Ashland gotta protect Ratliff to have a chance to win and must open some running lanes for Colburn and Hester. Going to be interesting they were dominated on the scrimmage game but also were last season.

Ashland's got to find a way to get the ball to their speed guys in space. Any yardage between the tackles will be hard to come by for the Tomcats. They'll be giving up a lot of size in the trenches to Harlan County. Gotta spread'em out, which is something that Ashland can certainly do.

 

I could see this game going either way. Ashland could make it a track meet or Harlan County could slow it down and play ball control behind a huge OL. I'm going with the local boys to get a big early season win on the road.

 

Tomcats 34

Black Bears 28

Talked with OC last night and he is confident they get the W. ADI yesterday 4 of 5 are picking the Cats as well. Ashland must not have silly penalties and take care of the ball. The long bus ride may or may not play a part but think they are leaving at 2. Side note Ashlands kicker, kick offs, field goals, and PATs has a soccer game tomorrow at 2 so he will try and get to game but will be late for sure so that's not going to help. Kid in practice regularly putting ball in the end zone on kickoffs and nailing 40-45 yard field goals.

Edited August 18, 20179 yr by TOMCATS1990

From what I know about Harlan County and what I've heard thus far about Ashland, I gotta go with Harlan County in this one, 35-20.

From what I know about Harlan County and what I've heard thus far about Ashland, I gotta go with Harlan County in this one, 35-20.

 

Gotta have faith in our CATS. They find a way to win.

Good luck to the Cats. Their leaving on charter buses as I write this. Have a injury free trip and get the W.

I was really tempted to pick Harlan County but I'm going with Ashland. I admitt I don't know much about either but I won't be surprised regardless of who wins.