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Actually, your right it doesn't. The couple of players that pulled down the spirit sign along the fenceline as they ran off the field, SHOULD NOT HAVE TORN DOWN ANY SIGN, regardless of what it said. That it was in memory of a fallen teammate does make it more inflamatory. As I said above, the situation was dealt with after the game, rightly so, by the COACH. Enough Said. The Big guy who ran for the touchdown to put the score up by 52 to 26 was number 6, Senior Michael Hampton. A first year football player and GC Basketball player.

Some of you must have been watching a different game than I was last night because the game was not decided at the half like mentioned above. The score was 20-20 at the beginning of the second half. GC was up by only 2 scores with 10 minutes left in the 4th quarter. Not alot against a QB like Farley. Under 8 minutes GC went up by three. Yes, Corey Lyle was left in the game at that time when it was discovered he was only 6 yards away from a school record. He broke free for a long touchdown and was then pulled from the game. Some have asked why we didn't put in our 2, 3, or 4th string players...WHAT PLAYERS???? Greenup has fewer players on the roster than Raceland. When you subtract out the 24 or so that consistently play varsity and the ones who are injured or ineligible that only left 8 players. (Freshman) They were played, including our Freshman QB. Greenup does not have enough players for a full JV or Freshman team. We have to use 8th graders. Raceland has an excellent Football program and I was impressed with their offensive line last night. They will have a great season.

A few Greenup County players did pull down a sign/banner last night in their excitement after the game. They were immediately called back by the coaches. They did not realize it was a sign in memory of a fallen Racleand teamate, to imply otherwise is untrue. The situation was dealt with after the game by Coach Copley. Apologies go out to the Baldridge family.

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Congrats to the Cardinals!

Congrats to Ashland...I am very glad they are not in our District til next year!

I confirmed today with GCHS principal (and acting athletic director) Jim Dunaway that Greenup County will continue to schedule games with Raceland. Mr. Dunaway also confirmed this with Coach Maynard this afternoon via telephone.

I am wearing GREEN in protest!

Strap your gamefaces on it is GAME DAY!!!! Let's go Musketeers! Just a reminder the Boosters are having their Steak fry at the tailgate tonight. Bring your steaks and a side dish to share and meet us beside the ROTC Building.

I believe that the rumor that Greenup County is dropping Raceland from their schedule to be just that...RUMOR. I spoke with several booster parents last night and they had not heard anything about this...several calls will be made today to clarify.

MUSKETEERS TCB Beat the Rams :ylsuper:

HUMP Day... Musketeers get ready to rumble...Focus, study your game plans, remember: One Team, One Family, One Goal!

Greenup with Johnson Central and Ashland? Instead of an appeal for being geographically isolated how about one for being outgunned?

I have not heard anything about Greenup dropping Raceland from their schedule...We do not even have an athletic director at this time and all game scheduling/changes to contracts are pending. I would hate to see this happen and just can not believe this is true. This game is important financially to both teams as it always draws huge crowds. Despite the friendly rivalry that happens I have always had respect for Racelands program and believe the same to be true from our coaching staff. With the realignment of districts next season, Greenup will be changing several contracts. Currently Ashland has a contract with us to play in week 0. Since they will be in our district next year this will have to be changed to late in the season. Several of our 2 year contracts are expiring and will have to be redone and changed to different weeks. As for the "running up the score" I do not see this happening...(I think the game will be alot closer than most people think.) If GC were to get out ahead, I believe Coach Copley has to much class to do something like that. If you have information that differs from what I have stated here please PM me and let me know your source.

Ashland is just to much for Russell this year and gets the win. May both teams stay injury free!

I have learned from the best!!!!

Greenup is the underdog, right?:sssh:

You can say that again! We love hosting the Rams at Greenup...Just one thing, Could you guys bring your concession stand with you???

SANDBAGGER!!!! Ok I will give it a go... Greenup is pretty beat up right now and the Oline is plagued with injuries. The Rams are looking for revenge and we can count on them being really up for this game. The Musketeers may be over confident and are still having trouble with the pass protection. They are also coming off a Saturday game and have one less day to prepare for the Rams. This will be a very close game.

I agree that there is room for improvement. We need to keep improving each week and stay focused. ND was prepared and found our weaknesses during the first half... Our boys won out in the second half (they have the stamina due to the excellent conditioning they have received in the offseason.) Going to the shotgun surprised me and I wonder why we didn't stick with what works? Versatility is fine but perhaps mixing it up should be done after the points are on the scoreboard. Lyle had an excellent night with 199 yards... He will break some records this year.

Lyle carries Greenup past Notre Dame Senior rushes for 199 yards behind backup offensive linemen Ray Schaefer The Independent http://dailyindependent.com/localsports/x955427864/Lyle-carries-Greenup-past-Notre-Dame

Although we put one in the win column, I was disappointed in how the Musketeers played tonight. They seemed to be sleep walking through the first half. I think the boys thought they had this one in the bag all week and did not come prepared to give 110%. Greenup struggled on offense the first two quarters and went into the lockerroom with the score 7-0 (GC). We were in the red zone several times and did not convert. There was a lot more energy the second half and GC scored on every possession. We have a lot of work to do this week. There were to many mistakes and our pass protection is still not where it needs to be. Now is the time to RECOMMIT and keep improving. Football Games are 4 quarters long and you can't just play one half and think you will win against Raceland, Rowan, or any of the other teams on your schedule. As I said in the prediction thread, you must give every team the same level of respect you give the big rivals if you want to come out on top. Congrats on the win.

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Congratulations Rams!