Many people have been talking about the heated Rivalry of Murray and Calloway. But not much talk of what makes up the team. Who will be the big factors in this game?

Murray will play Calloway, Trigg, Caldwell, and Owensboro Catholic. Those are good teams. I know Reidland, Ballard, and Fulton County are not that good. Calloway plays Muhlenburg North, Fulton County, and Crittenden I believe. I don't want to sound pro Murray, I just believe King is better and he will play linebacker this year a lot more this year. He had a lot of tackles last year including getting Willis several times.

 

As far as big factors athlman I believe offensive line play will be huge. Which holds up better and is more consistant will be a big factor. Also defense, both defenses are about the same. They must be able to stop the run as well as the pass. Both squads have good running and passing games offensively. I expect this game to be in the high 30's or 40's.

Edited July 22, 200818 yr by Ram
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Agree with much of your assessment, except for lumping Crittenden in the weak category this year. But, Murray's passing game does not match up anywhere near Calloway's.

Edited July 22, 200818 yr by diamondog

Calloway should have this one put away by the half. This will possibly be the best Laker squad ever. Murray is not going to be on their level this year

Kwame Duffy will not be playing football this season. Does anybody have the stats for Jamie King last season?

Kwame Duffy will not be playing football this season. Does anybody have the stats for Jamie King last season?

Welcome to BGP WESTKY#1 and be sure to visit the New Member forum....

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Read the "Everything a Rookie" thread and it will answer, any questions.

Kwame Duffy will not be playing football this season. Does anybody have the stats for Jamie King last season?

 

As per the preview...

 

Senior Jamie King (5-9, 175) rushed for 1,893 yards and 15 touchdowns last year, making him the primary focus of the opposing defenses. He also showed his versatility by hauling in 38 passes for 371 yards and an Abe Lincoln (four scores).

A little tale of the tape on this game...............

 

Murray High-State Championships (2) 1961 Defeated Lynch East 14-13

1974 Defeated Beechwood 14-0

 

State Runner-Up (2) 1960 Lost to Lynch East 39-0

1994 Lost to Beechwood 18-16

 

Calloway County-State Championships (0)

 

State Runner-Up (0)

 

*Murray High has been playing football much longer than Calloway County.

 

Murray High-Recent Notable Seasons

1993-12-1 1994-12-3 1995-10-3 2000-10-3

2001-9-3 2003-9-3 2004-9-3

 

Calloway County-Recent Notable Seasons

1994-7-4 1996-11-2 1997-10-2 2000-7-4

1999-8-3 2007-7-5

 

Records Since 1990 (Last 18 seasons)

Murray High 143-75

Calloway County 92-104

 

Coaches: Steve Duncan 1st season

Josh McKeel 4th season 12-21 record @ Calloway

 

Calloway won last years meeting 36-30 @ Murray High

 

Key Returning Players: 2007 Stats

 

Calloway County: Casey Brockman QB 136/234 198 yards per game, 29 TDs

George Garner WR 43 receptions, 834 yards, 16 TDs

Tyrrell Willis RB 953 yards rushing, 10 TDs

Chris Dobbins WR 42 receptions, 594 yards, 5 TDs

 

Murray High: Jamie King RB 2nd in Class AA in rushing, 1893 yards, 15 TDs

Jordan Garland QB 114/229 133 yards per game, 16 TDs

The history data is nice, but means nothing to the kids playing this year, other than maybe that the series is tied at 12-12 (according to the Murray Ledger & Times). Don't think the Laker stats are accurate. The KHSAA stats only has them down for 11 games, so the totals will be higher for all CC players. I know Garner had 17 TDs, Brockman 31 passing.

Is this game going to be broadcast on the internet?

Calloway should win this one going away but this series has produced some unexpected results. Calloway wins 34-21

With Willis: Calloway County 35 Murray 24

Without Willis: Calloway County 28 Murray 27

Calloway will name the score....mark it down...

ttt

Calloway Co. 35-28.