Bud_Kilmer

PT was unworldy last year with a talented 5th year QB, SEC level tranfers, and a senior class for the ages. I obviously don't expect them to be on that level again but that doesn't mean they aren't in the hunt for a championship. I think they will go from arguably the best team in the state to a really good Western Ky team. They will still win the district and will still probably win 9 or 10 regular season games. I am not sure about a State title but it is certainly possible.

I think Mayfield will have a really good team as always. The return of their qb who will only be better will help. The Cards have really good skill players to lean on with England, Kirby, Hoover, Morris and Sherrill. Last year I thought the strength of Mayfield was their O-line/Run game and their front 7 on defense. Mayfield does lose several good linemen and very good linebackers. Thier strength last year is probably their biggest question mark this year. They will still win 9 or 10 regular season games and probably be in the semi-finals with a good shot like they almost always are.

A major problem in Western Kentucky this year was that 2A, 4A and 5A are all six team districts in the far west. That means they all have five district games to play. 1A, 3A and 6A are four team districts. That means they have to find a non-district game during week 5. I know Murray had a hard time after losing Mayfield week 5 to find a replacement game because so many teams in the area were unavailable due to district games. I think they finally worked it out with Russellville. They were in danger of only have 9 games before that happened. I wish they could balance out the districts better but I know its difficult.

Murray and Mayfield had scheduled to play each other during week 5 (Sept. 19). This was done by Coach Joe and Murray's coach from what I was told. However a couple of months ago Mayfield called and had to cancel the game because they have a 6 team district and they must play a district opponent during week 5. Due to traditional rivalries (Murray-Calloway) and (Mayfield - PT, Graves, Mccracken) a reschedule just couldn't happen. I was told both teams tried to make it work but because of schedules already being set they couldn't work it out. I hate that 2a district 1 has 6 teams. That seemed to be the issue with scheduling. I hope this game can get back on the schedule during the next cycle, it needs to happen. Mayfield technically cancelled the game but it was out of their control.

This is defintley and accurate statement, most programs are changing coaches every few years. In my personal opinion that is a huge factor in the success of the big red machine. I don't think the Morris's and Leahy deserve all the credit for Mayfield football success but they do deserve a very large part of it. Mayfield has had tremendous talent over the years and great football culture but I don't think they would be what they are today without Jack and Joe and how long they spent building the Mayfield tradition to new heights. If I were making the hire I would want to do my best to select another long term hire. I think Mayfield would want to avoid the situation of coaching changes every 3-5 years like a lot of teams.

Right now I am working under the assumption that Hatchell is the guy and has been for some time whenever this day came. He is a qualified candidate and will do well. But I've got myself in to trouble for assuming before!

Yeah Tony is 66 years old, I don think that is gonna happen. I've heard Rush Propst is available lol! No Mayfield will find the right guy and I assume it comes from within or somebody with very strong ties to the program. Would They have hired Mike Rogers? I wonder if he would have taken the Nelson County job had he known this was coming, surley Morris let him know.

Well this leads to speculation about him taking another job (Daviess maybe) or if he is going to move into another teaching or admistrative role. I know a lot of young coaches that have spun their wheels as a young coach and have been ready to move out of coaching at a relatively young age to focus more time to family which is completley understandable. Good luck to Coach Clark in his future!

Will Barnes??

Mayfield for having one of the most storied and accomplished programs in the nation, has a group of the most hyper senisitive fans. Not all Card fans are that way but a big group are. Who cares what a homer radio show says. Of course they are going to say those things on an Owenboro show. I don't undertsand getting so bent out of shape every time someone doesn't pick your team. Red helmet video is going to be pro Mayfield as you would expect. An OC radio show is going to hype up OC.

We as fans fall into the trap of comparing past games from 10 weeks ago and looking at stats, etc. Past years scores are even crazier. I guess we have to have something to compare and argue about though lol. This is its own game and its for all the marbles. Mayfield is the favorite, but OC is more than capable of winning. Past games against common opponents will have nothing to do with the game.

IMO if OC is to win this game it will be beacuse their defense played their best game a limited Starks, and their offense had 0 turnovers. If they can do that, the Aces will have a chance. If not, then I don't think it's happening.

Hatchell is an administrator at Mayfield right? Would Graves give him an admin job/pay as well as allowing him to be the head coach. That is not typically a thing you see. I do think he would be a great choice as a coach but not sure he wants to leave his Mayfield admin job.

I think this will be a close game. I give Atwell that much respect. OC can absolutely not turn the ball over. The game is away from War Memorial, it’s on carpet which should make OC more comfortable. I doubt it, but will Mayfield play more tense this week? Knowing that they are the favorites, having not won at Kroger and a little drought by Mayfield standards. I’m sure the last 3 weeks have taken a physical and emotional toll on Mayfield but I expect them to get the job done because that’s what they should do.

I respect your opinion. If there was closer to two minutes left I would have definitely been aggressive. Personally I would have been more conservative with 80 yards and less than a minute. Unfortunately Beechwood made the one mistake you couldn’t do. They went out swinging and made a great comeback. Hayden is an excellent QB. I will say if I had Lance Harbor, I would have gone for the score late. With Johnny Moxon, not a chance.