[Hatz]

The 4 class system was broken, period. If you have a problem with a 0, 1, 2 or 3 win team making it into the post season, that's fine. But, you also would need to have issue with the fact that in 4 classes, there is a HUGE difference between the bottom and top sizes in each class.

It's not a small size gap as it currently is, but a mid-size 2A school could easily and feasibly be going up against a school that is on the smaller end of 4A. Not as many people cry about that, but they should.

Neither system is perfect, by any means, though.




I'm not as bothered by the amount of teams making the playoffs, but as my friend said earlier, most teams aren't going to be in the running for a state championship run.

So, here's what I would do if I got to fill Tackett's leather loafers:

1. Top 2 teams make the post season
2. The regular season starts on Labor Day weekend
3. District play is finished by the 6th game of the season
4. Teams are allowed (and encouraged) to schedule official KHSAA contests after the traditional season is over.
4.2. There would be optional tournaments played at various sites around the state, that way you could have something like the Central Kentucky Regional Champion. The Southern Kentucky Regional Champion. The Eastern Kentucky Invitational Championship. The Louisville Metro Public School Invitational.
5. You can schedule up to 3 additional games, all the way up to the state semi-finals weekend.
6. Any team eliminated from the official post season would be eligible to participate in any consolation games after their loss.


You aren't required or mandated to schedule any additional games. Some places can't handle a season of that length, and that's perfectly fine too. But, I think that would do a world of good for the overall sport across the state. Let kids who aren't going to ever get the thrill and excitement of that cold night practice, have that fun. Because it's a big difference. Teams could host an additional game to generate more revenue. You could have neutral site games.


You don't have to love it, but I fully believe that it would be successful. You're giving more schools to create an opportunity for more meaningful games for themselves. Tell me that kids wouldn't rather have a specific regional over class championship over riding on a bus for 3 hours to get demolished before a sparse crowd who almost feels guilty for watching the game.

In the Dark Ages of the 70's, the old Central Kentucky Conference (CKC), used to host a bowl for two teams from the conference that didn't make the playoffs. (in those days many good teams were left out because of 1 loss or because of points on a tie breaker)

It was successful early.

1976 Boyle County (9-2 for 2nd consecutive year) played Henry Clay who had given Danville their only loss of the regular season. Rebels won 28-27 stopping a 2 point conversion late in the game.

1977 I don't recall who played but I think maybe Woodford County was in the Bowl.

1978 Boyle and Henry Clay hooked up again. HC was 10-1 and had been upset by Lafayette and didn't make the playoffs. They beat Boyle 30-10 after pulling away from a halftime lead of 16-10.

1979 Danville hosted Frankfort. Boyle was 9-1 and just lost a playoff spot on by a point and our disappointed team said NO WAY NO THANKS to playing another game after that.

It disbanded in 1980 I believe.