District matchup and home opener for the Blackcats...

 

No details because I was at the Paintsville/S. Floyd game. BAD choice.

 

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Key for Prestonsburg to keep winning - Request the same officials the rest of the year

Key for Prestonsburg to keep winning - Request the same officials the rest of the year

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Key for Prestonsburg to keep winning - Request the same officials the rest of the year

 

How did the officiating make you unhappy?

 

And did it make a 31 point difference in this game, or is this nothing but sour grapes ??

 

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The Blackcats have a very solid football team as well as a storied tradition. You would think that they would play with some class. I guess you can't blame the players for actions that seem to be accepted.

How did the officiating make you unhappy?

 

And did it make a 31 point difference in this game, or is this nothing but sour grapes ??

 

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I don't recall saying that the officials cost Bath Co. the game nor did I say anything about a 31 point difference.

 

I was simply saying that if Prestonsburg could be fortunate enough to have the same officials they had last night, they stand a lot better chance of winning rather than losing.

 

If you have a team that is taught to play between the whistles and plays clean going against a team that is not necessary taught that same way, with an officiating crew that don't seem to see any kicking or punching or late hits or tackles out of bounds - Who do you think has the advantage?

But hey, like you said, you were in Paintsville.

 

How could anyone expect you to know what what went on at Prestonsburg?

I was at the game, and had a pretty good view of the field. The officials appeared to speak to a few players from both teams, especially shortly after Bath Co. scored their TD. But there were a few players in blue who didn't seem to be satisfied with simply making plays, and were flagged for their additional efforts. And the penalty called after the horse-collar tackle of the P-burg running back after crossing the goal line, and 10 yds deep in the end zone, ultimately resulting in two penalties enforced on the ensuing kickoff, while somewhat rare, is something I've witnessed on mulitple occasions from officiating crews in other areas of the state. And the penalty after a play had ended up on the sideline right in front of the center of Bath Co.'s players and staff, with the flag coming out after the official appeared to have an exchange with either a player or a staff member(whether it was in regards to that particular play or something else, only a few would know), wasn't all that unusual since P-burg, by that time, had the game well in hand and was, more than likely, attributable to frustration since Bath's lone, early TD was a direct result of a very efficient passing game effectively adjusted to by Coach DeRossett and his players. So, unless you're accustomed to officiating crews not penalizing for obvious infractions, most other officiating crews would have called the penalties these "same officials" called. Bath Co. has some very athletic players, and should concentrate more on playing football than engaging in the extra-curricular activities. :thumb: Good luck the rest of the year!

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Bath County players walked away from after the whistle nonsense all night. If that game were played anywhere else but P-burg, the Blackcats would have had numerous ejections not to mention two obvious fumbles, and at least two blantant pass interference no-calls etc. etc..... Good luck to any team that has to travel to Blackcat Field and try to compete, especially when the majority of the crew is from Floyd County. I am not taking anything away from P-burg's talent. They have a very good football team. They will have a great season. There is just no place for the intentional late hits with the helmets and constant mouthing. There is definitely no need for an official that turns their head from that type of behavior. The fact is that any team who travels their will be at a very very unfair disadvantage.

Since these teams were realigned to the same district this year and aren't used to playing each other, and you're not accustomed to playing at Josh Francis Field, it's understandable that you expect P-burg to enjoy home-field advantage with respect to officiating. It's actually quite the contrary. :sleep: P-burg has, historically, rarely enjoyed such treatment and, while this game appeared to begin with warnings from the officials for the players to refrain from any actions other than playing football, I fully expected to begin seeing P-burg getting flagged often since there has never been a lack of intensity from players coached by John DeRossett, which is understandable since he played for, and was also an assistant to, Coach Haywood before his tenure began at P-burg. He believes, as does Coach Haywood, that football is, and I expect as long as each are able to draw a breath will continue to be, a physical game! And it's obvious that neither emphasize finesse in game preparation. So I was surprised to see the Wildcats appear to deviate from the game plan they used during their scoring drive. Although, after Coach D & Coach James, more particularly, effectively adjusted the defense, the Wildcat offense appeared to struggle and were unable to consistently move the ball again as they had with their early TD, and appeared intent on attempting to intimidate P-burg's players instead of trying to find another way to utilize the obvious athleticism they have. So they don't appear to emphasize finesse over physical play either. And the tackle of the Blackcat running back, from behind, deep in the end zone while already having applied the brakes, confirms that. And you must have had the uniforms confused, since the 2 fumbles you mentioned were obvious, but were committed by the Wildcats. :thumb: But I've had have trouble sleeping on any given night for the past few years, so the game had no bearing on whether it allowed me to "sleep a little better."

People complain about Prestonsburg every year, and Prestonsburg fans always act shocked...

O-Line - Thanks for wasting 1.5 minutes of my Sunday.

 

I shall now go and watch the grass grow.

Simple, either we discuss the topic and take the personal jabs at each other, to the pm's or this one is done.

There's been some pretty good football today on Sunday Ticket in HD, and that's what I've been doing. The Raiders were struggling until the pick, and then the TD just now pulled them to within 3, while the other two 4 o'clock games are good one's as well, so it will be a while before I check for messages again. But I posted what I felt were appropriate responses to a couple of posts, and just took the time to check my messages, but see no reason to revisit the same territory again. I will be more than happy, however, to reply to any PM's, although later tonight.

 

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People complain about Prestonsburg every year, and Prestonsburg fans always act shocked...

 

Are you old enough to remember Prestonsburg from the late '70's and early '80's ?? I am.

 

Let me tell you something. People have "complained" about Prestonsburg's play from the period they were lead by Coach Haywood, through Coach Williams, Coach Letton, and now with Coach Derossett.

 

I don't know what kind of football you all are used to seeing, but P-burg players are taught to never let up whether the margin is 3 or 30 (either way). Prestonsburg has had its share of losses, true, but it won't be because the Blackcats were "out-hit". A hard-nosed approach is mandatory when you come to Josh Francis Field.

 

Then again, it could just be the black uniforms and the pre-game fireworks...