Unrivaled97

Pikeville FD Manual CAL Pulaski Co.

That was a different group. It took a dominant effort from the DL, which 3 of those 4 are gone, and a big play by Bryce Elder running down Cortez Stone right before half. This one is a litmus test for BE. I'm not sure how much they've really been tested, especially from their last 3 opponents. Their best win is Mercer Co., but they are 2-2 with both of their wins being over teams that are a combined 0-8. Of BE's other 3 wins over BC, NB & PRP, none of those teams have a winning record (4-8) and of their wins, none of them are over a team with a winning record. Because of that, the jury is still out for me. It definitely helps that there isn't a healthy Steven Smith, but it appears that Central has learned to hand the ball off to more than just Cortez Stone so you can't key on just him. Also, I didn't know that he was out in the St. X game, which leads me to understand the wide margin of victory for St. X a little more. Central's two close losses to Manual & LaSalle are better than any of BE's wins to this point, IMO. I would think that Central, although not able to throw the ball downfield well, would have some type of a bubble screen or quick out passing game that would help alleviate the pressure when BE does stack the box. Maybe even some misdirection plays would help. Last year, they simply ran inside zone or off tackle consistently and only pulled the ball once with the QB. That was pretty much it. Central's defense will be stout. They always are. I think a big key for me in this game is what will the BE receivers do when they get press man coverage against them because they really haven't seen any of that yet? Because of that, will BE be able to get things going in the passing game or will they have to rely predominantly on the run game? This one is a guessing game for me. I could see it being close either way or even being a blow out either way. I'm hoping for a BE win, but because Central is at home, I'm leaning that way. Regardless, win or lose, BE will come out of this a better team and it will do more for them than their first 4 games combined have.

We had a MS game last October that was officiated by one adult official & two teenage officials. When they came to the gate in their official uniforms, the gatekeeper thought it was a couple of students dressed in Halloween costume & tried to charge them 😂. Anyway, the game was actually officiated fairly well. The teenagers actually did a good job & the adult referee did a good job teaching & training them during the game.

As a new kid, I can't argue that. My reply was more about the statement you made of it being 100% factual that it's better to leave the cleats in the locker room and bring out the turf or tennis shoes, especially at the skill positions. That, in fact, is not 100% factual. I've seen plenty of CAL kids slip on it and plenty of opposing players handle it with no problems.

It really just depends on the kid. My son is a skill player for CAL MS and has played on that field plenty of times now. He struggled early, but has been taught that when he cuts, keep your feet under you as much as possible and cut off your outside foot. Don't overextend. He wears regular football cleats on the field and has no issues.

With no disrespect towards any other player in the state, I believe this game has the 2 best LBs in the state of KY in Jacob Savage and Garyon Hobbs. Looking forward to this matchup and I do believe the final margin of victory will be less than a TD. We'll just see which way that goes.

It’s slick. You have to have your feet under you to cut. The “turf monster” always takes down a few every game when they cut wrong.

For the most part, it all shakes out in the end, however....the one thing I absolutely agree that does need to be fixed is the out of state competition getting a .51 RPI regardless of who it is or record. You could play a 0-10 team or St. Ed's and it counts the same. That definitely needs to change. As much as I hate to say it, you can't continue to punish teams like Boyle Co., Trinity, St. X, etc. for taking a chance and scheduling difficult out of state competition. That should be rewarded, not essentially punished.

In what should be one of the better games played in the Louisville metro area Friday, Ryle (3-1) visits CAL (3-1) looking for revenge of last year's 34-22 defeat at the hands of the Centurions. Ryle enters the game riding high off of a hard fought OT victory over Highlands. Led by JR. Jacob Savage, Ryle's balanced offense looks to keep the pressure on the Centurion defense this Friday. On the flip side, CAL enters off of loss to LCA. Overall, CAL's offense performed well against the Eagles, but the defense gave up nearly double the amount of points in that contest than they had all season. CAL's offense relies heavily on the arm and legs of SR. Conner Hodge. Will the Raiders exact revenge on the Centurions this Friday? Or will CAL hold serve at home and head into next Friday's showdown with Manual at 4-1?

Odd timing to step down. Hopefully all is well.

They lost me when you have teams who are undefeated have a winning percentage less than 1.000%. I guess it all shakes out in the end.

It’s the principle of the matter as well. What are you teaching your players when you do this? What example are you setting for them?

Union Co Carmel Ryle Owensboro Bardstown

I think Ryle is in the correct spot. Look at it this way, I don't think the 4 teams below them are beating Ryle and I don't think Ryle is beating 5 teams ahead of them. I know, I know....that sounds crazy because it might be logical, but since when does logic have anything to do with the rankings?!?!

Probably best for Carmel & CG anyway. Conferences have no effect on playoffs in Indiana & not being in one allows you to play whoever you want. Conferences are strange in Indiana. There are some with as few as 4 teams & some with 12-14 teams. Some football teams in Indiana literally are stuck only playing conference opponents every year. Would be great if Trinity picked up both Carmel & CG; maybe even Cathedral. They’re not in a conference either.