GottaLuvFootball

Based on the poll and ranking, yes. If more people consider one team better but the other teams wins it is always an “upset.” Doesn’t really game anything away from SW. Less than 12 months ago CCH running clocked them and hadn’t lost since. SW won fair and square I would guage CCH as pretty good to take the first half pounding and then be 5 yards from winning the game. The margin was extremely narrow between the two teams.

“We’re going to come in and play fast and hard like we always do and punch them in the mouth like we do every other team,” Lacey said. “They score a lot offensively. We have a great safety (Clayton Bush) lined up with Mayer and he’ll do just fine. We’ll just play hard.” SW has had a chip on their shoulder for years. First for BG and now CCH. Colonels need to strap it on tight!

Combined 8-8 in the red zone?

Anyone besides Mayer coming later?

I don’t think this game follows the 1 point game trend but I’m sure either team would take one.

Wow. The weather certainly looks great for this game. May turn out to be the best time slot for CCH.

Losing AJ and Butler and Pike and Lenihan and Dyer among others makes for a lesser offense this year. IMO Losing Pike Schneider Dyer Butler Lenihan on defense lessens that side as well. Guys have stepped up no doubt and they are good just agree trend is slightly down, but from a very high level. The combined personnel last year was amazing. Still looking better than anyone in 5A. The lower classes have done very well, so unknown if they can keep the train going. Not sure anyone looked at the class of 2018 their freshman year and saw domination by senior year. (With underclass help). They don’t need a running clock this year to win the title, just one more point than SW. Last year seemed to create way too much emphasis on running clocks. Great streak but get the W.

What are the longest winning streaks out there? In Kentucky HS football?

Spurrier had some great throws on covered receivers last year when they met.

Correct

During all those Highlands runs I don’t remember many big lines. Just quick and athletic. And a system.

The loss of Pike at safety and Schneider at corner to graduation is a big loss for CCH...

I just figured a Pulaski fan somewhere on here? I’ll change my vote....

Wow not one vote for a 11-2 team at home in favorable conditions?

And the forecast is now for rain?

Maybe it’s good for the colonels to experience a little adversity and grit before they get to Kroger Field and play what we all think will be a gritty tough game.

Outside of the obvious D1 players, I don’t think the talent gap is massive. The average is higher yes. Add in the top players and the system and it’s smokin. Not sure the gap was as big as many are thinking for either side these last decades. During Highlands 17 streak the Colonels had some years with major injuries. And Highlands had a few D1 players. Cov Cath came close to making a game of it in the regional and then Hoge went off. Without him, very close. Just enjoy the rivalry (and winning a few again)

Football meant to be played In the mud. Unless there are other issues like holes then it’s probably safer than turf. However, olddoc has a point that it can impact the game if the lines aren’t visible. Can they restripe at half?

The colonels having to play away two years in a row while undefeated is the problem.

Will the colonels practice in the mud this week?

The first half wasn’t as close as you said. The missed FG came after a long drive. The INT also in the red zone at the end of the first half. Easily could have been 17-0 at half.

Birds definitely better than last two years but tonight showed the Colonels still a step up. Surprised they got the running clock with two turnovers, missed field goal and some big penalties.

Tonight is what it’s all about....

The great pot stirrer.... LOL

Edit