IrishBBall

Coaching anywhere with no HC experience is tough.He’s got the respect of those around the program. Thanks for the well wishes!

Don’t disagree with any of your points. I understand the skepticism and it will not be easy. Getting the right assistants in place is important. From an alumni and former player standpoint, he understands the expectations in the classroom, on the court and in the public eye. He’s been surrounded by excellent coaches from high school, AAU, and college. What I do know is his character and work ethic. This is a kid that has been told he couldn’t make it at several levels and he’s always proven them wrong with heart, work ethic and talent.The kid didn’t pass the eye test that so many D1 coaches insist on. I tried to help him get recruited at the D1 level coming out of high school even reaching out to Belmont connections. He ended up at Sewanee because of the academics more so than athletics. He was able to transition to Belmont after 2 great years at Sewanee. His first appearance at Belmont led to a Paradise Jam Tournament MVP. Talked to the same connection after the tourney and he asked wasn’t this the kid you talked to us about... My answer was yes but better late than never. My point is not that he’s a great player but he’s one that will rise to the challenge in my opinion and I’ve seen it time after time. I wouldn’t bet against him!

He is indeed something special from a perspective beyond his playing talent. Great basketball IQ, obviously smart being a basketball Academic All-American, former Catholic alum since elementary school and most importantly a winner.

I think this hire was in place before the retirement announcement.

Catholic with a home run hire in Luke Smith. Former Irish player that was a 4 year starter winning All-state and Mr. Basketball runner-up honors before heading to Sewanee winning multiple D3 awards. Transferred to Belmont winning multiple awards and being ranked as a NCAA leader in 11 categories, OVC Newcomer of the Year... and Academic All-American. Playing out his last year at Belmont before taking the job.

May have to disagree Q. Hutch is already letting people know his boot size.... just in case.

Not counting Edwards since he’ll be gone but Cain, Doerger and Lindsey should all be D1 guys.

Mike Hutchens announces this is his last year. Should be a great opportunity for the next coach with at least 3 D1 guys returning.

How did the Lee Smith Baron Huber teams end up? Been a minute since anyone has mentioned them.

Didn’t have a choice based on enrollment.

The game is at Powell. So the gate is immaterial and no way Catholic would pay big money for an away game.

Wouldn’t let the WR get up after the catch and kept holding him down to try and run out the clock.

The crazy part to that is that the two QBs that left when Martin was named QB will end up winning 4 or 5 state championships with Catholic winning 0.

Catholic was missing a few O linemen and couldn’t keep the pressure off the freshman QB. He took an absolute beating. LA took full advantage of the penalties and TOs. They looked impressive!

Crazy timing to have your coach resign right before practice is fixing to start. What’s the back story here?

For who? Must have been some extenuating circumstances because they’ve even granted a private to private transfer to their bitter rival.

Thank goodness for Jesse Smithey and 5 Star Preps

Exactly!

Plenty of “Hardship” waivers exist from private to public.

Thanks for the update. Was wrapping up a vacation before school starts back for teachers tomorrow and there was zero info on the Private division.

Ouch...... LOL

How was the Catholic scrimmage?

How was the scrimmage with Catholic?

He started the program the second year the school was open in 6A Georgia football. Not the easiest starting point.