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I see why Somerset backed out on Mercer County now.

From what I hear and have read, they are similar to Mercer. They lost their horses in the backfield along with alot of senior leadership from last year. I assume they will also be playing alot of young kids.

I don'y know who would have won but, it would have been one heck of an atmosphere for high school football. Much like the Boyle/Danville game. I really think area football here with Mercer and Lincoln rising up with Boyle and Danville is going to make for some special football here.

I hear the mayes kid for Mercer has an injury. I don't recall seeing him play last year but, I hear he is a playmaker.

Yeah, I'd like to know as well.

I was wondering about this as well. Is this similar to the deal Boyle had with Danville last year where they were having problems with their field? Cause they were suppose to play the ADS at Boyle but had to play at Admiral stadium where they play at this year as well. Just a thought.

The Mercer Titans will just take it indoors if necessary.

I think Mercer outscored Somerset 38-0 in last years scrimmage. Good call there.

Why don't you go on and bet your jeep on that one jeepman. I will honk my horn as I pass you by walking on the side of the road.

Who on here has made that claim? You are getting ahead of yourself. The debate is whether they will be highly competitive or not.

I don't think Mercer dropped anybody from their schedule last year. I believe it was Harrodsburg.

Two years ago Mercer passed the ball quite a bit if remember correctly. Or alot more compared to last year when they didn't have to throw the ball. Justin was a pretty good Qb. They just had a dynamic duo in the backfield that broke the state rushing record. This year they will have a new Qb. Will it be trevor? I like his potential. He is definitely an athlete with a descent looking arm. As for the Russell game last year I have to hand it to that whole Russell team. But, especially to clarke and the wills kid. That hit wills put on jackson to start the game set the tone. It jarred the whole Mercer side. I knew that it wasn't going to be business as usual for the Titans that day. Hey purplepride, I made my first two keeps in the fantasy league. I'm still debating whether or not I should keep deangelo williams. My goal is to not finish last this season.

Yeah, I hope these kids don't miss out on high school football. I'd like to have slone over at Mercer.

I don't think anyone from Mercer is claiming to be king of 5A. But, I don't think they care for the doubters who are throwing it at them. There has been too much talent come from that area for them not be successful. They may never win a 5A title but they will be in the hunt.

But, I still don't understand why they backed out. I can't see Mercer finding a game now for that week. If their field was a problem they could have asked to swap home dates for the series. No doubt that Mercer is the big loser here.

Yeah, I'm going to miss seeing Russell in the playoffs now. Good luck to you guys in 3A.

Nope, they both graduated last year. Mercer will have some young speedy backs led by Nathan Grithin who is a strong north and south runner. But, they won't have the speed of the duo from last year.

What is Somerset expecting to have this season? Is it too early to talk about match-ups? I know Mercer lost alot of kids off of last years squad including their top 3 backs. New Qb to work with, entirely new secondary, lost a couple of very good linebackers, but both lines will pretty much be the same as last year, almost. They will have good team speed but not like they had last season. I'm just needing my football fix.

I live in Mercer co. now. But, I grew up in somerset. So, I will definitely make a couple of trips back to somerset this year.

So is the game being played in Somerset? I think Mercer is already playing at Southwestern and Pulaski Co also this season.

Yeah, I believe that will be a great game. I'm pretty sure it's at Mercer this season. Sept. 7th I believe.

I noticed Mercer County has only 5 games listed on their schedule. I would have though that it would have been complete by now.

The Mercer Co. game will be a tough one. Alot of people have given them a thrashing this past year. But, they are tough. Alot of speed and talent at many positions. They are hard to run on.

Yeah, I think trevor short at qb for Mercer is going to be a player. He will be a dual threat. And, I like the young backs that Mercer will put on the field this fall. Add that to an experienced offensive and defensive line they will give Lincoln a game for sure. I'm looking forward to it.

Anybody know where the Lincoln/Mercer game will be played? I look for this series to be a great one this time around.