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Slow Motion Replay: Remembering Garnis Martin of the Bardstown High School Tigers @minguabeefjerky, @bigassfans, @KyHighFootball, @BardstownFootb1

February 2, 2025 Fletcher Long 1

Phillip Haywood rewrote the Kentucky wins standard for High School coaching. Bardstown’s Garnis Martin was the first coach to 250-wins, then Walter Brugh surpassed the “Martin standard” at Paintsville in 1993. Joe Jaggers surpassed Brugh in 1997 then Schneider took over in 2005 and Dudley Hilton tied Schneider in 2010. The next year Phillip Haywood took over the top post and so on and so forth. Enjoy this ride on the “Way Back” machine.

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Thomas Sizemore is this week’s @bigassfans Kentucky Comfort Creator @Thomas_sizemor, @LauerFBU, @CoachDCharles, @Oakley_Watkins, @CamGarnerLCA, @LCAEAGLESFB, @minguabeefjerky, @kyhighfootball, @FBUAllAmerican

January 30, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

Thomas Sizemore is one of the more recognizable names playing football across Kentucky, especially in the ’28 graduating class. He had a tremendous freshman season and was selected an FBU, Freshman All-American for his efforts. Look for this guy to see more offensive deployment heading into the ’25 season. This guy has the goods. Enjoy this feature and let’s keep it cool out there Kentucky!

Jeremiah Austin, from Belfry High, is the @bigassfans Kentucky Comfort Creator @BelfryFootball1, @wolford_bo, @_MLFootball, @minguabeefjerky, @KyHighFootball

January 24, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

JJ Austin is a workhorse for one of Kentucky’s premier programs. He leads the team in rushing, and rushing the football is what the Pirates do best. JJ is also more than a token defender. What will he do in ’25, as a senior? One might say he is “in the lead” to represent the “Big Ass Fans” Small School All-State Football Offense at FB/LB in 2025. It is still early. Enjoy this feature and let’s keep it cool out there Kentucky!

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Kadin Hanshaw from Grayson County High is the @bigassfans Kentucky Comfort Creator of the Week @minguabeefjerky, @KyHighFootball, @ChiefSmoke10

January 17, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

Kadin Hanshaw is among the more versatile performers in the entire commonwealth of Kentucky. One might say he is “in the lead” to represent the “Big Ass Fans” Large School All-State Football Offense at RB/LB in 2025. It is still early. However, what this guy did as a sophomore was pretty dad-burn impressive and made him a serious candidate for the ’24 team even though he ended up getting edged out. Enjoy this feature and let’s keep it cool out there Kentucky!

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Mario Litmer from Highlands is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week @CoachIzzy1 @CoachAlbin @CoachClay_CLT @CoachSeanReagan @CoachStutzmann @CoachFlemWR @CoachObly @coachklynch @CoachHuff @CoachDoege @aarondobson17 @coachsmitttty @bigassfans

January 15, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

Some call him “Mario.” Some just call him “Rio.” All call him special. Litmer is the QB for one of the most high profile programs in Kentucky 5A or at any classification if we are being honest. Litmer is 6’0,” weighs 176-pounds and, at only 16-years of age, completed over 68% of his passing attempts his junior season and finished with a QBR of 128.1. Highlands won 11-games in ’24, made the semis, and have a vital piece back for another run in ’25. Who knows how far this “Mr. Football” candidate can take them.

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Elijah Lewis from Dunbar High is the @bigassfans Kentucky Comfort Creator of the Week @lewis_Elijah1, @minguabeefjerky, @KyHighFootball, @ChiefSmoke10

January 10, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

There are good players all over the commonwealth. This is true of teams which enjoy success and it is equally true of teams and programs which tend to struggle. Dunbar High is coming off a 1-9 and is struggling a bit at the present time. That said, Elijah Lewis had a fantastic year. We are winding up our coverage of the ’25’s but didn’t want to drop these guys without reporting on a guy who stepped it up this year in tough circumstances. Enjoy this feature and let’s keep it cool out there Kentucky!

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The premier edge defender in KY is our @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week @bigassfans, @KyHighFootball, @hardesty_baron, @youareathlete, @BE_Chargers, @BECoachKendrick

January 8, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

Baron Hardesty is putting up prodigious numbers, particularly in the weight room. He is also impressing all the right people. This is a prospect who we could see signing with any team at virtually any level of competition. If this kid can’t catch on with an FBS level team, then the NIL and transfer portal has rendered the prospect unattainable. Enjoy this feature and remember to #SavorTheFlavor.

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Shane (Dee) Parker from Whitley County is the @bigassfans Kentucky Comfort Creator of the Week @ChiefSmoke10, @minguabeefjerky, @wchs_colonels, @WhitleyFootball, @WCHSRecruit

January 3, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

Dee Parker from Whitely County was one of the few RBs in 4A to rush for close to 2,000 yards while contributing in all three phases of the game. Big Ass Fans salutes this fine player as it continues to demonstrate a willingness to support and promote young Kentucky kids in the pursuit of their dreams and aspirations. We are proud to award this week’s award and recognition to Shane “Dee” Parker from Whitley County. Enjoy the feature and let’s keep it cool out there Kentucky!

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Uziel Mungia from Hancock County is our first Protein-packed Performer of the New Year (2025)! @minguabeefjerky, @bigassfans, @KyHighFootball

January 1, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

The third phase of football is often overlooked. I was watching the BYU/Colorado bowl game last week and BYU rode a third phase clinic to a 20-0 halftime lead and an eventual victory over a favored foe. The third phase can do that for you. Ask Coach Eubanks at Hancock County. He got himself a tremendous placekicker (’28) who will be around for years to come to swing outcomes his way. Enjoy this feature and remember to #SavorTheFlavor.

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Robinson from Christian Academy-Louisville (CAL) is the Man! @midrange_man, @bigassfans, @minguabeefjerky, @KyHighFootball

December 20, 2024 Fletcher Long 0

Man Robinson was one of only three ’28’s to make either the small or large school all-state football teams. Big Ass Fans sponsored the team and continues to demonstrate a willingness to support and promote young Kentucky kids in the pursuit of their dreams and aspirations. We are proud to award this week’s award and recognition to one of those three freshmen who are now (and forever more) known as football All-staters. Enjoy the feature and let’s keep it cool out there Kentucky!

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