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After we (Lynn Camp) played Somerset in the regular season I said that Somerset would be playing in Louisville at the end of the season. This win by Hazard seems to have made the path a bit easier, especially since they now get to play the region championship game at home. I predict Somerset wins this game and also defeats whoever comes to town for the Semifinal game next week.

I have heard that Lynn Camp may try to move the Whitley County game to the Sept. 21 date and try to fill the Oct. 12 Date. If that doesn't work out then they will have to fill the Sept. date. They could also keep the Sept. 21 date open and fill the Oct. 5 date, but that is a last resort because that is the week of their fall break and they don't like to play that week. If any school has one of those dates open they should try to contact coach Mitchell at Lynn Camp to work something out. I know he worked hard to get the schedule finished early because he was worried about finding the extra non-district games.

I know many of these teams are still playing and not quite ready to think about next year, but we are not and I am. So I will ask anyone with any knowledge of what these teams have coming back to give me a little preview. I know Western has the top rushing offense in the state, but I don't know what they have coming back. I thought Cumberland had a lot of seniors, but I may be mistaken. Campbellsville was a little down this year, but I think they were young, so they will probably be improved. We played them a couple of times back in the 90's and they beat us pretty convincingly. I personally believe Lynn Camp will be much improved next year, assuming a good offseason (which we didn't get last year). We still may not have a great record early but we should be good come playoff time.

I'm sitting here without a playoff game to worry about so I thought I would go ahead and get next years schedule out. I'm pretty sure about the dates, but I may have some of the sites reversed. I was glad to see that we were able to keep some of our traditional rivals while incorporating the new district games. LYNN CAMP HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2007 Date Opponent Site 8-24 Western Pioneer Bowl Knox Central 8-31 Cumberland A 9-7 CAMPBELLSVILLE* H 9-14 Clinton County* A 9-21 Berea* A 9-28 HARLAN H 10-5 OPEN 10-12 WHITLEY COUNTY H 10-19 WILLIAMSBURG* H 10-26 HAZARD H 11/2 Middlesboro A * Denotes District Games

I have another question that is similar in nature. Is it legal for a linebacker or defensive end to cut a running back who is trying to block them on an isolation or power play?

Joe for the season has 172 carries for 1350 yards, which is about 7.8 yards per carry.

http://www.knox.k12.ky.us/news/0607/09/lcharlan/album/index.html Here is a link to some pictures from the game.

Class A Region 4 District 7 Evarts Lynn Camp Harlan Cumberland Williamsburg Pineville The only major change in this district is the loss of Somerset. Also, Evarts and Cumberland are supposed to consolidate with Cawood in the near future which will cost everyone some traditional rivalry games. District 8 South Floyd Allen Central Phelps Hazard Paintsville Jenkins The big change here is the loss of Pikeville. An interesting note, region 4 has 12 of the 37 teams listed for Class A. There would probably be some small districts elswhere unless there was some type of realignment.

Lynn Camp had some of their kids who didn't participate for some reason or another (out of town, injuries, etc.). Some of those who did compete finished just outside placing. James Neace, who is a two year starter at OT, did not participate because he is coming off an injury. He broke some bones in his hand the first day of spring practice. He is out of his cast, but he was not ready for the contest.

NAME SCHOOL BENCH SQUAT CLEAN TOTAL 125# 1.B. Hurley NL 110 220 125 455 2.V. Ratondi NL 105 165 115 385 3.L. Jones NL 105 170 105 380 135# 1.D. Carnes KC 185 295 165 645 2.C. Jackson NL 170 270 165 605 3.BG Dalton PCC 135 245 165 545 145# 1.N.Wilson WC 195 275 170 640 2.R. Wynn LC 205 250 160 615 3.B. Inman WC 165 205 155 525 155# 1.K. Hart KC 205 335 215 755 2.D. Raye H 215 345 185 745 3.S. Bargo KC 185 260 195 640 165# 1.J. Miller NL 265 350 195 810 2.R. Miller PCC 210 335 215 760 3.E. Lawson WC 225 340 170 735 175# 1.C. Jeffries WC 220 405 235 860 2.C. Lee NL 220 395 205 820 3.B. Barrineau WC 245 300 225 770 185# 1.T. Pennington PCC 315 420 265 1000 2.S. Robinson NL 265 390 205 860 3.D. Spaulding H 230 390 215 835 195# 1.JP Dillion WC 220 335 205 760 2.J. Gray KC 220 325 205 750 3.C. Simpson LC 245 315 185 745 210# 1.R. Powers KC 260 405 225 890 2.J. Mullins KC 265 345 275 885 3.J. Lowe WC 195 320 205 720 230# 1.R. Brandenburg NL 285 485 220 990 2.A. Fugate ? 270 500 185 955 3.J. Campbell KC 275 385 215 875 250# 1.C. Short H 335 440 205 980 2.D. Vaughn KC 275 350 250 875 3.R. George NL 250 415 195 860 3.C. Melton H 255 380 225 860 Hwt 1.L. Woods NL 355 525 220 1100 2.A. Pennington PCC 300 455 235 990 3.S. Massey H 270 460 250 980

I have the results from the Lynn Camp meet. Lance Woods won the heavyweight division with a bench of 355, a squat of 525 and a power clean of 220, for a total weight of 1100. If anyone has any questions about any other players I can pass the information along to you.

Congratulations Coach Elam and Pineville. I believe this will be a good situation for both. Coach Elam has an offensive system that he believes in and will sell to the kids and community. If he is given time to develop his players, he can turn things around at Pineville. I look forward to seeing him in the future.

According to the official results of the Lynn Camp combine, Jimmy had a 40 inch vertical jump. I believe that was the second highest behind the Blackwood kid from Corbin. I think his was 40.5 or 41. Jimmy is seriously athletic. I've seen him do things in practice that most people just can't do.

At Lynn Camp the football and baseball coaches work well together on this issue. The football team puts off practice until about 5:00 while baseball practice is directly after school. Any baseball player who wants to participate in spring practice will just come over to the practice field after baseball practice is over. They are usually a little late but it has worked pretty well. We have had baseball players who chose not to participate in spring practice which is their option. It doesn't usually affect their playing status. In general, the kids are eager to get over to football practice. This doesn't have to be such a devisive issue if both coaches are willing to compromise a little.

I have a question that some of you who have been involved may be able to answer. I believe this is the list that was voted on by the coaches. Is this the final roster or does the head coach have the option of adding other players?