Alot of variables in this game. Both defenses are a little suspect in the opposing teams' strength area (Russell stopping the pass vs Raceland stopping the run).

 

I think this game will be much closer than people expect. Good tuneup for both teams heading into the playoffs.

 

1st. Welcome to BGP.

 

2nd. Your observation is accurate.:thumb:

Raceland has been given permission to practice at Putnam Stadium today.

 

 

 

Thanks for invite LRCW... , We knew that Ashland wouldn't mind Raceland using their field for a secret practice or two. :thumb:

 

With the weather forecast for his week and the rain and all I was just waiting for a joke, comment and/or cut on Ashland and it raining to be posted.

You got to it and beat them to the punch....Classic!! :laugh::thumb::thumb:

1st. Welcome to BGP.

 

2nd. Your observation is accurate.:thumb:

Thanks for the welcome Old Rambler & Cvillecat. :thumb: I just hope the game lives up to its hype. I know that this game is important to both schools regardless of what anyone from Russell or Raceland says. I just think it is important for different reasons to each school.

 

If for nothing else (as I said earlier) a good measuring stick right before playoff time. If it didn't matter they wouldn't play! Maybe Raceland has more to gain from this game, but I can't honestly believe that Russell would rather play a doormat right before the playoffs as opposed to good competition, not to mention why play a team where the fans don't have good support or don't care, especially a non-district one?

 

"The illresistable force meeting the immovable object!" :fight:I just hope both teams are healthy & have all of their players healthy for the game.

Raceland has been given permission to practice at Putnam Stadium today.

 

 

 

Thanks for invite LRCW... , We knew that Ashland wouldn't mind Raceland using their field for a secret practice or two. :thumb:

 

With the weather forecast for his week and the rain and all I was just waiting for a joke, comment and/or cut on Ashland and it raining to be posted.

You got to it and beat them to the punch....Classic!! :laugh::thumb::thumb:

 

I know that was just in fun and all, but I have always wanted a game of the week played on Saturday. AD's could get together at the beginning of the season to decide. There has been a lot of times I would have liked to watch another game, but since they are all on Friday night, I have to make a choice. How many more people would come to this game if it was on Saturday afternoon? And yes it would generate more money, but I was thinking simply as a fan of High School Football. I would go to the annual Ashland/Boyd County game if it was played on Saturday. Try to give all the local schools at least one Saturday game to balance it out. I'm sure it could be worked out. But then again, I'm sure somebody would find something to complain about. Just a thought.

Thanks for the welcome Old Rambler & Cvillecat. :thumb: I just hope the game lives up to its hype. I know that this game is important to both schools regardless of what anyone from Russell or Raceland says. I just think it is important for different reasons to each school.

 

If for nothing else (as I said earlier) a good measuring stick right before playoff time. If it didn't matter they wouldn't play! Maybe Raceland has more to gain from this game, but I can't honestly believe that Russell would rather play a doormat right before the playoffs as opposed to good competition, not to mention why play a team where the fans don't have good support or don't care, especially a non-district one?

 

"The illresistable force meeting the immovable object!" :fight:I just hope both teams are healthy & have all of their players healthy for the game.

 

Welcome to BGP.

 

Your right, and I have said it to, this game is more important to these two teams then some people would admit to:

Firstly: it is a game between two of the area's very good programs, that should have been playing for a long time.

Secondly: it is good competition for both programs, and it will make both teams better. I know Russell's pass defense has been tested the last two weeks and this game will give them more experience with the pass defense and help them prepare for different teams in the playoffs. Raceland's run defense will improve from this game as well and prepare them for the playoffs.

Thirdly: Playoff atmosphere. I don't think either team will see a bigger crowd this season and make for a good atmosphere to prepare both teams for large hostile crowds.

Fourthly: Both communities will embrace this game. These two schools are unique in that they each have two cities in their districts, there will be four cities represented at this game, with many people who grew up in one district and now split between the two schools or rooting for the opposite school.

 

I personally think this will be the best high school football atmosphere that I have ever witnessed, and probably the best that many at the ball game have ever witnessed. Good luck to both teams, and I hope both fan bases have a great time.

Welcome to BGP.

 

Your right, and I have said it to, this game is more important to these two teams then some people would admit to:

Firstly: it is a game between two of the area's very good programs, that should have been playing for a long time.

Secondly: it is good competition for both programs, and it will make both teams better. I know Russell's pass defense has been tested the last two weeks and this game will give them more experience with the pass defense and help them prepare for different teams in the playoffs. Raceland's run defense will improve from this game as well and prepare them for the playoffs.

Thirdly: Playoff atmosphere. I don't think either team will see a bigger crowd this season and make for a good atmosphere to prepare both teams for large hostile crowds.

Fourthly: Both communities will embrace this game. These two schools are unique in that they each have two cities in their districts, there will be four cities represented at this game, with many people who grew up in one district and now split between the two schools or rooting for the opposite school.

 

I personally think this will be the best high school football atmosphere that I have ever witnessed, and probably the best that many at the ball game have ever witnessed. Good luck to both teams, and I hope both fan bases have a great time.

Thanks Ram...

 

I totally agree with what you've said & pointed out. I also agree that there's alot of us on here that have "mixed" bloodlines through both schools. :thumb:

 

I really think it's a win-win situation for both schools regardless of what anyone thinks.

 

I know that was just in fun and all, but I have always wanted a game of the week played on Saturday. AD's could get together at the beginning of the season to decide. There has been a lot of times I would have liked to watch another game, but since they are all on Friday night, I have to make a choice. How many more people would come to this game if it was on Saturday afternoon? And yes it would generate more money, but I was thinking simply as a fan of High School Football. I would go to the annual Ashland/Boyd County game if it was played on Saturday. Try to give all the local schools at least one Saturday game to balance it out. I'm sure it could be worked out. But then again, I'm sure somebody would find something to complain about. Just a thought.

 

I wouldn't be opposed to a few Saturday games each year. I, personally, would prefer Saturday evening, to Saturday afternoon. But, I am surprised that there are not some Saturday games now. Like you said, there are many times that I would love to see a particular game, but I can not because all the games are on Friday. It would be nice if the AD's could choose the game of the week and have it on Saturday. Like Ashland/Russell, Raceland/Russell, Russell/Greenup Co, Raceland Greenup Co, Ashland/Boyd Co, Raceland/Ashland, those are games that would draw many fans from other schools and increase money for the schools. I'm for it.

Thanks for the welcome Old Rambler & Cvillecat. :thumb: I just hope the game lives up to its hype. I know that this game is important to both schools regardless of what anyone from Russell or Raceland says. I just think it is important for different reasons to each school.

 

If for nothing else (as I said earlier) a good measuring stick right before playoff time. If it didn't matter they wouldn't play! Maybe Raceland has more to gain from this game, but I can't honestly believe that Russell would rather play a doormat right before the playoffs as opposed to good competition, not to mention why play a team where the fans don't have good support or don't care, especially a non-district one?

 

"The illresistable force meeting the immovable object!" :fight:I just hope both teams are healthy & have all of their players healthy for the game.

 

:thumb: Well said.

Newsflash: LRCW just ain't right! :creepy:

 

:lol: Are any of us?? :confused:

Welcome to BGP.

 

Your right, and I have said it to, this game is more important to these two teams then some people would admit to:

Firstly: it is a game between two of the area's very good programs, that should have been playing for a long time.

Secondly: it is good competition for both programs, and it will make both teams better. I know Russell's pass defense has been tested the last two weeks and this game will give them more experience with the pass defense and help them prepare for different teams in the playoffs. Raceland's run defense will improve from this game as well and prepare them for the playoffs.

Thirdly: Playoff atmosphere. I don't think either team will see a bigger crowd this season and make for a good atmosphere to prepare both teams for large hostile crowds.

Fourthly: Both communities will embrace this game. These two schools are unique in that they each have two cities in their districts, there will be four cities represented at this game, with many people who grew up in one district and now split between the two schools or rooting for the opposite school.

 

I personally think this will be the best high school football atmosphere that I have ever witnessed, and probably the best that many at the ball game have ever witnessed. Good luck to both teams, and I hope both fan bases have a great time.

 

:thumb: Absolutely Great Post and anology Ram. (if you keep it up some are going to think that you are smart! :eek::lol::thumb:)

 

I know that was just in fun and all, but I have always wanted a game of the week played on Saturday. AD's could get together at the beginning of the season to decide. There has been a lot of times I would have liked to watch another game, but since they are all on Friday night, I have to make a choice. How many more people would come to this game if it was on Saturday afternoon? And yes it would generate more money, but I was thinking simply as a fan of High School Football. I would go to the annual Ashland/Boyd County game if it was played on Saturday. Try to give all the local schools at least one Saturday game to balance it out. I'm sure it could be worked out. But then again, I'm sure somebody would find something to complain about. Just a thought.

 

I don't argue with that at all. I would like to see that take place as well.:thumb:

I wouldn't be opposed to a few Saturday games each year. I, personally, would prefer Saturday evening, to Saturday afternoon. But, I am surprised that there are not some Saturday games now. Like you said, there are many times that I would love to see a particular game, but I can not because all the games are on Friday. It would be nice if the AD's could choose the game of the week and have it on Saturday. Like Ashland/Russell, Raceland/Russell, Russell/Greenup Co, Raceland Greenup Co, Ashland/Boyd Co, Raceland/Ashland, those are games that would draw many fans from other schools and increase money for the schools. I'm for it.

 

In the 70's, we played a few of our games on Saturday. most of those were scheduled with Ohio or West. Va. schools. I don't recall playing any Ky. schools on Saturday.

Thanks for the welcome Old Rambler & Cvillecat. :thumb: I just hope the game lives up to its hype. I know that this game is important to both schools regardless of what anyone from Russell or Raceland says. I just think it is important for different reasons to each school.

 

If for nothing else (as I said earlier) a good measuring stick right before playoff time. If it didn't matter they wouldn't play! Maybe Raceland has more to gain from this game, but I can't honestly believe that Russell would rather play a doormat right before the playoffs as opposed to good competition, not to mention why play a team where the fans don't have good support or don't care, especially a non-district one?

 

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I totally agree with what you've said & pointed out. I also agree that there's alot of us on here that have "mixed" bloodlines through both schools. :thumb:

I really think it's a win-win situation for both schools regardless of what anyone thinks.

 

More great post and imput TCA. :ylsuper:

I rmember a few games being played on Saturdays, mostly due to one or the othet team making a long trip I believe.

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I'm sure the Raceland fans wouldn't mind either. Always fun to play in that atmosphere.

 

Correct, :thumb: I would love to see the Tomcats come to Raceland as well but If I am going to play anyone all at their place it would be Ashland at Putnam. I love watchng fooball there and I believe that the Raceland kids like playing there as well, so much history and tradition in a well maintained, top notch facility and always great field conditions.

I personally would not consider that scenerio anywhere or with anyone else.