The running back is the only injury I remember hearing last year. I'm sure Pikeville had them as well.

 

Both teams are use to playing on turf so no real advantage for either. This is going to be a good game. Pikeville was a little faster than some thought last year as well.

 

I could be wrong but I thought Beechwood had a few starting OL out plus their RB who also played LB. I think Beechwood had their starting FB out as well. I'm not taking anything away from Pikeville they were a great team who played better that night.

 

Let me explain what I meant. Power doesn't mean anything on the turf in my opinion. Speed does matter on the turf if the weather is nice. I'm sure Hazard has speed as well but not as much as Beechwood does. This will be a great game.

 

I know Pikeville and Hazard both have turf. Who else in the Mountains has turf?

I could be wrong but I thought Beechwood had a few starting OL out plus their RB who also played LB. I think Beechwood had their starting FB out as well. I'm not taking anything away from Pikeville they were a great team who played better that night.

 

Let me explain what I meant. Power doesn't mean anything on the turf in my opinion. Speed does matter on the turf if the weather is nice. I'm sure Hazard has speed as well but not as much as Beechwood does. This will be a great game.

 

I know Pikeville and Hazard both have turf. Who else in the Mountains has turf?

 

I think I do remember the fullback now because it was soward kid. I do think there line was healthy.

 

Speed does matter if you can get into it. Hazard does have speed but like you said not sure if they got what beechwood has but I'm going to say it's not much of a difference there.

I think turf helps power as well because of the footing of the lineman because in grass they have the tendency to slip..

 

I think Letcher, Perry Central, Harlan Co, Bell Co, Betsy Lane, Prestonsburg, Johnson Central and so on...

I'm not taking anything away from Pikeville last year because they won but Beechwood had a lot of injuries to their starters last year. It would have probably been a different outcome had they had played.

 

You act like Beechwood is playing Alabama haha haha

 

If they were playing in Mud I would say yes Hazard will win but they are playing on Turf not grass.

 

Alabama? Obviously Hazard can be beat. Just not likely by BW at this point. That's all I'm saying. Seems if you Dare to point out that BW is obviously outmatched in this final, is just absurd! As for the mud thing? Was that an attempt to take a stab at Hazard? Just FYI since you obviously haven't followed BOTH teams, Hazard has one of the nicest Turf fields you'll find so not sure how there is an edge to BW since they both play on turf ALL year! 2015 Pikeville was an EXTREMELY strong 1A team! Just letting you know this Hazard team IS Stronger! BW is obviously down from last year being much younger. I'm not saying BW is a bad team! Not even a little! Their a Really Good 1A Team, So don't get me wrong! Just don't believe that ONLY having Blazing Speed, is gonna be enough in Fridays Game!

I could be wrong but I thought Beechwood had a few starting OL out plus their RB who also played LB. I think Beechwood had their starting FB out as well. I'm not taking anything away from Pikeville they were a great team who played better that night.

 

Let me explain what I meant. Power doesn't mean anything on the turf in my opinion. Speed does matter on the turf if the weather is nice. I'm sure Hazard has speed as well but not as much as Beechwood does. This will be a great game.

 

I know Pikeville and Hazard both have turf. Who else in the Mountains has turf?

 

 

Most High Schools in the east anymore. Paintsville is one of the few that still plays on grass. Raceland is still on a grass field. Ashland, Pikeville, Sheldon Clark, Magoffin, Belfry, Hazard, Johnson Central, Prestonsburg. More Turf than grass now. Probably more turf fields in the eastern part of the state than western.

Beechwood is much deeper and balanced than they were last year and last year were without there fullback, running back and middle linebacker against pikeville. Also, keep in mind Russellville gave BW fits last year, brought everyone back this year and BW dominated them.

Beechwood is much deeper and balanced than they were last year and last year were without there fullback, running back and middle linebacker against pikeville. Also, keep in mind Russellville gave BW fits last year, brought everyone back this year and BW dominated them.

 

Good points! I hadn't really thought about that Russellville comment you made, but you are right.

 

All due respect to Hazard, they do not look as good as Pikeville was last year. Pugh was better than Smith. Pikeville also had a very good FB in Charles. Finally, Pikeville's passing game was killer last year. Battaille was excellent and there were some top notch receivers. I also see Pikeville's defense last year as better than this Hazard defense.

 

That doesn't mean Hazard can't beat Beechwood. Beechwood only has 4 players on this team that started in last year's title game. You can't really look to that game last year for any guidance on what to expect this year. Two very different Beechwood teams and group of players.

 

The wild card in this game is Hazard WR Jason Johnson. He is a big target with good hands. He can provide the big plays and balance the grinding running of Smith. He will have some battles worth watching when covered by Beechwood CB Elijah McKinney.

Beechwood is much deeper and balanced than they were last year and last year were without there fullback, running back and middle linebacker against pikeville. Also, keep in mind Russellville gave BW fits last year, brought everyone back this year and BW dominated them.

 

Yes but beechwood traveled last year 3rd and 4th rounds. Playing away does factor especially that far. The ride kills you.

Good points! I hadn't really thought about that Russellville comment you made, but you are right.

 

All due respect to Hazard, they do not look as good as Pikeville was last year. Pugh was better than Smith. Pikeville also had a very good FB in Charles. Finally, Pikeville's passing game was killer last year. Battaille was excellent and there were some top notch receivers. I also see Pikeville's defense last year as better than this Hazard defense.

 

That doesn't mean Hazard can't beat Beechwood. Beechwood only has 4 players on this team that started in last year's title game. You can't really look to that game last year for any guidance on what to expect this year. Two very different Beechwood teams and group of players.

 

The wild card in this game is Hazard WR Jason Johnson. He is a big target with good hands. He can provide the big plays and balance the grinding running of Smith. He will have some battles worth watching when covered by Beechwood CB Elijah McKinney.

 

Johnson is a big receiver, not sure how big the corner will be but he will have trouble if the ball is thrown good to him.

Johnson isn't the only weapon but he is the main target. Whitaker, Pelfrey, and Fletcher are all good targets.

Didn't Tanner Morgan play for Hazard before he transferred?

Didn't Tanner Morgan play for Hazard before he transferred?

 

Yes played two years.

Good points! I hadn't really thought about that Russellville comment you made, but you are right.

 

All due respect to Hazard, they do not look as good as Pikeville was last year. Pugh was better than Smith. Pikeville also had a very good FB in Charles. Finally, Pikeville's passing game was killer last year. Battaille was excellent and there were some top notch receivers. I also see Pikeville's defense last year as better than this Hazard defense.

 

That doesn't mean Hazard can't beat Beechwood. Beechwood only has 4 players on this team that started in last year's title game. You can't really look to that game last year for any guidance on what to expect this year. Two very different Beechwood teams and group of players.

 

The wild card in this game is Hazard WR Jason Johnson. He is a big target with good hands. He can provide the big plays and balance the grinding running of Smith. He will have some battles worth watching when covered by Beechwood CB Elijah McKinney.

 

True. Russellville was stronger this year and BW handled them! Johnson for Hazard will be the X factor. Kid is just so big and if it's close he will Just TAKE IT from virtually every defender he faces. Paintsvilles D Backs are Extremely athletic and single coverage on Johnson did Not work! He, as a receiver impressed me this year as much as Pugh did as a RB last year! BW will have BIG plays! Hazard's coaching staff WILL no doubt be working double time to answer but they have proven to be VERY capable. Not implying coach Rash isn't. Obviously coaching is NOT a week point for BW either!

Alabama? Obviously Hazard can be beat. Just not likely by BW at this point. That's all I'm saying. Seems if you Dare to point out that BW is obviously outmatched in this final, is just absurd! As for the mud thing? Was that an attempt to take a stab at Hazard? Just FYI since you obviously haven't followed BOTH teams, Hazard has one of the nicest Turf fields you'll find so not sure how there is an edge to BW since they both play on turf ALL year! 2015 Pikeville was an EXTREMELY strong 1A team! Just letting you know this Hazard team IS Stronger! BW is obviously down from last year being much younger. I'm not saying BW is a bad team! Not even a little! Their a Really Good 1A Team, So don't get me wrong! Just don't believe that ONLY having Blazing Speed, is gonna be enough in Fridays Game!

 

The Alabama comment was a joke Young Man.

 

No I wasn't disrepecting Hazard's field. We played them in a home and home series my junior and senior year in 93-94. They had a nice field when it was grass. I have never seen stands on the side of a Mountain before. The only thing I didn't liken was their fans right behind us.

 

We can agree to disagree on certain aspects on the game on Friday.

When is beechwood heading down?

Russellville's issues in this years game was self imposed, much more so than last year. Way too many unforced and untimely penalties..