Tigers are solid but come on guys Raceland isn't a very good team.

 

Certainly havent been the last few weeks. Really since the Port West game, we have been on a downhill slide.

Tigers are solid but come on guys Raceland isn't a very good team.

 

I've said that all year they haven't lived up to the hype. The talent is there I just think this coaching staff cant handle it. They've had Messer as a scapegoat in years past and they no longer have that type of player the rams need to reevaluate the game plan and just focus on a simular Russell team they should match up well with each other

Ouch, that's baaaaaad(sheep voice). I apologize old rambler I couldn't resist.

What are you apologizing for ? You're 100% right.

I've said that all year they haven't lived up to the hype. The talent is there I just think this coaching staff cant handle it. They've had Messer as a scapegoat in years past and they no longer have that type of player the rams need to reevaluate the game plan and just focus on a simular Russell team they should match up well with each other

 

Messer wasn't a scapegoat. The most he was ever a scapegoat was maybe last year. But they still had Dixon and Young. Messer was great athlete but he was never a scapegoat. At all.

O.K., almost anyone and everyone that knows me, they know that I almost never blast a team or player on here. I am also pretty sure that everyone knows my love of Raceland Football, the school and all sports / activities at RWHS...... Having said that then here it goes ---

No doubt that Paintsville is very, very good and was a better football team than Raceland, that's obvious but an extremely good friend of mine, one that tells it just like it is had called and told me some Extremely Disappointing things about some of the Rams players. They are h.s. kids and I Won't call them by name so let's just say that the main problem with the Rams is A Lousy Attitude, NO Leadership.

I have always called it like it is and I usually don't put a lot into what a parent or close relative of a player says bc they a lot of times are too emotionally connected, especially about their son. This man however, no longer has any kids on the team and all have been out of school for years, he is an alum and bleeds orange and black as I do. There are different coaches since his kids were Rams so it's not an "ax to grind" type thing. So for a few players that lets just say ..."Like to Dance"when you're down 3-4 td's instead of paying attention to the game - then maybe you should go join the dance team or take up ballet cupcake, you're in the wrong place......

Raceland has a proud tradition down here of playing hard no matter the score / situation and taking pride in that. That Rams uniform Means Something and that Did Not Happen last night in Paintsville, especially with a few and that trickles down.

 

I do hope that this team hasn't given up bc you have a "pride / family vs. family" rivalry game next week vs. a Very Tough Russell team ..... Not to mention the playoffs coming up in a couple of weeks along with the chance to redeem some bad play, losses and renew that Ram Pride. I am now, always have been and always will be a Raceland Rams Fan / nothing will change that so this I certainly not a fair weather fan type scenario. Anyone that knows me knows that.

What I am saying to the Raceland Players is simply this .... NO ONE Can change things, attitude but Yourselves - this team. SO -- Let's see who has the Guts to Step it Up and you do that by actions, not whining, complaining or pointing fingers at another guy.

 

GO RAMS ...

Edited October 24, 201510 yr by oldrambler

Messer wasn't a scapegoat. The most he was ever a scapegoat was maybe last year. But they still had Dixon and Young. Messer was great athlete but he was never a scapegoat. At all.

 

Last year's team was a great team I'm not taking anything from them but what u mentioned was no matter who Raceland played they knew no one could shut down Messer and they could rely in him when needed and this year they have no one of that caliber

O.K., almost anyone and everyone that knows me, they know that I almost never blast a team or player on here. I am also pretty sure that everyone knows my love of Raceland Football, the school and all sports / activities at RWHS...... Having said that then here it goes ---

No doubt that Paintsville is very, very good and was a better football team than Raceland, that's obvious but an extremely good friend of mine, one that tells it just like it is had called and told me some Extremely Disappointing things about some of the Rams players. They are h.s. kids and I Won't call them by name so let's just say that the main problem with the Rams is A Lousy Attitude, NO Leadership.

I have always called it like it is and I usually don't put a lot into what a parent or close relative of a player says bc they a lot of times are too emotionally connected, especially about their son. This man however, no longer has any kids on the team and all have been out of school for years, he is an alum and bleeds orange and black as I do. There are different coaches since his kids were Rams so it's not an "ax to grind" type thing.............. So for just two or three that lets say ..."Like to Dance" when you're down 3-4 td's instead of paying attention to the game - then maybe they should go join the dance team. BTW ... these were upperclassmen.

Raceland has a proud tradition down here of playing hard no matter the score / situation and taking pride in that Rams uniform Means Something and that Did Not Happen last night in Paintsville, especially with a few and that trickles down.

 

I do hope that this team hasn't given up bc you have a "pride / family vs. family" rivalry game next week vs. a Very Tough Russell team ..... Not to mention the playoffs coming up in a couple of weeks along with the chance to redeem some bad play, losses and renew that Ram Pride. I am now, always have been and always will be a Raceland Rams Fan / nothing will change that so this I certainly not a fair weather fan type scenario. Anyone that knows me knows that.

What I am saying to the Raceland Players is simply this .... NO ONE Can change things, attitude but Yourselves - this team. SO -- Let's see who has the Guts to Step it Up and you do that by actions, not whining, complaining or pointing fingers at another guy.

 

GO RAMS ...

 

 

I agree 100% people that I've spoke to say that they just think teams should lay down because of the name on the jersey they need some alum to speak to the team and not a better week than this week to have some Old Timers come in and give these guys a refresher on what it means to wear the orange and black on Friday night

Bishop Brossart and if our emotional snd confidence level stays where it is, we wont win a playoff game. Hopefully we can regroup, get a win on the road at Russell, and have some momentum going into the playoffs. The Paintsville team I saw tonight is far and away better than the two Williamsburg teams that knocked us out of going the BG the two previous years. Paintsville may be the best team in Johnson County.

 

LOL

 

Ok they beat a very average Raceland team and now would beat one of the favorites of AAAA? Don't get ahead of yourself there friend. Big difference in A and the rest of high school football.

 

Look how close Beechwood and Ironton was vs Ashland and Ironton.

Last year's team was a great team I'm not taking anything from them but what u mentioned was no matter who Raceland played they knew no one could shut down Messer and they could rely in him when needed and this year they have no one of that caliber

 

I didn't say that.

Messer imo wasn't a scapegoat. He was a tremendous athlete but last season's Rams had plenty of very good football players, last two years for that matter. There are few seasons / teams that a team has .... 1. Great Attitude / Work Ethic, 2. Talent and Depth at Every position on the field, 3, Those two combined with great coaching plus just "Loving to Play the Game".

2013, 14 were not 1 man teams by any stretch

Guys relax just need to understand Raceland isn't very good this season. Paintsville has a very solid team but single A is weak and no way this paintsville team better than several previous 1a powers in the state. I know Raceland has a good program but in all reality what have you truly done? Can't believe all you diehard ram fans at least won't admit it's been a disappointing year by the players and coaches. Good luck rest of the season.

Guys relax just need to understand Raceland isn't very good this season. Paintsville has a very solid team but single A is weak and no way this paintsville team better than several previous 1a powers in the state. I know Raceland has a good program but in all reality what have you truly done? Can't believe all you diehard ram fans at least won't admit it's been a disappointing year by the players and coaches. Good luck rest of the season.

 

It's been a very disappointing season, but I hesitate to say so on here, because the guys wearing the orange goggles have a tendency to go bat poop crazy. The preseason hype and state title talk about this team doomed them from the beginning.

 

The last two games do not give me a good feeling about the next two.

Johnson Central would beat Paintsville just as bad if not worse than Belfry beat Pikeville.

Congrats to Paintsville on a huge statement victory. Expected the Tigers to get the victory but not in such dominating fashion. Hopefully Raceland can regroup and regain their season, there's a lot of football yet to play.

Johnson Central would beat Paintsville just as bad if not worse than Belfry beat Pikeville.

 

 

You can't take away the season Paintsville is having, with that being said they are a dang good 1A team while JC is a dang good 4A team. JCs overall depth and size would be to much for Paintsville.