[panther nation]

T.G.

Greg Duncum was the QB back then

[panther nation]

Corbin has a good program but it's been 29 years since they won a state championship. Trivia: Who was the QB of that team?

Greg Duncum was QB

[Hatz]

I wasnt around then to know, but from what ive been told, they should have won it in 81 as well which would have been 3 in a row.
I think they got beat by Glasgow maybe? And hadnt they already beaten the crap out of them earlier that year?

He might be referring to the 86 team, which i believe wass pretty good and the 96 Corbin team might be one of the most talented teams to never win a state title.

'81 the Hounds lost to Middlesboro in the District and didn't make the playoffs. (Only one person made it back then)

In '86 Mayfield won their second in a row over New Cath who had Frank Jacobs.

In '96 Corbin was upset by Madison Southern who then lost to Boyle in the Regional Finals. Rebels were defeated by Breathitt on their way to their second State Title in a row. The Hounds were undefeated until the upset in the playoffs.

[MayfieldCardinal]

Greg Duncum i believe.

Trivia for you. Who was the coach?

Didn't that team also have the Rawlings boys in the backfield?


Any of ypu Corbin folks recall J.R. ? big burly guy in the late 70's. He was a monster. I think he later OD on drugs or somthing and maybe killed a family member but man in HS he was somthing

[Young Henry Man]

How is #19 for Corbin? He got banged up against Henry and didn't come back in.

[SEKYFAN]

Didn't that team also have the Rawlings boys in the backfield?


Any of ypu Corbin folks recall J.R. ? big burly guy in the late 70's. He was a monster. I think he later OD on drugs or somthing and maybe killed a family member but man in HS he was somthing

Steve Rawlings was a RB on that team.

The RC Thomas story was a tragedy and he was one of the best defensive players ever to wear a Redhound uniform. He had a flashback from angel dust and killed a couple of members of his family, was still in Eastern State Hospital the last I heard.

[RunItUpTheGut]

Didn't that team also have the Rawlings boys in the backfield?


Any of ypu Corbin folks recall J.R. ? big burly guy in the late 70's. He was a monster. I think he later OD on drugs or somthing and maybe killed a family member but man in HS he was somthing

SEKY fan is right about Steve Rawlings.
Around that same time, Corbin had the Rose guys as well.
Roger Rose was a heck of a football player.
I know him personally and have heard people talk.
Not sure exactly what year.

And the RC Thomas story is almost legend around here, but so hard to believe youd think it was a myth.
SEKY fan is also right about that...

[RunItUpTheGut]

'81 the Hounds lost to Middlesboro in the District and didn't make the playoffs. (Only one person made it back then)

In '86 Mayfield won their second in a row over New Cath who had Frank Jacobs.

In '96 Corbin was upset by Madison Southern who then lost to Boyle in the Regional Finals. Rebels were defeated by Breathitt on their way to their second State Title in a row. The Hounds were undefeated until the upset in the playoffs.

Thats good stuff Hatz.
You seem to be much more knowledgable of it than i am.
I obviously wasnt around then but i have heard stories of certain teams at Corbin, and i thought these were some of the teams.
In your opinion, were there any teams that could have possibly made it to state, with or without Cotton?

[MayfieldCardinal]

I am thinking that was Steve Rawlings Senior year so Dan Rawlings had already graduated. Steve's team struggled mightly then got hot at the end of the year and in my opinion of course greatly benefited from Mayfield getting upset in the playoffs. I know alot of the Redhounds from that team. Good group of guys. Back then, being from Mayfield and the schools having split titles in the late 70's, we use to give each other a hard time. Hard to believe Corbin and Mayfield never met for another title game.

[Gitback Coach]

Based upon Central's score over Casey County, I'm maybe naive enough to believe my Hounds can make a game of it this week.

Central just has too much speed/depth, though. Whether it's by 14 or 40, the Jackets will get the W.

[Hatz]

Thats good stuff Hatz.
You seem to be much more knowledgable of it than i am.
I obviously wasnt around then but i have heard stories of certain teams at Corbin, and i thought these were some of the teams.
In your opinion, were there any teams that could have possibly made it to state, with or without Cotton?

I recall the '86 team being very good and capable of winning it all.

The '81 team was undefeated I think until that loss to Middlesboro. In those days many Districts could have a great team have a bad game and be unable to make the playoffs.

I recall Henry Clay was 10-1 in '78 and ranked high in 4A but lost at the end of the year to another Lex school that had a worse record but was unbeaten in the district.

Same for my Junior season at Boyle when we went 9-1 and yet were not in the playoffs because of a bad night against a 7-4 team.

I recall Corbin was very good in '90 but Ft Knox was a buzz saw in those days and the Hounds lost in the title game.

[Hatz]

I am thinking that was Steve Rawlings Senior year so Dan Rawlings had already graduated. Steve's team struggled mightly then got hot at the end of the year and in my opinion of course greatly benefited from Mayfield getting upset in the playoffs. I know alot of the Redhounds from that team. Good group of guys. Back then, being from Mayfield and the schools having split titles in the late 70's, we use to give each other a hard time. Hard to believe Corbin and Mayfield never met for another title game.

Are we talking about the '80 team or the '82 squad? I remember that '80 team of Mayfield's was such a dynamic and fast squad I couldn't believe they didn't make the finals.

I remember both the '80 and '82 Corbin teams had slow starts and then got on a roll at the end of the year. Trivia Fact: Both teams lost to Danville in the regular season when the Ads were still playing up in AAA.

The '80 team was strong like the others from that era. I remember the '82 team had lost to what I thought was the best AA squad that year (Somerset) but benefitted from playing Boyle instead of them after the Rebels upset the bunnies. Boyle had an excellent squad and I remember the Hounds just grinding Boyle down. Converting 3rd and 4th downs consistently and probably held the ball for close to 30 minutes in the 28-15 win. :Thumbs:

[Dragonsdad]

I recall the '86 team being very good and capable of winning it all.

The '81 team was undefeated I think until that loss to Middlesboro. In those days many Districts could have a great team have a bad game and be unable to make the playoffs.
I recall Henry Clay was 10-1 in '78 and ranked high in 4A but lost at the end of the year to another Lex school that had a worse record but was unbeaten in the district.

Same for my Junior season at Boyle when we went 9-1 and yet were not in the playoffs because of a bad night against a 7-4 team.

I recall Corbin was very good in '90 but Ft Knox was a buzz saw in those days and the Hounds lost in the title game.

From '80 to '84 Harlan was 9-1,10-1,9-1 and 6-4. We lost the district all four years to some great Cumberland teams and by some slim margins. Although in '84 we lost 24-3. Two of those years Cumberland lost in the title games. There was some real good football being played on the 1A level in Harlan in those days. What I would have given to have the current playoff system in those days.

[Hatz]

From '80 to '84 Harlan was 9-1,10-1,9-1 and 6-4. We lost the district all four years to some great Cumberland teams and by some slim margins. Although in '84 we lost 24-3. Two of those years Cumberland lost in the title games. There was some real good football being played on the 1A level in Harlan in those days. What I would have given to have the current playoff system in those days.

You and me both Dragonsdad. You and me both.

[SEKYFAN]

You and me both Dragonsdad. You and me both.

, thus

The 1983 Corbin team was arguably the best Corbin team in the 80's. They were dominate that year and undefeated until losing to Somerset 7-6, therefore missing the playoffs. Corbin went up and down the field that night, but Somerset was able to keep them out of the endzone all but once. A player from that team recently told me that Somerset only had a couple of first downs the entire game, but Tony Massey broke a long run for a score and that was all Somerset needed on this night. i believe Somerset went on to finish as runner-up that year. There were several DIV 1 and DIV 1AA players on the field that night between the 2 teams.

[Hatz]

, thus

The 1983 Corbin team was arguably the best Corbin team in the 80's. They were dominate that year and undefeated until losing to Somerset 7-6, therefore missing the playoffs. Corbin went up and down the field that night, but Somerset was able to keep them out of the endzone all but once. A player from that team recently told me that Somerset only had a couple of first downs the entire game, but Tony Massey broke a long run for a score and that was all Somerset needed on this night. i believe Somerset went on to finish as runner-up that year. There were several DIV 1 and DIV 1AA players on the field that night between the 2 teams.

Somerset went on to lose to Ft Knox 19-14. The next year Somerset went undefeated in the regular season but go upset in the Regionals I believe. I don't remember enough about them but I would say you were right. That was the pinnacle of both programs runs. The two had numerous finals appearances in that era. Somerset was in the finals in '78, '81 and '83 but their best team was probably in '82 when they went 10-1. Corbin had titles in '76, '80 and '82 and a finals showing in '77.

[RunItUpTheGut]

Somerset went on to lose to Ft Knox 19-14. The next year Somerset went undefeated in the regular season but go upset in the Regionals I believe. I don't remember enough about them but I would say you were right. That was the pinnacle of both programs runs. The two had numerous finals appearances in that era. Somerset was in the finals in '78, '81 and '83 but their best team was probably in '82 when they went 10-1. Corbin had titles in '76, '80 and '82 and a finals showing in '77.

Im still surprised your memory cn go back that far hatz lol.
I recall the local legend of R.C. Thomas' Story and what happened there, but i once read that he may have been the best defensive player to ever play for Corbin to.

[Hatz]

Im still surprised your memory cn go back that far hatz lol.
I recall the local legend of R.C. Thomas' Story and what happened there, but i once read that he may have been the best defensive player to ever play for Corbin to.

:biglmao:

Question: Was R.C. Thomas the Large Defensive Lineman they had in the 70's or was he on the teams in '80 or '82? I remember a very strong and big D Lineman on the '77 team that turned their game with Boyle around by just ripping the ball out of our RB's hands when we were driving for a possible go-ahead score in the 3rd Quarter.

Steve Bird was in the backfield of that '77 team but I can't remember too many of the other players. Any Corbin folks won't to help out this old geezer. :thanks:

[RunItUpTheGut]

:biglmao:

Question: Was R.C. Thomas the Large Defensive Lineman they had in the 70's or was he on the teams in '80 or '82? I remember a very strong and big D Lineman on the '77 team that turned their game with Boyle around by just ripping the ball out of our RB's hands when we were driving for a possible go-ahead score in the 3rd Quarter.

Steve Bird was in the backfield of that '77 team but I can't remember too many of the other players. Any Corbin folks won't to help out this old geezer. :thanks:

Thomas was on that 76 team for sure idk about the 77 or if he had already graduated.
There was many good players on those late 70s and early 80s teams, and too many to mention.
When you think of the history of Corbin football, and think of big names, more than likely they played from 75 to 85.

[SEKYFAN]

:biglmao:

Question: Was R.C. Thomas the Large Defensive Lineman they had in the 70's or was he on the teams in '80 or '82? I remember a very strong and big D Lineman on the '77 team that turned their game with Boyle around by just ripping the ball out of our RB's hands when we were driving for a possible go-ahead score in the 3rd Quarter.

Steve Bird was in the backfield of that '77 team but I can't remember too many of the other players. Any Corbin folks won't to help out this old geezer. :thanks:

Tom Horvath - QB(missed about half the season with broken leg, but came back for the state championship game).
Ronnie Watkins - RB(father of current eku player Caleb Watkins)
Roy Taylor - RB
Rusty Onskt- OT, DT
Dan Chase - TE(played for WKU)
Brent Freeman - DB, QB(went to Oklahoma St on a scholarship)
Alan Rose - LB, OL
Johnny Igo - C
John Franchioni - OT, DT
Steve Baird - OT, DT
Robbie Grove - DL
Rodger Jones - RB, DB
Richie Franchioni - Ol, DL(played for EKU)
Steve Bird - RB, WR(played for EKU)

[Norm Peterson]

Somerset went on to lose to Ft Knox 19-14. The next year Somerset went undefeated in the regular season but go upset in the Regionals I believe. I don't remember enough about them but I would say you were right. That was the pinnacle of both programs runs. The two had numerous finals appearances in that era. Somerset was in the finals in '78, '81 and '83 but their best team was probably in '82 when they went 10-1. Corbin had titles in '76, '80 and '82 and a finals showing in '77.

I was on the 1984 Somerset team. We lost to Newport Central Catholic in the state semi-finals 15-0. The Newport Catholic team had Frank Jacobs who went on to play for Notre Dame's last National Championship team and Jeff Brady who played for 8 teams in the NFL.

[BIGREDDAWG]

:biglmao:

Question: Was R.C. Thomas the Large Defensive Lineman they had in the 70's or was he on the teams in '80 or '82? I remember a very strong and big D Lineman on the '77 team that turned their game with Boyle around by just ripping the ball out of our RB's hands when we were driving for a possible go-ahead score in the 3rd Quarter.

Steve Bird was in the backfield of that '77 team but I can't remember too many of the other players. Any Corbin folks won't to help out this old geezer. :thanks:

R.C. graduated in 1976...he played guard, noseguard and at times linebacker. I don't remember who stole that ball, it might have been Steve Baird, John Franchioni, Rusty Onkst or Dan Chase. Tom Horvath was QB, Roger Jones-RB, Steve Bird-RB, Ronnie Watkins-FB. Other players: Bill Cummins, Mark Hewlett, Alan Rose, Richie Franchioni, Roy Taylor, Jim Bonza, Robbie Igo, Kevin Brock. I'm forgeting some, but it will come to me.

[Dragonsdad]

R.C. graduated in 1976...he played guard, noseguard and at times linebacker. I don't remember who stole that ball, it might have been Steve Baird, John Franchioni, Rusty Onkst or Dan Chase. Tom Horvath was QB, Roger Jones-RB, Steve Bird-RB, Ronnie Watkins-FB. Other players: Bill Cummins, Mark Hewlett, Alan Rose, Richie Franchioni, Roy Taylor, Jim Bonza, Robbie Igo, Kevin Brock. I'm forgeting some, but it will come to me.

I remember watching Steve Bird of Corbin,Tuck Woolum of Pineville playing for EKU on TV against Murray State. If I'm remebering correctly both had great performances in the big win. Not sure of the year,maybe '79 for the national championship,but it sure was a great game. I was thinking David Hensley of Cawood was on that team but not sure.

[Gitback Coach]

I remember watching Steve Bird of Corbin,Tuck Woolum of Pineville playing for EKU on TV against Murray State. If I'm remebering correctly both had great performances in the big win. Not sure of the year,maybe '79 for the national championship,but it sure was a great game. I was thinking David Hensley of Cawood was on that team but not sure.

The '82 season was the year Tuck Woolum started for EKU as a fifth-year senior and Steve Bird was an All-American WR. They won the national title that year and yes, they did play a couple different TV games . . . back when WTBS of Atlanta was getting started on cable.

[Dragonsdad]

The '82 season was the year Tuck Woolum started for EKU as a fifth-year senior and Steve Bird was an All-American WR. They won the national title that year and yes, they did play a couple different TV games . . . back when WTBS of Atlanta was getting started on cable.

I bet David Hensley of Cawood in Harlan Co. did play in that game then. Thanks GB Coach.

[Gitback Coach]

I bet David Hensley of Cawood in Harlan Co. did play in that game then. Thanks GB Coach.

Hensley was a senior at Cawood during the '82 season. His freshman season at EKU was '83.

[Hatz]

I remember watching Steve Bird of Corbin,Tuck Woolum of Pineville playing for EKU on TV against Murray State. If I'm remebering correctly both had great performances in the big win. Not sure of the year,maybe '79 for the national championship,but it sure was a great game. I was thinking David Hensley of Cawood was on that team but not sure.

I was at that game and that was one of the most electric atmospheres I've ever been a part of. It was '82 and the Colonels went 13-0 to win the title. Ironically I feld the '81 team was better but lost to Navy for their only blemish and then lost to Idaho State in the Championship Game.

Steve Bird had the best hands of about any WR I ever saw. He was EKU's Fred Bilitenkoff. Nothing against Tuck, who waited patientlly for his turn to come up that season, but Bird and Tron Armstrong made him look even better with the catches they made.

[Hatz]

Tom Horvath - QB(missed about half the season with broken leg, but came back for the state championship game).
Ronnie Watkins - RB(father of current eku player Caleb Watkins)
Roy Taylor - RB
Rusty Onskt- OT, DT
Dan Chase - TE(played for WKU)
Brent Freeman - DB, QB(went to Oklahoma St on a scholarship)
Alan Rose - LB, OL
Johnny Igo - C
John Franchioni - OT, DT
Steve Baird - OT, DT
Robbie Grove - DL
Rodger Jones - RB, DB
Richie Franchioni - Ol, DL(played for EKU)
Steve Bird - RB, WR(played for EKU)

Thank you SEKY for that. I've actually got the film dubbed onto VHS. Corbin was impressive in those years and they lost a hard fought State Title game to Mayfield that season. One of the biggest and strongest teams I ever saw in High School.

[redstorm]

I believe Dan Chase played at the University of Kentucky.. Might be wrong, but he was listed in the U.K. program

[Ballers]

Not good at all?