MountainThunder Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I think that Mercer, Western and Russell are the best 2A teams in the state and should all be considered contenders with real legit shots to win the trophy at the pizza box. There are others, but those 3 seem to have solid squads on both sides of the ball. My top 3, in order, would be: Mercer Western Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyience Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 looks like russel vs mercer again hopefully same result but im not convinced the game id pay to see is Mercer vs Johnson Central That would be a great game to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron King Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 If Russell & Mercer end up meeting again i think Russell will take care of business & win not to take nothing away from Mercer there very athletic but i just think they will not have enough in the end to overcome Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty_Mighty_Titans Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I think Mercer has the potential to go all the way to Papa John's. Given the short period of time they have been playing together as one team, I think they have done awesome. This merge has even made them stronger players individually and they have each been challenged more to take it to the next level! They have come together as one team, with the same goal, winning! Good luck Mighty Mighty Titans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLINK Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Mercer is a no-brainer decision to predict to win the state title.... but.. IMO there are about 6 or 7 teams who may have the ability to "upset" them. 1. Western 2. Russell 3. Middlesboro 4. Sheldon Clark 5. Belfry 6. Breathitt 7. Larue Co. These teams could, but, I feel that Mercer Co. will win the State Championship based on their performances this year. It is safe, but that is what I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4chs Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Total Points Total Points Allowed Opponents' Records Western 400 173 35-44 Mercer Co. 481 81 31-50 Russell Co, 395 76 29-54 Post The stats of the team you think has the best shot of winning it all, if its not one of these 3. The won-loss records of these teams opponents kind of surprises me. I wonder where they rank as far as strength of schedule in the 2A Massey ratings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeast_bell Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 The won-loss records of these teams opponents kind of surprises me. I wonder where they rank as far as strength of schedule in the 2A Massey ratings. Just in 2A.... Mercer Co 11th Western 4th Russell 32nd Others.... Larue Co 1st DeSales 2nd Corbin 3rd Middlesboro 13th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estill1203 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Russell does not have a lot of competition in their district, and that could hurt them in the post season. I will be rooting for the Devils, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Bird Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I think Mercer drops it to a EKY team who has a decent defense and can score points...i.e. Middlesboro or Russell. Mercer is not that tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer_titan Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I think Mercer drops it to a EKY team who has a decent defense and can score points...i.e. Middlesboro or Russell. Mercer is not that tough. As far as toughness you are way wrong. Mercer is a very tough team and they have a nasty attitude on the defensive side of the ball. The starters have given up 39 points through 9 games. Middlesboro doesnt have the defense to stop Mercer. I think it will take a Russell or Belfry to stop Mercer. They have kids with championship experience. That's somthing the Titans lack. But, make no mistake they want that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Network Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 The won-loss records of these teams opponents kind of surprises me. I wonder where they rank as far as strength of schedule in the 2A Massey ratings. The most recent Massey rankings shows the following for strength of schedule rankings: In 2A (out of 53 teams) Larue County (1) Western (4) Mercer County (11) Russell (32) Overall (out of 222 teams) St. Xavier (1) Western (75) Mercer County (106) Russell (163) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svhick0 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Which really doesn't tell a whole lot except the strength of a particular district in most cases. I know that Russell and Western only get three non district games. Mercer gets 5 non distric games, while meaning nothing in particular, just means they have more leeway to schedule other games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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