Let's Just Appreciate the Fact That PA...

[AT]

Just Beat Har-Ber and handed them their worst loss ever. Even if this is Har-Ber's worst team ever, that is simply amazing. They made a 7A West traditional power look like a 2A school.

Also, this is PA's "DOWN YEAR"

KK is one of the top 5 coaches in Arkansas regardless of level.

[JessieP]

Just Beat Har-Ber and handed them their worst loss ever. Even if this is Har-Ber's worst team ever, that is simply amazing. They made a 7A West traditional power look like a 2A school.

Also, this is PA's "DOWN YEAR"

KK is one of the top 5 coaches in Arkansas regardless of level.

I'd say that's not only a fair statement but a bit conservative. If he's not the best he's in that conversation. It would be a MJ/Kobe/LeBron type debate. My only issues regarding KK was I felt he piled on opponents (Puppy kicking) or when some people would post "KK should be named Razorback coach" (Laughable). As far as Arkansas high school football coaches go he's on the Mt Rushmore.

[P.F.G.]

I wouldn't say HC at Arkansas but just like Rick jones. I'd love to have them on staff and helping out with the day to day practice and meetings. Guys just know how to win even in "down years."

[STUNNA]

Just Beat Har-Ber and handed them their worst loss ever. Even if this is Har-Ber's worst team ever, that is simply amazing. They made a 7A West traditional power look like a 2A school.

Also, this is PA's "DOWN YEAR"

KK is one of the top 5 coaches in Arkansas regardless of level.

KK, Jones, Hembree, Dawson, Bolding... am i missing anyone? Lol

[Lumberjackfan1978]

KK, Jones, Hembree, Dawson, Bolding... am i missing anyone? Lol

I'd say that's about right

[scrapdig]

KK is in a class all by himself.  Can't even compare him with those guys. 

[Hogman2018]

I would take Jones over Kelley any day!

[Maynard G Krebs]

I would take Jones over Kelley any day!

Kelley thanks you 😜

Seriously,   Both guys are in a league of their own.

[scrapdig]

I would take Jones over Kelley any day!

Jones is a great coach as well

[HeberFan]

Lots of quality coaches in Arkansas, many of whom you never hear. No need to rank them.

[scrapdig]

Lots of quality coaches in Arkansas, many of whom you never hear. No need to rank them.

And lots of really bad ones

[HeberFan]

And lots of really bad ones

Kinda like every other category of life, huh ?

[scrapdig]

Kinda like every other category of life, huh ?

Yep

[The A-Team]

I think Reed from El Dorado and Buck James could be on the list.

[pantherblue]

I would have to add coach Tribble to the list. Amazing how he turned Greenbrier around in such a short time. Greenbrier is not a top talent bed in the state or even county. Tribble does the most with the least.

[HeberFan]

I would have to add coach Tribble to the list. Amazing how he turned Greenbrier around in such a short time. Greenbrier is not a top talent bed in the state or even county. Tribble does the most with the least.

Player turnout has been really good.  Greenbrier does indeed have a quality program.

[6ASOUTHPURPLECAT]

Don't let this trickle down to the almost 8 1/2 man board (2A).  If Carpenter isn't on that list, then the JC fans will be all up in here peeing on the furniture

[JessieP]

Don't let this trickle down to the almost 8 1/2 man board (2A).  If Carpenter isn't on that list, then the JC fans will be all up in here peeing on the furniture

We can't have that. The board just recently got me housebroken, I do occasionally still chew pillows and socks.

[InYoGrill]

I predicted that Harber would take PA- thinking it was a little down from past talent. Boy was I wrong. Hats off to the PA program and Coach K. He is an amazing coach that just knows how to compete and win and make it look easy even against the largest schools in the state. Good to see him stay so long at one school and that PA plays up for whoever will play them both in state and outside of it.

[PA Dad]

Just Beat Har-Ber and handed them their worst loss ever. Even if this is Har-Ber's worst team ever, that is simply amazing. They made a 7A West traditional power look like a 2A school.

Also, this is PA's "DOWN YEAR"

KK is one of the top 5 coaches in Arkansas regardless of level.

I'm one of those who said this would be a down year for PA.  One game doesn't prove me wrong but it does give me hope that I am.

We'll see which PA shows up the rest of the year - the one who looked awful in the scrimmage or the one who looked very good against Har- Bar.

[High Voltage]

PA will win the 5A hands down...nobody there to compete with...

[Hogman2018]

PA will win the 5A hands down...nobody there to compete with...

Hands down dont think so! They will have to earn it!!

[Maynard G Krebs]

Hands down dont think so! They will have to earn it!!

No cake walk for any team on way to WMS

[Overdahill]

No cake walk for any team on way to WMS

Yep, there were nail biters last year and this year will be no different in that regard except maybe there will be more of them

[AHS06]

I just don't understand the hype.  PA gets pushed all over the field against a good 7A team and everyone is worried that PA is down.  PA beats up a below average 7A team that has lost transfers during the off season, and now they can't be stopped.

PA will have to earn everything this year and they might not be so lucky in those close games this year.

[HeberFan]

I just don't understand the hype.  PA gets pushed all over the field against a good 7A team and everyone is worried that PA is down.  PA beats up a below average 7A team that has lost transfers during the off season, and now they can't be stopped.

PA will have to earn everything this year and they might not be so lucky in those close games this year.

Isn't that the case every year, for every team ?

[AHS06]

Isn't that the case every year, for every team ?

Yes.  However, there are a lot of people who do not understand that concept.

[Overdahill]

Yes.  However, there are a lot of people who do not understand that concept.

Just ignore them; it works for me 

[High Voltage]

I'll take PA against the entire 5A to win state for any amount you guys want. Who is going to beat them?

Morrilton = NO!
Alma = NO!
Wynne = NO!

Texarkana is going to be good I think, but they will not beat PA.

LR Christian = NO!
Batesville = NO!
Parkview = NO!

Am I missing someone? I just don't see it, and trust me I would like to see PA go 0-10. PA would play at least into the Semi's in the 6A if not in the title game. I would like to see KK go to Cabot next year and see what he could accomplish in the 7A. That would be fun to watch.

[HeberFan]

I think coaches should call MORE plays that score touchdowns. Don't know why they bother with all the others...

[High Voltage]

I think coaches should call MORE plays that score touchdowns. Don't know why they bother with all the others...

Exactly!

[Overdahill]

I'll take PA against the entire 5A to win state for any amount you guys want. Who is going to beat them?

Morrilton = NO!
Alma = NO!
Wynne = NO!

Texarkana is going to be good I think, but they will not beat PA.

LR Christian = NO!
Batesville = NO!
Parkview = NO!

Am I missing someone? I just don't see it, and trust me I would like to see PA go 0-10. PA would play at least into the Semi's in the 6A if not in the title game. I would like to see KK go to Cabot next year and see what he could accomplish in the 7A. That would be fun to watch.

McClellan? they almost did it twice recently

[High Voltage]

McClellan? they almost did it twice recently

Almost...

[Maynard G Krebs]

I'll take PA against the entire 5A to win state for any amount you guys want. Who is going to beat them?

Morrilton = NO!
Alma = NO!
Wynne = NO!

Texarkana is going to be good I think, but they will not beat PA.

LR Christian = NO!
Batesville = NO!
Parkview = NO!

Am I missing someone? I just don't see it, and trust me I would like to see PA go 0-10. PA would play at least into the Semi's in the 6A if not in the title game. I would like to see KK go to Cabot next year and see what he could accomplish in the 7A. That would be fun to watch.

There is no air in Cabot to put in the balls.   

[Red Devil Alum]

I just don't understand the hype.  PA gets pushed all over the field against a good 7A team and everyone is worried that PA is down.  PA beats up a below average 7A team that has lost transfers during the off season, and now they can't be stopped.

PA will have to earn everything this year and they might not be so lucky in those close games this year.

Hype probably comes from 4 straight state championships and a 40+ game in State winning streak.

[Overdahill]

There is no air in Cabot to put in the balls.   

Its a great field for onsides kick recoveries though 

[Maynard G Krebs]

Its a great field for onsides kick recoveries though 

+28

[High Voltage]

There is no air in Cabot to put in the balls.   

lol, very nice!

[6ASOUTHPURPLECAT]

There is no air in Cabot to put in the balls.   

Cabot? Malham's playbook has fewer offensive plays than Tecmo Bowl teams did. 3 run plays and one pass play.

[HeberFan]

Cabot? Malham's playbook has fewer offensive plays than Tecmo Bowl teams did. 3 run plays and one pass play.

There was a time when Oklahoma only needed one play --- sweep !

[bulldogger15]

KK is in a class all by himself.  Can't even compare him with those guys.

Yes, KK is in a class by himself. One arrogant SOB. great coach, but man....

No way Kevin Kelly is above Ricky Don Jones. Nope, no, noway......

GO BULLDOGS!!!

[InYoGrill]

Cabot? Malham's playbook has fewer offensive plays than Tecmo Bowl teams did. 3 run plays and one pass play.

Last season for Malham at Cabot. Wonder who will get this job after the season?

[Overdahill]

Yes, KK is in a class by himself. One arrogant SOB. great coach, but man....

No way Kevin Kelly is above Ricky Don Jones. Nope, no, noway......

GO BULLDOGS!!!

Geeze Louise, Fredie Krueger (aka Buldogger) is back

[Redwolves8526]

Yes, KK is in a class by himself. One arrogant SOB. great coach, but man....

No way Kevin Kelly is above Ricky Don Jones. Nope, no, noway......

GO BULLDOGS!!!

Who has more state championships?

[bulldogger15]

Who has more state championships?

Who has given out more "scholarships"?

GO BULLDOGS!!!

[The Future]

Who has more state championships?

Are we talking at their current schools or overall?

Cause they each have 7 at their current schools.
KK- 03,08,11,14,15,16,17
RJ- 05,06,07,10,11,12,17

However Rick has a title from Edmond High sometime in the 80s I believe. I don't know about Kelley. Someone could fill me in on his previous coaching places.

[HeberFan]

Don't see a reason to compare anyone with anyone.

[Red Devil Alum]

Who has given out more "scholarships"?

GO BULLDOGS!!!

GW pays for every player they have, even the books. So mark that one up to KK I guess.

[The_Pioneer]

Who has given out more "scholarships"?

An even tougher question, which school has douchier posters on FF?  Its a close battle.

[Maynard G Krebs]

The Fearless Friday IQ dropped today like the Black Friday stock market