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I agree. I know that many said the same about the Texans and still more will say the same thing about the Ravens. In the NFL, we've seen already that anyone can be dangerous on any given week.

That's what you get when you have a punt hit off your helmet.

I see that the Bengals are 2.5 point favorites. Honestly, I would classify this as a "pick 'em" game.

As a statistician, I love this stuff! It should be noted to all those other stat geeks out there that Evans (the receiver) caught the ball at the 23 (an initial gain of 5 yards from the 18), but loses 3 yards in his receiving total with the flip back to the 20 to Samuel. Evans gets credit for the catch, but Samuel gets the TD and the yardage from where the flip was caught. All yardage is thereby covered from the original line of scrimmage to the endzone. This is the way it reads in the box score: Brock Purdy complete pass to Mike Evans for 2 yards, lateral to Deebo Samuel for 80 yards (Eddy Pineiro Kick) 3 plays, 80 yards, 0:52

I'll give my normal update once I get back in town Saturday morning. Our social media guy will give updates on X during the game.

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On Friday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m., Covington Holy Cross (4-1) travels to play Harlan County (2-3). How does this game go? Start the discussion.

Correction: Brain Ferguson completed 8 of 19 for 154 yards. Below is corrected HC player stats.

EMINENCE PULLS AWAY LATE TO DEFEAT HOLY CROSS 34-14 Eminence, KY - What began as a highly anticipated matchup on September 25th quickly turned into a showcase of Eminence's explosive playmakers, as the Warriors used a dominant rushing attack and two momentum-swinging defensive plays to defeat the Covington Holy Cross Indians 34-14. A FIRST HALF CONTROLLED BY EMINENCE'S GROUND GAMEEminence set the tone immediately. On their opening possession, Jermaine Harmon Jr. ripped off runs of 14, 15, and 17 yards - the last of which capped a nine-play, 84-yard touchdown drive. Holy Cross struggled early to match that physicality. Their first drive produced a couple of solid runs from Charles Oglesby, but stalled at midfield before a punt. A promising second drive reached the Eminence 24, only to end abruptly when Xavier Thornberry fumbled after a short reception - a turnover that became one of the game's defining plays. Harmon scooped up the loose ball and sprinted 66 yards the other way, flipping the field and burying Holy Cross in a deeper hole. Eminence capitalized on the short field moments later, extending the lead to 14-0. HOLY CROSS FINDS LIFE IN THE THIRD QUARTERDown 21-0 at halftime, Holy Cross needed a spark - and quarterback Brian Ferguson delivered it. On the first possession of the third quarter, he hit Max Hunt for a 30-yard touchdown strike. The Indians followed with a strong defensive stand, then marched again, with Ferguson keeping the ball for an 18-yard touchdown run to cut the deficit to 21-14. For a brief stretch, Holy Cross seized momentum. Their defense forced punts, and the offense looked balanced, with Hunt and Thornberry combining for 118 receiving yards and Ferguson finishing with 118 passing and 42 rushing. But the comeback effort stalled after a pair of empty possessions and a costly fumble deep in their own territory. EMINENCE CLOSES THE DOOR WITH POWER AND SPEEDThe Warriors responded with the same formula that carried them early: downhill running and misdirection. Harmon broke free again, this time for a 33-yard touchdown, pushing the lead back to two scores. Moments later, Raiden Steed added an 18-yard touchdown run - his second of the night - to seal the game at 34-14. The stat sheet tells the story of Eminence's dominance: 268 rushing yards on 38 carries (7.1 yards per attempt) Harmon: 146 yards, 2 rushing TDs, plus the 66-yard fumble return Steed: 80 yards, 2 TDs Holy Cross held to 83 rushing yards and 154 passing yards, with two turnovers Holy Cross's defense battled, but the Warriors' efficiency on third down (6-of-10) and ability to generate chunk plays proved too much. HOLY CROSS INDIVIDUAL STANDOUTSDespite the loss, several Indians delivered strong performances: Brian Ferguson: 8-of-19 passing for 154 yards, 1 TD; 42 rushing yards and a TD Max Hunt: 2 receptions, 58 yards, 1 TD Xavier Thornberry: 5 receptions, 60 yards But turnovers - two fumbles, including the decisive first-half return - and difficulty sustaining drives ultimately kept Holy Cross from staying within reach. THE VERDICTEminence earned this win with physicality, discipline, and explosive playmaking. Holy Cross showed resilience in the third quarter, but the Warriors' ability to control the line of scrimmage and capitalize on mistakes proved decisive. The Indians fall to 4-1, while Eminence continues to build momentum behind one of the region's most dynamic rushing duos. If Holy Cross cleans up turnovers and continues to develop its passing rhythm, they remain a dangerous team - but Friday night belonged to the Warriors.

TurboStats GameCast for Football: Holy Cross Indians_vs_Eminence Warriors The Eminence Warriors score 21 first half points and cruise to beat the visiting Covington Holy Cross Indians 34-14. HC did not have an answer for either Jermaine Harmon Jr. (14 rushes for 146 yards and 2 TDs) or Raiden Steed (14 rushes for 80 yards and 2 TDs). For the Indians, Brian Ferguson rushed 4 times for 42 yards and a TD and completed 7 of 18 for 118 yards and 1 TD to Max Hunt. Next Friday night, Covington Holy Cross (4-1) travels to play Harlan County (2-3). Eminence (5-1) has a bye.

$35K for the new wall $5K for the regrading of the yard $1200 new landscaping bushes so that kids and deer don't go flying off the edge of the wall

In March, our entire yard was torn up so that an old railroad tie wall in our backyard could be taken down and replaced by a new traditional retaining wall (400 square feet). There was a lot of heavy equipment doing the job. We haven't had a yard all summer. Another landscaping company came in and smoothed everything out and put down topsoil and seed. We elected not to do the sod. However, we still watered every day twice a day. There is just too much clay in our yard. Between the heat and the storms washing away the topsoil, the grass has not taken root very well. It looks pretty bad. We are hoping for a better 2027.

It's September 23, 2026 and time for the yearly post in this thread: Time to remember @Birdsfan. Today is the feast day of Padre Pio, which was Dave's avatar.

A lot of "talking heads" are eating their words now after criticizing the Bengals for trading the #10 pick for Lawrence.

Yet...the Bengals have a reason to still have a chip on their shoulder. ESPN's latest rankings still have them as #9 with three 1-1 teams in front of them. ESPN NFL Rankings