Interesting reading the Owensboro Paper - Jim Pickens (who's father played and coached at WKU) picked McCracken - I think the first time I've seen him pick against BG ever (I might be wrong).  He's a good guy and I'm sure he's just trying not to show favoritism.  He still loves everything Bowling Green.

12 minutes ago, Brown said:

Interesting reading the Owensboro Paper - Jim Pickens (who's father played and coached at WKU) picked McCracken - I think the first time I've seen him pick against BG ever (I might be wrong).  He's a good guy and I'm sure he's just trying not to show favoritism.  He still loves everything Bowling Green.

That is interesting!

You know before the South Warren game, CALPREPS had BG as the 19-14 favorite over South Warren.  At that same time last week, it had BG as a 17-14 favorite over McCracken County.  This morning it has McCracken County as a 20-14 favorite over BG at BG.

 

Makes for a better game IMO.  And will be interesting to see how it plays out.

Also speaks to the injured Purples.  Who is playing and who isnt'?  Maybe CALPREPS knows....?

Hopefully no rain from the Hurricane tonight!  

Paducah Sun story said Coach Clark of McCracken is a former purple.  I didn't know that.

3 hours ago, Brown said:

Paducah Sun story said Coach Clark of McCracken is a former purple.  I didn't know that.

That was a really good article!  I certainly didn't know Coach Marc Clark (McCracken County Head Coach) graduated from BG in 2003.  My buddy said he played QB.  I don't remember that, but you learn something everyday!  I'm sure he will have a big family contingent at El Donaldson Stadium tonight!  They might be in Purple though.... Laughing.

On paper, this is my favorite game in the state tonight.  Bradley vs that BG defense will be a great battle.  Tonight will tell us just how good McCracken is.  They really struggle with extra points, so that is something that could factor into a defensive battle.  I expect it to be close.

McCracken 23 - BG 21

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Soggy here at El Donaldson Stadium, but no rain right now.  Hope that holds..

Two super teams face off tonight!

BG comes out in "Black Mamba" Jerseys with purple pants and gold helmets!

McCracken County come out in White jerseys and helmets with maroon pants.

18 Minutes to kickoff.

At first glance:

No 81 for McCracken County (MC).  Talented WR

No 56 - DLine

41 CB

74 RT for BG

 

10 minutes till the kickoff.

Add Burwash P, S, RB and Wilson WR out for BG

5 till kickoff

Add 53 Cofer OL another starter out for BG

MC bus broke down is reason we have late start.

BG to kick.

Great return to midfield.  Terrible coverage by BG.

3rd and 7 MC Compolete to Simms for 8 and a first down.  Nice play.

Bradely big run for about 15.

Good pass to 9 Masic for gain of 9

3rd and 1. Bradley to the 1

Flag. Offsides BG.  

Bradley time.  Wildcat to Bradley. No gain.

2nd No gain. My bad loss of 1  

3rd and 2.  Wildcat. End around by 1 to the 1

4th and 1

Going. Time out MC 

4th and 1. MC in standard formation.  Quick snap. NO GAIN!

 

PURPLES HOLD!  HUGE!

Purples start at the BG 1

Bunton for about 7. Bunton for 2. 3rd and 1. Bunton carries . TO measurement.

4th down by 1 foot. Probably punting.

Hightowner to punt. Poor punt. Backup punter

MC at the BG 30