I don't think any Mercer fan, player or whatever used this as an excuse. The comment was made because a Russell indicated that Mercer was not that great last year and the point being made was with those 3 not 1 players being out impacted that ooutcome of that game. They still may not have won but they would have had a better chance. The point trying to be made is that when Jaggers came on board he took a team that no one thought would be worth a dime and made them believe that they could win. Fate was against them and they could not stay healthy which is a fact not an excuse. But... last year is over and we need to Again I repeat not compare the two or I mean 3 teams (Don't forget Harrodsburg's last year's team which no one compares with this year). These Titians have worked hard to mesh and become Champions so let this year be the new era of football in the small town of Harrodsburg.

Last year's game was not even competitive.

They also have one heck of a coaching staff who was able to get these players to come together as one unit. There are plenty of talented teams out there, what makes a great team is what they can do as one unit. Jaggers and his staff have done a masterful job at that. For that, I commend them.

The whole consolidation was done for one reason this year:ATHLETICS.

They waited till the last minute so the KHSAA would not make them play up. I am sure they have done a great job "meshing" the team but facts are facts.

Last year's game was not even competitive.

Not sure I agree but that what opinions are for. Agree that Russell was the best team on the field last year regardless of reasons why it was that way the fact is they won. I would have loved to seen these two play prior to BOTH teams injuries and seen who came out on top. I think people would have been great surprised. But it's this year not last and the thread keeps going back to the past. It's the present time and there is no way to know what would have happen without the merger. Botton line is it's here the Titians are still playing and if people were not crying over this it would be some other reason of why one team or another should or shouldn't be in the title game. If I were Russell team and fans I would take it as a personal goal to beat the Titan team instead of whinning about why they should not be there. If I were the Titan crowd (As I am sure they are doing) I would want to continue as they have all year as not a Harrodsburg team or a Mercer team (Stop Comparing) and play football that wins games.

Not sure I agree but that what opinions are for. Agree that Russell was the best team on the field last year regardless of reasons why it was that way the fact is they won. I would have loved to seen these two play prior to BOTH teams injuries and seen who came out on top. I think people would have been great surprised. But it's this year not last and the thread keeps going back to the past. It's the present time and there is no way to know what would have happen without the merger. Botton line is it's here the Titians are still playing and if people were not crying over this it would be some other reason of why one team or another should or shouldn't be in the title game. If I were Russell team and fans I would take it as a personal goal to beat the Titan team instead of whinning about why they should not be there. If I were the Titan crowd (As I am sure they are doing) I would want to continue as they have all year as not a Harrodsburg team or a Mercer team (Stop Comparing) and play football that wins games.

That is where you are wrong. No one from Russell is on here whining. We will show up and compete hard.

Facts are facts. Why deny that the main reason Mercerburg is in state finals is the consolidation?

Never remember Mercer ever being there before.

That is where you are wrong. No one from Russell is on here whining. We will show up and compete hard.

Facts are facts. Why deny that the main reason Mercerburg is in state finals is the consolidation?

Never remember Mercer ever being there before.[/QUOLots

Mercer like many other teams have changes in coaching, players ECT so to say they never been doesn't mean they don't deserve to go. Everyone that's been had to have a first appearence at one point. No one is saying that the Merger didn't help but you or no one else can say for sure that they would have never gone without the merger. Sure it made it easier no one is dening that. Again I repeat underestimate what Jaggers and his staff can do with any team and you'll look like a fool.

Not sure what game you watched last year not the same one I did. The what ifs (like being healthy) is a part of football. 3 starters 2 that went both ways one of which had over 800 yards in 5 games as well as a starting safety that was a team leader having ACL tears did have an impact on that game, but that goes along with it. The two Mercer teams should not be compared they are difffent and this one stayed healthy along with having great talent to get them where they are this week.

 

Why must you post about the ACL tears in every post? Every team suffers injuries every year. Get over it. Im sure Russel had some injuries on their team last year also.

Never remember Mercer ever being there before.

 

No, but Harrodsburg was three times. Harrodsburg's history is now part of the new consolidated Mercer County High School and their tradition follows.

 

I guess our three appearances trumps your two!

I don't think any Mercer fan, player or whatever used this as an excuse. The comment was made because a Russell indicated that Mercer was not that great last year and the point being made was with those 3 not 1 players being out impacted that ooutcome of that game. They still may not have won but they would have had a better chance. The point trying to be made is that when Jaggers came on board he took a team that no one thought would be worth a dime and made them believe that they could win. Fate was against them and they could not stay healthy which is a fact not an excuse. But... last year is over and we need to Again I repeat not compare the two or I mean 3 teams (Don't forget Harrodsburg's last year's team which no one compares with this year). These Titians have worked hard to mesh and become Champions so let this year be the new era of football in the small town of Harrodsburg.

 

Dont count your chickens before they hatch.

I guess our three appearances trumps your two!

 

How many Championships were produced from those 3 appearances? This will be Russell's third trip to this game and as of right now they are batting 1000.

Last year's game was not even competitive.

I dont know what game you were watching but I think that most people would say it was.

I dont know what game you were watching but I think that most people would say it was.

 

I don't see 41-26 being real competitive.

I think Mercer wins.

 

I hope Russell wins. Just because they're our neighbors, nothing more.

I don't see 41-26 being real competitive.

 

If I am mistaken then I am sorry, but I thought Mercer was still in the game during the 3rd quarter and wasnt it within 7 pts. for awhile?

How many Championships were produced from those 3 appearances? This will be Russell's third trip to this game and as of right now they are batting 1000.

 

None, of course, but that wasn't the point you made. You stated that you never remembered Mercer being in the title game. We were there as Harrodsburg High School in 1988 (loss to Pikeville) and in 1996 an 1997 (losses to Beechwood).

 

As for your batting average, it is about to drop to .666, IMHO.

I don't see 41-26 being real competitive.

 

How much football do you watch? A 14-15 pt. game means if the ball would have bounced a little differently here and there for the opposite team, it could be a different ballgame.