Coach Settles was a guest host of the Jammin' With Jayme morning show this morning on 102.9 WPBK-FM. Settles, along with host Jayme Phillips and Sports Director Tim Estes, talked about Lincoln County football non-stop for well over an hour.
It was a very informative and exciting show. Coach gave a good breakdown of the current state of the program. He broke them down class by class. Settles indicated that there was around 50 kids currently practicing with the team. While 50 players is still too small of a roster for a 5a school, there is some encouraging news about that number. 20 of those 50 players are incoming freshman. Settles mentioned that he was pleased with that number, but would like to see that grow to 30 or 35 freshman coming out each year. I've mentioned many times before, a school the size of Lincoln County should be dressing 75-80 kids.
Settles also talked about the coaching staff and the new additions. He raved about the new strength and conditioning coach and the program being installed. He talked about Daniel Foster taking over the offense, and acknowledged that stability was the key factor in making him the OC. The addition of Travis Leffew was discussed, and the great things he brings to the table along with his brother Bobby. I think it's fantastic having those two at LC, they are local football legends that had very successful careers all the way to the professional ranks.
Most of the discussions talked about the process of building this team into a program. And with the big freshman class coming out (hopefully the majority will stick with it) I think Coach Settles is well on his way. Just remember (even in sports) patience is a virtue.
The best news of all that was talked about is this. Opening kickoff is four weeks from Friday and the first live action is three weeks from Friday, when Anderson County will travel to Lincoln for a scrimmage (by the way, Anderson County is really, really good).
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
News & Notes
*Looks like the Pats promoted from within. Daniel Foster will be calling the plays for the Pats. Foster has been on the staff for a long time. He'll do a good job for the Pats, and most importantly he wants to be here. The Pats desperately need some stability. They've ran through some offensive coordinators that past few seasons. Good luck to Daniel Foster.
*The coaching search is over in Lancaster. The Garrard County Golden Lions are hoping that the third time is a charm. They've hired Dave McDaniel to fill their empty boys head coaching spot. This will make the third stint for McDaniel at Garrard County.
He has a 73-89 career record at Garrard County. Some other names mentioned for the job were Scott Bolin and Ronnie Bottoms. Garrard is probably in for a long season next year, they graduated pretty much their entire roster.
*The coaching search is over in Lancaster. The Garrard County Golden Lions are hoping that the third time is a charm. They've hired Dave McDaniel to fill their empty boys head coaching spot. This will make the third stint for McDaniel at Garrard County.
He has a 73-89 career record at Garrard County. Some other names mentioned for the job were Scott Bolin and Ronnie Bottoms. Garrard is probably in for a long season next year, they graduated pretty much their entire roster.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
News and Notes
*Lincoln County Middle School football starts tonight. Good luck to those boys, hopefully they will have a big turnout and enjoy a successful season.
*Garrard County is searching for a boys basketball coach. They lost a good one last week in Lee DeForrest. DeForrest left Garrard County to be an assistant at Christian County. Seems like an odd move to me and is a pretty good indication that the cupboard is bare in Lancaster.
A couple of names I'm hearing for that job are Scott Bolin and Ronnie Bottoms. Bolin coached at Garrard a few years ago before leaving to take a job on Centre College's staff, and is now a girls coach at Garrard County. Bottoms had a lot of success at Boyle County, leading them to a Sweet Sixteen and a couple of deep regional tournament runs. Bottoms would be a good pickup for the Golden Lions.
*Garrard County is searching for a boys basketball coach. They lost a good one last week in Lee DeForrest. DeForrest left Garrard County to be an assistant at Christian County. Seems like an odd move to me and is a pretty good indication that the cupboard is bare in Lancaster.
A couple of names I'm hearing for that job are Scott Bolin and Ronnie Bottoms. Bolin coached at Garrard a few years ago before leaving to take a job on Centre College's staff, and is now a girls coach at Garrard County. Bottoms had a lot of success at Boyle County, leading them to a Sweet Sixteen and a couple of deep regional tournament runs. Bottoms would be a good pickup for the Golden Lions.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Yeast Leaves Pats for Marion County
As speculated, ex-offensive coordinator Craig Yeast has left the Lincoln County football team (less than one week before the season). Yeast was the going to be the head man on offense for the Pats, but last week decided to take the same job at Marion County High School.
Yeast will not only be calling the plays in Marion County, he will also be the track coach and working in the school system. This according to an article in today's Advocate Messenger.
It is bad timing for the Pats, losing the offensive co. just days before practice starts. LC is a young team, and the youngsters have spent the entire spring and summer working on Yeast's offense. Now, he has left them high and dry..... overnight. I really don't know where Coach Settles can turn. The most logical thing to do at this point in the year would be to promote from within. Maybe one of the Leffew boys, they played under Bobby Petrino at UofL and Chuck Smith at Boyle County. They definitely played on teams that know how to score points.
The reason promoting from within seems to be the best option is a pure timing issue. It would be too hard to find a spot for a teacher (if a teacher were sought after) and bringing in a brand new coach (who may or may not run a similar offense) would be a tough adjustment. No matter which route they go, they need to find someone who wants to be at Lincoln County. The offensive coordinator position has been a carousel these past few years. The team needs some stability within the offense.
Yeast will not only be calling the plays in Marion County, he will also be the track coach and working in the school system. This according to an article in today's Advocate Messenger.
It is bad timing for the Pats, losing the offensive co. just days before practice starts. LC is a young team, and the youngsters have spent the entire spring and summer working on Yeast's offense. Now, he has left them high and dry..... overnight. I really don't know where Coach Settles can turn. The most logical thing to do at this point in the year would be to promote from within. Maybe one of the Leffew boys, they played under Bobby Petrino at UofL and Chuck Smith at Boyle County. They definitely played on teams that know how to score points.
The reason promoting from within seems to be the best option is a pure timing issue. It would be too hard to find a spot for a teacher (if a teacher were sought after) and bringing in a brand new coach (who may or may not run a similar offense) would be a tough adjustment. No matter which route they go, they need to find someone who wants to be at Lincoln County. The offensive coordinator position has been a carousel these past few years. The team needs some stability within the offense.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Local Coaching News/Rumors
*Rumor has it Garrard County boys basketball Head Coach Lee DeForrest has resigned as the head man at GCHS to take an assistant job at another school. This is a big blow to the Golden Lions, DeForrest as a very promising young head coach.
*There is also some big news involving the Patriots. Craig Yeast has left the Lincoln County football staff. Perhaps to take a job at another school. If so, that's bad timing for the Pats who have had a carousel of offensive coordinators the past few years.
Now, for some more important news. FOOTBALL STARTS NEXT MONDAY.
*There is also some big news involving the Patriots. Craig Yeast has left the Lincoln County football staff. Perhaps to take a job at another school. If so, that's bad timing for the Pats who have had a carousel of offensive coordinators the past few years.
Now, for some more important news. FOOTBALL STARTS NEXT MONDAY.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Red Heat Finish 4th
The 11 and under Lincoln Red Heat team recently finished 4th in the national championship tournament held in Indianapolis. The team was competing against 35 other squads for the title.
Here is a look at the roster (and coaches):
Kelsi Honaker, Ashtyn Lovett, Heidi Huffman, Spencer Sims, Hayley Comorat, Caitlin Adams, and MaKenzie Carrier from Lincoln were joined on the Red Heat by Adison Corder and Destiny Molden from Southern Middle in Pulaski County. The coaches were Tony Honaker, David Adams and Rowe.
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Here is a look at the roster (and coaches):
Kelsi Honaker, Ashtyn Lovett, Heidi Huffman, Spencer Sims, Hayley Comorat, Caitlin Adams, and MaKenzie Carrier from Lincoln were joined on the Red Heat by Adison Corder and Destiny Molden from Southern Middle in Pulaski County. The coaches were Tony Honaker, David Adams and Rowe.
LINK
Countdown to Kickoff
50 days until the Death Valley Bowl, where the Pats will battle East Jessamine. Let the countdown begin.
I'm excited for the season and to see how the lineup shapes up.
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