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Or more.

I'm surprised this thread has lasted this long. It appears, as Golden Gopher stated, to be another of a long line of attacks of the Ashland coaching staff by 1 particular poster. Certainly we have a right to be concerned with the state of affairs of each of our respective schools but I didn't think that this forum was designed to allow people to constantly attack others. Am I wrong???

Ballgames are won and lost at the line of scrimmage.

Both teams will want to win this game just like it was the playoffs. Belfry wants to prove they are for real and Johnson Central will play Grimm until the game is decided & maybe after that (right Ashland?). This is a huge game for both teams even though there are no playoff implications. Look for a pre-playoffs playoff atmosphere. Say that fast 3 times. LOL

They are obviously a contender but with a potential of Mason, Breathitt, & Belfry in consecutive weeks their season could end in any of those games. Belfry is the CLEAR favorite right now. Not sure anyone can touch them this year. Now, I'm not sure they are as good as the Howard & Jones led teams but I don't think they need to be this year.

After 1 & 2 it really doesn't matter. They are 2 good teams. The rest are average at best. Some in the 7 are just plain bad!!

This will be a great game to watch. This will let 3A know just how good Belfry is. I have a feeling they will prove they are clearly the best team this year. Get ready to hear the PA guy call for Belfry to "show that angry red" all night long. Belfry - 35 Johnson Central - 28

Sometimes you have games like that. Get the win and get ready for the next one.

A very good friend of mine who is not an Ashland fan was there and stated there is no doubt the field goal was missed. He was actually in the end zone with a direct shot. If you were sitting on the Ashland side you have no doubt it was missed because of the angle but from the Johnson Central side it would look good because it was wide to their side. I am sure this has been discussed before but I thought I would just throw out an impartial perspective since it was brought up.

3 posts and the green eyed monster has already reared it's ugly head. :creepy: I would think the fans of Russell and Raceland would like to see this thread stay open for a few more days.

Are you comparing getting to play Duke at Cameron with playing at Raceland???

Teams that are district opponents have to go to the other's site every other year. My buddy is from Russell and he said they had to go to places in their district where there were not nearly enough seats for the fans. From reading FBALL's comments it appears he is saying if you have a choice why choose to play where there aren't enough seats for the majority of the the fans?

Probably ought to throw the flag on yourself for that call...

You are being kind. Don't care where this one is being played. Best in 3A will roll in this one. Belfry - 55 East Carter - 7

That comment is just bizzare.

And you never know, some new talent may move into the system. :sssh::sssh:

All Belfry!!! The BEST in 3A!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have read a lot of posts about the "problems" in Greenup with their athletic programs. I always notice some type of excuse. "only had 5 juniors, players suspended, coaches," etc. Have they ever just lost to a better team? The first step to fixing a problem is accepting some responsibility for why the problems exist. Once the people of Greenup stop pointing fingers and really start doing the things that other successful programs do they may then turn that place around. Just my opinion. Good luck to both programs.

Nicholas 27 Raceland 8

The clear favorite in class 3A.

Boone - 35 Dixie - 14

If a player or coach is ejected from a game they are automatically suspended from their next scheduled game at that level and the coach is fined $50 for his ejection. There is no other rule mandated by the KHSAA. If a coach or the school administration chooses to add to a suspension it is solely up to them. Rather than complaining about a coach trying to take control and teach values to a student-athlete we should applaud them.

May be the best game in the state this week. Can't wait!!!!!!

Don't you have to be able to teach that? The coaches may be the same but the players are always changing. I do agree that it does become a mindset that develops through years of experience and continuity. The coaches know what it takes. The players believe in and trust the coaches and the younger players get to watch and LEARN so when its their turn they believe and know what to do too.

The 9th region is definitely exciting. Always someone coming or going. Now that The Sopranos is over its the best thing around to leave you hanging till the next time. To Be Continued...................