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In their game with Somerset last week he tore his jersey. Prior to the start of the second half the PA announcer told over the speakers that #9 would be wearing #80 for the remainder of the game. It wasn't done in secret.

I heard they had them but their first practice as a full team was just this past Saturday. So essentially two days to prepare. Mercer is good and this was a good win, but I wouldn't read a ton into it for Somerset. I'm sure the Jumpers will be fine once the football players get their basketball legs.

Does the new coach have to teach physics? I would imagine Pendleton is like many other schools districts in Kentucky: they always have open jobs at the end of the year. And if you find a guy you really want, you can always make it work.

Talent may drop some but they are never too low on talent at E-town. Their new superintendent is an athletics guy (as well as an E-town alum and former coach) and he will do all he can to make sure they have success. The new Ford battery plant probably means school growth which in turn will likely draw some good applicants. It might be tough for a bit but this should draw quite a bit of interest.

Agreed. They've been much better in recent years after a long down period. Their district isn't too bad right now (Owensboro Catholic is great, but Fort Campbell and Edmonson are similar to Todd). Even the next realignment shouldn't treat them too bad because there's a whole lot of similar sized schools around them. I think there will be more interest in this job today than there was a decade ago.

Is it good or bad that Raceland beat Pikeville early in the season? Good, perhaps, because it proved the Rams could play with the Panthers and are championship material. Bad, perhaps, because Pikeville was always the better team and now the fire is lit under a program accustomed to winning state championships.

I think this will be a repeat of last year's CAL/Bardstown state final. The Centurions will win comfortably.

While Boyle rarely loses in the state finals (they are 11-2), in their last six championship wins the games have been reasonably competitive. They've won their last six titles by an average of just under 10 points per game. I don't know if Boyle runs away and hides this weekend, but I do believe they win, something in the neighborhood of 14 points.

Never seen a rainout at the state finals. I have seen some bad weather. One year at Western, due to icy road conditions, they adjusted the schedule a bit but if it is just rain that won't happen.

I think so. As with many games, turnovers could make the difference. If either team turns it over early the margin could get wide. I think this could be the most exciting game of the weekend.

Don’t take my comment as criticism. I haven’t seen Mayfield this season. Just responding to an O-Cath question.

I’ve seen Owensboro Catholic and was very impressed. Atwell, in that offense, might be the best quarterback of them all. I’m not sure the receivers have blazing speed but they have excellent hands and run good routes. Mayfield will need to get pressure on Atwell but also contain his running ability. They have to stay close to the receivers. If they do that, they’ll win. But it’s definitely a hard task.

East Jessamine won their district in both 2016 and 2017, but lost in the second round both times. They've never played in a regional final, but have won first round games eight different times. What's funny is, in football at least, the Jaguars have been better than West Jessamine, which has never won a district title and has a 3-19 all-time playoff reocrd.

Hard to believe that was eight years ago. We went to Newport Catholic/Danville that night. I know it isn't really practical but I wish there were more semifinal doubleheaders on Thanksgiving Friday.

I laugh at these every week but this week was particularly funny! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg1FOljjQok

New Mexico State is pretty solid and has played better and better as the year progressed. That said, there is no way they should go into Auburn and roll the Tigers that easily. Honestly, the game was never close.

Planning on going to this one. I have a logistics question for Owensboro folks: what is the parking situation at the stadium? I'm taking my dad who is having some issues with his foot and I don't want him to have to walk too far. Is the parking relatively close or should I drop him off and then go find a spot?

Impressive drive by Hart, capped by a short touchdown. Just under a minute left in the half. Hart 10-7.

Impressed with Union’s strength and quickness. Wrestling program playing a role.

This could challenge all "SEC bias" conspiracies. It is quite possible the Big 10 champ (Ohio State or Michigan) and the Pac-12 champ (Washington) will be undefeated. They would both make the playoffs. If a 1-loss Texas wins the Big 12, they'd have a road win over SEC champion Alabama so you have to think the Longhorns go to the playoffs. That would have to put Alabama in because they beat Georgia, but leave the Bulldogs at #5, right?

Two teams that have made steady progress throughout the season. Early in the year there were "same old Station" threads on here and midseason there were threads about Ryle needing a new coach. Both teams have weathered their respective storms (even if it wasn't really that stormy) and are four quarters from a Thanksgiving practice. This could be one of the best games of the weekend, but I think Bryan Station has the slight advantage in a couple areas, plus playing at home. Give me the Defenders but its close.

Agreed. Middlesboro is solid but I'm not sure they are as good as they've been the last couple seasons. I don't think its a running clock but I'd pick Pikeville by three touchdowns.

I'm in line with both of you. I think Boyle is capable of winning the game by multiple scores, whereas I believe a Corbin win would likely be within seven points. In all likelihood I think it will be nip-and-tuck for three quarters before Boyle hits a couple big plays in the fourth quarter to put it out of reach.

No, but you’re getting closer!