Hasbeen

I see no way this young man could prove, or even form an opinion, about a bounty without actually hearing a coach say it. I would think that an impossibility from the stands.

This. Not that it matters.

Until I can speak with those involved my only comments are that for 3 quarters this was a classic, like watching two heavyweight fighters go toe to toe. It's a shame it deteriorated into what it became after the Barger injury. I was at the game but like most others, my eyes were fixed on the play at the line of scrimmage and Barger's injury happened some fifteen yards downfield. I hope the game film was shot at a wide enough angle to show what really happened and we can put all the accusations and speculation behind us. I will say that someone needs to closely evaluate this officiating crew. I've seen them many times and some degree of what occurred last night is not uncommon at all.

6:30 to go. Long walk to the car. I'm outta here. This one will get discussed I'm sure.

Bell again. 15-0.

Kelly is the white hat. Usually fair.

End of 3. 7-0.

Bell scores. It rained flags on that drive. May have been deserved, but probably 60 yards in penalties on that drive. Bell 7-0.

Penalties and a few short runs have moved Bell into scoring position. I am not having fun.

Play has resumed. Security called to the field. A lot of hard hitting and flags are flying.

Play stopped while WR Mathew Barger is being loaded into an ambulance. Not sure what had happened, it was far away from the play. KC coaches very upset with something. Barger is arguably KCs best player both football and basketball.

Like defense? 0-0 halftime.

After 1qtr. 0-0

HUGE crowd 30 minutes before game time. Parking at a premium.

Using that same logic, Bell will be really tough to beat next week coming off two losses.

Usually are. Mills knows what he's doing.

Panthers are playing well and just may have their best defense ever. Still, Bell always seems to pull this one out somehow. Maybe this time will be different. Knox Central 20 Bell County 17

Johnson Central will win but I don't think it will be a running clock. HC has played a much tougher schedule but the margin of their losses is not impressive. I saw them against Knox Central and they really struggled with the passing game both offensively and defensively. Still, they are a big, strong team which should match up well with JC. Johnson Central 28 Harlan County 13

KC moves to 3-0, all against 5A competition. I continue to be impressed with the Panther defense and the offense is improving each game.

28-8. 2:22 in the 3rd

Halftime. 21-8

21-8. 3 td passes for Stewart.

14-8.

KC 14 HC 0. 5:35 remains in the 1st qtr.

KC holds on. Takes a knee a couple times and the final is Knox Central 7 North Laurel 3.