Okay, so, I’ve been meaning to talk about this for a while now. I got really into figuring out what’s the deal with Northern Kentucky football. I mean, it’s not exactly the NFL, right? But there’s something there, a lot of local teams, and a decent following. So I started digging.
First off, I tried to get a handle on who the teams even are. It’s not just one big team, you know? There’s the Northern Kentucky Norse, which is part of the university, and they play in the Horizon League. Then I stumbled upon something called the KHSAA, which apparently is a big deal for high school football around here, with teams like Ryle and Cooper. I spent a good chunk of time figuring out the difference between these leagues, and it’s kinda like comparing apples and oranges, you know? One’s college, the other’s high school, different levels of play and all that.
Then I decided to check out some scores and schedules. Found out that the Northern Kentucky Norse have a website, and even an app! It’s pretty cool, actually, you can get all the scores and updates right on your phone. I downloaded it, started following them. They had a decent season going, some wins, some losses. They were 9-8 when I started following them, apparently. Meanwhile, I was trying to track down some high school games too. There’s this guy, Montavin Quisenberry, who’s supposed to be really good. Plays for Boyle County High School. People were saying he was a favorite for the Mr. Football award in Kentucky, so I looked up some of his games. Kid’s got skills, I gotta say.
But here’s where it got a bit messy. I wanted to watch some games, both college and high school, but it wasn’t super clear where to do that. It’s not like they’re all on ESPN, you know? I found some info about the Kentucky Wildcats, but that’s a whole different thing. They are a big deal, though, part of the NCAA. Eventually, I found some local listings, figured out which channels might show some of the high school games, but it was a lot of work. It would have been much easier if there was a clear schedule with information on which channel to watch them on.
So, here’s what I’ve gathered from all of this, in a nutshell:
- Northern Kentucky football is a mix of college and high school teams.
- The Norse are the main college team, and they’re in the Horizon League.
- High school football is pretty big, with the KHSAA and teams like Ryle and Cooper.
- Finding scores and schedules is easy, especially with the Norse app.
- Watching games can be a pain, though. It’s not always clear where to find them.
Final Thoughts
It took me a while, but I feel like I’ve got a better grasp on Northern Kentucky football now. It’s a whole little world of its own, with passionate fans and some talented players. I might even try to catch a game in person sometime. It seems like a fun local thing, you know? Although it’s not the most famous football, you can still find something interesting.
