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2 hours ago, Watusi said:

Good stuff DMC. A lot of thoughts running through my head.   Glass slipper game, indeed.

These will be two young teams who peaked at the right time and have a lot of tradition and history behind them.  

Two contrasting styles and coaching philosophies, with good measures of success for each  

Even though 85 wasn’t Belfrys first trip to the championship, Belfry fans remember the 85 loss very well.  Tilghman was the more talented team but the Pond Creek boys gave it all they had and with a couple minutes to go it was 16-14 if my memory serves me.   The Blue Tornado added a couple scores late to seal the deal.  

These two coaches faced off in a state championship game in 2013 and it was a classic game. The Pirates won 3-0 on a cold windy day against Coach Thompson’s Wayne Co team. 

It has been fun watching the Pirates rebound from the demoralizing start to the season.  0 and 5 will take a toll on a young team and nobody knew how they would respond.  Credit goes to the coaching staff for keeping eyes on the ultimate prize and following Coach Haywood’s mantra of getting a little bit better every day and doing the fundamentals right.  

Speaking of coaching, is this the best job this coaching staff has done in their impressive careers?   I can’t argue against it. 
 

Lots more to discuss this week.  This game excites me 🤘🏼

Different Coach Thompson for PT than Wayne Co. 

2 hours ago, Socially Distanced said:

PT 27-14. 

I am changing my prediction to PT 33-14. 

PT 27-14. 

7-0 PT with 824 left in 1st 

PT scored on opening drive

I hope PT Pride starts posting... the idea of listening to PT radio broadcast makes me nauseous 

I think the Lights in the Park started tonight in Paducah. Tilghman Pride might have decided to stay home. 

Maybe LCA and Beechwood are on a different level thia year... 

Will there be any streaming options for this game? 

I know PT refuses to embrace any modern technology like streaming, twitter or the internet in general. 

Glasgow have any options? 

On 11/21/2021 at 4:46 PM, Tkinslow said:

Glasgow has played two other teams in the semi finals as well as a team that lost in the regional last week. That seems pretty tough to me. Is there two teams left still playing that PT played. I know Mayfield but I think that’s about it. I think they were supposed to play South Warren but that didn’t happen.

Very good point. It is not a tough schedule if none of the teams you played (besides Mayfield) can make it past Round 2. Imo 

Rocks! All day... 21-20. 

I like Woodford here... keep the dream season alive! 28-20. 

I like Mayfield on the road! 35-21. 

5 hours ago, Tkinslow said:

Other than beating Cal what has changed about this team. This is still the same team it was just with a good win over a Cal team that I think have been overrated all year. I can’t say they can’t win I’m just asking is that one game what’s got everyone back on the bandwagon of a team very few thought would beat Union.

That one game is exactly the reason.

I like PT to make a statement here. Young group, was struggling to meet the hype placed on them. They have found some confidence, experienced some success. This is a big opportunity for their program and first year coach.

Big win for the kids and the coaches.

PT is bigger, stronger and faster at least on live stream. 

They need to win this. 

On 11/16/2021 at 4:52 PM, Tigerpride94 said:

We’ve got our work cut out for us Friday night,” said Cantwell, who is 25-9 with the Centurions and is hoping to make it past the state semifinals, where CAL's season ended last year. “I turned on the film, and all my worst fears were confirmed. It looks very similar to the team I played on in high school. We’re going to come out ready to play our very best game to match some of the weapons they have on both sides of the ball.”

Not sure Hunter was watching the right film. There is no Joe Casey & co. on the PTHS roster. 

On 11/16/2021 at 12:44 PM, FB Head said:

Want to root for the Tornados but CAL is battle tested.  I'm still not sold on Paducah's defense and the offense has not proven to sustain drives.

CAL- 35

PT- 21

 

Good points! 

Taking Mayfield this week and also next week in a instant classic semi final game! 

I think PT makes it interesting. CAL 42-35. 

1 minute ago, TilghmanPride said:

Tilghman makes a 28 yd game winning field goal to cap an incredible comeback. 

They trailed 28-7 late in the 3rd quarter before overcoming so much. They deserved this one. 

Big kick! 

Mayfield over Murray. The streak has to end at some point. 

4 hours ago, The Flea Market said:

Anything the Tang fans can expect?

I think the HC will be on the first bus out of town if he can find another school. So that would lead to the 3 coaching search in the schools 8 year history. 

There will need to be some feeder program changes and focus to build the numbers back to a respectable 6A level. 

They have the resources and potential to be a consistent top 10 6A program somewhere in the 5-8 range, most years imo. They were there from 2013-2018 it will take some time but they can get back to that. 

9 hours ago, ACHS15 said:

Union has beaten them the last three times they have played and they have to go to Union. Paducah is really struggling offensively and not having the Rider kid right now does not help. If he does come back this week, how healthy will he be? I have a hard time right now finding reasons to like Paducah. 

What can i say, i am a dreamer. 

It's not like Union was dominant over PT this year nor do they have a prolific offense or stingy def. They are just a solid team.