Back row: Leman Boyd, Mike Helmig, Dave Trosper, Nick Redden, Gary Gibbons, Jim Tanner
Front Row: Jeff Kremer, Matt Rice, Paul McKee, Frank Hardin
Not pictured: Tad Blood, Tim Delph, Tim Zeis
Playing Summary: 3 year letterman at Boone County High School. 2 Year starter at Linebacker. Second team All-State. 4 year letterman at Union College. 2 year captain. 2 year all district and all conference for the Union College Bulldogs.
Coaching Summary: Conner Head Coach 1 year (2007), Holmes High School 6 seasons total. 1 year as Defensive Coordinator and 5 seasons as Head Football Coach. Coach Football 6 seasons at Morehead State University where he served as Linebacker coach, Defensive Coach, and Recruiting Coordinator. Coached 3 season as Linebacker coach at Union College.
Playing Summary: 3 year letterman at Conner High School. 2 Year starter at Linebacker. Second team All-State.
Coaching Summary: Conner assistant coach since 2000 season. Conner Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator since 2007 season.
n-redden1@hotmail.com
Coaching Summary: During Nick's long coaching career Nick has coached all positions and held various positions such as assistant, offensive and defensive coordinator, and also Head coach. Nick coached at Ross High School, Garfield High School and South Dearborn High School before coming to Conner High School in 2002. Early in his career at Conner Nick coached primarily the defensive side of t he ball. In 2007 Nick became the Conner Cougar's Offensive Coordinator.
Playing Summary: We're not sure but we think Coach Redden played in the days where they could fold their leather helmet and put it in their back pocket. As soon as I get the information from Coach Redden, I will verify this rumor and/or post the true information.
Coaching Summary: Matt has been coaching at Conner the past 4 years. Last year was Matt's first year as JV head coach. Matt has coached the offensive line, defensive line as well as wide receivers.
Playing Summary: Matt attended Conner High School from 1998 - 2002 where played center and defensive tackle for the Conner Cougars football team. Matt lettered in all 3 of his varsity seasons.
paul.mckee@booneschools.ky.us
Eastern Kentucky University BS Education, NKU 5th Year Degree Education
Coaching Summary: 74-78 Simon Kenton HS Football, Track, & Swimming/78-82 Scott HS Football & Track/82-06 Holmes HS Football, Cross Country, & Track/06-Present Conner High School Football
Playing Summary: Holmes High School 1968, Eastern Kentucky University 1974
Coaching Summary: Coach Zeis currently coaches the defensive backfield and special teams. He has been at Conner since 2000. Prior to coming to Conner High School, Coach Zeis was an assistant coach at Lloyd Memorial High School for 4 years.
Playing Summary: Coach Zeis attended Lloyd Memorial High School from 1975-1979 where he played running back and defensive back for the Lloyd Juggernauts. Coach Zeis was a member of Lloyd's 1976 AAA State Championship and 1978 District Championship teams He went on to play one year at Hanover College where he started in the defensive backfield as a freshmen before transeferring to the University of Dayton. At the University of Dayton Coach Zeis played defensive back and was a member of the 1980 NCAA Division III National Championship and 1981 NCAA Division III Runner up National Championship teams.
None. Coach Blood sees no value in today's techno thingys. He doesn't even have a cell phone !!!
Years Coaching:
Coaching Summary: Tad coached offensive line at Lloyd Memorial High school from 1990 - 1999 under Head Coach Rudy Tassini. Tad coached offensive line at Conner High School for the 2000 & 2001 seasons. Tad also coached at Covington Catholic (freshmen) in 2004. Tad returned to Conner for the 2008 season.
Playing Summary: Tad played Center for the 1978 District champion Lloyd Juggernaut Football team under the well known head coach, Jim "Red Dog" Daughtery.
Gary.Gibbons@boone.kyschools.us
Coaching Summary:Gary is in his second season at Conner High School. Prior to that Gary coached at Holmes High School from 1999-2006
Playing Summary: Gary played offensive and defensive end for the Dayton Green Devils
Leman.Boyd@boone.kyschools.us
Coaching Summary: Leman has coached at the high school and college levels. Leman coached at Holy Cross, Ryle, Scott, and Covington Catholic before coming to Conner High School. Leman also coached defensive backs and defensive ends for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats.
Playing Summary: Leman attended Bowling Green Sr. High School from 1988 to 1992 where he was a three letterer as a running back and defensive back. Leman went on to play for the University of Kentucky from 1992-1997 where he was a 3 year letterer at Safety for the Wildcats.
W-Frank.Hardin@usa.dupont.com
High School: Captain Award, All Kentucky Defense, and All Area All-star team - Greenup County High School. College. Received the "Winners Club Award" in 1981 and 1982 - Eastern Kentucky University.
Coaching Summary: This is Frank's 2nd season coaching at Conner High School. Frank's coaching experience ranges coaching one year at Eastern Kentucky University where he was an assistant defensive backs coach. Frank also coached at Greenup County High School from 1984-1986 where he coached running backs and defensive backs.
Playing Summary: Frank attended Greenup County High School from 1976-1979 where he played defensive back and tight end. Frank went on to play Free Safety and Strong Safety for the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels under the well known Eastern Kentucky football coach, Roy Kidd.
Delphfam@insightbb.com
Coaching Summary: Tim brings with him a wealth of coaching experience with his 23 years in coaching youth football.
Playing Summary: Tim attended Conner high school from 1985 - 1988 where he played quarterback and linebacker. Tim lettered 2 years as a Conner Cougar.
Coaching Summary: Jim has been associated with the Conner football program for 14 years. His work in the weight room, on the pratice field and on the side lines has made Jim one of the most constant and significant contributors in the history of the Conner Football Program.
Playing Summary: Jim attend Hebron High School and 1946-1950 where he lettered and stared as a running back. Jim was recognized as an all-start running back in 1948. Jim also played basketball for all 4 years.
