StraightShooter

Noone is discrediting what SK has done. They deserve to be in the title game based on winning the games they played to get there. It has simply been stated that X and T were the two best teams in 6A. If you think that SK is better than X, let's just say that I strongly disagree with you. OK, I tell you this, if SK comes within 7 points of T, I will agree that SK was the 2nd best team in 6A this year. Heck, SK can solve this dispute very easily - just go out and beat T and you are the best this year. Who cares about 2nd best?

Be more likely, less likely to attend or would it not matter - you would either attend or not attend regardless of location. I'm not going since my team is out but would be less likely to drive to WKU than Louisville if my schedule permitted.

I'll take the Eagles in an upset by 2.

I can't speak for Conner and Male, although I highly suspect that Conner wanted badly to win but I know for sure that Boone badly wanted to win, but you are not thinking correctly and badly underestimating T's desire to win #19 if you really believe that SK wants to win more than T. I will say that both teams WANT to win equally, but only T knows HOW to win the state championship. Please don't argue that SK knows how to win the state championship. It would be one of the greatest upsets in H.S. sports history nationally if SK knocked off T. Just don't see it when one team is way behind the other in the ability to execute and defend the pass.

Unfortunately, 6A in KY is like three different divisions: 1)The Giant Division, a 2-team division in Louisville - guess which two teams; 2) The Junior Division, about 12-15 other 6A teams from around the state that are essentially even and all 4-5 TD's minimum away from X and T depending on the night; and 3) The Midget Division, the rest of the 6A teams that are light years away from any opportunity to be competitive with the Giant Division. In games between the Giant and Junior Division teams, some nights would be a lot more than 4-5 TD's but only on a rare night would it be closer than that and rarer still a night with potential of a close game or last-second upset. SK is in the Junior Division and will fare like a Junior Division team against T on Saturday night. I hope this is not arrogant. My team is a Junior Division team, too. At least we are not in the Midget Division.

:thumb: Phillips is a proven All State player.

Close game. Ryle by 5. CovCath won't be embarassed three games in a row at home.

Does this count as a district seeding game? If so, very very close with an edge to the home team.

I wonder when the last time Conner beat CovCath at Cov.

I'm sure Cooper is struggling just like in football with essentially a JV team trying to play varsity. Winning a game this year will be difficult. I doubt that Ryle tried to run up the score in any way so I'm not sure how you use this game in the future.

Let's have some scientific fun with this prognostication. Here's my scientific calculation of final score margin including one actual common component comparison and projected scores if they had played the same schedules from the time in the year when SK "turned it around". Warning - you must have a college degree to follow this thought train: SK actual T hypothetic T point advantage Russell 40-20 Russell 63-0 +43 Campbell Co 15-7 Campbell 49-0 +41 Holy Cross 36-13 Holy Cross 63-0 +40 Lafayette 33-6 Lafayette 65-0 +38 (actual diff) Conner 46-41 Conner 56-17 +34 Boone Co 14-7 Boone 45-7 +31 Male 28-10 Male 52 - 3 +31 T actual SK hypothetic T point advantage Seneca 65-17 Seneca 28-24 +44 Dunbar 56-0 Dunbar 42-14 +28 Graves Co 59-3 Graves Co 35-14 +35 Ballard 37-13 Ballard 24-21 +21 Eastern 63-15 Eastern 21-24 +51 St. X 28 – 21 St. X 14 – 49 +42 So, in these projected 13 games (I did not record the Lafayette game twice) T's strength differential over SK was 37 points. Interestingly, in the only game that we can actually compare, T held a 38 point advantage in comparative scores vs. Lafayette. Therefore, I can conclude with scientific certainty (assuming my hypothetical scores are anywhere near accurate) that T will win by 37 points. So, my new guess is 44-7 rather than the inflated 52-7 projected yesterday. And, good news for Pioneer fans, if SK can continue to pick up 8 points every day, by Friday night the margin will be only 13 points. And, better news yet, since we have concluded that T does not plan to show up until 5ish on Saturday, T would only win by 5 points. Any way you slice it, it looks like a 4-peat, dang it!!!

OOPS. I'm not sure how much closer it gets than Bryan Station almost knocking the Birds out in the first round in Ft. Thomas. I think the Birds scored the go-ahead TD with less than one minute to play. That first round near miss by Bryan Station will end up being their toughest game.

I assume that NC practices at Newport Stadium on turf. Do they practice there during the regular season or does NC have their own practice facility?

Fugate will be starting for Florida, USC, Texas and Oklahoma during college. Central is overmatched in this one. :sleep: I like this thread and the lone wolf - good stuff for laughter.

Good point, I forgot about Justin Green. T's line is much better than Male's to make Phillips look faster than Green. Phillips on turf will probably look a tad faster than Green on grass but Green would win a footrace. Pass defense will be the huge challenge facing the Neers. I would hope that Miles plays every down at safety cause you never know when T is going to make the big quick strike with a pass play.

Here's my thinking about this game. All five NKY 6A teams were very close in ability and Boone proved to be the best team during the regular season. Any of the 5 teams would be in the same boat in this game. However, hats off to SK for upsetting Boone in the playoffs and SK deserves to be playing for the state title. So, I saw SK play twice and was not impressed by their offensive firepower other than 4-5 great plays by Simpson in the second game vs. Boone. T's defense is better than Boone's and SK scored only 14 against Boone during this period when they are on a "magical run". To have a chance to hang around with T, SK will have to control the ball. SK will not be able to sustain long drives against T with just the run game and they do not pass the ball well enough to give T problems with the air attack. So, T will have the ball more often than SK likes. SK's defense, like most high school defenses, is very vulnerable to the pass (see recent SK-Conner game). T runs excellent passing schemes and routes. In addition, SK has not seen a back with Phillips' speed as they try to stop the run game. T is superior to SK on both lines, offensive and defensive. Are not most games won at the line of scrimmage? I'm certainly not rooting for T to win, they don't need my support. They are just plain good and the best coached team in KY. SK is in for a long night, but I know they will give GREAT effort. My best guess at score is 52-7. Prove me wrong, Pioneers.

Birds would beat SK by 3-4 TD's.

Ironically, you are not giving T the respect that they have EARNED. I don't see T posters talking such smack as you are talking. I do agree with you on one fact. There will be a trophy in the bus as SK heads back up I-71. Smash mouth does not faze or beat T. Guess what? They hit very hard, too, are overall faster and stronger than SK and they deserve to win every bit as much as SK. How can you say that the championship rightfully belongs to SK? I'd love to see a miracle happen but I'd actually prefer to see miracles reserved for life or death situations, not football championships.

I really do like the way that T prepares for every game. Incredible coaching staff and preparation. Cheap advice for SK: 1) Take the ball if you win the toss and come out with some stuff they have not seen. 2) T will know every single thing you do. Miles will not run it down T's throat. He will get hit in the backfield on some plays. 3) A few surprise plays are essential to any chance of success. You will not be successful with the same old, same old, just ask our guys from last year or Ryle from 2006. 4) You will have to score with T to have any chance. They will get their 40+ points. You have to try to figure out how to keep up. Go Pioneers! Pull a miracle out of the hat!

Congrats to the Pioneers on a great run and I'm glad I was wrong about the Male game. Unfortunately, this game will seem like deja vu 2006. Just don't see how SK can keep T under 40 or score over 10. This prediction is not based on jealousy or disrespect of SK. None of the teams that SK has played are in a league with T or X. T is so balanced, disciplined, well-coached and has a mix of good, very good and great players. Absolute best of luck to SK as all of us would love to see a miracle.

Congrats to SK on a big win.

Good job Beechies. Congrats!

Expected a closer margin at Corbin. Next week's final should be a great battle. Congrats to the Breds!

Congrats to the Birds. Impressive win on the road. Hard to see this machine stopped.

WOWSER! What can you say about the Rocks? Congrats big time. Can't imagine the pain at X.