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Local military high schools exempted from federal government shutdown making Jaylen Irish, ’26 RB, the @bigassfans Kentucky Comfort Creator of the week @FortKnoxKY, @eCampusdotcom, @Ale8One, @bigassfans, @KyHighFootball, @khsaafootball, @cleats2whistle

October 10, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

This is another special edition of our Big Ass Fans Kentucky Comfort Creator series. Jaylen Irish, a senior RB at 2A, Fort Knox High, is posting some incredible numbers in this, his senior year. The military schools have gotten notification they are being exempted from the federal shutdown in recognition of extracurricular activities being “…an important part of our military-connected students’ school experience.” Man, are we glad of that. Enjoy this look at Jaylen Irish, our Big Ass Fans, Kentucky Comfort Creator this week as he gets ready to entertain top-ranked Owensboro Catholic this coming weekend!

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The Feds may shut down @FC_FALCONS_FB but nobody’s shutting down Dixon. He is the Kentucky Comfort Creator/Player of the Week @FC_FALCONS_FB, @KeshawnDixon23, @eCampusdotcom, @Ale8One, @bigassfans, @KyHighFootball, @khsaafootball, @cleats2whistle

October 2, 2025 Fletcher Long 1

This is a special edition of our Big Ass Fans Kentucky Comfort Creator series. Keshawn Dixon, a senior RB/LB at 2A, Fort Campbell High, is posting some incredible numbers in this, his senior year. Unfortunately, this doesn’t stop the federal government shut down from shutting down his team, his coaches, his teammates, and his assault on the KHSAA statistical website among 2A and KHSAA players. We need to find some way to come together and end the gridlock. That is as close to a political statement as you will ever get from us. If we wanted to talk politics, we would cover it. Enjoy this look at Keshawn Dixon, our Big Ass Fans, Kentucky Comfort Creator!
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Kaleb Miller (’26 RB) from Bell County is the Kentucky Comfort Creator of the Week @KalebMiller022, @BoysGirls13th, @DanielThomas_4, @BellCountyFB, @bigassfans

September 5, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

There is something in the water around Bell County which makes 5’9,” 205-pound RBs who run for a bigilloin yards grow on trees. Remember Daniel Thomas who won the coveted “Mr. Football” Award a few years ago? Coach Hilton has him another tough as nails, unassuming looking thoroughbred, running rough-shod over defenses again in ’25. His name is Kaleb Miller, he is 5’9,” 205-pound RB who gained 2,100 yards as a junior and was selected to the All-State, first team. Miller is at it again, as he already is averaging over 155-yards a game through his first two and leading the ball club with 34-points comprised of five (5) rushing TDs and a pair of two-pointers. Bell County is off to a fast start and has played (already) two of the more talented teams it will face this year on the road at Campbellsville and on the road at Perry County Central, winning both. Enjoy this feature.

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Pick Six, Week of September 5, 2025…Raceland vs. Pikeville @hagermikey0, @PikevilleHSFB, @Kadeqb9, @cleats2whistle, @CoachPDeCapito, @bbubna, @MITFootball @markezz_25, @BlueGreyFB, @All_American_Me, @Maroon_FB_MNHHS

September 2, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

Every week, in addition to our own show (Friday Night, Kentucky) we guest appear on the popular, YouTube podcast, Cleats 2 Whistle. These guys have a segment called “Pick Six” where they set out six big games and invite comment from the dais. We are on the dais. We have picked Raceland at Pikeville. After putting the matter to our editorial board, this is what we have to say on the matter. Enjoy this analysis.

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DuZye Grundy from Atherton (Big A-Factory) is our Big Ass Fans Kentucky Comfort Creator of the Week, @duzye_grundy, @AthertonFootbal, @Coachmorton23, @KatherineL58069, @LasatersCoffee, @minguabeefjerky, @bigassfans, @khsaafootball, @KyHighFootball, @CoachNinoDBE323

August 29, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

What in the world is going on with the big A-Train (Atherton) these days. The Ravens have gone stock, raving mad. What is up with these guys posting double digit wins year after year? What will they do next, post a 10-0? This might just be the year for such an occurrence. Enjoy this feature and let’s keep it comfortable out there, Kentucky, while you allow us to help out in that regard.

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Gavin Johnson from Hazard, Kentucky is the Big Ass Fans Kentucky Comfort Creator of the Week @Gjohnson1418, @coach_chandler @LasatersCoffee, @bigassfans, @minguabeefjerky, @khsaafootball, @KyHighFootball

August 14, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

This is a super freak athlete from the Appalachia mountains. His father, an attorney in Hazard, Kentucky, told us his vertical is slightly over 43-inches and that Gavin won’t stop till it tops 45. What that means is his reported 40-time of 4.58-seconds isn’t even close. Johnson is much, much faster than that! This kid is really a physical specimen and should be firmly in the “Mr. Football” race his senior year in spite of his playing 1A football. We have said this many times. There are good teams and bad teams in the KHSAA and they span all six (6) of Kentucky’s classifications. Enjoy this feature and let’s keep it comfortable out there, Kentucky. Allow us to help you out in that regard as we tell you the story of Gavin Johnson from Hazard, KY.

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Samuel Speakes Wilson from Paris, Kentucky is the Big Ass Fans Kentucky Comfort Creator of the Week @11SamuelWilson, @PHS_FB_KY, @LasatersCoffee, @bigassfans, @minguabeefjerky, @khsaafootball, @KyHighFootball,

August 1, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

We started this journey we call Kentucky Prep Gridiron reporting mainly on middle school players. When our initial middle school stars matriculated to high school, we came with them. We don’t cover middle school football as much as we once did but we do cover it. Today, we report on a kid who may be the best 8th-grade QB in the commonwealth of Kentucky. He is darn sure athletic. He is darn sure well developed with room for quite a bit more anatomical development. Let’s keep it comfortable out there, Kentucky, and allow us to help you out in that regard as we tell you the story of Samuel Speakes Wilson from Paris, KY.

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Miles Hollon from Breathitt High is the Big Ass Fans Kentucky Comfort Creator of the Week @Qb1miles4, @Eli_thomas11, @LasatersCoffee, @bigassfans, @minguabeefjerky, @khsaafootball, @KyHighFootball,

July 25, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

Miles Hollon is a rare commodity among ’28 QBs. While many of them are selling “potential,” he’s selling production. How many QBs throw for close to 2,000 yards with 21-thrown TDs as freshmen? You can count them on less than a single hand. Hollon’s frame and growth potential are big pluses for him as he is our Big Ass Fans, Kentucky Comfort Creator this week. Let’s keep it cool out there KY.

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Alexander Schuster from Trinity High is the Big Ass Fans Kentucky Comfort Creator of the Week @alexschuster69, @LasatersCoffee, @bigassfans, @minguabeefjerky, @khsaafootball, @KyHighFootball, @CoachVanderpool, @Aspirationsgym, @TrinityHSFB

July 18, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

Alexander Schuster looks to battle it out for a slot along the interior offensive line for Kentucky’s premier high school football program. It is hard to find the field for Trinity until your junior season no matter who you are. Schuster has worked his tail off and has bided his time. It is his day. Trinity is coming off a 13-2 season and yet another 6A KHSAA football title. All told, Trinity has won 29-championships and favored to make it 30. Schuster’s frame and growth potential are big pluses for him as he is our Big Ass Fans Kentucky Comfort Creator this week. Let’s keep it cool out there KY.

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Chase Bell (’28 QB) from South Warren is this week’s Kentucky Comfort Creator from @bigassfans @minguabeefjerky, @KyHighFootball, @khsaafootball, @SouthWarrenFB, @IamChaseBell15

July 11, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

Chase Bell and Camden Page look to battle it out preseason for the QB-slot at South Warren vacated by Bryce Button’s graduation. South Warren is coming off a 12-2 season where it was arguably the second best team in 5A in ’24. Where will they figure into the 6A title chase? Well, we don’t know. We would suppose they will go as far as either Page or Bell carries them. Chase Bell is a ’28 guy with an incredible frame and athleticism so impressive Maryland has already offered. Bell’s frame and growth potential are carrying the day for him as he is our Big Ass Fans Kentucky Comfort Creator this week. Let’s keep it cool out there KY.

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