I would agree with most of what you say. Where was this spirit when Painstville was running up the score on a weak JC program? Was this a FAIR GAME? If JC had ever wanted to quit back then it would have been talked about for years and made the front page of all the papers! Do you think the Paintsville fans would have not said anything? But I do agree, JC has passed the Paintsville bar and needs to set it higher.

 

You make it sound as though Paintsville has won in the past with multiple 40+ point margins. :lol:

 

The reality is Paintsville NEVER "ran up the score on a weak JC program". The Tigers had only ONE blowout win, 35-0 (in 1978). As a matter of fact, prior to the Matney era the Eagles held the record for the most lopsided victory, 56-12 (in 1993).

 

Check out the series history here: http://www.phsaa.com/Apple%20Bowl%20History/apple_bowl_history_4.htm

You make it sound as though Paintsville has won in the past with multiple 40+ point margins. :lol:

 

The reality is Paintsville NEVER "ran up the score on a weak JC program". The Tigers had only ONE blowout win, 35-0 (in 1978). As a matter of fact, prior to the Matney era the Eagles held the record for the most lopsided victory, 56-12 (in 1993).

 

Check out the series history here: http://www.phsaa.com/Apple%20Bowl%20History/apple_bowl_history_4.htm

 

Depends on what you define a blowout. The Tigers also beat JC 27-0 back in 98'.

:jump: It is absolutely hysterically funny to listen to some (a minority) of the JC fans on here bash Paintsville over this decision. I don't know if anyone told you or not, but you're a 5A school! I know that the history of your program shows that a little 1A school has had the edge over you in football, but you can't honestly tell me that you think they should be able to compete with you every year? Are you people really so glib that you think they OWE you a chance to pay them back for the losses you've taken in the past. Are you grown men and women telling me that parents and a faculty should march their 1A team of kids onto a field that they have NO chance of winning on just so you feel better about all the past losses?

 

:mad:Don't show your football ignorance by telling me that they have a chance at winning because anyone with any football knowledge knows that at this time Paintsville cannot compete with JC.

 

:mad:Don't show your greed and tell me that these kids should be sent to be embarassed in front of their friends and family just so Paintsville will make more money from this game. I am truly ashamed of anyone on here that thinks that money should trump the pride and esteem of these young men.

 

Remember when your making your comments about the cancellation of this game that this is a GAME first and foremost. GAMES are supposed to be about competition and helping these young men become real men by letting them win and lose in FAIR competition on the field. This game is not and lately has not been about FAIR competition. The coaching staff and Paintsville faculty has realized this and has made the tough but mature decision in this situation.:thumb:

 

Do you compete with them in Basketball?

 

1A schools all over the state of Ky play 5A schools in Football.

 

Fix your program, Don't teach your kids to Quit.

Depends on what you define a blowout. The Tigers also beat JC 27-0 back in 98'.

 

Most people refer to a "blowout" win nowadays as one involving a running clock. :lol:

 

But you're right, of course, it depends on one's own definition.

 

Mine is...a spread of 5+ scores (33+ points), not including any late gimme score from the loser. My reasoning: more than 1 score/quarter rolling into a lead implies complete control of a game from start to finish.

 

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