How do the teams in Northeastern Ky look this year? How do the rank?

[LifeisFB]

What are everyone's thoughts from the Ashland area???

[Ram]

1. Russell - has to be the top in the preseason. They have some losses from last season, but I would still them the nod.

 

2. Raceland - Not a homer vote. Raceland returns all most everyone from last season and will be strong.

 

3. Ashland - After an abnormally down season last year, I expect Ashland to much improved this season, the start of the season will still be a learning experience, but by the end of the season I expect them to pretty solid.

 

4. Greenup Co - They lost some good players from last season, but they also have some good players returning, with some young talent moving up. Like Ashland, I expect by season's end they will be more solid.

 

5. Fairview - Hit hard by graduation Fairview will have to get some more experience, but they will give some teams solid games. With a new coach you always go though some growing pains, but I expect some grit from Fairview.

 

6. Boyd Co - Hit hard by graduation, I expect a rebuilding year.

 

7. East Carter - Also, graduated some good players, I really am not sure what young talent they have coming up, but may be somewhat of a rebuilding year.

 

8. West Carter - I also expect a rebuilding year.

 

9. Lawrence Co. - New QB, new coach, coming off of a rough season. It will take some time I believe.

 

10. Fighting for position: Rowan Co, Morgan Co, Magoffin Co.

 

I don't know if you consider Johnson Central and Paintville as part of the area or not, but Johnson Central will be good I am sure, I don't know how good, but they could be a number 1-3 in the above list. Paintsville has some returners, but would likely be in the six and down position.

[NEERFAN]

What has happened to Lawrence County in the past few years, they used to field some pretty good teams?

[EKUAlum05]

Ram,

Does your ranking reflect Ashland with or without Carter?

 

Without Carter I forecast another rocky season in Tomcat Country and some heat on the seat (whether warranted or not is open discussion)for Coach Hart.

[Ram]

Ram,

Does your ranking reflect Ashland with or without Carter?

 

Without Carter I forecast another rocky season in Tomcat Country and some heat on the seat (whether warranted or not is open discussion)for Coach Hart.

I was taking for granted that Carter would be playing. I thought he was leaving, but several on BGP have said that he was practicing with the team, so I was counting on him being there.

 

You are correct, without Carter Ashland would be in trouble, in my opinion.

[LL Cool J]

Why is the Carter kid leaving, and where is he going?

 

We have some room for him about 60 miles south down Rt23.