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John Hardini rolls in this one lets go with 42-14. Coach Lawson is doing a great job at turning the Dunbar team around but I believe that JH has too many athletes.

7 - Boone County 5 - Brossart 3 - Newport Cath 2 - Newport 1 - Holy Cross TB - Boone Co.

7 - Somerset 5 - Tates Creek 3 - Wayne 2 - Lex. Christian 1 - Lafayette TB - Somerset

7 - Trinity 5 - Reidland 3 - Crittenden 2 - OC 1 - Logan Co. TB - Reidland

7 Mercer 5 Corbin 3 Russell 2 Lewis 1 Morgan TB Mercer

7 Campbellsville 5 KCD 3 OC 2 Ballard 1 Trimble TB Owensboro Catholic

5 Lafayette 3 Boyle County 3 Tates Creek 1 Hopkinsville 1 Scott Co. 1 Corbin 1 Lex. Christian 1 Cov. Cath 1 Southwestern 1 Owen Cath TB: 49

I would venture a guess that FK will have more speed on the field than NO has seen all year. I commend the staff at FK they have this ship righted and sailing in the right direction.

In my profession I like to deal with numbers because they seem to paint a pretty obvious picture. I have spent more time on this topic than I should but here it goes. First and foremost the statement about knowing what the public wants can be skewed. Everyone realizes that the those that are unhappy usually complain the loudest. So back to the point I believe that Mason has been on the job for around 15 months don't know if that is enough to judge him. I would think it would be highly unlikely a change would happen. I wanted to look at the history of the Mercer Program. 1998 - 5 wins 1999 - 6 wins 2000 - 7 wins 2001 - 8 wins 2002 - 8 wins 2003 - 5 wins 2004 - 6 wins 2005 - 10 wins 2006 - 15 wins 2007 - 5 wins 2008 - 6 wins 2009 - 1 win 2010 - ? I believe this team has more wins in them. But I don't think those numbers represent anything earth shattering other than 06 and I will not go there. Anyway I found those numbers to be quite amusing after reading some comments on here I would have thought Mercer had a more successful history.

Thanks, I am not hear to bash parents or criticize a coach or a player. I don't think there is any doubt that most people want to have a successful program. I am sure the parents, coaches and players at Mercer want to win. It just appears that everyone is quick to point a finger at the parents or the coaches and never want to hold the kids accountable. If I am not mistaken Hammonds had some success but not enough to keep people happy, Jaggers was there and there was a segment of the fanbase that weren't totally enamoured with him either. Now Mason is there and people are already on message boards saying he isn't the right guy. Well what is the answer? Just keep changing coaches and you catch lightening in a bottle and have a good season here and there or do you stay the course and everyone from the parents, coaches, administrators and players all pull in the same direction for a common goal. Don't worry about who is carrying the ball or who is throwing or who is getting credit just so out and show positive support for each other and positive results will follow.

Ok, I have long been an observer to these forums but enough is enough. Let's analyze the current state of the Mercer program! I feel like I can give a pretty good information due to having some dealings with the coaches and with the community. First and foremost the Mercer community needs to quit harping on what any team does at middle school (that is what you hang your hat on). Coach Floro does an outstanding job at the middle school level and the kids have success. In my business dealings in Harrodsburg I always hear the comparisions to Boyle County. Well the Boyle County kids live in the weight room from their freshman year through their senior year. Can you say the same for the Mercer kids? Are the kids asked to lift weights? Boyle County and their coaches, parents and administratrors make no excuses. They want to be successful and they demand success and in order for this to occur it takes hard work. Are the parents and players at Mercer willing to sacrifice and quit making excuses and hold their kids accountable? My understanding was that last year (Mason's first off season) that the kids were actually required to lift weights. Now I don't know but if last year was the first year they were required to lift that could be an issue. Having talked to some people close to the program it appears that Mason has a plan. He is trying to deliver a program that can sustain success, hard work, toughness, being physical and most importantly holding the kids accountable. The question is will he be allowed. In the past the Mercer parents are notorious for making excuses why their kid can't do something, looking for a way to give him an out. In observing the game the other night it is apparent that Mercer needs to get stronger. Also if I am not mistaken they has lost their best running back and their starting QB. How many teams could take that hit and continue on without missing a beat? I have the luxury of crossing paths with many coaches accross the state. I can generally get a pretty good idea of how coaches are viewed. Harp (D), French (BC), Peach (AC) it is my belief that you have a highly respected coach that is trying to do it the right way. Take it for what its worth but it appears that they are trying to do things the right way and it will happen sooner if everyone is pulling in the same direction. An example of all of this was me hearing at the middle school game that of all people a middle school coach was on the field after a vasity game in a heated arguement with the head coach over his sons lack of playing time. According to this person the AD and assistant principal had to get involved, if that is the case what a ridiculous situation and typical for Mercer County. You want to say all the right things but your actions sure do show differently. Parents need to quit blaming administrators and coaches and the coaches need to encourage positive support from the parents and get this ship going in the right direction! Good Luck to all involved!