Why does Bell County only have eight seniors? Also, even more startling, they only have six juniors?

 

Does Dudley work those boys that hard to run a bunch of them off?

 

I am amazed they are as good as they are with such little participation in their junior and senior classes.

 

No he doesnt run boys off. Some great athletes like Ryan Whitaker decided to just concentrate on basketball. And all and all there was a couple of down classes talent-wise. But the sophomore and freshmen class as well as the middle school right now is full of talent.

The future looks great on Log Mountain!

The field was wet, but did not get very muddy. "Tire chips" were added last year, and [bell has not been practicing on field this year] improved conditions. It did not rain much until last quarter. Obviously the ball was wet all night, but did not seem to bother QB or running backs. Only one, I believe, fumble by a running back for either team. Very few if any slips by players that affected their play. Bad snap on extra point, and fumbled snap on QB center exchange were the most obvioius plays affected by weather. The bigger factor was officiating. For all those out there (especially the Rockcastle faithful who have not let go of last year's Nelson QB sneak) affected some key plays on both sides. Two for Bell that really hurt was the spot on the ball when Bell drew HC offsides with fourth and five situation. The spot on the ball when they stepped off the penalty left what should have been inches...nearly a yard! Nelson dove forward much like in Rockcastle game.....but Bell did NOT get the call. I don't believe he made it this year...when he clearly DID last year. The spot impacted the end of a key backbreaking drive for HC had Bell scored. The other was the fourth down conversion mentioned earlier, when WR clearly left early. All in all was well played game. Bell County is ahead of last year at this time. Young team will only get better as season goes along.

He didn't make it last year either, but that is in the past. This is 2006 season.

Mountain Stomper must be still eating his crow after guaranting a Bell win last night. Looks like Bell played HC down to the wire which says a lot about the quality of this team. Did the field conditions play into the game last night? Congrats HC on the win and good luck to Bell next week.

 

 

Hey There JC!! Well, you know, this crow don't taste so bad since most people were predicting Henry Clay woud come in a mop the field with Bell! :jump: In fact, somebody predicted a 52-8 win for Henry Clay. In my opinion, I believe we need to put on a pot of crow for that feller'! ... The game was much closer than the final score indicated, and if anyone was there, they could tell you that. I sure was proud of Bell last night. They nearly pulled off a game that NO ONE gave them a chance in. ..... So, I'm eating this crow with a smile! :thumb:

It went about like I figured from reading the post a great game which Bell could run on them but turnovers will kill ya ina game against a good team like HC.

Hey There JC!! Well, you know, this crow don't taste so bad since most people were predicting Henry Clay woud come in a mop the field with Bell! :jump: In fact, somebody predicted a 52-8 win for Henry Clay. In my opinion, I believe we need to put on a pot of crow for that feller'! ... The game was much closer than the final score indicated, and if anyone was there, they could tell you that. I sure was proud of Bell last night. They nearly pulled off a game that NO ONE gave them a chance in. ..... So, I'm eating this crow with a smile! :thumb:

 

I thought Bell made a lot of mistakes and still came really close to winning this football game. That is very encouraging.

Im not sure if this is true or not, but I believe Henry Clay has something like 20 seniors. Bell has very few seniors.

Bell has to cut out the fumbles, botched snaps, and they had too many big penalties.