But the question [...]]]> Many years ago the BK school yearbook, The Kelligian, included a brief biography of its namesake, Bishop Edward Kelly. It appears to have been reprinted from another source, and it is published here for your reading pleasure.

But the question remains as to whether  young Edward Kelly ever played football, and, if so, what position he played. If anyone knows please share the details at MidKnightMedia@gmail.com. Thanks.

Bishop Kelly High School will perpetuate the memory of one of Idaho’s best known religious leaders – the late Bishop Edward Joseph Kelly.

Bishop Kelly, the third Bishop of the Diocese of Boise, was born in the Dalles, Oregon, February 26, 1890. He attended St. Mary’s Academy, The Dalles. In 1907 he entered St. Patrick’s Seminary, Menlo Park, California, then went to Rome to study at the North American College. Bishop Kelly was ordained June 2, 1917 in Rome by Cardinal Pompili.
At the time of his Consecration as Bishop he was among the youngest Bishops in the world and the first native westerner to be consecrated. The Bishop’s work took him into a number of fields. He promoted the teaching of religion by instituting the Correspondence course, establishing the summer institutes for Sisters, and by supervising and writing texts for religion. The summer vacation schools, the high school De Sales Club, and the regular weekly instruction of children are among the religious education programs promoted by him.
Bishop Kelly’s desire to provide adequate and devotional places of worship for the people of the diocese shows itself in the thirty-five churches and missions which were constructed during his administration.
Bishop Kelly’s life of dedication to the diocese came to and end April 21, 1956, as he was preparing to offer Mass. Services were held in St. John’s Cathedral, April 26, 1956.

Notes:  Minico owns a [...]]]> Bishop Kelly kicks off its 47th season of football on Friday, September 3, with a non-conference away game against the Minico Spartans.  The Knights home opener will be one week later against Boise High on Sept. 10.

Notes:  Minico owns a 4-5 series record advantage over BK…The opening game is listed at IdahoSports.com as a live webcast.  It can also be heard on KGEM Radio 1140 AM…Minico’s home field is in Rupert, which is the middle name of BK radio announcer David R. Skinner…The only time BK ever lost to a Boise Public Schools team in football was 1970 against Boise High. BK is now 2-1 all time vs. the Braves, and 9-1 all time vs. Boise Public Schools teams…The Knights have won 17 in a row against Middleton, 11 straight against Emmett…Combined all-time record of 142-52-1 against this year’s nine opponents…Homecoming is Oct. 1st…Bishop Kelly’s overall record for 46 seasons is 325-136-2, winning percentage of .702.

The BK vs. [...]]]> When former BK football coach Tim Brennan (’77) accepted the head coach position at Caldwell, two questions immediately came to mind: When will the Cougars be scheduled to play the Knights? Who will Brennan have as assistant coaches?

The BK vs. Caldwell football matchup seems likely for August or early September of 2011, assuming neither side blinks during the scheduling process.  As for the coaching staff, it has a decidedly BK feel.

Brennan has hired former BK defensive coordinator George Gamber, former BK line coach J.T. Taylor, and former BK linebacker coach (and fellow BK alum) Sean Impomeni for the upcoming season. Former BK head coach Jack Parker, another long-time assistant at under Brennan at BK, is remaining at Eagle High, where he assisted last year’s team to the 5A State Championship.

Gamber, whose Bishop Kelly football record 224 consecutive game streak as an assistant coach was ended in 2009, is serving as defensive coordinator for Caldwell. The Cougars compete in the 5A Southern Idaho Conference. They open play on Friday, August 27, against the 4A Nampa Bulldogs in Nampa.

Good article in the Idaho Press-Tribune, also the source for the photo above.

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“If [...]]]> Tim Brennan (BK ’77) has been selected as the new head football coach of the Caldwell Cougars, according to the Caldwell School District. Brennan replaces Matt Strong, a longtime Brennan associate who may have a role in the new regime.

“If he has the time and wants to be involved I will definitely want him in the program,” Brennan said of his one-time nemesis when the Knights and Cougars ruled the Southern Idaho Conference.  “Matt’s a great coach and I would want to find a role for him, you bet.”

“Football is football and coaching is coaching,” said Brennan when asked about his feelings of patrolling the sidelines for  an area team other than BK.  “It will be strange to coach against the Knights, but that’s something we’ll deal with later.    I’m looking forward to working for the Cougars.”

Brennan will continue working at West Mifflin (PA) High through the end of the school year, but will make a brief trip to Boise and Caldwell in March. He and his wife Denise plan to move into a new home in the Boise Valley in early summer, according to Tim.

“We’re excited to be back with friends and family and all that, but I truly feel this is a coaching opportunity where great things can happen for the Caldwell High community,” said Brennan. “My experience here at West Mifflin has been awesome, and I feel it has helped prepare me for this job at Caldwell. I’m looking forward to working with the students and coaches there to continue Matt’s good work in the football program.”

Denise recently announced her resignation as Executive Director of the Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Association. “She’ll be looking for a professional challenge once we get settled,” said Brennan. “We both love big challenges and love to work hard and can’t wait to get started on this next chapter.”