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What an inspiring story. Although I don't see them often because of the distance between us, the Heineman's have always been close family friends. While I may be a little biased, Tyler and his family are class acts.

Just a thought.. Not that I want him to go ANYWHERE, but I've always wondered why Chris Larkey, the son of Rockcastle County head coach Tom Larkey, isn't up for consideration for some of the jobs in the region. If I'm not mistakened, he has been on staff while for nearly 20 years (and has been the offensive coordinator for most of them) with his father and has experienced a great deal of success with considerably less talent than teams not as successful.

What is being suggested is solely related to the Rock. There is a correlation for Rockcastle County between the years that they have a balanced attack and years that they experience success.

Rockcastle County needs to offer a more balanced attack. In the state runner-up years of '01 and '02, Larkey complemented Reagan with a a formidable passing game that accumulated nearly 5,000 yards in the two years. They kept defenses on their heels and allowed Reagan and a talented offensive line to get 5-7 yards a pop. Burkhart matured in his three years as a passer, and in his senior year of '05 they displayed a pretty good passing attack and the Rock played in the state semis. The sophomore Bishop seems to be a pretty talented young quarterback. If Larkey can get him to buy into the system that made the Rock successful in '01, '02, and '05, the Rock shows a lot of promise because the running game will be there.

Thanks for the updates onetoya.... I'm usually at the games; but, I couldn't make it tonight, unfortunately. I'm terribly impressed with the Rock's play-by-play guy. Only wish the Rockcastle O and D were as impressive.

It's not worth much.

Almost any informed person on Rockcastle football will tell you that last year's team overachieved from the start. Miller went down early, the offensive and defensive line was younger and more inexperienced, and the skilled position players were still pretty green (except for the QB Burkhart, of course). At a school when a regional championship is expected every year, I feel like the expectations were temporarily lowered in '05. Larkey's coaching, along with the unexpected emergence of the Stallsworth kid got them into the final four. This season is completely different. The Rocket faithful expect more from them than any team since '01 and '02. I look for this to be a close game, but I can assure you that looking at the Rockcastle County team from a year ago when making a prediction in this one will leave you far from accurate.

I've watched both teams play this year. I may be blinded by "Rocket Passion", but I've felt a lot more uneasy about upcoming playoff opponents that the Rock actually took down. (i.e. Cov Cath in 2001, Highlands 2002, Bell County numerous times) I am well aware of their record and stats, I just don't think JC matches up well with Rockcastle County. Rockcastle County's defensive strategy has always been to get so much penetration from the defensive line that they kill the speed before it ever starts. I see JC being very vulnerable to that. Also, I see Rock keeping the ball for the majority of the game. I don't expect Rockcastle County to break a lot of big plays because of the team speed of JC; but, by the same token, I don't expect JC to stop Miller from getting 4-6 yards every carry. My prediction... Rock 27 JC 14

And in reference to the Durham situation, I hope Louisville doesn't ever get another in-state recruit south of Lexington and east of I-75. Almost all of these boys bleed blue, and when one of them finally takes a chance in hopes of joining a premiere program in Louisville, Louisville treats them like dirt. I must say that I wasn't at all disappointed to see Petrino and the Cards go down last night. Hopefully, Durham will go to UK and have a stellar career in the SEC, something much more respectable than a stellar career in the Big East.

This game is going to come down to the wire--- no question about it. To me, the kicking games of each team will tell the difference. One big play on special teams or a missed PAT may decide this one. With that said........ ROCK 26 BELL 22

It's stories like the one regarding Coach Cook that make high school football so special. Coach Cook has been a manager since middle school. Along the way, he obtained more football knowledge than the vast majority of the players. It's dedicated people like him that contribute to truly prosperous programs in ways that the coaches, players, and boosters can't. Props to Coach Cook!! You make the program and community proud, young man!

Wow. Rockcastle County is so fortunate to have two official "statmen". Thanks 3Wishes!!!! :banana:

And Rockcastle County plays fairly well at home. This one may get ugly. Although, it would certainly benefit Rockcastle County to have another stiff test before the playoffs. I'm afraid though, unfortunately, that Knox Central won't be able to offer it.

Bell by as many as they so desire.

statman, know any numbers on miller??