before the playoffs start and Coach Haddix had an undefeated top 25 team in the country. Regardless of how it turned out those are the facts. It was quite literally a no brainer.

if this is the case then these things are useless. Why would they vote before the postseason? Unless it’s called the regular season award, this should encompass the entire season or “year” like the title says.

[RunItUpTheGut]

No offense to ANY of these coaches, congrats to all of y’all, but if you are favored to win the state championship or are a heavy favorite in the preseason and you have a great year, IMO you shouldn’t win an award like this. To me this award should go to the coaches that exceed everyone’s expectations.

and you definitely shouldn’t win after losing. I just don’t understand how Tilghmans coach doesn’t win the 4A coach of the year.Unless this was decided weeks ago which also isn’t right. Postseason matters

[UK1]

CAL 100% does not win 3A State without Hodge. Guy was a game changer and usually the best player on the field. I get it somewhat is this was voted on before the playoffs.

[Red and Black]

Coach Chandler of Hazard took a team from 1 win to 8 wins with the same schedule and the same roster was my pick in All A.  State titles should not exclude coaches from the award, but should not be the sole criteria. Coaches selections can be biased just like the media polls, My 2 cents

My thoughts are similar. The award should go to the most impressive coaching job, not the one who wins the most, I think. My example would be in 2A- nothing against Coach Morris, I think he’s an excellent coach and OC is a tremendously run program, but #1) there are certain advantages that private schools have over public schools which I assume most on this forum are aware of and #2) there are other coaches who I thought did a more impressive job with what they had than OC did this year. Volker in his 2nd year at Beechwood comes to my mind first, but I’ll also throw a shameless homer plug for my guy Wes Hager at Prestonsburg too. He did a tremendous job in his first year leading a team to an 11-2 record and the programs first regional championship appearance in 10 years after taking over a team that went 5-6 in ‘23 and before that hadn’t won a single playoff game in 8 years. I’d rather see new guys that turn programs around get it instead of just the ones who win the most. There’s something to say for both kinds of coaches, certainly. On the flip side I could make a good argument for why Coach Morris deserves this award, but personally I like public school turnaround coaches better than private schools that make deep runs every year.