[RunItUpTheGut]

I think it was '94.

I remember it but i wasn't there.
I had two cousins on the Whitley team who were soph in 94 so I'll see if they remember.

[RunItUpTheGut]

From the courier journal on Sept. 30th 1994....

RICHMOND, KY - The football programs at Madison Southern and Whitley County high schools were.put on probation for the remainder of the season, and three players were suspended from last Fridays games because of a fight. The altercation followed Madison Southerns 24-6 victory on Sept. 16th. The previously suspended players, Southern senior Chris Causey and Junior Jared Northern as well as Whitley County's Matthew Stein, are all allowed to play the rest of the regular and post seasons. But the three will remain on probation during that time.
KHSAA commissioner Louis Stout said "I know who started the fight, but after that, it gets a little bit more difficult to pick out the people who were fighting" after he watched gfame film.
Madison Southern beat Betsy Layne Friday while Whitley County defeated Knox Central. "I think the penalties were fair" Madison Southern Principal Jesse Ward said. Ward said Causey sent the KHSAA a letter of apology.
Madison Southern Coach Mike Elkin didn't see the beginning of the incident as he was shaking hands with Whitley County coach Mike Campbell. He said "I expected Causey to be suspended (for his actions) but it was unjust to suspend Northern, he had no business being suspended Elkin said. "All he did was go and break up the fight, we felt like we got the short end of the stick. But were going to live with it. It's their (the KHSAA) job. But all they were judging was the film. They didn't interview a witness or talk to anybody who was there on our end. We felt like it could have been handled more professionally."
Whitley County coach Mike Campbell and Principal Kenneth Powell were not available for comment.

[RunItUpTheGut]

Wow, in today's world the entire teams would have been suspended for the year nicker:
My how things have changed. It was much better then without the exaggerated suspension and over excitement for little things.

[pjdoug]

I know thw guy that threw the punch and talked to him about it a few years ago.I know others that watched it happen. They can put anything in a paper doesn't change the facts of what happened.

newspapers have pictures in them. I know what happened. I was standing on the sideline beside the team.

[pjdoug]

What year was It?
I wanna say 93 or 94?

it was somewhere in early 90's. I would guess between 92-94.

[pjdoug]

we will have plenty of BBQ sandwiches and tenderloin for sale at the concessions.................... :welcome:

Sounds good. I hope I'm able to attend.

[pjdoug]

:boosign::boosign::boosign::boosign:


Granny moons to you!!!!
:moon::moon::moon::moon:

I really hope you make it to Lexington, but I know you're getting sleepy. lol

[walterwhite]

Bring it back to the mountains, Black Bears! You have got to hand it to Coach Creech and his staff for the way they turned their season around!

[pjdoug]

From the courier journal on Sept. 30th 1994....

RICHMOND, KY - The football programs at Madison Southern and Whitley County high schools were.put on probation for the remainder of the season, and three players were suspended from last Fridays games because of a fight. The altercation followed Madison Southerns 24-6 victory on Sept. 16th. The previously suspended players, Southern senior Chris Causey and Junior Jared Northern as well as Whitley County's Matthew Stein, are all allowed to play the rest of the regular and post seasons. But the three will remain on probation during that time.
KHSAA commissioner Louis Stout said "I know who started the fight, but after that, it gets a little bit more difficult to pick out the people who were fighting" after he watched gfame film.
Madison Southern beat Betsy Layne Friday while Whitley County defeated Knox Central. "I think the penalties were fair" Madison Southern Principal Jesse Ward said. Ward said Causey sent the KHSAA a letter of apology.
Madison Southern Coach Mike Elkin didn't see the beginning of the incident as he was shaking hands with Whitley County coach Mike Campbell. He said "I expected Causey to be suspended (for his actions) but it was unjust to suspend Northern, he had no business being suspended Elkin said. "All he did was go and break up the fight, we felt like we got the short end of the stick. But were going to live with it. It's their (the KHSAA) job. But all they were judging was the film. They didn't interview a witness or talk to anybody who was there on our end. We felt like it could have been handled more professionally."
Whitley County coach Mike Campbell and Principal Kenneth Powell were not available for comment.

Thanks for refreshing my memory

[pjdoug]

Wow, in today's world the entire teams would have been suspended for the year nicker:
My how things have changed. It was much better then without the exaggerated suspension and over excitement for little things.

it was bad and almost turned very bad. I thought all the players, coaches and fans were going to slug it out .

[pjdoug]

I still love Berea and the people in it ,and hope for a great,injury free game come Friday .

[pjdoug]

Bring it back to the mountains, Black Bears! You have got to hand it to Coach Creech and his staff for the way they turned their season around!

for shor.

[FarristownFlyer]

Who gives a crap about something from 23 years ago. Madison Southern and Harlan Co. have a great opportunity to play in Lexington next week. Talk about that. Its like the other threads that have been on here that last several weeks. Keep it about the current kids playing Friday. Good Luck Black Bears, Good Luck Eagles...

[CoachV182]

for shor.

Absolutely. There's quite a few around here who should be eating crow tomorrow instead of Turkey.

[Granny Bear]

What Flyer said!!!

Back on topic!!!:ChairHit:

[Demarcus ware]

Who gives a crap about something from 23 years ago. Madison Southern and Harlan Co. have a great opportunity to play in Lexington next week. Talk about that. Its like the other threads that have been on here that last several weeks. Keep it about the current kids playing Friday. Good Luck Black Bears, Good Luck Eagles...

I agree. I’m sure they got new teeth by now nicker:

[fatpatfan]

[Image: https://i.imgflip.com/1zu50p.jpg] Bolz Granny Bear and Company be rolling in like ole Fatpat at grammys Thanksgiving buffet baby! Ole Fatpat pushing hard for the mountain tater teams and ole Fatpat got a feeling it be feeding time up in here bolz! Happy Thanksgiving to all the BGR bruthas and Fatpat be offline for a weekend of football, basketball,turkey,and mash taters boi! Ole Fatpat and the entourage be partying hard and tearing tables up Fatpat style! Asked a lil Bear fan her favorite rhyme and Wowza! Harlan train is coming!!! #blackbearsrulez #freebirdplayingandconcessionsbewipedout More mash taters please!!!

[Granny Bear]

Happy Thanksgiving fatpat!!!

Eat a whole lot!!!

[domin8r]

I agree with flyer. Different generation and all the kids have busted their butt so they are talked about. Not their fathers and uncles. By the way , last week was Livingood's 3rd game of year. He missed Collins game, was on field for Garrad and Bourbon games.
Southern 35-21

[Cakebattermatters]

Since neither of these teams have a chance of winning the 5A championship, please answer this, would either of them have a chance to win any other class in the state of KY?

[domin8r]

If Wayne County wins 4A, I will say yes. Madison Southern played them tough at their place on their senior night. Lost turnover margin, at home or neutral field, would be another tough, hard hitting game that could go either way. I would take Southern in rematch.

[bac2369]

Since neither of these teams have a chance of winning the 5A championship, please answer this, would either of them have a chance to win any other class in the state of KY?

That’s why the games are played!!! Several Favorites lost last week.

[Granny Bear]

Since neither of these teams have a chance of winning the 5A championship, please answer this, would either of them have a chance to win any other class in the state of KY?

That's a very negative and uncalled for comment!

[oldschool77]

If Wayne County wins 4A, I will say yes. Madison Southern played them tough at their place on their senior night. Lost turnover margin, at home or neutral field, would be another tough, hard hitting game that could go either way. I would take Southern in rematch.

Just agree to disagree on this. I've seen most all of Wayne's games. This was not a great game by them. According to stats on Riherds, MS had 2 turnovers and Wayne had 3 one producing a Southern TD, so I am not sure the turnover comment is accurate. Good luck against Harlan Co. Good news is Wayne beat them worse. Happy Thanksgiving.

[64SUR]

Happy Thanksgiving Harlan County Posters and football team :Cheerlead and Madison Southern :Cheerlead........Go Black Bears

[Patriot1]

It’s a great Thanksgiving day to Granny’s black bears today. One that the good Lord has keep you out of hibernation for at least one more week, hopefully two more weeks. Now go get this win and play for the championship next week and Granny’s black bears can hibernate until next football season. The second reason is Granny is happy, good luck to Granny’s Black Bears and pray for a injury free game for both teams.

[Granny Bear]

They are practicing now, and so so excited; as I'm sure Madison is too!!

Here's to a wonderful Thanksgiving Day for everyone!

[Spirit100]

Go Harlan County Black Bears...inglepar

[Snow]

Come on Madsion Southern. It's going to be a good one

[Patriot1]

It’s game day for Granny’s Black Bears good luck tonight and go get a win, not because Granny is going to streak across the field but just to make her Happy.GOOD LUCK GRANNY’S BLACK BEARS!!!