OutlawJoseyWales

Isn't Mercer slated for 5A next year?

Why did SC have so much trouble with P-burg??

Don't judge the BHS fans by the few you stood around. The vast majority of Belfry's fan base are just good, down home folks who love Belfry Football. Win with class and lose with class. You've got those "let's fight" nuts everywhere.....even at Russell. :D

Pretty decent game up to halftime. Belfry will put it away by the end of 3rd qtr. Belfry 35 SC 12

Just for clarification...you are referring to the 1A teams...correct??

Very impressive. Great research.

It should be a good one. However, the way Belfry has dominated the P-burg game...if we keep our heads and limit the turnovers...we should win going away.

If the Belfry games holds....that halftime score does not bode well for SC.

Thanks.

More fumbles:cry: I'm stuck in the office..I really appreciate the updates. OJW

Belfry beat Tony's system..back to back...E-town in 2003 and O-boro Cath in 2004. Don't get me wrong..that style is very exciting. You're going to score alot of points and win alot of games. But you still got to have a defense...and more times than not...to win championships...you've got to be able to run the football. Neither E-town nor O-boro Cath could effectively run the football...and defensively they couldn't stop Belfry's running game...... IMO, you've got to be able to churn out yards via the ground game...especially at the HS level.

I can see it from a travel standpoint...I guess. Any chance the BOE had a hand in keeping the game?? From a competition standpoint..I just can't see it. I would much rather have a P-burg on the schedule....win or lose. Have you heard who the other non-district foes will be next year?? Just curious. Thanks, OJW

Based on the info in this thread...I would guess Shelby Valley. My question is why would Belfry want to continue the series if not mandated by district play?

No surprises here. IMO, Sheldon Clark will roll.... SC 48 SV 14

Should be a bench clearer for Mercer.

IMO, this is a huge game for both teams. Really interested to see how this one shakes out. P-Burg will need to neutralize the May kid (FB) and limit the big play. Belfry's offense and defense need tightening up some. Should be a close ...but I believe Belfry will respond with a victory. Belfry 35 P-Burg 18

That's just about the boldest statement I've read:D I, for one would like to see JC play those teams. It would be very interesting.

IMO, Belfry may be a year away. They're very young and still developing. They would have to get a few good breaks along the way. It's possible..but I think Russell and Mercer are the favorites.

Shelby Valley is not a contender. P-Burg and Sheldon Clark join Belfry as "favorites".

No doubt....Mercer should be the prohibitive favorite in 2A. Second in line should be Russell. After that....It's probably a crap shoot

Initially, I thought he was a Panther supporter...thanks for the clarification. BTW...nice victory over SC.

And your point is....????

Barr won't have alot of say so in that decision. That should/will be up to Graham, Mac Whitaker and Supt. Woodward

Since Belfry's isn't your team...and I presume Pikeville is....give your kids some credit...they deserve it.

You can't simply judge a team by scoring margins and impressive wins. IMO, You judge a team and it's coaching staff by the adjustments in lineup, gameplan strategies, and demeanor. Certainly, you've got to get W's....but you've got to understand that Haywood knows that he's not preparing his team for a "100 yard dash...but for a 26 mile marathon". Most competent observers will tell you this....Belfry is not nearly as good as the 2003 and 2004 teams. They don't have the same quick strike ability as last year's team. This team may very well be a work in progress right into the playoffs. You've had adjustments made at QB, DT, NG and CB. Anytime you see lineup changes (not being brought on by injury) midseason....you're dealing with a work in progress. No.. victories over E Ridge and Magoffin aren't going to impress anyone...but there's so much more that goes into preparing a team from an emotional, physical and mental standpoint. I guess that's why I took offense at your statement. Believe it or not, this team is getting better. Will they be good enough to win the district or region or somehow find their way to Louisville.....it's anyone's guess. I don't think they're the best in 2A...but from a coaching standpoint....they're hard to beat. BTW...Johnson Central probably made the single best decision they could have in hiring Matney (a Belfry player and asst coach:thumb: ). In time, IMO, you guys will find your way to Louisville.:thumb: And Belfry fans everywhere will be in your corner.