Raceland must find a kicker Tate Preston did a good job on the jv team but did not try a extra point if I am not mistaken he only kicked off. The special teams must be better on coverage on punts and kickoffs to many yards after the kick. Rams do return most of the starters on both sides of the ball just a few players needed to be replaced. The coaches should have this team ready for the season come AUGUST.

Very true, Curtis. The Rams biggest loss was probably the kicking/punting abilities of Jacob Sparks. Finding a replacement at those two positions will be crucial for the Rams. Also I heard the Rams got some new weight equiptment that should be very beneficial in preparing them for the 08' season.

:thumb:Gotcha. I would venture to say that Pikeville will win their district as well. I just don't have much knowledge of Campbellsville.

 

C-Ville returns 9 starters on both sides of the ball next year. Played Hazard for the regional championship this past season.

C-Ville returns 9 starters on both sides of the ball next year. Played Hazard for the regional championship this past season.

 

:thumb:Thanks. Looks like Cville will be pretty good this year.

We've covered the offense pretty well.

 

I think the defense is going to have to mature some more. Last season there were to many missed tackles and arm tackling. I know it drove Coach Maynard crazy, and I think he will be focused this season on stopping those mistakes. I look for Coach Maynard to be very focused on strengthening the defense, that is his bread and butter, and I am sure he took the arm tackling personal.

 

There are some great athletes on the defensive side of the ball, that get to the ball quickly, they just have to learn to finish. I think the defense needs to hold opponents to 14 points per game. I know the offense can score 21 points per game. If the defense can mature and play fundamental defense, things will fall into place.

 

On special teams: I think the return teams are going to be OK, but finding a kicker and punter are definitely going to be the main jobs in spring practice. If Raceland finds a kicker and punter, the puzzle will almost be complete.

Need to find a backup qb this coming year I know Tyler Farley will be talked about but I think he is at least one more year away from the job and I do not know if Bobby Mckee is ready either he did not take that many snaps at qb this past season so that will be a question mark also going into the new season because Tyler Boyles is the starting on defense as well the starting qb. The Rams are pretty well set at backups at other positions.

We've covered the offense pretty well.

 

I think the defense is going to have to mature some more. Last season there were to many missed tackles and arm tackling. I know it drove Coach Maynard crazy, and I think he will be focused this season on stopping those mistakes. I look for Coach Maynard to be very focused on strengthening the defense, that is his bread and butter, and I am sure he took the arm tackling personal.

 

There are some great athletes on the defensive side of the ball, that get to the ball quickly, they just have to learn to finish. I think the defense needs to hold opponents to 14 points per game. I know the offense can score 21 points per game. If the defense can mature and play fundamental defense, things will fall into place.

 

On special teams: I think the return teams are going to be OK, but finding a kicker and punter are definitely going to be the main jobs in spring practice. If Raceland finds a kicker and punter, the puzzle will almost be complete.

 

 

The coverage for punt and kickoffs I think cost the Rams in at least two games the Russell and the second game against LCA to many yards given up,just giving my thoughts. There was other games also but those two really sticks out to me.

The coverage for punt and kickoffs I think cost the Rams in at least two games the Russell and the second game against LCA to many yards given up,just giving my thoughts. There was other games also but those two really sticks out to me.

 

I agree. At the first part of the season the coverage was very good. The starters were on the kick off and punt teams. But, after all the injuries, they took the starters off the coverage teams and put the back ups in and never put the starters back on the coverage teams. Denton was always the first to the ball on courage, but after his injury, they never put him back on the kick off and punt teams.

 

At the same time though, several backups got some experience.

I'm kinda surprised that no one has mentioned the Aug. 15 Scrimmage at Johnson Central.

2008 will be the year of the Rams. I look for the "D" to be like 2006 year. What can you say about the "O" it will be something to watch. I think we will concentrate on "D" this coming year. Because thats what wins games. Next years senior class will be special. Get ready for a long season. Its going to be a good ride. GO RAMS.:dancingpa:dancingpa:dancingpa

Of coarse the boys will have to work hard. If they want to be there in Dec. It wont if they don't.

Of coarse the boys will have to work hard. If they want to be there in Dec. It wont if they don't.

 

I just want to see a stiffer defense. If that happens, the sky is the limit.

 

I also would love to see more emotion. Last season, they just didn't have that outspoken leader. Someone needs to step up and lead this defense. There will be enough seniors, someone, or several, needs to be the vocal leader, the personality of this defense.

I just want to see a stiffer defense. If that happens, the sky is the limit.

 

I also would love to see more emotion. Last season, they just didn't have that outspoken leader. Someone needs to step up and lead this defense. There will be enough seniors, someone, or several, needs to be the vocal leader, the personality of this defense.

 

:thumb::thumb: Excellent post, I agree 100%.

I agree too, can't wait for another RAMS Football Season...Getting up @ 5 am to go to agility training, making sure they hit the weights, and make the grades!!! And I guess Raceland came in 3rd in the weight meet @ Coal Grove last Saturday. Destination Louisville!!!

^ Welcome to BGP RamMom, is always great to see some more Ram Blood on here.:thumb: