ApolloFan98

I will be interested to see how this game goes in the trenches. Owensboro has struggled on both sides when it comes to the trenches. This matchup usually favors Owensboro but I think the Aces may be a little better up front this time around. The weather looks to have cleared off, which should favor the Aces. You have to think they will score 30 plus points with Atwell running the show. Can Delacey at least keep pace? The Devils will need big plays in the passing game. Hampton has struggled to get going in the first 3 games. He is only putting up 87 yards per game thus far. The Devils will need to double that to have a chance, especially hearing that Morris won't be able to go. Dillard would be someone to watch, if the Devils do find a way to get the win. Special teams is one area that Owensboro could have an advantage. A return TD or two could be just what the doctor ordered for Owensboro. I'm just not sure the Devils can keep pace with Atwell and the Aces. Ill say Owensboro Catholic wins this one 35-21.

Sorry I am just now seeing this. You can listen on iTunes and Spotify. Just search "TheGame Changers". Last week was tough to schedule guests off the holiday weekend but the interview with Brady Atwell was very impressive. I am obviously a huge fan of that young man on the field and off the field! Tonight, we have Owensboro Catholic Coach Jason Morris along with Boyle County's Montavian Quisenberry. Both did an excellent job. It was a real treat getting to speak with Montavian coming off that incredible performance against St Edward.

Nice road win for the Eagles, after a rough one vs Owensboro Catholic last week. This was a wild one that saw multiple lead changes, including a 60 yard screen to Niles Board with a minute left, to win it. Board caught the screen on one side of the field and reversed all the way to the opposite sideline to take it to the house. McCracken jumped on top 21-7 early, but Apollo responded with a huge 2nd quarter that included a couple of special teams plays, a big turnover and some tremendous play from Sophomore QB Max Johnson. They left some points on the field to close the half with a chance to go up 40-21 and it appeared that would be the turning point until the big 4th quarter screen, as McCracken took a 36-33 lead after an Apollo turnover in the 3rd. I thought Apollo showed a lot of toughness and a will to win that hasn't been there the last couple of season. Congrats to Coach John Edge and the Eagles on the win!

This week's show will feature Beechwood Head Coach Jay Volker as well as CAL QB/DB Connor Hodge. Both did a GREAT job with the interviews. I was blown away by Connor. Tonight at 6PM Central Time here... https://1027thegame.com/player/?playerID=2947

This should be a fun one. I really like the QB's on both sides. Looking at the game last season, Henderson QB Trajon Davis threw for 134 and 2 TD while running for 125 yards and 3 TD. On the other side Meade County QB Cade Scott threw for 211 yards and 2 TD while running for 127 yards and 2 scores. Whichever team brings the defense tonight should be the one to come out on top. I will go with Meade at home. Meade 35 - Henderson 28

I expect this year's version of the Apollo Eagles to be much improved with Sophomore QB Max Johnson emerging as a top tier QB. He took some lumps as a freshman behind an offensive line that never found their grove. Coach Edge will be calling the offense this season and I expect he will help take some pressure off the OL. Apollo is solid at the skill spots with Eli Williams, Landon Bratcher, Niles Board (Out this week), Caiden Tutt and John Milburn. They will need to sustain drives in order to avoid being ran off the field tonight. The defense was a bit underrated last season, but was put in bad spots by an offense that couldn't stay on the field. The Eagles play a brutal schedule, but by district time, I think they could compete for a home playoff game. All of that said, the Aces are heavy favorites in this one. Their big play offense will be hard for the Eagles to keep up with. Brady Atwell will have some new pass catchers in the mix this season, but I do not expect a drop off in his production. As long as Catholic plays clean and does not turn the ball over, I expect they win this one going away. Owensboro Catholic 49 - Apollo 28

Yes sir! I have really enjoyed talking with the Coaches and Players. I am working hard to try to learn as much as I can about the programs around the state but I certainly have a ways to go. It should be a little easier when the games fire up and I don't have to speculate as much.

If you missed this week's episode with Frederick Douglass LB Kaden Clay and Bowling Green Head Coach Mark Spader, it is now posted on iTunes and Spotify.

Episode 2 of The Game Changers airs tonight on 1027 The Game. We are joined by Coach Haddix from Boyle County and Paducah Tilghman's Martels Carter. You can listen live at 6pm Central Time here.... https://1027thegame.com/player/?playerID=2947 The show will be up on iTunes and Spotify directly following the episode. Just search "TheGame Changers".

We asked about rosters and he said that there was a data clean up going on and that has pushed back the upload. He expected them to be up sometime this coming weekend.

The show is now approved by iTunes. Here is the link... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-1-thegame-changers-8-7-24/id1761856055?I=1000664738911

We are having some trouble with our Spotify For Podcasters account pushing this show out to iTunes but I am working on it. It pushes out our daily Live at 5 show, so I just assumed it would for Gamechangers too. Unfortunately, we have to resubmit a request to Apple for the new show and now are waiting for approval. I will post the link as soon as it is approved.

Much appreciated! I came away thinking the same. Coach Dew was excellent and it really feels like the program is in good hands with the Coach Morris tree remaining mostly in place. Also, I couldn't have been more impressed with Deuce. He is obviously a team first guy. I loved his answer about winning Mr. Football. He nailed it! It is going to be really fun to get to see the personalities of these great Coaches and Players across the state!

If you missed it, here is the Spotify link to listen back: https://open.spotify.com/show/0O81rnVWbePCc6psTnfTvz?si=11cb71baf852417e

Tonight is the debut episode of "The Game Changers" on 1027 The Game in Owensboro. The show is headlined by interviews with Mayfield Head Coach Cliff Dew and Bowling Green QB Deuce Bailey. You can listen live at 6pm Central time here https://1027thegame.com/player/?playerID=2947. I will post the links for iTunes and Spotify tomorrow morning. Our guests for next week's episode have also been confirmed. We will have Boyle County Head Coach Justin Haddix and Paducah Tilghman DB Martels Carter.