[Old School Hound]

As long as I get to stand at the gate to Campbell Field and watch the Blue F-0's get off their buses, I will be a happy camper.  Can't wait to greet them with my signs !!! 

Glad to hear we are still living rent-free in your mind. If you would like to see the 4A state championship trophy just stop by Paducah Tilghman high School.

All kidding aside, PT did what they had to do. Played 15 games, won 15 games. You can't do more than that. I still can't help but feel if that CC/Boyle game had gone the other way, Boyle would have gone on to win their final two games and won their fifth straight title. Paducah owes a big debt of gratitude to the Colonels for knocking off the powerhouse Rebels. One  thing that we might have learned is that the gap between Boyle and the foursome of Paducah, Corbin, Franklin, and Cov Cath wasn't as wide as many, including myself, thought. I felt Boyle was 3-4 TDs better than any of those teams. Nevertheless,  , sportsmanship issues aside ,  Paducah earned their title with wins over Corbin and Franklin.

Btw, in 2025, anyone who is undervaluing or discounting Mr Haddix and Boyle, you do so at your own risk of ridicule. Boyle will  be solid, as always, and right there in the running for another trophy.

[FCSPY]

As long as I get to stand at the gate to Campbell Field and watch the Blue F-0's get off their buses, I will be a happy camper.  Can't wait to greet them with my signs !!!  :)

Glad to hear we are still living rent-free in your mind. If you would like to see the 4A state championship trophy just stop by Paducah Tilghman high School.

All kidding aside, PT did what they had to do. Played 15 games, won 15 games. You can't do more than that. I still can't help but feel if that CC/Boyle game had gone the other way, Boyle would have gone on to win their final two games and won their fifth straight title. Paducah owes a big debt of gratitude to the Colonels for knocking off the powerhouse Rebels. One  thing that we might have learned is that the gap between Boyle and the foursome of Paducah, Corbin, Franklin, and Cov Cath wasn't as wide as many, including myself, thought. I felt Boyle was 3-4 TDs better than any of those teams. Nevertheless,  , sportsmanship issues aside ,  Paducah earned their title with wins over Corbin and Franklin.

Btw, in 2025, anyone who is undervaluing or discounting Mr Haddix and Boyle, you do so at your own risk of ridicule. Boyle will  be solid, as always, and right there in the running for another trophy.

Boyle had Flaws all year... Cov. Cath. Just proved it.... They become a one man show down the stretch with defensive issues... PT was far more talented than Boyle this year.. But I think Boyle may have been a better match up skill wise for PT.

[Fade]

I think FC will have  a great nucleus returning.. But I know they lost some really good players... and experience.. So I am interested to see what kind of team runs out in August. They no doubt have a schedule that will get them ready early. I know one thing their off season will for sure grow some young kids up next.. I will be interested to see if any of the incoming frosh can contribute. They were back to back state champs.

FC will be fine because of their continuity in coaching and willingness to schedule tough to test themselves.

FC added Bowling Green to the schedule this year week 10 before the playoffs. I'm sure the season is littered with strong competition.. You don't do that if you aren't expecting to be good. I say the Flyers will contend.... again.

[Old School Hound]

As long as I get to stand at the gate to Campbell Field and watch the Blue F-0's get off their buses, I will be a happy camper.  Can't wait to greet them with my signs !!! 

Glad to hear we are still living rent-free in your mind. If you would like to see the 4A state championship trophy just stop by Paducah Tilghman high School.

All kidding aside, PT did what they had to do. Played 15 games, won 15 games. You can't do more than that. I still can't help but feel if that CC/Boyle game had gone the other way, Boyle would have gone on to win their final two games and won their fifth straight title. Paducah owes a big debt of gratitude to the Colonels for knocking off the powerhouse Rebels. One  thing that we might have learned is that the gap between Boyle and the foursome of Paducah, Corbin, Franklin, and Cov Cath wasn't as wide as many, including myself, thought. I felt Boyle was 3-4 TDs better than any of those teams. Nevertheless,  , sportsmanship issues aside ,  Paducah earned their title with wins over Corbin and Franklin.

Btw, in 2025, anyone who is undervaluing or discounting Mr Haddix and Boyle, you do so at your own risk of ridicule. Boyle will  be solid, as always, and right there in the running for another trophy.

Boyle had Flaws all year... Cov. Cath. Just proved it.... They become a one man show down the stretch with defensive issues... PT was far more talented than Boyle this year.. But I think Boyle may have been a better match up skill wise for PT.

Calling my Rebels a one man show is absurd...
Boyle would have gutted and fileted the Blue Storm like King Kong does his catfish he catches.   Boyle 49  Blue Storm 28
Not a close call.

[King Kong]

As long as I get to stand at the gate to Campbell Field and watch the Blue F-0's get off their buses, I will be a happy camper.  Can't wait to greet them with my signs !!! 

Glad to hear we are still living rent-free in your mind. If you would like to see the 4A state championship trophy just stop by Paducah Tilghman high School.

All kidding aside, PT did what they had to do. Played 15 games, won 15 games. You can't do more than that. I still can't help but feel if that CC/Boyle game had gone the other way, Boyle would have gone on to win their final two games and won their fifth straight title. Paducah owes a big debt of gratitude to the Colonels for knocking off the powerhouse Rebels. One  thing that we might have learned is that the gap between Boyle and the foursome of Paducah, Corbin, Franklin, and Cov Cath wasn't as wide as many, including myself, thought. I felt Boyle was 3-4 TDs better than any of those teams. Nevertheless,  , sportsmanship issues aside ,  Paducah earned their title with wins over Corbin and Franklin.

Btw, in 2025, anyone who is undervaluing or discounting Mr Haddix and Boyle, you do so at your own risk of ridicule. Boyle will  be solid, as always, and right there in the running for another trophy.

Boyle had Flaws all year... Cov. Cath. Just proved it.... They become a one man show down the stretch with defensive issues... PT was far more talented than Boyle this year.. But I think Boyle may have been a better match up skill wise for PT.

Calling my Rebels a one man show is absurd...
Boyle would have gutted and fileted the Blue Storm like King Kong does his catfish he catches.   Boyle 49  Blue Storm 28
Not a close call.

I see Boyle being a contender for the foreseeable future.  Don't see them dropping off anytime soon.  Same can be said for Franklin Co,  Cov Catholic,  and PT will all have their say in things to this season. Highlands in 4a this year makes me a little nervous! Brings back some not so great memories.  I figure Highlands will be right in the thick of things to. 

OSH has got me wanting some catfish now! May have to check my freezer but pretty sure I'm out.  Those things don't last long here lol I do have some trout though!

With all the snow and ice on the ground here,  my idea of a indoor heated pond is sounding pretty good right now 

[FCSPY]

Please tell me when Douglass has been in trouble for anything other than speculation.

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please tell me a single time Douglass has been in trouble or convicted of any wrong doing... Ill wait

As long as I get to stand at the gate to Campbell Field and watch the Blue F-0's get off their buses, I will be a happy camper.  Can't wait to greet them with my signs !!!  :)

Glad to hear we are still living rent-free in your mind. If you would like to see the 4A state championship trophy just stop by Paducah Tilghman high School.

All kidding aside, PT did what they had to do. Played 15 games, won 15 games. You can't do more than that. I still can't help but feel if that CC/Boyle game had gone the other way, Boyle would have gone on to win their final two games and won their fifth straight title. Paducah owes a big debt of gratitude to the Colonels for knocking off the powerhouse Rebels. One  thing that we might have learned is that the gap between Boyle and the foursome of Paducah, Corbin, Franklin, and Cov Cath wasn't as wide as many, including myself, thought. I felt Boyle was 3-4 TDs better than any of those teams. Nevertheless,  , sportsmanship issues aside ,  Paducah earned their title with wins over Corbin and Franklin.

Btw, in 2025, anyone who is undervaluing or discounting Mr Haddix and Boyle, you do so at your own risk of ridicule. Boyle will  be solid, as always, and right there in the running for another trophy.

Boyle had Flaws all year... Cov. Cath. Just proved it.... They become a one man show down the stretch with defensive issues... PT was far more talented than Boyle this year.. But I think Boyle may have been a better match up skill wise for PT.

Calling my Rebels a one man show is absurd...
Boyle would have gutted and fileted the Blue Storm like King Kong does his catfish he catches.   Boyle 49  Blue Storm 28
Not a close call.

Talent wise I agree not a one man show, play calling said otherwise though.. only one problem with the Pt vs Bc score prediction, You gotta beat Cov. Cath. to find out !

[Footballfan33]

Haddix just wanted Quisenberry to win Mr. Football, he didn't care about nothing else. Believe it or not some kids on Boyle dont like Haddix. Boyle needs to hire a new defensive coordinator, the two they got now are pretty bad.

[Old School Hound]

Haddix just wanted Quisenberry to win Mr. Football, he didn't care about nothing else. Believe it or not some kids on Boyle dont like Haddix. Boyle needs to hire a new defensive coordinator, the two they got now are pretty bad.

Bullshit!!!

[FCSPY]

Haddix just wanted Quisenberry to win Mr. Football, he didn't care about nothing else. Believe it or not some kids on Boyle dont like Haddix. Boyle needs to hire a new defensive coordinator, the two they got now are pretty bad.

DROPPING BOMBS!!

[Old School Hound]

Haddix just wanted Quisenberry to win Mr. Football, he didn't care about nothing else. Believe it or not some kids on Boyle dont like Haddix. Boyle needs to hire a new defensive coordinator, the two they got now are pretty bad.

Depends on who you are talking about. Haddix wants to win. He's a competitive guy. Boyle is all about winning titles, not individual accolades. That's what makes them special.  As far as not liking Haddix, all I can go by is what some Corbin fans and players have told me. Not every player likes likes EVERY Haddix.

[Bull got out!]

Haddix just wanted Quisenberry to win Mr. Football, he didn't care about nothing else. Believe it or not some kids on Boyle dont like Haddix. Boyle needs to hire a new defensive coordinator, the two they got now are pretty bad.

Im sorry, but you are not going to convince me of this statement. I know him, and he is the one coach that will go out of his way and speak to you no matter the circumstances. Most coaches I have ran into duck and hide and act like they don't know who you are in public. Then the work he puts into the program and getting up at 4:30 in the mornings and putting together during the week meals for the team to make a family atmosphere. Takes and promotes the kids. I have been told my numerous parents at Boyle; they were ready for a different direction before Haddix had came. Those who told me had kids who played under the previous coach. They were extremely happy of how he respects the players. I think any coach if they had a player capable of winning a Mr. Football would not be a coach if they didn't support the individual athlete and hoped they might win. But Quisenberry had the least stats of any candidate. Not because the games were only focused on his stats. As far as the defensive coordinator, I know nothing about any of that. But knowing Haddix, he will be on top of the situation. Boyle will be fine with Haddix around.

[FCSPY]

Haddix just wanted Quisenberry to win Mr. Football, he didn't care about nothing else. Believe it or not some kids on Boyle dont like Haddix. Boyle needs to hire a new defensive coordinator, the two they got now are pretty bad.

Depends on who you are talking about. Haddix wants to win. He's a competitive guy. Boyle is all about winning titles, not individual accolades. That's what makes them special.  As far as not liking Haddix, all I can go by is what some Corbin fans and players have told me. Not every player likes likes EVERY Haddix.

I would say Boyle is a hard place to be as coach... with the shadows of some pretty good coaches before Haddix's time. He has won a ton of games and rings of his own.. So I would guess he handles it well... But when you walk into a program like this.. and you come up short...you are gonna hear it all...

[Hoot Gibson]

I'm about as far from being a Boyle County fan as it gets and there is no way to support a claim that the most important things to Haddix was having Quisenberry win Mr. Football. 

Like Bull said, Quisenberry's stats were not as impressive as some of the other candidates. The stats were not more impressive because Haddix spread the workload around and pulled starters early in running clock games.

[Bull got out!]

I think that is a fair statement. But it comes for any program that is accustomed to winning championships. Look at Trinity for example, before the last 2 championships, alot of Trinity fans were calling for that coach's job based on what I was reading and hearing. With the world of social media today, coaching is a little harder because you have to read or see more of the comments good or bad. 4A is a tuff class. When you play the 3rd round, you can lose because all these teams are well coached, and they all want to win.

[UK1]

On another site it was mentioned that the upcoming Boyle Senior Class struggled in Middle School or something to that effect. Not sure what that means now if anything for this upcoming season. Also mentioned that Ashton Drakeford from Mercer County has enrolled at Boyle. Anyone on here closer to the program have any info on either of these topics?

[truebluefan89]

I think when it came down to the last couple of weeks you had about 5 teams that were capable of winning it all.
But just being capable doesn’t earn you anything and that’s not a knock at anyone it is just the facts.
To win it all you need a healthy team, good chemistry and belief in your abilities, a Coaching staff with a great game-plan and an even better ability to adjust, and to minimize mistakes.
You can get pretty far by missing one or two of those items, but to win it all you have to be pretty solid in those aspects.
Those five teams were just too good to beat by not playing almost flawless.

[Bull got out!]

I think when it came down to the last couple of weeks you had about 5 teams that were capable of winning it all.
But just being capable doesn’t earn you anything and that’s not a knock at anyone it is just the facts.
To win it all you need a healthy team, good chemistry and belief in your abilities, a Coaching staff with a great game-plan and an even better ability to adjust, and to minimize mistakes.
You can get pretty far by missing one or two of those items, but to win it all you have to be pretty solid in those aspects.
Those five teams were just too good to beat by not playing almost flawless.

All those games were some good ones to watch and see all the talent on display in Class 4A for 2024. A loaded class overall. Awesome football games that came down to the wire.

[Old School Hound]

I think when it came down to the last couple of weeks you had about 5 teams that were capable of winning it all.
But just being capable doesn’t earn you anything and that’s not a knock at anyone it is just the facts.
To win it all you need a healthy team, good chemistry and belief in your abilities, a Coaching staff with a great game-plan and an even better ability to adjust, and to minimize mistakes.
You can get pretty far by missing one or two of those items, but to win it all you have to be pretty solid in those aspects.
Those five teams were just too good to beat by not playing almost flawless.

I think that's a fair post with valid points.  Corbin failed to adjust to PT's adjustments after halftime. That was costly.

[16 special]

On another site it was mentioned that the upcoming Boyle Senior Class struggled in Middle School or something to that effect.  Not sure what that means now if anything for this upcoming season.  Also mentioned that Ashton Drakeford from Mercer County has enrolled at Boyle.  Anyone on here closer to the program have any info on either of these topics?

Boyle with another high-level transfer. The rich keep getting richer.

[Riverbank Rifleman]

Haddix just wanted Quisenberry to win Mr. Football, he didn't care about nothing else. Believe it or not some kids on Boyle dont like Haddix. Boyle needs to hire a new defensive coordinator, the two they got now are pretty bad.

Imagine how many coaches we would have left if they were all fired after one year of doing a new job? I think that for year one Mills and Arnett did a fine job calling the defense. I would also think that in any program you will have plenty of kids that don't like their coach. I think Mills and Arnett should be given some grace and time before everyone gives up on them. As a point of comparison in 2020 Boyle played 11 games and gave up 10 pts per game. This year in 2024 they played 13 and gave up 142. So 2020 gave up 10 pts a game and 2024 gave up 11. Jeff Hester who is an amazing coach and defensive mind compared to two guys doing it for their first year and its a one point difference. Give them time they are both great coaches and will be great DCs.

[FCSPY]

[quote="Footballfan33" pid="2493198" dateline="1736833337"]
Haddix just wanted Quisenberry to win Mr. Football, he didn't care about nothing else. Believe it or not some kids on Boyle dont like Haddix. Boyle needs to hire a new defensive coordinator, the two they got now are pretty bad.

Imagine how many coaches we would have left if they were all fired after one year of doing a new job? I think that for year one Mills and Arnett did a fine job calling the defense. I would also think that in any program you will have plenty of kids that don't like their coach. I think Mills and Arnett should be given some grace and time before everyone gives up on them. As a point of comparison in 2020 Boyle played 11 games and gave up 10 pts per game. This year in 2024 they played 13 and gave up 142. So 2020 gave up 10 pts a game and 2024 gave up 11. Jeff Hester who is an amazing coach and defensive mind compared to two guys doing it for their first year and its a one point difference. Give them time they are both great coaches and will be great DCs.

I hate to say it But I agree with the RIFLEMAN on this. However I do enjoy the Boyle Strife!!! It wont last long so gotta ride this wave!!

[Bull got out!]

Haddix just wanted Quisenberry to win Mr. Football, he didn't care about nothing else. Believe it or not some kids on Boyle dont like Haddix. Boyle needs to hire a new defensive coordinator, the two they got now are pretty bad.

Imagine how many coaches we would have left if they were all fired after one year of doing a new job? I think that for year one Mills and Arnett did a fine job calling the defense. I would also think that in any program you will have plenty of kids that don't like their coach. I think Mills and Arnett should be given some grace and time before everyone gives up on them. As a point of comparison in 2020 Boyle played 11 games and gave up 10 pts per game. This year in 2024 they played 13 and gave up 142. So 2020 gave up 10 pts a game and 2024 gave up 11. Jeff Hester who is an amazing coach and defensive mind compared to two guys doing it for their first year and its a one point difference. Give them time they are both great coaches and will be great DCs.

Those are good coaches. They did outstanding. Maybe not by Boyles standard because they don't like losing but they also easily could have won the game. 

Sat, Aug 24, 24 Lexington Christian at Western Kentucky University (W) 35 - 13 
Sat, Aug 31, 24 Bryan Station home (W) 48 - 8 
Sat, Sep 7, 24 St. Edward (Lakewood), OH at St. Edward (W) 38 - 21 
Fri, Sep 13, 24 Scott County away (W) 56 - 26 
Fri, Sep 20, 24 Taylor County home (W) 48 - 0 
Fri, Sep 27, 24 Lexington Catholic away (W) 51 - 7 
Fri, Oct 11, 24 Russell County home (W) 55 - 6 
Fri, Oct 18, 24 Lincoln County away (W) 41 - 0 
Fri, Oct 25, 24 Wayne County away (W) 55 - 0 
Fri, Nov 1, 24 Frederick Douglass home (W) 38 - 17 
Fri, Nov 8, 24 Perry County Central home (W) 57 - 7  Class 4A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals 
Fri, Nov 15, 24 Letcher County Central home (W) 47 - 6 Class 4A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals 
Fri, Nov 22, 24 Covington Catholic home (L) 28 - 31 Class 4A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals
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[BEChargers]

On another site it was mentioned that the upcoming Boyle Senior Class struggled in Middle School or something to that effect.  Not sure what that means now if anything for this upcoming season.  Also mentioned that Ashton Drakeford from Mercer County has enrolled at Boyle.  Anyone on here closer to the program have any info on either of these topics?

Drakeford has indeed enrolled at Boyle.  Good kid and a good football player.

[True pioneer]

Boyle county got a transfer from Mercer county. The kid is a great athlete. He will help the offense and the defense. He was #4 last year for Mercer

[FCSPY]

Boyle county got a transfer from Mercer county. The kid is a great athlete. He will help the offense and the defense. He was #4 last year for Mercer

Hear Mercer is down to like 30 kids.

[UK1]

Boyle county got a transfer from Mercer county. The kid is a great athlete. He will help the offense and the defense. He was #4 last year for Mercer

Hear Mercer is down to like 30 kids.

Buchanan's last year at Mercer was the 2021 season.  They were 10-3 with 69 kids on the roster per KHSAA.  Two losses were to CAL the other was to Bryan Station.

[FCSPY]

Anyone who really knows highschool football, suspected a fall off the map after Buchanan.... Mercer is a place that will never get it right...

unless they find another 3a school to combine with on august 1, and play in 3a for another year!!! lol

[Bull got out!]

Bump.

[16 special]

Any other impactful transfers coming out of the portal and into 4A?

[Bull got out!]

Looks like Frederick Douglass has Corbin, Highlands and Boyle County on the schedule and that should give a real good look at 4A East.