Eagle Pride 90`

That was a hard hitting game, if you don't believe me ask the Ashland coach and the kid on JC's sideline. Glad nobody was hurt but the shot the coach took was pretty funny.

I really thought Ashland played OK tonight . They had a good defensive line but once Grimm got through the line they could not tackle him. The score should have been 42-0. Jc had a touchdown by Grimm called back for blocking in the back five yards behind the play. Ashland's score was on a fourth and long pass that was tipped by a JC defender.

If they see each other it would be in a reagional championship game. I would really like to see it.:thumb:

Thomas didn't show up. Grimm made no bones about who the better back was.

After tonight you can put to rest the Grimm - Thomas debate. Thomas wasn't even the best back on his team, Davis was. Thomas wanted no part of JC's defense. The coaching staff quit giving him the ball. Grimm on the other hand was hit harder tonight than any other game this year and he kept bringing it to the Tomcats. Unless Mason has someone better he is hands down the best in the district. I'm hoping to get to see Miller from Rock

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I'm hoping to see a Grimm-Miller matchup first.

I think this would be a very reasonable poll. If you look at it JC is the only uproven team and could fit in anywhere between #3 and#10. I don't think there is any question in JC's talent. The question is, do they know how to win the big game. Last years team did not do that. Every great program has to start somewhere. Ours is making progress. A win against Ashland would be big for the program. If Highlands, Cov. Cath, or Bowling Green gets beat this weekend people are not going to wonder if they are a fluke or not, they have the respect that JC fans yearn for, because they have taken care of buisness year in and year out. I believe JC should win this game and I believe this will be a step in earning the respect this team is able to demand.It will take at least two playoff wins this year for this team to gain that respect. A regional championship is unheralded at JC, but it is very obtainable. If this team plays to their capability I don't think it will be close. JC45 Ashland 12.

Miller from Rockcastle has some impressive stats the last few weeks.

Let's not forget guys they played this week we didn't. I would say by Tuesday we will be looking at multiple pages and warnings of thread closures. Just try to save some ammo till the felines come out to play.:argue:

One of the reasons I started the thread is because of the scrutiny JC has been given over not playing anyone. I know that the records do not show it but personally I thought LC was a very well coached team, moved the ball well at times, and played hard. They were just young and overpowered. I also thought Greenup was a better team than their record showed. LC and GC both gave Ashland better games than they did against JC. From what I was told both were very respectable games until late, then got out of hand. (which is usually what happens when you face a team with more upperclassmen and depth.) The games against JC were just blowouts. I thought LC had a very good chance of beating Boyd County.

That was pretty much what a Greenup fan told me about Putnam also. He said we had a good chance at JC and no chance at Putnam. I believe if our offence is clicking it will get ugly. There are alot of prediction of Ashland scoring close to 30 points against JC. I just can not see this happening. If this team plays like they have been on D Ashland will be LUCKY to score twice on the starters. The key for them will be, can they hold JC? If they can I'll take JC 21-7. If they can't I'll take JC 45-14.

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I was wondering the same thing firebird. Some of those guys was the very reason I joined BGP last year. I came straight home after the game at Putnam last year and paid my $15. By the way how do you renew membership? I've got a feeling I won't want to miss this year's post game either. :thumb:

How do you see the matchup between Ashland @ Johnson Central? You should be able to tell us how the two teams compare.

Don't you mean head to flip flops.:lol:

I worked in that area for years,and it suprises me that the coach was able to leave the field on his own two feet. I mean can you imagine having a kid on the other end of this record. This coach in my opinion has no buisness coaching young men, because this is no way for a MAN to act. Where were the Hatfields when you need them. J/k

My question to Ashland fans, is what type of team do you have. Last year there was alot of hype coming from the JC fans (myself included) and not from anyone else about how good we were. Last year Ashland was very impressive on the defensive side of the ball. They had the quickest defensive line we saw last year. Is this team simular? I thought we would win that game by two touchdowns. This year I walk away from every game wondering if we are that good or is everyone we play that bad. One thing is for sure JC has done every thing they could do with the schedule they have, and Ashland has some impressive wins also. If Ashland is as quick on the defensive front as last year you could give anyone fits. I also think a steady dose of Blake Johnson in the first half would have opened Blume up later in the game. Last year Ashland had good skill people on the offensive side of the ball, with big play capability that killed us last year. Is that something that you have this year? If you don't have that type of speed on defense to stop the big play from Grimm and company it will get ugly in a hurry. If you do and you are as small as you were last year on the defensive front, I would say Blake Johnson carries us to victory.

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To my knowledge you don't submit a roster or report injuries to officials do you?

Why couldn't he?

I think Gourdo and Chase would make good replacement linebackers for Johnson and Tackett next year.

I'm at a disadvantage here I gave you a much bigger hint. There was eleven guys in on that play

I'm biased too Pancake. I was the one they tried to throw it to. The most memorable game I played in along with our vistory over Breathitt that year. We were very close to becoming the first playoff team at JC, finishing in a three way tie for second place in the distict and loosing the tie break to clay county who drove 75 yards on us for the win at home with 1:27 on the clock when they got the ball. Back then only two teams out of the district went to the playoffs. I think these boys were better than we were but they sure haven't had to play Belfry, Breathitt, and Clay just to make the playoffs. That drive against paintsville had some of the hardest hitting I have ever seen. When Brian Hall hit the line of scrimage you needed ear plugs for all the popping! If we would have won that game we would have been in the playoffs. I can still see 6'6" Jerry Pelphrey diving to get a finger tip on that wide open pass play. P.S. what position did you play Pancake?

:thumb: :thumb: Good post. I also hope for a lopsided victory, with JC playing like a top AAA contender and neither team loosing anyone to injury. With the schedule we have JC must exacute and take care of buisness just like they have been doing, if they want to prepare for the playoffs and district games. If they take care of business as usual the score should be gratifying enough to satisfy without rubbing someones nose in it. District championships weren't even discussed in my playing days. If this group of young men will stay focused about the job at hand and not listen to how good everyone thinks they are they will be fine. Just remember it's been a long time since we have even won a playoff game so we have alot more to prove to gain the respect that we know this team deserves