I do think Male is really good.

 

But dang how many times is Ballard supposed to be good. I watched them against Boyle County and they are not in the top 15 among 6-A teams.

 

Seems like every year they are supposed to be good. They have the talent, it just never pans out. This year is no different.

I can't wait!

 

And I am getting a little excited about the Bulldogs this year.

Alabama Larry must be celebrating!

Male is strong because Ballard is not a bad team.

Neither Ballard nor Male has its top running back.

 

Ballard's Warner got hurt against Highlands. Torn left ACL & MCL & Calf. Said it will be a year before returning to any sports. Warner has an offer from Kentucky.

 

Male's Vestal got hurt in second quarter. Apparent right ACL. Good thing that Male has a running QB in Garrett Dennis (who had 150+ rushing yards against Ballard last year) and a D-I receiver in Izayah Cummings. Geremiah Edison also solid receiver, while WR Michael Warner Jr. is a state track medalist.

 

Male's defense swarms. Ballard has seven first-half possessions. Six were three-and-outs. Seventh was just one play (last play of first half). Ballard had zero first downs in first half and only one play went for more than five yards.

 

Ballard was supposed to have the Preseason Metro Quarterback of the Year and he had NEGATIVE yardage in the first half with a sub-50 percent completion percentage (with a D-I received of his own at his disposal).