The game was closer than the score indicates. Greenup is much improved.

 

Congratulations to the Tomcats!

How did QB #2 perform for the Tomcats? I came away impressed with him after last week's scrimmage against Mason County.

Congrats to the Tomcats on the victory. How was Sam Hunters play tonight Graybeard?

How did QB #2 perform for the Tomcats? I came away impressed with him after last week's scrimmage against Mason County.

 

:lol: Two great minds think alike.

Sam Hunter (#2) did very well. I don't have any stats yet. But the offense was good. The Tomcat defense needs work however. Greenup had over 300 yards of offense all on the ground.

Hunter was 15 of 21 for 218 yards according to the radio.

:lol: To great minds think alike.

 

Now that is a disquieting thought. I may have a hard time getting to sleep tonight.

Sounds like this one was a lot better than I thought it would be.

Congrats to the winners.

This game was tied in the second half, much closer then the score indicated. Both teams played well, made some mistakes, but played well.

I listened to this one on the radio via the always entertaining Dicky Martin. He said Ashland's defense was just plain awful, but surely Greenup had something to do with that. It sounded like Greenup overpowered Ashland up front with a bigger and stronger offensive line racking up huge yardage on the ground. Their running back Marsh obviously has some serious breakaway speed, too. However, Ashland was still too fast and skilled across the board on offense for Greenup to be able to stop them. The end result came down to Greenup making a few errors by putting the ball on the ground. I still think Ashland is very very good. I just now think Greenup is pretty good as well. It sounds like each team does what they do very well. Like I said, if Greenup can eliminate the turnovers, they will be a tough out for anyone this year. To use the cliche, the game was much closer than the end result. Congratulations to Greenup on a good showing and congratulations to Ashland on escaping Greenup with a win. I have a feeling both of these teams will win a lot of games this year.

I listened to this one on the radio via the always entertaining Dicky Martin. He said Ashland's defense was just plain awful, but surely Greenup had something to do with that. It sounded like Greenup overpowered Ashland up front with a bigger and stronger offensive line racking up huge yardage on the ground. Their running back Marsh obviously has some serious breakaway speed, too. However, Ashland was still too fast and skilled across the board on offense for Greenup to be able to stop them. The end result came down to Greenup making a few errors by putting the ball on the ground. I still think Ashland is very very good. I just now think Greenup is pretty good as well. It sounds like each team does what they do very well. Like I said, if Greenup can eliminate the turnovers, they will be a tough out for anyone this year. To use the cliche, the game was much closer than the end result. Congratulations to Greenup on a good showing and congratulations to Ashland on escaping Greenup with a win. I have a feeling both of these teams will win a lot of games this year.

I Agree

Greenup County faired very well in this game. However, Their pass blocking was very poor. Its very early and they may be able to work out the bugs. RB Marsh looked like a stud.

I just do not understand why GC has to run the darn wishbone? The wishbone is a great offense to teach Pop Warner kids, but it is absolute trash in high school or at higher levels. Just ask Army football how well the Bone works. Once GC was down with 4 + mins to go there was no way their grind it out O could put points up quick. Marsh had big runs in the first when he was fresh, but didn't see the break away late. Sorry I think the system failed tonight, the players played and the coaches coached, but the system was not what was needed to hand a very beatable Ashland the loss.

I just do not understand why GC has to run the darn wishbone? The wishbone is a great offense to teach Pop Warner kids, but it is absolute trash in high school or at higher levels. Just ask Army football how well the Bone works. Once GC was down with 4 + mins to go there was no way their grind it out O could put points up quick. Marsh had big runs in the first when he was fresh, but didn't see the break away late. Sorry I think the system failed tonight, the players played and the coaches coached, but the system was not what was needed to hand a very beatable Ashland the loss.

 

Granted I wasn't there, but it really sounded like the fumbles determined the end result a lot more than the system.

I see your point, but your going to have the fumbles, penalties, and mental lapses in a game. GC was more than capable of walking away tonight with a win but once they were down the game was over there was no chance with that system of coming back. When GC plays Raceland and Raceland jumps out the gate throwing the ball and goes up 21- 0 can GC score in bunches (not likely) Take your Red Devils they are all about ball control and the run game, but push come to shove they will air it out and throw points up when needed.