I have been told this kid is very humble and very smart as far as ACT and grades. Those attributes are even better than his size and speed. Very rare in the (me, me) age.

Proud to say Mr. Fugate is from the mountains. :ylsuper: Even if KY misses out, hope he plays in the SEC. :thumb: Best of luck to him.

I have been told this kid is very humble and very smart as far as ACT and grades. Those attributes are even better than his size and speed. Very rare in the (me, me) age.

Agreed.

IMHO, he is bigger and stronger than Beach. Arliss may have been a little quicker and was a special player, no doubt. I watched him single handedly keep Ashland in a playoff game at Rockcastle against a very tough Rockets team, for the entire first half several years ago. Every play was Arliss. Beach left, Beach right, Beach to the outside, direct snap to Beach, pitch to Beach, quick pass to Beach, etc.

 

True, but they were shutout in the 2nd half, Arliss never came back out of the locker room.

True, but they were shutout in the 2nd half, Arliss never came back out of the locker room.

 

He took a beating in that first half. If not for him, the game would have been out of reach early. But Rockcastle took complete control in the 2nd half.

^ That Rock team did that to a lot of good players.

 

Channing is a generational player in the mountains.

He was Breathitt County last year

Fugate is the real deal, one of the best players Central saw all year. When the kids say he's good, especially from Central you know he's good. They saw some of the best!:thumb:

Agreed. Reminds me of Shertliff, but better. Much better!

 

Kentucky needs to get off their tail and get this kid on board. Not recruiting him is insanity on kentucky's part, but nothing new for them to bypass an east Ky kid.

 

UK has some players from EKY....

 

Matt Ramsey, Tyler Sexton, Josh Minton and JJ Housley, Thats 4, But im sure they were more then that. I don't question Coach Brooks at all, I think he knows what he's doing, If he feels like he can play at UK/SEC, He'll get an offer...

He is the best football player I have seen in Eastern Ky. in a long time also. He may be just as good on "D" because the game I watched him play he made about every tackle.

Channing is the real deal. He will be fine where ever he decides to go. I just hope they bring #4 to Breathitt County, because that is what matters right now!

How many teams will look at him as running back, and how many as a outside linebacker??? I would say most as a linebacker. What would you say??

Edited May 23, 200917 yr by Ram
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According to an article in the local paper, Fugate really likes Illinois at this point. He wants a shot at RB and they've told him he'll get it there. Apparently, UK wants him to play elsewhere. From the article, I got the impression that was the case with both UK and U of L...they want him elsewhere and he wants a shot at RB.

 

He didn't say he wouldn't play another position. In the article, he said he'd switch positions if necessary. He just wants the opportunity to play RB.

 

He's definitely got potential to play TE, LB, or S...obviously he'd have to put on some weight or work on speed and quickness depending on the switch. But, he's got the tools you want from a kid that age, IMO. He's 6'3, 220...no fudging those numbers. I don't know about his 40 time, but he's got good speed. He could be faster, but who couldn't use more speed.

 

He's an amazing talent. He's easily the best player and best prospect to ever play for Breathitt County. His numbers from last season were mind boggling. I don't say this to take anything away from the other players on BC's team, because they have some pretty good ones, but without him, this team probably finishes 6-6.

 

He completely took over and dominated two games vs. Harlan County and a game vs. LCC. Against LCC, Haddix got hurt and Fugate simply started taking direct snaps and running the ball on every play and they couldn't stop him.

 

And, he made a lot of big plays against Belfry on both sides of the ball...big tackles and a huge interception in the end zone.

 

He's so good Holcomb runs the ball again.

 

Seriously, if you get a chance to catch a Breathitt County game this season, I'd advise you to do so, because this kid is the real deal and he rarely disappoints. An off night for him is a pretty good game for most backs.

 

I'll be honest, I knew he was great, but he's turned out to be even better than I thought.

 

I'm not sure what his interest is in UK to start with, but if the only thing keeping them from getting him is giving him a shot at RB and they don't agree to it, they're stupid with a capital S. Same goes for U of L, or any other school. If he can't cut it there, I'm confident that he'll accept a move to another position and give you his best there. He's got the physical ability and talent to get on the field somewhere at the D-1 level, IMO.

 

I'm looking forward to the upcoming season. Hopefully, he can get a souvenir to take to college with him...in the form of a State Championship Ring. I like the chances if everyone stays healthy.

He's so good Holcomb runs the ball again.

 

:scared::scared::scared::scared::scared: Agreed

I'm not sure what his interest is in UK to start with, but if the only thing keeping them from getting him is giving him a shot at RB and they don't agree to it, they're stupid with a capital S. Same goes for U of L, or any other school. If he can't cut it there, I'm confident that he'll accept a move to another position and give you his best there.

 

Agreed Again!:ylsuper:

I am not from Eastern Kentucky but I like this Fugate kid alot.I believe he would be a top RB anywhere he played maybe top 3 or 4 in state.

Better than Beach?

 

Yes, alot bigger and looks alot tougher.