Final

Nice win Bardstown.

 

For anyone that hasn't been, Bardstown has a pretty cool stadium.

Way to go Bardstown!

 

 

2A Sleeper

'Ru, did you come visit without coming up to say howdy?

'Ru, did you come visit without coming up to say howdy?

 

Technically your Honor, yes.

This was a good win for Bardstown. They were 4 TD's better than E-Town, but only played well enough to win by 2 TD's. Not pretty, but it was a win.

 

Impressed by several things: First, it was tied at half and Bardstown had not played particularly well. Couple of interceptions, allowed one drive, just generally like we were kind of playing around and not to our potential. In the past, I have seen some Bardstown teams fold when that happens, but the body language of the sideline was as if the game was never in doubt.

 

Second, it had been nearly a month since the starters had played in the second half, and there was some cramping, some injuries, some missed assignments, etc. They were able to suck it up and paste a team that beat them 38-7 last year.

 

Third, the first 3 games the passing game was clicking and we relied on it. Wasn't there tonight. Good to know that when the chips are down, we can turn the run pounding it game, and alternate Obeng and Armour to do what needs to be done. Armour nearly 200 yards on the ground, mostly to the edge, Obeng over 100 yards, all up the middle.

 

Finally, 2nd half defense was stout. Whatever doubts about the "soft middle" of the Tiger defense were dispelled by the the aggression in the 2nd half. E-Town was 21 carries for 65 yards tonight, and Tigers had 4 sacks.

 

A major difference maker tonight was Greg Maddox back at right guard. He is 6'4" and 380 pounds and he can move. He has been out the whole preaseason and first 4 weeks with a summer injury he suffered, but tonight it was as if a tidal wave was blocking from the right side of the line. Difference maker.

 

Another guy who was outstanding tonight was #23 FB/LB Thomas Bowling. Tom is going to EKU next year as a preferred walk-on as a long snapper, but when things were muddled tonight he came in and owned E-Town as a lead run blocker. Very steady, Mr. Dependable, there when we need him.

 

I hate giving up the key players, but at this point the opponents are going to see it on HUDL so there's really no hiding them.

 

I still do not know based upon tonight whether the pieces are there to contend with the upper crust elites, but the murmurs in the crowd were "this is a pretty good team," and "maybe we've got something here."

 

Business first, on to Henry County.

Technically your Honor, yes.

 

Trying a little local bourbon, were we?

Trying a little local bourbon, were we?

 

Maybe someday if a guy could get an invite.

Would have liked to see a little more distance for Bardstown, but a nice win nonetheless and another win that cements them as a Top 10 resume type of team in 3A

Maybe someday if a guy could get an invite.

 

Done. You, me, and Jim Schue, next year's bourbon festival, I'll even score you a private distillery tour.

Would have liked to see a little more distance for Bardstown, but a nice win nonetheless and another win that cements them as a Top 10 resume type of team in 3A

 

We piddled around a bit too much tonight to answer all the questions.

Done. You, me, and Jim Schue, next year's bourbon festival, I'll even score you a private distillery tour.

 

I don't plan more than a day ahead except for Bengals games but it sounds fun.

Done. You, me, and Jim Schue, next year's bourbon festival, I'll even score you a private distillery tour.

 

And you and me and Jim in a picture would like like the time @swamprat and @Run To State made me take a picture with them.

Maybe someday if a guy could get an invite.

 

Done. You, me, and Jim Schue, next year's bourbon festival, I'll even score you a private distillery tour.

 

I don't plan more than a day ahead except for Bengals games but it sounds fun.

 

And you and me and Jim in a picture would like like the time @swamprat and @Run To State made me take a picture with them.

 

My back yard is open for tent setups, and I just live a block away from the KBF grounds. You're more than welcome to join us. It's a great fun event. One more day to go and then I can sleep!

And you and me and Jim in a picture would like like the time @swamprat and @Run To State made me take a picture with them.

 

You mean the German Weight Training pic?