I heard the big OL player Combs I think is the 1 hurt?? Hopefully not season ending.

 

Lawrence has had some good records but to be totally honest have played nobody to amass those wins.

Not true on Combs. We did lose one of our key players though to injury but it wasn't him. I guess you haven't watched Knox Central, Rowan Co etc play the last couple of years because if they are nobody's I have to question that. 2 years ago LC was a legit in the top 5 team in 4A. Last year closer to the 10 range in 4A. This year there's a lot of work to do can be boom or bust. 9 might be high early but they could surpass that late. I'm an unbiased guy that sees a lot of teams play.

Don't count out Mason Co just yet! :lol:

Not counting them out. I think they lost an awful lot. Especially on the LOS. I think the thing they have going for them is that the Russell game is at Mason. I may try to be there for that one. Maybe you should by me a hot dog!!!!

Not counting them out. I think they lost an awful lot. Especially on the LOS. I think the thing they have going for them is that the Russell game is at Mason. I may try to be there for that one. Maybe you should by me a hot dog!!!!

 

I'm with on the OL, it is very important, but the word that comes to mind is "Harris".

2 years ago LC was a legit in the top 5 team in 4A.

Based on what?

I'm with on the OL, it is very important, but the word that comes to mind is "Harris".

Lost Pawsatt, Gilbert, and alot up front. Return Harris and Black, but I'm curious how they'll be used. Who's gonna be under center?

I think the realignment this year makes 3a a stronger, more competitive class. They lost a few good, solid team in Somerset, Russellville and Union Co, but, also added programs like Bell, Ft Campbell, Corbin and a few others.

Lost Pawsatt, Gilbert, and alot up front. Return Harris and Black, but I'm curious how they'll be used. Who's gonna be under center?

 

I'm pretty much in agreement with spindoc. Can Harris and Black carry the load and will they have the blocking? Can they get the ball to Black enough for him to be a factor? They only return one starter on the offensive line. Freshman Jake O'Mara will probably be under center, but who will be center?

 

Coach B has a challenge on his hands. I think top 10 is too high.

Class 3A has some great traditional power programs.

That is a pretty fair preseason top 10 list.

 

I bet Bell County is glad they don't have Boyle County to contend with in the playoffs this season.

Can't wait to see FC at Paducah Tilghman!

Right on Point, agree totally.

Based on what?

Based on my opinion. I've coached in Louisville, Lexington and Eastern KY. I'll be honest when we're down and when we're up. That team was right around the top 4-7 range IMO. Not on Bell, Boyle level but right there with next group of teams. Last year right around 10 or so give or take a couple. This year the jury is out. Great core group but a lot of work to do. Hope to see us gel right around District time which is very possible with a tough/competitive schedule that includes programs like Ashland, Perry Central, Prestonsburg, Raceland, Letcher Central etc on the front end + Belfry/Sheldon Clark/Pike Co Central/East Ridge in District. IMO this year is going to be how well the kids stick together and grow as the season progresses. 9's a fair ranking to start the year I think. Potential to drop out or move up a lot.

Based on my opinion. I've coached in Louisville, Lexington and Eastern KY. I'll be honest when we're down and when we're up. That team was right around the top 4-7 range IMO. Not on Bell, Boyle level but right there with next group of teams. Last year right around 10 or so give or take a couple. This year the jury is out. Great core group but a lot of work to do. Hope to see us gel right around District time which is very possible with a tough/competitive schedule that includes programs like Ashland, Perry Central, Prestonsburg, Raceland, Letcher Central etc on the front end + Belfry/Sheldon Clark/Pike Co Central/East Ridge in District. IMO this year is going to be how well the kids stick together and grow as the season progresses. 9's a fair ranking to start the year I think. Potential to drop out or move up a lot.

We'll have to disagree on the 2009 squad ... the schedule was weak and none of those wins were top-5 worthy. When Lawrence had a shot to show it, they lost 41-0 to what was probably the No. 3 team.

We'll have to disagree on the 2009 squad ... the schedule was weak and none of those wins were top-5 worthy. When Lawrence had a shot to show it, they lost 41-0 to what was probably the No. 3 team.

Did you ever see that Lawrence Co team play? You can throw out weak all you want they were good. Rowan was really good, Knox Central was right around top 5-7, Sheldon Clark went to the final 4 that year. I'm basing it off of seeing them and almost all the teams in the top 10 in person or film. Bell, Boyle, Loan Oak were in a league of their own that year. Without question I stand by my statement. If they were down I'd be honest. Last year LC was closer to 10 that year they were right around 5. 240lb RB that could scoot that went to Marshall. 6'4 TE that was a stud in the NEKY All Star game. Best corner ever to play here. 2nd RB was a multi year 1,000 yd rusher. Arguably the best safety that's ever played here who's sprinting for Eastern next year. Olineman that's going to Marshall. Solid QB that will play college ball. DB starting for Pikeville. OLB that was one of the better ever here. Other OLB that's playing college basketball. That team was legit from a talent standpoint and the deepest in LC history with only 2 kids playing both ways. My guess is you probably never even saw them play. Schedule was pretty weak I'll agree with you on that but there's no doubt in my mind outside of Bell+ possibly Johnson Central there's not a team in Eastern KY that year they couldn't have beaten. Last year not as good. This year lots of adversity to overcome but great group of core kids that have won.