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Yes @Subway5024 I apologize. I did leave them out by accident. @MBKT I don't see McCracken being as good as they were a few years ago for a while. They had some very good classes back to back, plus Paducah was also down. With that big dog backing the Tornados, it makes it tough for McCracken to get the athletes they had then. A lot of those kids who were going to McCracken at the time, would be going to Paducah if they were in school now. Too many pretty things and excitement around Paducah's program to lure kids there. Paducah is set up for Final Four runs for a while, kids today don't want to build something special if they can just join something that is already there.

I am a big fan of Paducah. Last year, I really thought they would be able to compete with Boyle and perhaps bring it back to WKY. I know they never got a chance to play them, but after the lopsided score Boyle put on Cov. Cath, it was apparent they wouldn't have. Corbin was the closest, but I see a very similar result this season as last. I know Paducah is reloaded and full of talent, but I don't think they are disciplined enough to go toe to toe with Boyle; I'm not sure anyone is talented enough AND disciplined enough to beat them. But I see Paducah running through their schedule, a lot of running clocks and a lot of 50 point games, but I think they have to take a very big step to get over the hump.

We all know about Paducah Tilghman and Mayfield; they have their own thread to talk about, but what about the rest of them? How are ya'll feeling about this upcoming season? Any new comers we should be looking out for? Alot of new coaches in the area; what are your expectations? Let's hear what your thoughts! -Murray -Caldwell County -Graves County (New Coach) -Marshall County (New Coach) -Calloway County -McCracken County -Trigg County -Ballard Memorial (New Coach) -Union County -Hopkinsville (New Coach) -Christian County (New Coach) -Webster County -Fulton County -Todd County Central (New Coach)

I guess the money in those two areas are more important than player safety and common sense. It is really sad that we put those coaches and kids through the ringer when it comes to time and travel just so Louisville and Lexington people are pleased... I mean, everyone loves to watch a highly populated 0-10 or 1-9 team make the playoffs and get beat by 50 in the first round right?

This is absolutely genius... which means the KHSAA will probably ignore it. I don't see how they could though. Their main priority is "to limit travel and fix districts by distance." The issue is; it does not benefit the Louisville/Lexington schools. I would love to see the KHSAA take a serious look at this and make this happen in every class. Some of the drive times for Western Kentucky schools are absolutely ridiculous.

Pretty good young player on a down team.

I feel like a lot of people in the two schools had checked out waiting for the merger. I would guess Atchley was given the go ahead for the job when they merged and Clark bolted.

I get it 100%. Just wanted to clear that up so anyone else knew I wasn't complaining. I think Tyler can do great thing at Graves; I don't know how much further they can go with him, but I def. a fan of a new guy getting the job.

I actually love the first time head coach hire myself @Colonels_Wear_Blue. I love a first time coach and youngin getting their chance. Just funny after that was said.

Not saying that its a bad hire. Someone in last post (I can't remember who) said they expected someone from there. Someone said Graves doesn't do that. I was just pointing out that it was exactly what they did. Could be a great hire, doesn't change its an alumni with family ties. Have no issues with the hire; but just pointing out that one said they don't do that.

I believe this was the good ole boy topic someone else touched on in the previous post.

I watched Marshall at two different points this past season. I know they struggled, but does anyone know what all they have coming back? I'm pretty sure their best OL #55 and best RB #27 are Seniors, anyone else big they lose or return?

Good hire. Love seeing a new guy get his chance! Hope you like the weight room Marshals! You bout to get strong!

The issue was they built it and it needed to be at least... 3x's bigger. It looked like a school for ants.