I think you misunderstood that he is agreeing with you.

 

:sssh:

 

Don't ruin the surprise...

..And now ladies and gentleman, it is Thursday night... PREDICTION TIME (Cold weather addition)!

 

KEYS TO VICTORY:

BELFRY

 

1. "Wear Layers"- This pertains to Belfry's literal depth on defense. Simply put, if Belfry fins the majority of their team having to play clsoe to the line of scrimmage to slow down breathitt's running game, the Pirates are in trouble. If Belfry can sustain stopping Bretahitt's ground game with only their D-line, and can allow their LB's and DE's to play down the field, the Piurate's chance for success is very high.

 

2. "Hot Chilli"- Belfry has got to burn the Bobcats with the big play. This may surprise people that I say this, because undoubtedly Belfry's best chance for victory seemingly comes with their ability to control the tempo with long demoralizing drives, but I see a different perspective. Everyone in the state of Kentucky knows that Breathitt will be selling out on the run and the Pirate's have the opportunity to hit the homerun. If Belfry can consistently break long runs it will place doubts in the heads of a Breathitt defense who already feels their only chance is to take chances. Momentum is definately critical in this game, but above momentum you have to place confidence. The most confident team will play the ebst, and what better way to build confidence than gashing Breathitt's defense?

 

3. "Dont Freeze"- This thread is evident of the oen thing that worries me more than anything, the mental satte of this game. Both teams are 13-0, both teams have rolled along this season without much of a challenge, both teams have been in this situation many times before, but for soem reason Belfry is expected to romp Breathitt by many. Belfry will be well prepared and well-coached, but these are high school kids we are talking about, and the mental game ebcomes much more variable at this level. Belfry has got to have a killer's mentality in this one, instead of palying like they "want" this game (like the past two years vs. Russell), they must play as if they "NEED" this game (like 2003 @ Middlesboro and Lloyd). Belfry WILL get Bretahitt's bets shot, and it will be a Breathitt team with a major chip on thier shoulder, belfry cannot freeze up.

 

 

 

BREATHITT COUNTY

 

1. "Turn On the Heater"- If you were to look at gamefilm over the past 4 years of the games Belfry has lost, it all boils down to two things. 1) Belfry beat themselves with turnovers, a poor start, and penalties. 2) The opposing defense was the agressor and constantly hit Belfry in the bakcifeld as the play developed. This is a very fundamentally sound squad who I can't see #1 happening, but with Bretahitt's quickness and hitting they can definately create #2.

 

2. "White Out The Line"- Bretahitt will be wearing their road white jersey's, and the bottom line is, if they can't win the battle up front on both sides of the ball, they are in serious danger. On offense they have got to keep Belfry's uber-quick lineman from penetrating and disrupting their offense. The Bobcats have a tendacy for taking a long time for their plays to develop, if Belfry can get pentration it could result in very long losses and/or turnovers. Defensively, Breathitt has got to shut down the middle of the field, PERIOD. Lee and May are on another level in terms of their size and strength, and they have been able to run between the tackles all season. Bretahitt has to attempt to mimic what worked for Russell, by forcing Belfry to beat them from the outside in.

 

3. "Cover Up and Stay Warm"- Protecting the football is a must. If Belfry gets a short field it is goonight sweetheart, but more so than anything those turnovers will hurt the Bobcats mentally. The Bobcats must "stay warm" by keeping the ball moving and keeping the games momentum, as well as their confidence, in their favor. I honestly think no team in 3A can beat belfry by consstantly sustaining "drives", the Pirate defense really is all that it is advertised, and eventually they will make something happen. But, the Pirates can be exploited with a big play. Breathitt needs to have at least 4 or more plays of 30 yards or more.

 

PREDICTION

 

Much tougher defensive battle than some expect, but the constant wear and tear of Belfry's grinding offense eventually proves too much for a very game Bobcat team:

 

BELFRY 28

BREATHITT 13

 

I'd say that's a pretty good breakdown. Breathitt has a chance, but they're definitely and underdog, IMO.

If what you mean is that Belfry's offense is one that doesn't "WOW" you, I agree completely.

 

I thought you might have meant that earlier, but I'm still not sure how 5wide meant it. He very well may have meant the same thing, but I'm 50/50 on it.

 

I was disagreeing with FBall. What is hard to understand about the statement...

 

I suspect the Belfry offense is a little better than "nothing special".

 

 

To clarify, it means I think the Belfry offense is good. I can't say how good because I haven't seen them play, but I expect them to be good enough to keep Breathitt County's hands full on defense.

 

Somehow, in an attempt to compliment the Pirates, it was interpreted as an insult. I'm still trying to figure out how my original statement could be understood as anything but a compliment and a disagreement with FBALL's original post.

 

Anyway, I hope that cleared that up. Next time I attempt to compliment the Pirates, I'll make it crystal clear.

I love how people hold on to "04, '05 and even '96 or '86.

 

These kids hardly know players from those teams and don't care. The certainly don't care about the Russell defense from last year.

 

Belfry will run their "not so impressive" offense up and down the field tonight. It doesn't have much flair but it has a lot of punch.

 

Without multiple mistakes, Belfry rolls on.

 

I think they're using those seasons/teams more for comparison's sake. For example, when someone from Russell says that this Belfry defense reminds them of their '05 defense, they're trying to give people an idea of how good they think it is. There may be people who haven't seen Belfry this year, but they did see that Russell team, so now they have an idea of how good the defense is. I don't think anything else was intended...

 

This is done in all sports on all levels...we always compare current teams to what we've seen in the past. Not a big deal.

I love how people hold on to "04, '05 and even '96 or '86.

 

These kids hardly know players from those teams and don't care. The certainly don't care about the Russell defense from last year.

 

Belfry will run their "not so impressive" offense up and down the field tonight. It doesn't have much flair but it has a lot of punch.

 

Without multiple mistakes, Belfry rolls on.

 

Belfry's Team (IMO) comes out ready to play tonight and wows us with the wishbone offense,which is a pleasure to watch.Luv the Bone,roll Pirates.:fight:

I think they're using those seasons/teams more for comparison's sake. For example, when someone from Russell says that this Belfry defense reminds them of their '05 defense, they're trying to give people an idea of how good they think it is. There may be people who haven't seen Belfry this year, but they did see that Russell team, so now they have an idea of how good the defense is. I don't think anything else was intended...

 

This is done in all sports on all levels...we always compare current teams to what we've seen in the past. Not a big deal.

 

Please tell me you didn't think I needed that explaination.

GO BIG RED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everywhere we go, people wanna know, who we are, so we tell them..

WE ARE THE PIRATES, THE MIGHTY MIGHTY PIRATES!!!!!

 

:fight::fight::fight::fight::fight::fight:

Is anyone else as excied as I am!!!! My heart is racing already...

:dancingpa:dancingpa

 

 

GO PIRATES!!!

Please tell me you didn't think I needed that explaination.

 

Goosfraabaah.

Good luck to both teams tonight. I'm sure it will be a good game. Belfry has just too much in the end though IMO.

Goosfraabaah.

Gesundheit!

Gesundheit!

 

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I was disagreeing with FBall. What is hard to understand about the statement...

 

I suspect the Belfry offense is a little better than "nothing special".

 

 

To clarify, it means I think the Belfry offense is good. I can't say how good because I haven't seen them play, but I expect them to be good enough to keep Breathitt County's hands full on defense.

 

Somehow, in an attempt to compliment the Pirates, it was interpreted as an insult. I'm still trying to figure out how my original statement could be understood as anything but a compliment and a disagreement with FBALL's original post.

 

Anyway, I hope that cleared that up. Next time I attempt to compliment the Pirates, I'll make it crystal clear.

 

I didn't know if you meant "nothing special", as in not flashy, or "nothing special", as in not a very good offensive unit.

 

Maybe I just saw the nothing special statement and ran with it, but I interpreted that as not very good.

BTW...Everybody's nerves must be on end because there have been more sarcastic remarks on this page than there was in the entire thread before today.

 

I'm out the door!!!!! ->