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Whether it be to Somerset or Bardstown/Mayfield, the North's arrogance will be it's downfall.

I know who will when NCC wins...

 

 

From my standpoint, I don't think the public/private debate matters. Just less than 2/3 of the teams in the semi-finals are public teams. Public or private, both of these teams are very good. Wilson Sears doesn't represent the views of everyone in Somerset. Maybe the majority, maybe not...but definitely not everyone. Private schools get talented through recruiting, but it takes heart, soul, and will to win championships, and I'm a firm believer that those things sometimes can out-do talent.

Dear Mr. Wilson Sears,

 

I am so glad that your team won but I think I'll pull for NCC

 

Thanks,

TD

LOL :flame:

I am surprised they didnt ask Highlands or Beechwood for their fields. Or maybe they did. I guess Newport IS NCC's home field, so perhaps that is what they prefer. Regardless, Go Breds!

It's been a while since that field has been played on or taken in a substantial amt. of water. Surely it's not in that bad of shape now? Does anyone have a picture of the field in it's present condition, or a picture of the field at all?

The game is at Newport!

So the Covington Holmes field will not be used?

You really can't draw any conclusion from these stats because NCC had the varsity out of some games in the first or second quarter and I'm sure Somerset did at some point also.

Key words: just, for, and fun

But you make a good point that varsity players came out early in some games, which makes things even more equal. This will be a good one.

Somerset will be ready to play next week. They come into this game with nothing to lose. They've already done more than they were expected to (expected to by some, but not me) and they will come in to NKY as underdogs. The pressure is all on NCC. I think this game will be much closer than everyone is saying, and hopefully the Jumpers can get back to Louisville. Let's start talking about the actual aspects of the game, and not who is going to smack who. This thread has already been issued a warning, and another Somerset thread was closed two weeks ago. I want to hear some good football discussion, good or bad about Somerset, in the NCC/SHS forum, and about the game!!

Second man always gets caught, that's just about a given in any situation. I didn't think it was that big of a deal, it definitely wasn't an altercation of any sort. Both were guilty of the infraction, which was within 20 yards of the scuffle. Players get locked up and struggle, it happens in any sport and any level. I'm not saying there shouldn't have been flags thrown. Maybe Cantrell did something I didn't see.

I agree. There are a million and one emotions going through a players head in football games, and sometimes when mixed with adrenaline you get these little scuffles. I think the flag was the correct call, but the ejection was not. Teams from this area typically don't see referees from NKY until the playoffs, and up there, they call a whole different ballgame. Somerset should definitely be able to attest to that after the Paintsville football game. These guys will call anything and everything, and won't hesitate to throw players out of games. Personally, I'm a "let the players play the game" kind of guy. I hope Cantrell wasn't a senior. That would be a terrible way, and a terrible call to end your career on.

Just for fun...these teams are pretty even on paper.

.......................................NCC................SHS

W-L.................................11-2...............12-1

Opp. W-L .........................80-62..............75-70

PPG..................................38.2...............40.5

Points Agst.APG.................12.5................15.7

RushYPG............................166...............193.8

PassYPG...........................161.7..............179.6

PassYdAgstPG...................113.1..............107.6

RushYdAgstPG...................93.8................150.5

is right.

#25 from somerset was the one causing the problems.

The referees should have kept their eyes peeled a little better, we were 80 yards away and could clearly see the altercation, no punch was thrown and no one deserved to the ejected.

Good job somerset, one more step to your dream.

Great season paintsville.

#25 isn't on the PAT team, if you are referring to him causing problems in the altercation. It was between #9 of Somerset, and Cantrell of Paintsville... Cantrell threw more than one punch, and after 9 made the block, Cantrell kept hitting him. The scuffle went to the ground and the Somerset player put his hands over his head showing that he wasn't initiating the problem. I don't remember Cantrell getting a first personal foul, and if he didn't, I agree that he shouldn't have been ejected from the game, but the scuffle was clearly his fault. I was in the Somerset endzone.

He allegedly threw a punch in the 3rd quarter after a PAT.

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So, the game will most likely be back at Newport?

Why has Newport Central been playing it's games at Holmes? Is it because Newport has been playing at home, or are the two even affiliated? I know they lost, so will the game now be at Newport's field, or Holmes'? I've even heard rumors of the game being at Highlands. Can anyone shed some light?

I hope the Jumpers win big. It's been 6 years since our last regional championship. If the Jumper defense comes to play:

Somerset 42

Paintsville 13

Should not be a contest,

 

Somerset has way too many weapons. I say Somerset by 21.

 

In all honesty, Somerset should be playing in Louisville the first week in December against most likely Bardstown. Should make for an interesting state final since Bardstown has knocked Somerset out of the playoffs a few times in recent years.

They're going to have to play near flawless the next two weeks before we can even think about playing in Louisville. But I sure hope you're right! They could and should be there, and will be if they keep getting better on defense. Paintsville and NCC/LCA will definitely have something to say about it though.

This year, Somerset is much better than last year and could compete with the disappointing 2003 and 2002 teams. They play smarter on defense and if the continue to put emphasis on that side of the ball, they will be a solid Class A contender this year. They are always solid on offense and special teams, but like I said in the Paintsville post "Defense wins championships".

Anytime Beechwood makes a early exit it increases the chances of the winner of Region 4. I have seen NCC play this year and they are very tough and LCA is playing very good right now. I do agree that Class A is more wide open this year than it usually is, however the unfortunate thing for the winner of Region 4 is that the semi-final game will be played at either NCC or LCA.

I think this region will be a little bit better tested for the winner of Region 3. They are typically big teams and run the ball. With Evarts and Cumberland coming a long way from recent years, plus Harlan, Lynn Camp, Pikeville, and Paintsville everyone runs the ball well in this Region, with the exception of Somerset, Hazard, and Williamsburg who are "pass first".

IMO, defense is the "X" factor. Both defenses are good, especially of late, while neither of them are great, and both offenses are superb. Whoever elevates their play on "D", wins the championship.

You make a good point, but I also think this is the most wide open Class A has ever been. I think this is the year. :fight:

Ok, just remember that I told you that this kid will remind you of Draughn. I don't care how much he weighs, Pugh is a PHYSICAL football player.

I'm not contesting that statement one bit. I've seen him play. I know his attributes and skills. I'm just saying he won't have field days like he did in the first two rounds.

For Somerset fans who haven't seen the Tigers, get ready to see "The Cole-Train II". Pugh may be a little less powerful, but he is much faster/quicker than Cole Draughn was for Pulaski. His performance in week 1 of the playoffs was very reminiscent of Draughn's 2003 performance against Waggener.

Pugh is quick, agile, and intelligent, but he's not exactly a "Train" at 6'1' 180-185 lbs. He is a gifted athlete, but if he is accounted for by defenses that play disciplined football, he can be contained. Pikeville did an excellent job of this. I don't see Pugh having a game like he did against Evarts and Lynn Camp vs. Somerset. This defense is disciplined and they get a lot of hats to the ball. Those two things alone destroy the option.

Regardless if Doderer is back or not, I think Freno has done a good job stepped up and fill in as a successful pitch man. His determination for extra yardage last week vs. Lynn Camp really impressed me. Let's go Tigers.

Yes, he has. Where did he play before Doderer went down? Somerset will make Paintsville throw, and that will be a very good situation. Paintsville has the most skill in the backfield. Getting Paintsville to throw the ball would make for a quicker paced game, allowing Somerset to score often, and force Paintsville to do something that isn't exactly their forte. It's just a question of how well they can stick to stopping the run with or without Doderer playing.

Again this week, Somerset will have to be good with their keys and prepared mentally, especially if Doderer is back. If he comes back, that makes the option even more deadly with Pugh as a keep threat, and him a dangerous pitch man. Paintsville is a very good team, and Somerset will have to be very disciplined on defense. If they are, I look for them to win a region title.

What % will Doderer be, or will he be effective at all? Did he not break his collarbone just 2 or 3 weeks ago?

The winner of NCC-LCA goes to Louisville.

Why don't you think Somerset or Paintsville has what it takes?