PurplePride92

Great game. Glad I was there, it was truly an exciting game. Bad decision for Boyle gamble for two when they didn't need it and it ended up costing them. Both teams made the plays when they needed them. Looking forward to the Sept. 15 matchup versus Mercer County, but first, let's see the Rebels step up and show that they aren't down like everyone says and give Lafayette a good game.

Good job Purples. Gotta love a win over Central.

Unfinished Business.

No don't close it out, I love it, I love it, I love it.

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The players themselves want to win the state title. So do the players at Boyle, danville, Russellville, Bowling Green(Unfinished Business),

insert your high school here. You have to live here to understand the hype involved in all of this. I moved to the area in 1997, and finally this year, people are excited about football in Mercer County. Harrodsburg has had excellent teams and talent but never won a title. They sit next door to Titletown, so yeah, Mercer County fans are excited and they have every reason to be. And yes, I do believe that a rivalry will develop between Mercer County and Boyle County as well as Mercer and Danville. Who really is the big dog between the two counties? I'd like to know and I'm sure a few thousand people would like to know as well. I work at a factory where bragging rights and high school pride rule the hallways and I know that it is the same at all the other factories in the area. There will be arguments all day tomorrow about Boyle and Danville and a lot of eating crow come Monday. Then it'll be Mercer and Boyle arguments starting on Monday as well. Mercer fans have never entered the arguments until this year. I welcome it, I love it, and the more that people hate on Mercer, the stronger they will get. They kind of remind me of Boyle County when I moved here, but I doubt Mercer will win 5 in a row. Regardless of the fact, we will see how this year plays out, we'll see if they can be the best team in 2A at the end, but I will say this, it will take a very good team to beat them. Russell, Belfry, Newport or whomever it may be had better be ready to play because this team is for real. And I am not a Mercer fan, but I love to watch them play.

Cory Jackson is my hero.

I expect Boyle County to win, but if Danville can protect the ball and their QB, then they could pull it out. I don't expect Danville to be able to do neither one against a more disciplined Boyle County team that should be playing with a chip on their shoulder if their coaches are doing their jobs.

Mercer should easily win district and if they beat Boyle County, they will probably be number 1 in 2A. You have to see Mercer play to understand the excitement coming from Titletown's neighbor. Extremely exciting. I read earlier where someone said people who hadn't been to a game in 10 years were showing up at the game not knowing what a 1st down is. I also know a few people who refuse to come to games after going for 20+ years as well. I can almost guarantee that when Mercer plays, regardless of where they are at, there will be a large following. The excitment, hype, and the overall feeling of a community coming together for a common cause are invigorating and I hope nothing but success for Mercer County Mighty Titans. Yes, Mercer moves up to 5A next year to play with the big boys, but there is a lot of talent that comes from the Mercer area that won't be split between two schools any longer. Not to mention that Marty Jaggers has the coaching pedigree. The new quote some Mercer County fans have adopted is "The dynasty begins...." I'm glad I'll be here to watch it.

My top 5

1. Mike Bush

2. Derek Smith

3. Curtis Pulley(He came awful close to pulling off both Mr. Football and Mr. basketball didn't he?)

4. Jared Lorenzen

5. Lonell DeWalt(Leader of both the football and basketball teams and left with a ring in bball)

Couch will probably be the most popular, but if you look at all 5 you can argue for/against for all 5. These are my top 5 and I don't think we will ever see an athlete quite like Mike Bush for a long time.

That's all I seem to hear is that Boyle County is down. I hear it from the fans, rivals, "experts", etc. I just don't see it or believe it. i remember when Brandon Smith was the new quarterback and Boyle County was supposed to be "down", especially after they lost to Danville that year. They still won state. So they lost to Henry Clay, this year and last, I still have a hard time believing that they are down. I guess we will see on Friday, but I would not be very surprised at all if they beat Danville and give Mercer all they can handle. Don't sleep on Boyle County yet, this is just week 3.

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