Then, looks like he and Royalty will be the replacements for Thomas. If the OL plays well, and give Royalty time to hit Bonner, Ashland could be very good.

 

Will Ashland be more of a passing team this year?

Camp news:

 

Rashard Carter hurt his knee during practice yesterday. Reportedly the X-rays showed that nothing was broken, but the MRI wasn’t scheduled until today - so the extent of the injury is not yet known. I hope that it is not too serious and that he heals soon.

 

Observations:

 

The Tomcats have several capable running backs (without Carter). The OL is making them look good, IMO. I expected the T-cats to be able to run the ball this year so this is not surprising to me.

 

What I am finding surprising is the passing. Some good receivers are emerging – I’ve seen several athletic catches made. This team may be more balanced offensively than I expected.

 

This team doesn’t feature any big stars (yet). I think I like this “no name” team. They seem to work together well and help each other. If they keep working hard and stay focused on improvement and teamwork they could be pretty good. They will need to be because they face a lot of good teams and the new district is tough.

I sure hope there's good news for Carter, he's exciting to watch.

Apparently Carter’s knee isn’t as bad as first feared. They are more worried about his ankle, which is swollen.

 

The talented young QB (Hunter) broke a finger on his throwing hand – got it caught in a jersey.

 

I hope both young men have a speedy recovery.

Apparently Carter’s knee isn’t as bad as first feared. They are more worried about his ankle, which is swollen.

 

The talented young QB (Hunter) broke a finger on his throwing hand – got it caught in a jersey.

 

I hope both young men have a speedy recovery.

Hate to hear that about Sam. Hope he heals quickly. I had heard that he may get some PT on defense, will the injury prevent that assuming it's true?

Hate to hear that about Sam. Hope he heals quickly. I had heard that he may get some PT on defense, will the injury prevent that assuming it's true?

 

I don't know. I was told that it was a bad break. His finger was splinted, his hand was wrapped and he was in street clothes at last night's practice. I would guess that he is looking at 5-6 weeks recuperation. But he will heal and have a bright future I'm sure.

I don't know. I was told that it was a bad break. His finger was splinted, his hand was wrapped and he was in street clothes at last night's practice. I would guess that he is looking at 5-6 weeks recuperation. But he will heal and have a bright future I'm sure.

He's a very fine athlete, I wish him a speedy recovery.

Today is the last day of Camp-Tomcat.

 

Maroon & White scrimmage Friday at 8:00

Hows the passing game coming along?

Today is the last day of Camp-Tomcat.

 

Maroon & White scrimmage Friday at 8:00

 

Will they scrimmage at Putnam?

I have now heard, from Ashland people, that Carter is transferring to Ironton. Any truth to this?

I have now heard, from Ashland people, that Carter is transferring to Ironton. Any truth to this?

Wow

Here is a copy of the 2008 Ashland Tomcat Roster, and Carter is not listed:

 

2008 Ashland Tomcat Varsity Football Roster

 

SENIORS

88 Antonio Allen WR/DB

44 Ryan Bonner TE/DE

1 Stephen Burns WR/DB

8 Bryant Combs WR/DB

68 Devin Hale OL/DL

74 Evan Holbrook OL/DL

49 Devon Hord OL/DL

11 TR Hush QB/RB/DB

4 Daniel McDavid WR/DB

6 Blake McLeod RB/DB

12 Josh Miller RB/DB

70 Justin Pennington OL/DL

22 Cody Plank WR/DB

85 Kristian Rigsby WR/DB

65 Josh Salisbury OL/DL

93 Joel Sparks K/P

51 JC Thompson OL/DL

61 Taylor Walker OL/DL

 

JUNIORS

34 Josh Alber RB/LB

60 Mark Ball OL/DL

20 Josh Barrett RB/DB

13 Nathaniel Bartram WR/DB

52 Matt Bocook OL/DL

5 Dominic Demartino WR/DB

79 Nik Kosakowski TE/DE

26 Kaleb Petrella RB/DE

7 Colt Phelps QB/DB

53 Proc Robinson OL/LB

3 Drew Royalty QB/P/DB

55 Ben Stringer OL/DL

32 Conner Swift RB/DB

16 Will Scaggs K/P

 

SOPHOMORES

50 Mason Boggs OL/DE

37 Damon Cochran RB/LB

73 Shane Davidson OL/DL

24 Harley Davis RB/LB

82 Trent Hardey TE/DE

28 Jacob Hart WR/DB

76 RJ Johnson OL/DE

64 David Krueger OL/DL

72 Joe Mautz OL/DL

18 Adam Mayo K/P

83 Andrew Nunley WR/DB

86 Cody Nunley WR/DB

84 Caleb Persinger WR/DB

56 Matt Preston OL/DL

63 Jordan Rodkey OL/DL

25 Trey Rogers RB/LB

41 John Stafford WR/DL

45 CJ Suttles RB/LB

58 Kyle Wessel TE/LB/OL

 

FRESHMAN

2 Sam Hunter QB/DB

 

 

http://school21.ihigh.com/article_1318.html

Very interesting....

I have now heard, from Ashland people, that Carter is transferring to Ironton. Any truth to this?

 

Heard the same thing today. Maybe nw without a true tailback we should of went to those passing camps....:argue: