Taylor Smith

[Taylor Smith @CoachSmith1992]

@DerekYoungKSO Interested

[Taylor Smith @CoachSmith1992]

@BHIndepMO No one is getting fired anytime soon.

[Taylor Smith @CoachSmith1992]

@kcroyalstv @Royals He is literally their only player, feel sorry for him.

[𝑹𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕𝑴𝒂𝒏𝑯𝑸 @sparomne]

End 3rd

Rock Creek 55
Hugoton 36

Mustangs just pass the ball so well. And for a team without a true post player, they rebound the ball incredibly well.

#KSHSAACovered

[Taylor Smith @CoachSmith1992]

One of the best if not the best game I’ve witnessed. High level ball. This is why coaches put in so much work and long hours. To give them the opportunity like this. There is not a better feeling in sports than this right here! Congrats rock creek and my brother!!

[Jon Grove @jongrove02]

THIS IS MARCH!!!

Gavin Rosa sinks the buzzer beater as Rock Creek stuns Bishop Miege 43–41 to stay perfect and punch its ticket to state!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Why Coaching Is Harder Than People Think (A Holiday Reminder)…

Because coaching isn’t just about plays, drills, or game nights.

It’s about people.

It’s about walking into practice every day and managing emotions you didn’t create but are responsible for.

Your own.
Your players.
Your assistants.
Parents.
Administrators.
Fans.

It’s about teaching kids who are all at different stages.

Different maturity levels.
Different confidence levels.
Different home situations.

And somehow holding them to the same standards while still meeting them where they are.

It’s about decisions that look simple from the stands but feel heavy from the sideline.

Who plays.
When.
Why.
How you communicate it.

And how that decision might land on a 16-year-old who ties their identity to minutes.

It’s about losing sleep over kids who won’t buy in.

Over conversations you need to have.

Over mistakes you replay in your head long after everyone else moved on.

It’s about being judged by people who see the outcome, not the process.

The scoreboard, not the hours.

The result, not the relationships.

And yet, you show up again.

You plan. You teach. You model. You care.

As the season slows and the holidays arrive, this is the reminder:

What you do matters.

Even when it goes unseen.
Even when it feels heavy.
Even when it’s hard.

Coaching is about influence. And influence lasts longer than any season.

That’s why coaching is harder than people think. And also why it matters so much.

As the year winds down, I hope you find a little rest, a little perspective, and a lot of pride in the work you’re doing.

🎄Happy Holidays, Coach.

[Sports in Kansas @sportsinkansas]

Rock Creek (3A, 7-0) continues to impress as they remain undefeated on the season, with sophomore QB Tate Smith stepping in mid-year and thriving under center. In last week’s big NCKL win over Concordia, Smith was electric, throwing for 335 yards and 5 touchdowns on 15-of-22 passing. Three of those scores went to junior Luke Skinner, who finished the night with 135 receiving yards. Despite only starting the last few games, Smith has already racked up 937 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Under HC Shane Sieben, Rock Creek looks like a serious postseason contender. They’ll look to finish the regular season strong this week as they travel to Chapman. #sportsinkansas
Photo: Austin Vanmeter

[Joe Mathieu @joemathieu]

Just simply coaching malpractice. It's like if Bill Snyder told Michael Bishop "don't run the ball. Just drop back and pass it to receivers that aren't open." Eff this.

[Tyler Brockhoff @tbrockhoff31]

Avery Johnson played scared all night… a dual threat Quarterback who is scared to run.

[Travis Tannahill @TravisTannahill]

I feel they are trying to develop Avery into a pocket passer so he can make it to the NFL. I’m sorry but he has 0% chance to make it in the NFL. Which is fine! Cause he can make MILLIONS of dollars running all over college teams now days! Use your legs Avery and win some games!

[Mick Shaffer @mickshaffer]

Somebody has told Avery Johnson not to run and I can’t think of worse advice.

[Taylor Smith @CoachSmith1992]

@Kcroyals1564221 @currysexton @KStateFB Definitely

[Riley Gates @Riley_Gates]

It’s also time we take the kiddie gloves off Avery Johnson. Too many people are acting like he’s a kid.

They ran Will Howard out for him. They saw his flash. They paid insane money to keep that flash. They now refuse to use it.

Who knows what bodies are buried in mhk?

[Taylor Smith @CoachSmith1992]

@currysexton @KStateFB Well said.

[Taylor Smith @CoachSmith1992]

@Riley_Gates When you hold your qb to different standards than everyone else, that’s your problem

[John Kurtz @jlkurtz]

This team isn't tough at all. Army is incredibly tough. This team is not well-coached at all. Army is incredibly well-coached. It's about as simple as that.

[Mason Voth @TheRealMasonV]

Avery Johnson has thrown 73 passes through the first two games of the season, that is the most by a K-State quarterback since Josh Freeman in 2007, when he threw 93 passes to start the season.

For reference, Jake Waters only opened 2014 & 2013 with 57 and 60 passes.

[Riley Gates @Riley_Gates]

Pathetic and embarrassing. This program is trending in a bad direction.

[Taylor Smith @CoachSmith1992]

Yeah someone needs fired #kstatefootball