By Coach Stoney
25- Combination
Timmy Quisenberry and Ryan Hulett made a great 1-2 punch on our defensive line. Both had good quickness and lower body strength. Combined, they made blocking assignments difficult for our opponents.
24- 2003/2004 Banquets
They were about like the grammy awards as they probably lasted a combined 6 hours. But, great efforts and good accomplishments are worth fun celebrations.
23-Ryan Hulett’s Impressions
If you ever wanted a good laugh Ryan could provide it. His impressions were endless and usually dead on…
22- Biscuits and Gravy
Any time with Mike Carter was a good time.
21- “Talk to me Goose”
My opening line speaking into the headphones every game where I had long-time, loyal assistant Darren Summers in the box…I did grow up in the 80’s you know
20- Lock it up!!!
We drove up to Lloyd Memorial during our off week in 2001 to scout the Juggernauts. It is no lie that we almost wrecked 3 times for the entire round trip. The closest came on Nicholasville Road where we literally came less than a foot from someone’s bumper in front of us.
19- Office Nicknames
Cheese, Sloopy, Great Day to be an Eagle, Patriot, Chump, Gut, Mexican, Tug Boat….…..they were endless
18- Chris Ruth’s near miss
The closest that I have come to having one of my players very seriously injured came in our 2001 game vs. Owen County. In overtime, Senior DT Chris Ruth took a shot to the head and immediately fell face first to the ground. Before the whistle was blown to end the play I was out on the field over top of him as he could not move initially. Trainer Crystal Tudor and Team Doctor James Werkmeister were on the scene to help out as Chris eventually was able to roll over and be helped off the field. The entire way back home Crystal and I sat with Chris to make sure he did not fall asleep in fear of a concussion. I remember being thankful the whole way home that everything turned out the way it did…………..
17- Throwback—2nd time was a charm
Bryan Station played a very fast flow defense. In 2003, I installed a play during the week of that game were Spencer would fake a zone stretch to the left to Bruce Williams then boot right. Bruce would continue his path and then flare out as we ran our split end on a post to take the man coverage corner into the middle of the field away from Bruce. When Spencer threw the ball it was a little behind Bruce, who tipped it, and ended up catching it falling down for no gain. We happened to be filming this game from behind the end zone and on the film Bruce is literally the only player you can see on the screen in this view of the film as he is juggling the ball!!!! Still to this day they don’t live that down as whenever I show that play to my teams I talk about how great it was designed as Bruce is the only player in the shot and if he catches it he scores…. I do add that we ran the exact same play against Bryan Station the next year……and, Bruce scored that time………
16-Human Hurdle
In our game against Henry County in 2001, Montice Quisenberry kept the ball around right end on inside veer and literally hurdled a defensive back on the way to a 35 yard TD run!! No joke!! And, I don’t mean the DB was diving at Montice. He was still on two feet after Montice had landed on the ground to sprint into the end zone.
15-Two for Sivis
As we are getting ready to attempt a FG at West Jessamine in 2002, I called for the FG unit to take the field. They were all there except kicker, Matt Craddock. After turning around to find him we saw him with Kickers Coach Justin Sivis having a kicking clinic right next to the practice net with no regard for the game situations. At the time, I was anything but happy. Later, we got a lot of mileage out of the scenario.
14-Spencer’s Stiff arm
I have never had a player who used a stiff arm as well as Spencer. Many would be tacklers would agree that it was lethal.
13-Always there
Kim Hulett, Rhonda Crutchfield, and Candy Gibson. There was never a time where I had to worry that certain things wouldn’t get done. They were always great.
12-Won’t happen Again
After a dismal performance in my 2nd game at GC against West Jessamine LB Seth Riley was in tears. I pulled him aside at the 20 yard line and he said that he wanted his Senior year to be different and he didn’t want to go through any more losing. I promised him that I would do everything in my power to make sure it never happened again and told him something to the effect that he had to be my henchman to make sure all attitudes were straight in the locker room. After that game we won 5 straight and never played that poorly the rest of the year. Seth was an example of what one determined leader can help accomplish. It was a conversation I won’t fully share but will never forget.
11-Comeback win vs. Casey County in 2005
We were down 20 points entering the fourth quarter after Jonathan McCullough hauled in a 50 yard TD pass from Stephen Debord at the end of the 3rd. Jared Prewitt made a leaping catch on a 4th down and 20 at the start of the 4th quarter to keep the momentum going. We only surrendered one first down, blocked a punt, and scored 3 TD’s to pull out a tremendous come from behind district win in what would unfortunately be Jonny Mac’s last game.
10- 1st round playoff Win vs. Wayne County in 2007
After losing a heartbreaker to Wayne in the playoffs we made the trip to Monticello in the first round. Despite being out several starters due to suspensions and allowing Wayne to run back the opening kickoff we played our best game of the year. The defense did a great job holding down star QB Jordan Steele who had beaten us the two previous games. Offensively, we ran the ball very effectively behind solid line play and even had a 99 yard drive that ended in a TD in the 2nd quarter. A feel good 21-14 win under the circumstances. I was extremely happy for my Seniors and all the players who had been through so much.
9- All Heart!!
Four plays that well showed the heart of our Senior class in 2003 came in our game vs. Russell County. We had lost Spencer Crutchfield for the year and sophomore Bruce Williams was in at QB. WR Chris Clark had a great run evading defenders after catching a slip screen to set up a FG. Brandon Sebastian broke 2 tackles for a big gainer to set up our first TD. Offensive Guard Ryan Hullett chased down a Russell County defender who had just intercepted a pass to save a TD. Then with less than three minutes left Jake Cool caught the ball on rocket screen and literally broke through 5 defenders to get a first down and set us up inside the 10 for a Timmy Quisenberry go ahead TD to get the win.
8- Montice on first plays
Against Grant County in 2001 I installed a QB trap to take advantage of their boxed ends. We ran it first play of the game and Montice scored. At halftime of our 2001 game vs. Carroll County I schemed an outside veer adjustment out of unbalanced. We ran it first play of the half and Montice scored. We installed Belly for our 2001 playoff game vs. Mason County. The first time we ran it Montice scored. We installed an adjustment on bubble screen at halftime of our 2002 game vs. Marion County. The first time we ran it Montice scored. Do you see a pattern here…..I could go on…….
7- Win vs. Mercer in 2004
We went up early 14-0 due to runs from Zach Doan and Mackie Brock. Dan Leavell and Kevin Preston caught TD passes. We held current WKU tailback Andrew McCloud on a 2 point conversion attempt and then ran out the clock to win 35-34 for back to back wins against Mercer. Defensive Coordinator Chris Cooper showed a nice vertical jump on the sideline.
6- Win vs. Bryan Station in 2003
When my 2003 schedule came out a lot of head scratching took place. The Defenders were a traditional power who came to little Garrard County for a ball game. DB Jake Cool did a great job throwing the blanket on all-state receiver Jamuan Andrews. Tim Quisenberry, Ryan Hulett, Shelby Goldey, and Brandon Sebastian were in the BSHS backfield all night. Chris Clark had the night of his life with over 100 total yards rushing, receiving, and even passing. Clark also had 2 key interceptions. Spencer Crutchfield did a great job managing the game and converting a naked boot for the final nail in the coffin to a 22-15 upset win. This was the first night that it all really came together in 2003.
5- Win vs. Mercer in 2003
The first GC win vs. Mercer since 1986. And, it was in dominating fashion. Brandon Sebastian caught a 17 yard TD pass on 4th down during our first drive and the rout was on. Spencer Crutchfield, Timmy Quisenberry, and Jake Cool were unstoppable and our defense held current WKU tailback Andrew McCloud to less than 100 yards rushing. This was a win that our kids greatly wanted and one that felt oh so good.
4-“Here we go one-five”
No community member has done more for the football program since I have been here than Chris Crutchfield. Whether it be mowing the field, fund-raisers, hanging or taking down signs, working on the youth board, building the youth field, building press boxes, etc., etc., etc. Chris has always been doing something to help the kids and has always been some of the best support you could ever have. Also, he has always taken care of the footballs on game nights for me. Whenever we have a run that ends near the sticks I always glance down at Chris. He’ll either say, “you got it” or he’ll tuck the balls under his arms and spread his hands to give me exact distance that we’re short. In 7 years he’s never been wrong…..
3- 1st round playoff win vs. Western in 2004
Three future division 1 players were a part of Western’s 2004 playoff team that came here to Dyehouse Stadium. They had speed everywhere and future UK player Corey Goodson at tailback. We were down 2 TD’s at halftime and still down 2 TD’s going into the 4th quarter. With under 3 minutes to go we took the ball down 4 points. I called timeout on a 4th and 6 and added a cross to Dan Leavell off of our Whip combination out of bunch. It worked for the first down and on the next play I put Bruce Williams at split end to rub the outside LB and run up the seam to try to get Zach Doan open running a wheel route from the backfield. However, the corner came off of man coverage to cover Zach and and the OLB did as well. The FS worked over top of our bunch set on the opposite side and Bruce ran up the seam free. Spencer got the ball off just before taking a hit and Bruce caught it and scored with exactly 1:00 showing on the clock. We held Western on 4 downs to win 27-24 in thrilling fashion.
2- 1st round playoff win vs. DeSales in 2003
Timmy Quisenberry played a tremendous game on both sides of the ball. We had led the game the entire way until late. DeSales scored to take a 15-12 lead with under a minute to go. We had 2 timeouts and 52 seconds to score. Behind great blocking by Hulett, Goldey, Mark Major, and Timmy Quisenberry we were able to take advantage of the holes in the DeSales zone. Bruce Williams connected with Jake Cool 5 times on the final drive. Ryan Hulett did a great job baiting a DeSales player into a 15 yard unsportsmanlike penalty. Following our last time out Williams connected with cool against single coverage in the end zone for the game winning TD with 19 seconds left. Cool was beaten out for the DeSales go ahead TD by the same player that he beat in coverage for the game winner. A fabulous win for a great group of Seniors. I was just as proud of Jake Cool for the way he handled himself after the game in interviews as I was for his leadership and play. Due to the fact that we had a professional filmer documenting the game we have a great visual of this performance to go along with the great memory.
1- Bible study at the end of 2005 season
Following the death of Jonathan McCullough our Bible Study sessions took on a whole new meaning. Football was put in perspective and our attention turned to more important things. Two days after Jonny’s passing we had an FCA Bible Study session that hit home more than ever before. The entire team was present and many accepted Christ on that day. We even had one assistant coach that would cone to accept Christ. I am sure for those players and coaches who had Christ in their lives before this tragedy it solidified their faith. I know it did for me. Losing Jonny was, by far, the worst thing that has ever happened to me as a coach. The good that came in the days following the tragedy can be considered the best.
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