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Yes kids today expect to be in the spot light because our school systems reward them for just coming to school. So yes they want the spotlight on themselves because we teach kids to be selfish and not to win as a team.

Russell did not develop the wing T, but they do it well. Some people take an offense and use different ways and techniques and call it their own. I don't think Mumme ran a true no-huddle. I see Catholic looking at their bands everytime Coach Edge calls a play. I have also witnessed in practice that it does not take up time for correcting routes blocking assignments. They have the bands during practice and use them for practice. I think it is a great way to keep the kids constantly moving. I hardly see any down time except maybe the Freshmen practice or Special Teams.

Russell's Offense/Special Teams was the key. Onside kick to set up a score and blocked punt to set up a scoring drive Keeping the O'Cath offense off the field and not letting them sustain drives. Catholic still had over 350 yards of offense, but the bottom line is they did not have more points then Russell. Russell defense did not stop this offense. Belfry did a good job too, but got tired and that is when Catholic almost pulled it off against them.

I wouldn't say you need a talented bunch of kids to win games. I don't see alot of colleges knockin' on Catholic's door to recruit kids. Yes, Catholic had Barnard, but had slow WR that could run good routes and catch every ball. That year the only kid being recruited was Barnard. I think you need a TEAM that understands the offense and believes in it. Catholic plays hard and they get alot out of kids when they got a new coach, he implemented this offense. The previous year they lost around 18 starters. When Catholic got beat by E-town in 2003, Catholic was more talented then them, but I think the no-huddle wore them out.

Orison- This rating system is not accurate it never is.... You Russell team or Belfry will be in the championship game against Mercer County or by some miracle a Region 1 team. Catholic last year wasn't even in the top 10 in AA in Lit ratings and they made it two years in a row. Don't go by this thank God the game is settled on the field.

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OHS 48- Daviess 7 Henderson County 48- Ohio Co. 0 Apollo 21 Evansville North- 14 Catholic- 48- Monroe Co. 14

I think they are scheduled to play Ohio Co. and Bowling Green for Scrimmages. I don't know what they are thinking, but when I talked to the coach he said he wanted a tough schedule to make the program better. I like that....but it could be trouble early on for Catholic next year too. WHO KNOWS or whatelse is new.

2007 Evansville Reitz 5-A Indiana Owensboro High 5-A KY South Spencer 2-A IND Apollo 6-A Ky Hancock County district bye week Todd County district Warren East 4-A KY Ft.Campbell district Madisonville 6-A KY Daviess County 6-A KY

Mercer should never lose in 2A or 5A in 2007. NO EXCUSES!!!

Jeep- Owensboro Catholic was not the favorite to win State in 2005. After they beat Ft.Campbell they were, but what about Belfry a team that won 2 in a row. Remember everyone saying Belfry vs. Ft.Campbell. My point is Catholic wasn't favored until they got their and Russell beat them like a drum in the game. You are right the real No.1 comes out at the end of Friday Afternoon game at Papa John's

I think O'Cath bye week couldn't come at a better time. 2 weeks to prepare for Monroe County will be great since they are solid.

They will be 5-A next year and yes they will beat anybody in 2-A by 30. Sorry Russell won't win the championship and I know my Catholic team won't even be at Papa John's this year. Just one of them things and Mercer is just that good this year. Who Knows? I think the only chance Russell or Belfry has is if Catholic or someother 2-A west team miraculously beats them. Doubtful though, although it was doubtful last year that O'Cath was going to be Ft.Campbell... Again Who Knows?

Devils loaded indeed, but Mercer COunty has about 7 backs that (if taken from Mercer) would be the starting RB for the top 7 2-A schools.

You know as well as I do that Mercer County should beat Russell, Belfry, Catholic, Newport, or anyother 2-A school by 30 on a bad night. When you have 900 kids in the school and will be 5-A next year you should win. If they don't you need another coach. With Jaggers track record and the success he has had I don't see him losing a game or anyone coming within 30 points of him.

3-3 is not stellar, but when your 3 teams win/loss record is 17-2. 2 of the losses were 2 top ten 4-A schools. I think O'Cath plays some good competition then people think. When they got their WR, RB and 2 DT's back it made a difference. I told you when they get in their district and when they get in the playoffs they will make some noise and with key people back it makes a difference. SHAKE AND BAKE!!!! "If you ain't first your last"

Catholic is not 2-4. I thought they were 3-3. I think the khsaa website was wrong. Wins Loses Daviess Co. S.Spencer Butler OHS Todd Apollo

Rafter- i don't think they looked bad against Apollo (5-0) they played well without Neil Holland and with Stewart Ijames return. They have delt with alot of injuries you don't know about. Now against South Spencer there was no run game and no tackling, against OHS there was alot of hitting, but it wasn't the Aces.

I keep looking back and seeing Ft.Campbell as everyone's favorite in 2004 and 2005. I believe the best teams in AA are in Region 3 and 4, but what 4-A Region 4 school make it to state? What Region 4 3-A schools make it to state? What Region 4 1-A schools make it to state? Don't say Lex.Cath is a Eastern school, but go by regions. DOn't say Beechwood or Newport Cath. because both schools are Region 3 and Northern Schools. Right now 2-A is dominated by Region 3 and especially Region 4 with Belfry the past couple of years. IT is just like St.X and Trinity in 4-A, but now they are separting them and making them play in the 3rd Round of the playoffs. So is that fair ORISONSPI? You just said it wasn't fair for 2-A Champs to be determined in Semi State. I want your answer. Look over the years Region 1 has done a horrible job in the championship, but Region 2 and 3 are dominating 1A, 3A and 4A. 2-A is dominated by Region 3 and 4 now. I will also say Mayfield has won some 1-A state championships and will admit that other than last year when they make it to the championship they have won or represented the Region well. I will also say it was a Miracle for O'Cath to make it in 2004 to Papa John's, but they beat a good Corbin team at Corbin.

No the talent is there I was just factoring in something nobody else has talked about also it is still early but we are on the back stretch.

I don't see Mercer winning this year or in 5A. They are a contender, but they have not been tested and their players don't get to play a full 4qtr ball game....wait until the playoffs and you will know what I am talking about.

I like this O'Cath not good yet as always struggle early and then creep up on teams in playoffs. I am glad Ft.Campbell getting love too. Cause that is who you will see again for the Region Championship at Steele Stadium.

The thing about Mercer is high expectations...If they can't handle it then you got a chance and you have to hit them in the mouth first (easier said than done). That is your only chance.

Rankings don't mean anything........Who cares. Catholic was ranked higher then Russel and Russel won last year. Ft. Campbell was ranked higher then both schools and they never made it. Rankings are something sportswriters do to get the fans going and for betting. Some poeple really hang their hat on rankings.

I think Mercer is in Region 3 with Russel so you won't see them in the championship game against Russell.