[RunItUpTheGut]

A kicker who can kick 50 yard field goal with ease, and put the other team starting at there own 20 every possession is the best weapon in high school football!

[khsgamenight]

LOL @ Ashland

I don't know why you are laughing at Ashland. They had a good game plan, executed it well and stayed with JC for just over a half of football. They have nothing to hang their heads about. JC is just a much better football team.

[Pulp Fiction]

I don't know why you are laughing at Ashland. They had a good game plan, executed it well and stayed with JC for just over a half of football. They have nothing to hang their heads about. JC is just a much better football team.

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I agree.... Ashland had the perfect game plan to beat JC.

But as you said in the bolded underlined , JC was the better team. Aside from an INT., 1 missed extra point, a missed pass play early in the game and some missed tackles on Baker's TD run .... JC was clicking on all cylinders.

The penalties aren't even worth mentioning.......

[Pulp Fiction]

Can somebody post the accurate time of possession.

[Pulp Fiction]

One more little observation......

JC's music is 1000X better than Ashland's. I hope NotSoBadCat "A.K.A... Leaping Lee" isn't in charge of Ashland's audio/visual dept.

And the speaker system was terrible.

[tomcatfan722000]

One thing I have never seen a high school team do but thought was awesome coaching. At half time I looked at my buddy and said Ashland is gonna onside to start the half when they were down 14-0. So during the 3 min warmup matney isn't running passing drills or stretches. He has his special teams fielding onside kicks. I thought with the cold hard ground and hard football having your kids seeing how it was gonna bounce was genius. It also let the Ashland coaching staff know they didn't have the element of surprise. So instead of the onside they kicked it deep and JC is assured the ball. Great job knowing a football situation by coach matney. Little things like that is why he is so good.

[Leaping Lee]

First off.... Congrats to my my JC Golden Eagles. #2013DistrictChamps
Next.... JC's crowd tonight was excellent!

Ashland had a great game plan... Their best defense was to keep JC's offense off the field. And as other posters have mentioned, Ashland just didn't have the "manpower" to keep up. They played well, but the better team won tonight.


Ashland needs a new set of speakers.... It sounded like their P.A. man was in a hole.

One more little observation......

JC's music is 1000X better than Ashland's. I hope NotSoBadCat "A.K.A... Leaping Lee" isn't in charge of Ashland's audio/visual dept.

And the speaker system was terrible.

Until now I never realized that a great PA system, loud music, and having a small penis go hand in hand.

[Leaping Lee]

One thing I have never seen a high school team do but thought was awesome coaching. At half time I looked at my buddy and said Ashland is gonna onside to start the half when they were down 14-0. So during the 3 min warmup matney isn't running passing drills or stretches. He has his special teams fielding onside kicks. I thought with the cold hard ground and hard football having your kids seeing how it was gonna bounce was genius. It also let the Ashland coaching staff know they didn't have the element of surprise. So instead of the onside they kicked it deep and JC is assured the ball. Great job knowing a football situation by coach matney. Little things like that is why he is so good.

Noticed the same thing. No question he is very good at what he does.

[dns]

JC plays into Highlands strength. Elder has a stud RB and big O line but it was the pass that allowed them to get the win. With no passing game I feel Highlands wins in a matchup with JC pretty easy.

JC doesn't have a stud running back. They have three good running backs!!

[Pulp Fiction]

JC doesn't have a stud running back. They have three good running backs!!

Belcher, Workman, J. Gound, Dillion, Young, Adkins, Z. Gound.... and I'm sure I'm leaving somebody out.

And a monster O-Line.......

[dns]

Belcher, Workman, J. Gound, Dillion, Young, Adkins, Z. Gound.... and I'm sure I'm leaving somebody out.

And a monster O-Line.......

Sorry 4 good running backs.. Belcher, Dillion, Ray, and Josh Gounds. The other kids our QB's or good offensive players not running backs!!

[sstack]

Belcher, Workman, J. Gound, Dillion, Young, Adkins, Z. Gound.... and I'm sure I'm leaving somebody out.

And a monster O-Line.......

I am sure their o line is not better than elders and I do not believe JC has a D1 RB. Highlands plays 10 very good WR's which JC gets little practice covering with their schedule. Looking forward to potential matchup, it has been a fun one.

[tomcatfan722000]

JC's o-line is the biggest I've seen in years.

[dns]

JC's o-line is the biggest I've seen in years.

Yes they our. I forgot to mention that earlier!!

[Pulp Fiction]

Sorry 4 good running backs.. Belcher, Dillion, Ray, and Josh Gounds. The other kids our QB's or good offensive players not running backs!!

Tomayto.... Tomahto

[dns]

Tomayto.... Tomahto

I guess!!:dudecomeon:

[Pulp Fiction]

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I finally got a dude, come on smilie.....

:Cheerlead :yes: :Cheerlead

[Pulp Fiction]

Ok.... let's think outside the football "box" here for a second.

If you look at a Swat team in a Tactical sense.... You don't want just 1 sniper, 1 breach man, 1 medic, 1 communication tech......... All those positions are vital to have success in emergency situations.

But.... For a Swat Team to maintain successful missions.... every member on the team has to be skilled as an all-around operator. That way, if somebody goes down or can't participate in the mission, the next person steps up and assumes the role while the team hasn't lost a beat. Quality Depth is the variable often overlooked. 25 skilled operators are better than 200 members with just one area of expertise. That way, your enemy doesn't know exactly what to expect in the time of battle.


Now let's look jump back in to football talk.....
Just because somebody may have the title RB or WR beside their names on a roster DOESN'T mean that they can only play that one position. I would much rather have a stable of athletes that are able to make big runs, catch passes & block when needed. That way, your opponent doesn't know exactly what to expect during the game.

[sstack]

JC's o-line is the biggest I've seen in years.

When you say big, do you mean big bellies and not too quick on their feet? Or are they fit and quick? What about the D line? The D line better be able to run all over the field and go against no huddle O.

[Hoot Gibson]

When you say big, do you mean big bellies and not too quick on their feet? Or are they fit and quick? What about the D line? The D line better be able to run all over the field and go against no huddle O.

JC is no match for Highlands' superior athletes, superb training, and unrivaled coaching, sstack. I don't know why a top tier program like Highlands would be the least bit concerned about JC's team. The Bluebirds should just assume that the NKY teams will sweep their games and start preparing to play Covington Catholic again. I am pretty sure that Coach Matney is just preparing for one game at a time. Obviously, he is a man of little confidence, or he would already be fixated on the regional finals like Highlands' fans are. :eyeroll:

Can't you at least save your trolling for a thread involving Highlands and JC?

[tomcatfan722000]

When you say big, do you mean big bellies and not too quick on their feet? Or are they fit and quick? What about the D line? The D line better be able to run all over the field and go against no huddle O.

I know what you mean by this question. Last year Holmes Had a "BIG" line but out of shapes and were gassed after a quarter. I've seen JC twice and both times they're line has been athletic and dominant. Neither Ashland nor Ironton could have any success up the middle. Ashland did have success along the edges assuming they were able to get there before the play was blown up in the backfield. It should be interesting to see how they perform against a team as well coached in technique as highlands always is. I don't think assuming this matchup is looking to far ahead as Ashland and Boyd would be no match for highlands. Assuming that is that we get past Holmes. And Harrison and Cov Cath will not beat JC. These are two run away trains on a collision course in my opinion.

[Diogenes]

This JC line is big and not fat. These boys have been in the weight room. It shows. There are some specimens out there. Can they keep out those fast little well-trained devils from Highlands? Let's put it this way: if they can't, I don't think anyone else in 4A will come close. The only way you will halt this O-line is to be faster with superior technique than they are and get around them. I don't think you're going to be overpower them, realistically, or tire them. They're well conditioned. No sloppy guts hanging out of jersey bottoms this year. These boys honestly are a collection of pretty chiseled dudes.

[sstack]

I know what you mean by this question. Last year Holmes Had a "BIG" line but out of shapes and were gassed after a quarter. I've seen JC twice and both times they're line has been athletic and dominant. Neither Ashland nor Ironton could have any success up the middle. Ashland did have success along the edges assuming they were able to get there before the play was blown up in the backfield. It should be interesting to see how they perform against a team as well coached in technique as highlands always is. I don't think assuming this matchup is looking to far ahead as Ashland and Boyd would be no match for highlands. Assuming that is that we get past Holmes. And Harrison and Cov Cath will not beat JC. These are two run away trains on a collision course in my opinion.

Why does everyone think I am trying to troll? I am excited about possible JC/Highlands matchup, I think they might give Highlands the best game in the playoffs. Thanks for discussing the possible game, that is what I was looking for, it is fun to think about possible matchups. Holmes might score because they can pass they ball fairly well and had some WR's make some nice catches, but should be easy game for JC. Cov Cath has got some injured players back, but would have to show tremendous improvement from middle of season to even make it a close game with JC. I agree that these two are on a collision course. The big questions will be can Highlands stop the run and can JC stop the pass? JC will not outscore Highlands and will have to control the clock with drives ending in TD's not field goals (although I would like to see their kicker attempt a long 50+ attempt). Week one of playoffs suck, so we have to have fun and look forward to later rounds.

[Pulp Fiction]

This JC line is big and not fat. These boys have been in the weight room. It shows. There are some specimens out there. Can they keep out those fast little well-trained devils from Highlands? Let's put it this way: if they can't, I don't think anyone else in 4A will come close. The only way you will halt this O-line is to be faster with superior technique than they are and get around them. I don't think you're going to be overpower them, realistically, or tire them. They're well conditioned. No sloppy guts hanging out of jersey bottoms this year. These boys honestly are a collection of pretty chiseled dudes.

I'm not sure exactly how many... but doesn't some of our O-Line/D-Linemen and other football players also wrestle for Matney........

Wrestling is the best building block for a successful football team.

[Pulp Fiction]

If Coach Love is still the wrestling coach at Ashland, I think you'll see a much improved Ashland football team during his tenure.

Wrestling builds Football.

[sstack]

I'm not sure exactly how many... but doesn't some of our O-Line/D-Linemen and other football players also wrestle for Matney........

Wrestling is the best building block for a successful football team.

Maybe Highlands should start a Wrestling program, LOL.

[Pulp Fiction]

Maybe Highlands should start a Wrestling program, LOL.

I wish they would... and I hope they schedule JC for their first ever meet.

They would find out how many lights JC has in their gym.



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(For those of you that don't know the sport of wrestling, "Counting the Lights" is a term used for when somebody gets pinned.)

[FBfan4life]

Maybe Highlands should start a Wrestling program, LOL.

Uuummm Im a big grappler ( wrestling ) fan and I attented last year's state championship at Alltech Arena. I could have sworn I only saw 2 JC placed. Both placed 6th @ 160 lbs and 195 lbs. Preston boys. Oh well what do I know right.

[Pulp Fiction]

Uuummm Im a big grappler ( wrestling ) fan and I attented last year's state championship at Alltech Arena. I could have sworn I only saw 2 JC placed. Both placed 6th @ 160 lbs and 195 lbs. Preston boys. Oh well what do I know right.

You must have missed the year JC had 3 (Jude, Conley, Preston) in the state finals.... not to mention Ryan Harlow (Played Linemen for JC won the HWT. state title) JJ Jude (running back) 2X state champ. And the countless other JC wrestlers who have placed in the state meet that also play football.

JC's team placing at the state meet for the past 6 seasons.....
2013 - Tied for 14th
2012 - 6th
2011 - 7th
2010 - ? (website won't pull it up)
2009 - 5th
2008 - 8th

[Pulp Fiction]

Not to mention.... the Johnson County Middle School won the team state title in 2009 and the Johnson County Elem. School team won the team state title in 2009 as well.

I'm not sure on how many kids from the middle school and the elem. school teams in Johnson County have won the ind. state titles. But trust me, there is atleast 30+.