Mercer is not top 5 unless they prove somethin against quality opponents....

 

 

How about you try telling your boys up north at Newport that they arent a quality opponent, because they more than are that, Mercer only won both of those games 27-7 and 43-7. Then, go ahead and tell Boyle County that they arent (Mercer 27-14). Since we're naming schools that are more than just a "quality opponent", go ahead and tell LaRue County that they werent either (Mercer 56-14, Regional Finals, school of about 850..Mercer with a max of 950), then make it a point to tell Owensboro Catholic that they arent one (Mercer 46-0, State-Semis)....last, but not least, tell the people at Russell that their VERY GOOD and VERY WELL COACHED Red Devils arent a quality opponent (15-12, State Championship, in what might have been the worst weather conditions imaginable...and two teams absolutely physically knocking the crap out of one another).

How about you try telling your boys up north at Newport that they arent a quality opponent, because they more than are that, Mercer only won both of those games 27-7 and 43-7. Then, go ahead and tell Boyle County that they arent (Mercer 27-14). Since we're naming schools that are more than just a "quality opponent", go ahead and tell LaRue County that they werent either (Mercer 56-14, Regional Finals, school of about 850..Mercer with a max of 950), then make it a point to tell Owensboro Catholic that they arent one (Mercer 46-0, State-Semis)....last, but not least, tell the people at Russell that their VERY GOOD and VERY WELL COACHED Red Devils arent a quality opponent (15-12, State Championship, in what might have been the worst weather conditions imaginable...and two teams absolutely physically knocking the crap out of one another).

 

Those were quality opponents, in 2A. I wouldn't give last year's Boyle team that much credit at the because that program was still trying to find its new identity. 5A football you will find, is very different. Quite a few of these teams are not only ranked high in their class, like in 2A, but statewide also. This would be a great chance for Mercer to prove they are the real deal.

How about you try telling your boys up north at Newport that they arent a quality opponent, because they more than are that, Mercer only won both of those games 27-7 and 43-7. Then, go ahead and tell Boyle County that they arent (Mercer 27-14). Since we're naming schools that are more than just a "quality opponent", go ahead and tell LaRue County that they werent either (Mercer 56-14, Regional Finals, school of about 850..Mercer with a max of 950), then make it a point to tell Owensboro Catholic that they arent one (Mercer 46-0, State-Semis)....last, but not least, tell the people at Russell that their VERY GOOD and VERY WELL COACHED Red Devils arent a quality opponent (15-12, State Championship, in what might have been the worst weather conditions imaginable...and two teams absolutely physically knocking the crap out of one another).

 

Lets get serious here.

 

Newport in 2006 wasn't Newport in 2005. Newport in 2006 struggled to beat Dayton and Ludlow. Newport was not a quality opponent.

 

Boyle was 6-6. Why don't you ask the Boyle County faithful if they felt last years team was one of their "quality" teams?

 

OC, Larue and Russell were three of the top double A teams in the state. Not taking anything away from them, but there might be a "little" difference in the state between them and teams like Bowling Green, Covington Catholic, Highlands, etc. Beating Larue does not necessarily make me like your chances in taking on Highlands.

 

In short in 2007 Mercer County will be a 5A team playing a 5A schedule unlike last year when they were a 3A team playing a 2A schedule. They may step up like Boyle and prove everyone wrong, but there is certainly reason to be skeptical.

The Boyle County fans who claim to think they know football, but in reality have ZERO clue about it, will tell you that they weren't a quality opponent. Those would also be the the same "two faced people", so-called, "fans" who were probably calling for Pardue's head mid-season (that would have been a big, dumb mistake). Now, the ones who really understand football, and realize that Boyle lost 5 games to teams with an overall 47-3 record, by close margins, except for the Henry Clay game, will tell you that they were a more than "quality team".

 

As far as Newport goes, you say they werent the same team they were in 2005?! They might not have been when you get down to every single position, but J.J Hesch is a great player, he was back, Wilfong wasn't too shabby himself and Im pretty sure that they had 10 out of 11 starters back on the defensive ball, didnt they?! That's kind of what I thought.

 

 

Lets get serious here.

 

Newport in 2006 wasn't Newport in 2005. Newport in 2006 struggled to beat Dayton and Ludlow. Newport was not a quality opponent.

 

Boyle was 6-6. Why don't you ask the Boyle County faithful if they felt last years team was one of their "quality" teams?

 

OC, Larue and Russell were three of the top double A teams in the state. Not taking anything away from them, but there might be a "little" difference in the state between them and teams like Bowling Green, Covington Catholic, Highlands, etc. Beating Larue does not necessarily make me like your chances in taking on Highlands.

 

In short in 2007 Mercer County will be a 5A team playing a 5A schedule unlike last year when they were a 3A team playing a 2A schedule. They may step up like Boyle and prove everyone wrong, but there is certainly reason to be skeptical.

Ashland did take a huge hit by graduation but the Tomcats have alot of young talent that will be very hungry. IMO Ashland would be either 2nd or 3rd in the district as of now with Bryan Station being the other. I think Woodford would be 4th and Montogomery Co. 5th. I look for Bryan Station to surprise some ppl in this district this year but Ashland is Ashland so you know they are going to put forth a strong team that will demand respect.

 

Don't sell Montgomery so short. One problem Montgomery has had the past several years is not having very good numbers. At the spring game they were up more than 20 from last years total. Winning cures all ills. The biggest difference I noticed was they are a lot bigger and a lot faster. Montgomery was still mostly a junior, sophomore team last year. I see them being a lot better than 5th in the district.

Sorry I pay more attention to what happens on the field.

And...in reality. :thumb:

Those were quality opponents, in 2A. I wouldn't give last year's Boyle team that much credit at the because that program was still trying to find its new identity. 5A football you will find, is very different. Quite a few of these teams are not only ranked high in their class, like in 2A, but statewide also. This would be a great chance for Mercer to prove they are the real deal.

 

 

The first thing I want people to realize is this, Mercer can't and won't be able to replace, Cory Jackson and Brandon Ford. Those types of kids are the ones you hope to have on your team just ONCE in your life, if that, so you could say they contributed just a little...if people are expecting to see that same kind of talent next year to make their judgement on whether or not Mercer is the "real deal", then you'd have a better chance in comparing apples and oranges. 5A football will be different. That's nothing more than just pointing out the obvious, but it's not like the teams are going to be foreign, especially to Jaggers and his staff, it might to the players, but they couldn't care less who they'll be playing.

 

Heres some fact, of the 37 teams in 5A, Marty Jaggers has coached and beat 15 of them, at either, Danville, Lincoln or Mercer.

 

Barren County, Highlands, Bowling Green, Anderson Co., Oldham CO., South Oldham, Montgomery County, Woodford, South Laurel, Southwestern, Lincoln Co., Clay Co., North Laurel and Warren Central.

Well, all of this just goes to show that it's great all this will be settled ON THE FIELD this upcoming season!!!!

 

For those talking up Mercer County in 5A this year, be sure you do understand that the quality of opponents will be much different this year.

 

For those knocking Mercer County, remember that when Boyle County moved up from 2A to 3A, a lot of people were thinking it was going to spell the end to their championship way... and boy was that wrong!

 

We'll see this season how it all plays out!

Well, all of this just goes to show that it's great all this will be settled ON THE FIELD this upcoming season!!!!

 

For those talking up Mercer County in 5A this year, be sure you do understand that the quality of opponents will be much different this year.

 

For those knocking Mercer County, remember that when Boyle County moved up from 2A to 3A, a lot of people were thinking it was going to spell the end to their championship way... and boy was that wrong!

 

We'll see this season how it all plays out!

 

 

Great call, Jbwill2! I dont think anyone is talking up Mercer Co. this year, in the kind of terms that people are taking it, anyway. Im not making any predictions, some might have. I think the main thing that Mercer supporters are wanting to get across is that they'll fair a little better in 5A than what most who are anti-Mercer think. That's all. I, for one, love the disrespect Mercer is getting from some. Actually, I think it's commical reading some of the FALSE posts from some on here who are nothing more than "armchair quarterbacks".:jump:

The Boyle County fans who claim to think they know football, but in reality have ZERO clue about it, will tell you that they weren't a quality opponent. Those would also be the the same "two faced people", so-called, "fans" who were probably calling for Pardue's head mid-season (that would have been a big, dumb mistake). Now, the ones who really understand football, and realize that Boyle lost 5 games to teams with an overall 47-3 record, by close margins, except for the Henry Clay game, will tell you that they were a more than "quality team".

 

As far as Newport goes, you say they werent the same team they were in 2005?! They might not have been when you get down to every single position, but J.J Hesch is a great player, he was back, Wilfong wasn't too shabby himself and Im pretty sure that they had 10 out of 11 starters back on the defensive ball, didnt they?! That's kind of what I thought.

Anybody who really "understands football" will tell you that Boyle was not a very good team last year.

 

Whether it was because of the obvious coaching problem, or any of a number of other factors, Boyle was, without a doubt, in a (very) down year. So I certainly wouldn't hang this year's hopes on last year's win against the Rebels.

 

I wouldn't be bragging about last year's Newport win either. :lol:

1. Mercer County

2. Covington Catholic

3. Highlands

4. Lincoln County

5. Bowling Green

6. Warren Central

7. Johnson Central

8. Montogomery County

9. Doss

10. Clay County or Whitley or North Laurel......somebody from that district has to be there I guess........

 

I am guessing at the order, but I think the top three are pretty sold and above the rest.

 

I was thinking Montogomery County had a dissappointing season last year. I could be wrong, but do they have a lot returning? Just a little curious, they will match up with my Tomcats.

 

Thanks,

Yoter

Anybody who really "understands football" will tell you that Boyle was not a very good team last year.

 

Whether it was because of the obvious coaching problem, or any of a number if other factors, Boyle was, without a doubt, in a (very) down year. So I certainly wouldn't hang this year's hopes on last year's win against the Rebels.

 

I wouldn't be bragging about last year's Newport win either. :lol:

 

How would you know about Boyle?! How many times did you get to watch them play?! How much film did you watch on them?? Now, Im not making them out to be like one of the teams that won 5 straight, but that's not a very realistic comparison, either. If you don't think they werent a good team, then..well, I dont know what to tell you. Lafayette went 10-0 in the regular season, and if it werent for a 47 yd. field goal, wouldnt have beat Boyle. Danville blocked two punts in the 3rd game of the year for touchdowns. Theres two games right there. Henry Clay didn't have any athletes, did they?!? I mean, I know they arent anything compared to your high and all mighty 'Birds, but still.

One factor that mercer has that Boyle also had when they moved up is confidence. they "believe" they can play at any level and this is a BIG reason Boyle was successful. When a team truly believes something, and I'm not talking about the false talking and chest pumping that goes on before evey game, I'm talking about a genuine belief that you are better than an opponent it covers a multitude of sins. I also think that even a loss or two will not dim the confidence of the titans. As an outside observer mercer has the kind of swagger that boyle did and it carried the rebels quite a ways. As I posted earlier I do not think mercer will be 5A state champs but I do think they will be a consistent challenger for a while to come.

I was thinking Montogomery County had a dissappointing season last year. I could be wrong, but do they have a lot returning? Just a little curious, they will match up with my Tomcats.

 

Thanks,

Yoter

 

Montgomery had their best season in years last year going 5-5. Coach Gooch has turned the corner at Montgomery. They have a lot of talent returning and has a lot of new talent that has come out in the spring. Montgomery lost in the first round of the playoffs 28-24 at Clark. Montgomery's big win was against Madison Central.

How would you know about Boyle?! How many times did you get to watch them play?! How much film did you watch on them?? Now, Im not making them out to be like one of the teams that won 5 straight, but that's not a very realistic comparison, either. If you don't think they werent a good team, then..well, I dont know what to tell you. Lafayette went 10-0 in the regular season, and if it werent for a 47 yd. field goal, wouldnt have beat Boyle. Danville blocked two punts in the 3rd game of the year for touchdowns. Theres two games right there. Henry Clay didn't have any athletes, did they?!? I mean, I know they arent anything compared to your high and all mighty 'Birds, but still.

I know more than you would imagine about Boyle. And facts are facts. If I were you, I would look forward, and not hang my hat on wins against teams that were so obviously struggling. :thumb:

 

And my "high and mighty" Birds struggled a little last year themselves. But I'm confident that they will have a much better season this year.