OJW, Belfry isn't my team. But if they were, I would still be realistic. Yes they got the win on the road at Pikeville. But they still gave up nearly 300 yards rushing. I don't know any other stat from the game, but to rush for 300 yards and NOT win is almost unheard of. It sounds to me that Belfry was very fortunate to get the win.

 

Since Belfry's isn't your team...and I presume Pikeville is....give your kids some credit...they deserve it.

Since Belfry's isn't your team...and I presume Pikeville is....give your kids some credit...they deserve it.

 

 

I believe gish's team is either Pburg or Allen Central.:thumb:

Reminds me of those old P'burg/Belfry battles that you were an intregal part of in the years past! The ball didn't BOUNCE your way and will always live with those losses. Just adds a little more meaning to the game in 2 weeks at CAM Stadium.

 

Bad blood began in pre-game with #2 giving the Pirates the middle finger as they came off the field after warming up their kickers, etc. The Pirate players were focused at that point but that action took the intensity level up. Thanks again for the extra motivation 2 years in a row !!!

 

The white hat (Ref.) took to much verbal abuse before the one kickoff. The coach really made him look bad.

 

 

I believe this is enough #2 bashing!!!! Noone has pointed out the Belfry players that were screaming racial slurs at him!

hmmm Why would they only scream things at "him"? :sssh: and why the fans only him?

hmmm Why would they only scream things at "him"? :sssh:

 

 

We could go on forever, but I am not pointing fingers and going back and forth with you. Those who throw stones should not live in glass houses.

I am done with this thread. :jump:

Since Belfry's isn't your team...and I presume Pikeville is....give your kids some credit...they deserve it.

 

gish is 100% Blackcat. And...he knows the game very well.

 

We could go on forever, but I am not pointing fingers and going back and forth with you. Those who throw stones should not live in glass houses.

I am done with this thread. :jump:

 

I don't recall going back and forth with you and don't intend to :rolleyes:Do you know someone who lives in a glass house? They better move!

gish is 100% Blackcat. And...he knows the game very well.

 

 

 

And your point is....????

And your point is....????

 

Huh ?!? Relax, my friend...

 

In talking to gish, you wrote "Since Belfry's isn't your team...and I presume Pikeville is....give your kids some credit...they deserve it."

 

I wasn't making a "point". Only telling you about him since you obviously didn't know.

 

Huh ?!? Relax, my friend...

 

In talking to gish, you wrote "Since Belfry's isn't your team...and I presume Pikeville is....give your kids some credit...they deserve it."

 

I wasn't making a "point". Only telling you about him since you obviously didn't know.

 

 

 

Initially, I thought he was a Panther supporter...thanks for the clarification.

 

BTW...nice victory over SC.

My thoughts:

 

1. No reason left to talk about the unsportsmanlike conduct...it was there..those who say it didnt happen are turning a blind eye..but there is NO reason to continue to bring it up and take shots at a high school kid who will definately be reprimanded for his actions (or so I hope)

 

2. Gish is dead on... Belfry may have played the correct assignments on defense and got to the ballcarrier at the point of contact but if we don't shore up our tackling we are in for BIG trouble against Sheldon Clark, Russell, and Middlesboro.

 

3. I will be the first to say that I feel these two teams were just about equal which should also be cause for concern for Belfry.

 

4. Elkins earned even more respect for me in the fact that he hung in there time after time after time after getting rocked by Pikeville. The hits on him were completely legal and can be expected the rest of the year. His play fakes were beautiful and his pass to Epling definately solidifies this kids potential to be the missing link to our push trough the playoffs.

 

5. This game is a quality win for Belfry as Pikeville REALLY wanted this game BAD for pride sake and we walked into a snake's den and came away with a W. One of the things that I felt hindered us against Russell was the lack of close victories throughout last season... this game really showed our boys character and served as a wakeup call that alot of improvement needs to be done.

 

6. Pikeville is back..... Coach jackson has that team back where it needs to be and they will be a 1A contender next year (if not this year)

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My thoughts:

 

1. No reason left to talk about the unsportsmanlike conduct...it was there..those who say it didnt happen are turning a blind eye..but there is NO reason to continue to bring it up and take shots at a high school kid who will definately be reprimanded for his actions (or so I hope)

 

2. Gish is dead on... Belfry may have played the correct assignments on defense and got to the ballcarrier at the point of contact but if we don't shore up our tackling we are in for BIG trouble against Sheldon Clark, Russell, and Middlesboro.

 

3. I will be the first to say that I feel these two teams were just about equal which should also be cause for concern for Belfry.

 

4. Elkins earned even more respect for me in the fact that he hung in there time after time after time after getting rocked by Pikeville. The hits on him were completely legal and can be expected the rest of the year. His play fakes were beautiful and his pass to Epling definately solidifies this kids potential to be the missing link to our push trough the playoffs.

 

5. This game is a quality win for Belfry as Pikeville REALLY wanted this game BAD for pride sake and we walked into a snake's den and came away with a W. One of the things that I felt hindered us against Russell was the lack of close victories throughout last season... this game really showed our boys character and served as a wakeup call that alot of improvement needs to be done.

 

6. Pikeville is back..... Coach jackson has that team back where it needs to be and they will be a 1A contender next year (if not this year)

 

I wasn't going to post in this thread again, but when I read this, I absolutely had to. This is the best assessment that I have seen. I think you are RIGHT ON, and it would be a great ending point for this thread!

Good luck Pikeville and Belfry in the post season! You BOTH make the mountian folk proud!!!:thumb: :thumb:

Yes Belfry won....but this game showed that a team is capable of running ALL over them, and eventually the ball is going to bounce someone elses way. Yes I'd be happy with the win, but I'd be a little worried about my defense.

 

 

:thumb: EXACTLY!

I think it was good for Elkins to get hit on every play. I don't mean to sound insensitive, but he HAS to get stronger and tuffer. I thought he played a good game, and has a bright future, but I have a feeling this game served as a wake up call to the young man. He will need to work VERY hard in the offseason if he doesn't want to put up with similar behavior every game the rest of his career.